Call Iowa Concern for Help Coping with the Stress of COVID-19

Posted: April 7, 2020

April 7, 2020, 9:22 am | Tammy Jacobs

AMES, Iowa – Social distancing, self-isolation, quarantine: the changes from COVID-19 can be hard to handle. However, Iowans can turn to Iowa Concern for help, says Tammy Jacobs, coordinator for the long-time service from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

With a toll-free phone number, live chat capabilities and a website, Iowa Concern services are available 24 hours a day, seven days per week at no charge. Iowa Concern provides access to stress counselors and an attorney for legal education, as well as information and referral services for a wide variety of topics.

To reach Iowa Concern, call 800-447-1985; language interpretation services are available. Or, visit the website, https://www.extension.iastate.edu/iowaconcern/, to live chat with a stress counselor one-on-one in a secure environment. Or email an expert regarding legal, finance, stress, or crisis and disaster issues.

“All personal information given to Iowa Concern, whether on the hotline or through e-mail or live chat, is kept confidential,” Jacobs said.

She also suggests visiting Human Sciences Extension and Outreach’s “Finding Answers Now” website for additional information and resources on dealing with stress.

Social distancing, self-isolation, quarantine: the changes from COVID-19 can be hard to handle. Call Iowa Concern for help, 24/7. Connect with emotional support. Learn about your legal rights and find other assistance. Talk to a person who cares. Call Iowa Concern at 800-447-1985. That’s Iowa Concern at 800-447-1985.