Behavioral Health
If you feel that you or someone you love is in danger:
The need is real, and the time is now.
Mental health challenges are affecting more people in our community than ever before. In Iowa, approximately 600,000 Iowans are living with a mental illness, and someone dies by suicide every 16 hours, making it the 11th leading cause of death in our state. Behind every number is a person, a family, and a story that deserves compassion, care—and access to the help they need.
The impact reaches far beyond statistics. It affects our neighbors, our friends, and the people we love. Meeting this growing need means treating mental health with the same urgency, dignity, and excellence as any other medical condition.
At Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital, individuals facing behavioral health and addiction challenges receive specialized, compassionate care—including support for those navigating both psychiatric illness and chemical dependency. This work is vital, but the need continues to grow.
No one should have to face mental health struggles alone—or be held back from care because of financial, emotional, or social barriers. With your support, we can expand access, strengthen services, and ensure more people receive the help they need, when they need it most.
Your generosity can be the difference between someone struggling in silence and someone finding a path to healing.