Resources to Support Your Mental Health Journey 

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At Nsight Innovations, we believe that therapy goes beyond our sessions. We're here to support you outside of therapy with helpful resources like crisis contacts, educational content, recommended reading, self-help tools, and more. 

Crisis Resources 

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 911 or visit the nearest emergency room. For mental health crises, these resources provide 24/7 support: 

- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Free and confidential emotional support and crisis counseling. Call or text 988 at any time | Visit the Website 

- Your Life Iowa: A statewide crisis line offering information, referral services, and emotional support. Call: (855) 581-8111 | Text: (855) 895-8398 | Visit Website 

- Veterans Crisis Line: Available 24/7 for veterans in crisis. Call 988, then press 1 | Text: 838255 | Visit Website 

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Suicide Prevention, Team Central Iowa 

This service is available for veterans in Des Moines, Knoxville, Fort Dodge, Mason City, and Marshalltown: 

Location: 3600 30th Street, Des Moines, IA 50310-5774 

Phone: 515-699-5761 

VA Medical and Clinic Services in Des Moines 

Veterans in and around Des Moines have access to several VA facilities for medical care, mental health services, and benefit support. 

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National Resources for Veterans and Mental Health 

National Resource Directory (NRD) 

This resource connects wounded warriors, veterans, service members, and caregivers to a wide range of national, state, and local services and resources.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) 

This is a confidential and anonymous tool to search for local treatment facilities for substance use, addiction, and mental health issues. 

Inpatient Crisis Stabilization Centers 

For individuals needing immediate, short-term crisis stabilization services, the following centers provide 23-hour inpatient support in Iowa: 

- Broadlawns Medical Center (Des Moines/Polk County) – 515-282-8125 

- Imagine the Possibilities (Burlington/Des Moines County) – 319-209-2066 

- PAMHC-Turning Point (Sac City/Sac County) – 800-325-1192 

- North Iowa Regional Services (Waterloo/Black Hawk) County – 319-291-2455 

-Mental Health Access Center of Linn County (Cedar Rapids/Linn County) – 319-892-5612 

- GuideLink Access Center (AbbeHealth)( Iowa City/Johnson County) – 319-688-8000 

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-Abbe Center for Community Mental Health (Manchester/Delaware County) –319-398-3562 

-Siouxland MHC Crisis Stabilization (Sioux City/Woodbury County) – 712-560-7996 

-Southern Iowa Mental Health Center (Ottumwa/Wapello County) – 641-682-8772 

-Vera French CMHC (Davenport/Scott County) – 563-396-3017 

-Inside Out Wellness and Advocacy Woodward/Dallas County) – 844-428-3878 

-Heartland Family Service (Council Bluffs/Pottawattamie County) – 712-325-5650 

-Zion/Harbor Point (Clarinda/Page County) – 712-542-2388 

Recommended Books & Workbooks 

An Image of the book cover of the book "The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel van der Kolk (Trauma)

"The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel van der Kolk (Trauma) 

An Image of the book cover of the book "Parenting with Love and Logic" by Foster Cline (Parenting)

"Parenting with Love and Logic" by Foster Cline (Parenting) 

An Image of the book cover of the book "The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work" by John Gottman (Couples)

"The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work" by John Gottman (Couples) 

An Image of the book cover of the book Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self - Involved Parents By Lindsay C Gibson(Trauma)

Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self - Involved Parents By Lindsay C Gibson(Trauma) 

An Image of the book cover of the book "Stop Walking on Eggshells: Taking Your Life Back When Someone You Care About Has Borderline Personality Disorder by Paul T.T. Mason and Randi Kreger (Trauma)

Stop Walking on Eggshells: Taking Your Life Back When Someone You Care About Has Borderline Personality Disorder by Paul T.T. Mason and Randi Kreger (Trauma) 

An Image of the book cover of the book "Self-Love Workbook for Women: Release Self-Doubt, Build Self-Compassion, and Embrace Who You Are by; Megan Logan MSW, LCSW (Trauma)

Self-Love Workbook for Women: Release Self-Doubt, Build Self-Compassion, and Embrace Who You Are by; Megan Logan MSW, LCSW (Trauma) 

An Image of the book cover of the book "The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook for Bipolar Disorder: Using DBT to Regain Control of Your Emotions and Your Life by: Sherri Van Zijk MSW, Zindel V. Segal PhD(Trauma)

The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook for Bipolar Disorder: Using DBT to Regain Control of Your Emotions and Your Life by: Sherri Van Zijk MSW, Zindel V. Segal PhD(Trauma) 

An Image of the book cover of the book "Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self - Involved Parents By Lindsay C Gibson(Trauma)

Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self - Involved Parents By Lindsay C Gibson(Trauma) 

Mental Health Apps 

These apps can complement your therapy sessions by helping you manage emotions and practice mindfulness: 

- Mindfulness Coach   - How We Feel   - Gottman Card Decks   - Calm App 

Helpful Websites 

We recommend the following websites for additional mental health support and resources: 

- NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) – Visit Website       - SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) – Visit Website       - International Bipolar Foundation – Visit Website       - Feelings Wheel – Visit Website     - Explore Parenting Books, Webinars, and DVDs – Visit Website 

Self-Help Worksheets & Guides 

As part of your therapy journey, we therapists suggest using these helpful resources to reflect on your progress or manage difficult emotions between sessions: 

- Window of Tolerance Guide 

- Polyvagal Theory Chart 

- The Art of Compromise (Conflict Resolution) 

- Aftermath of a fight 

- Feelings+Chart-Trauma Polyvagal 

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Videos 

Additionally, we recommend educational videos to help you better understand various mental health topics. For example, you can explore content like: 

- 5 Signs You’re Experiencing Dissociation – Watch on YouTube