Recovery Resources

Sometimes asking for help is the hardest thing we do.

"Be strong enough to stand alone, smart enough to know when you need help, and brave enough to ask for it." -Unknown

Wanting or needing help in recovery are both signs that you are ready to make positive change. There are many types of support to help you on your journey. Whether it’s a recovery coach, peer support meetings, medication assisted treatment, or other resources, you have people in your corner.

You deserve to be the happiest, most whole version of yourself. Lean into the resources that are out there to help you on your path to recovery. You may find friendships and groups that will have a lasting impact. Getting recovery support recovery is a sign of strength. Look through the ‘Get Support’ resources for more specific information about options you have.

You deserve to be the happiest, most whole version of yourself. Lean into the resources that are out there to help you on your path to recovery. You may find friendships and groups that will have a lasting impact. Getting recovery support is a sign of strength. Look through the ‘Get Support’ resources for more specific information about options you have.

Use this findhelp link to search and connect to support such as financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, and other free or reduced-cost help.

Recovery Resources Map

There’s a chance you may not have any idea what the recovery resources in your area look like. That’s okay, you’re certainly not alone there. It can be a confusing process to find those resources, especially when you need to find them in your region and time is tight. It can take a long time to filter through Google search results, so that’s why we’ve made this easier. The Public Science Collaborative's community-based Recovery Resource Finder will give you quick results so you can get the help you need.

The experts at the Public Science Collaborative have collected, confirmed, and categorized all of the information for recovery resources so you can find what you need easier, faster, and hassle-free. The map-based format gives you easy access to the resources you need while also giving you a better idea of the big picture. What does recovery look like in your area, and how can you make decisions that best support your journey? Try out the Public Science Collaborative's Recovery Resource Finder now.

Well-being Resources Finder

The Public Science Collaborative's community-based Well-being Resource Finder is meant to make it easier for you to find resources that help each of us live better. Iowa is home to many different resources to support health, wellbeing, and activities that can improve your life.

We have listed and categorized many of these resources to make it easier
for you to find them. The map-based format allows you to view all many different kinds of community resources at one time and make decisions easily, especially decisions that may be impacted by other parts of your life, like your health.