Mental Health Resources

Mental Health illnesses impact or have affected nearly every citizen in some manor during their lives. Whether you are a family member, friend, co-worker, or an employer of someone struggling with mental illness, or you are struggling yourself, the Ankeny Police Department wants to help you get connected with the resources needed to be successful in everyday life. The Community Engagement Team specializes in, and are instructors in Crisis Intervention Techniques, training all Ankeny Police Officers how to communicate with and deescalate persons experiencing a Mental Health Crisis. See below for some of the resources offered in Polk County related to Mental Health.

Current Crisis Endangering Safety and Welfare  9-1-1

For immediate assistance call 9-1-1.

24-Hour Crisis Line  855-581-8111 or 9-8-8

You are not alone. The confidential 24-hour crisis line is free and available to anyone experiencing a mental health crisis needing to speak with a trained professional. 

23-Hour Crisis Observation

Located at 1914 Carpenter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314, the Crisis Observation Center is available for adults over 18 years of age experiencing psychological or psychiatric stress that does not require immediate hospitalization.

Mobile Crisis  9-1-1

Mobile Crisis is staffed with medically trained mental health professionals who assist law enforcement officers in Polk County with mental health related calls for service. Mobile Crisis will only respond at the request of Law Enforcement.  

Community-Based and Residential-Based Crisis Stabilization  515-288-0818

Community-Based Crisis stabilization seeks to provide support to individuals and families within their own residence through therapy and skill building services crafted to meet the unique needs of the individual. Residential-Based Crisis Stabilization services (for persons under the age of 18 only) can also be set up through the same number and that program seeks to provide a safe space outside of the residence for juveniles and provide them to access therapy and skill building services tailored to their individual need for up to 5 days.   

Mental Health Commitment

When a person suffering from a serious mental illness is unable or unwilling to seek treatment themselves, family, friends, or caregivers may start a court proceeding to involuntarily commit an individual to the hospital. For further information, visit the Polk County Attorney Mental Health and Substance Abuse Committal site.