Integrated Psychiatry PLLC does NOT offer 24 hour on-call service, crisis coverage, or emergency treatment and as such any urgent or emergency medical, psychiatric or safety issues should be addressed with emergency or crisis services. The following options are resources for emergency and crisis situations.
Suicide & Crisis Line
The federally designated 988 number is available to help anyone who needs emotional support. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or an emotional crisis, you can connect with a counselor who can help with confidential care 24/7.
**This is NOT 911 and does not mean EMS will dispatched**
Your Life Iowa Hotline
You can call 855-581-8111 to have the mobile crisis team respond in person. You can also have a live chat on their website at yourlifeiowa.org
**Mobile crisis is not the same as 911 and does not mean EMS will be dispatched**
Mobile Crisis Team / 911
If you or someone you know is in immediate need of medical or psychiatric care or is an immediate danger to self or others please dial 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
If you call 911 and indicate that your situation is a mental health crisis, you can request the Polk County Mobile Crisis Response Team and they can help assess your situation and send a mobile crisis team and law enforcement to your location. If you would like to access the Mobile Crisis Response Team in a non-emergent situation you can reach them at 515-283-4811.
For surrounding counties and additional resources in the state of Iowa offered by Iowa – Mobile Crisis Care
UnityPoint Health – Behavioral Health Access Center
Learn more about urgent care services offered by UnityPoint Health – Eyerly Ball – Behavioral Health Access Center.
Broadlawns Medical Center
The Crisis Observation Center (COC) may also be utilized when a crisis cannot be managed at home, but the emergency department may not be necessary. They are open 24 hour per day, 7 days per week. Their number is 515-282-5724. They are located at 1801 Hickman Road in Des Moines. Learn more about mental health crisis services offered by Broadlawns Medical Center.
Mental health and whole-body wellness is our passion and our focus. We wish to educate and enlighten those in search for a comprehensive approach that incorporates all aspects of health and wellbeing. Below are some of the common factors and learning we hope to share with all who are interested.
Meditation, Mindfulness, Butterfly Breathing Techniques: Mindful Meditation Techniques – Mayo Clinic
Importance of Quality Sleep & Tips for More Restful Sleep: Sleep tips: 6 steps to better sleep – Mayo Clinic
Exercise Effects on Depression & Anxiety: Depression and anxiety: Exercise eases symptoms – Mayo Clinic
Seasonal Affective Disorder: Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinic
