Social Services
Department Alert
Project Recovery Iowa
Iowans can access counseling services through the following options:
- Call 800-447-1985 to connect with a counselor specializing in rural issues and agriculture 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- Visit the COVID recovery Iowa and complete a contact form and a counselor will get back to you.
Benton County Service Center
811 D Ave. · Suite 33
Vinton, IA 52349
Driving Directions
Contact Information
(319) 472-4743
(319) 472-4744 (Fax)
Hours
Monday thru Friday
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Please call to schedule an appointment.
Holiday Closures
Social Services
Benton County Rural Access Hub
Provides "crisis stabilization", working with residents and other county departments & agencies to connect resources with those in need.
Open Monday-Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Call 319-436-0400 to schedule an appointment outside office hours.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
Your Life Iowa - 3 Ways to Get Help
Talk 24 hours/day: 1-855-581-8111
Text 855-895-8398
Chat Your Life Iowa Website
Your Life Iowa provides free confidential support and connects you to resources meant to help you get your life back on track.
Iowa Warm Line
Call 1 (844) 775-9276
A peer-run, telephone-based, non-crisis, confidential, listening line for anyone struggling with mental health or substance abuse issues. The Warm Line is staffed by people who have been through a similar journey and are in recovery themselves.
NAMI Iowa
Offers support groups & education to outreach & advocacy
Stress Management
Anxiety/Depression
Our Team
- Mona Onken, LISW, Utilization Review Coordinator, Coordinator of Mental Health/Disabilities Services of the East Central Region/Benton County
- Sarah Wagner, BA, Region Social Worker, General Assistance Director
- Melissa Carter, LMSW, Behavioral Specialist
