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Project Recovery Iowa

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https://hhs.iowa.gov/programs/programs-and-services/disaster-recovery-resources/project-recovery-iowa

karen.hyatt@hhs.iowa.gov

844-775-9276
Karen Hyatt, State Lead 515-601-7899 | Sue Loring, Clay County Team Lead, Outreach Counselor 712-260-8954 | Spanish Line -- 515-868-2806
Lucas Building 321 East 12th Street Des Moines, IA 50319

Project Recovery Iowa offers services to individuals, families and communities affected by disaster whether it be natural or a man-made event. Services include:

Individual and group counseling
Basic supportive or educational contact
Community networking and support
Assessments, referrals, and resources

Project Recovery Iowa is a FEMA a funded grant called the Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program and is administered by Iowa Health and Human Services.

Eligibility Criteria
Project Recovery Iowa services are free and confidential for all Iowans affected by disaster.
Instructions for Referral

Project Recovery Iowa can be contacted by the Iowa Concern hotline at 800-447-1985. The Iowa Concern hotline is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and can also be a place to call for free, confidential, and anonymous stress counseling. You may also request free assistance here.
For more detailed information contact Karen Hyatt at Karen.Hyatt@hhs.iowa.gov

Important Notice: Care Connections of Northern Iowa Will Close Operations on June 30, 2025

As part of Iowa’s statewide reorganization of behavioral health and disability services, Care Connections of Northern Iowa (CCNIA) will cease all operations effective June 30, 2025. Clients will be transitioned to new service coordination under the awarded Administrative Services Organization and Disability Access Points.

Providers are requested to submit all final invoices for services rendered prior to July 1, 2025, no later than August 10, 2025.

If you are a client or provider and have questions, please contact your CCNIA service coordinator or call our office at 712-264-3945.

Visit Iowa HHS for statewide transition information: https://hhs.iowa.gov/initiatives/system-alignment/behavioral-health-service-system

CCNIA Closure Letter
CCNIA Close Out Notice