Crisis Resources

Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
1-800-273-TALK
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NAMI Crisis Text Line
​Text "HOME" to 741741"

​Domestic Violence Hotline
​1-800-799-7233 (SAFE)

Lutheran Family Services TeleHealth
1-833-903-2376​

​Mental Health Crisis Numbers and Resources from the State of NE

Sunshine Behavioral Health:  Technology, Teens & Domestic Violence

Discussion Guides Related to COVID-19
From the NE MN Synod Mental Health Initiative
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Anger Discussion Guide
​Anxiety Discussion Guide Adapted for COVID19
Loss and Gratitude Discussion Guide
Self Care Tool Kit Discussion Guide
​​Stress and Distress Discussion Guide

Resources for Children and Youth ​

Resources for Grieving Youth 

• The Dougy Center - National Grieving Center for Children & Families​​
• ​Helping Children Cope from the CDC
• ​How to Ease Children's Anxiety​

Kids Entertainment Resources

• 15 Simple Activity Ideas for Young Kids
• Free Church Lessons, Bulletins and Activity Sheets for Children

How to Help HS Seniors Grieve from NE MN Synod, ELCA on Vimeo.

How to Help Children and Youth Grieve from NE MN Synod, ELCA on Vimeo.

How to Talk with Youth Who Don't Want to Comply with Social Distancing from NE MN Synod, ELCA on Vimeo.

Mental Health Resources

Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
1-800-273-TALK
​
NAMI Crisis Text Line
​Text "HOME" to 741741"

Mental Health Crisis Numbers and Resources from the State of NE

​Lutheran Family Services TeleHealth
1-833-903-2376​

Boys and Girls Home and Family Services Mental health services to individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Telehealth services.
712-293-4700

Catholic Charities Provides assistance to anyone regardless of age or religious preference. Telehealth services available. 
712-252-4547   email:  info@cathchar.com

Heartland Counseling Services, Inc.  Provides a wide range of services to anyone, has multilingual services available, and offers Telehealth therapy available.   402-494-3337   Crisis Line: 402-494-7655

Plains Area Mental Health Center Mental health services for people of all ages and background. Telehealth services available.
1-800-325-1192

The Salvation Army has a Chaplain Support Line for anyone that needs emotional or spiritual care. 
1-888-651-7294

Siouxland Mental Health Center Offering Psychiatry, Therapy and Community Support services to all, regardless of ability to pay. 
712-252-3871

Community & Health Resources

Homemade Mask Instructions
Connections Area Agency on Aging
IRS Warnings about COVID-19 Related Scams
Iowa Eviction & Foreclosure Prevention Programs

Food Resources

Dakota County Food Pantry Schedule
​Updated Community Food Pantry Schedule
​South Sioux City Community School Grab and Go Breakfast & Lunch Schedule
Sioux City School Meal Schedule