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The Department of Human Services site provides information on mental health and disabilities issues and how to access services.

The Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) is a multifaceted regulatory agency charged with protecting the health, safety and well being of Iowans. The agency is responsible for inspecting, licensing and/or certifying health care providers and more.

The National Rehabilitation Association (NRA) is a member organization whose mission is to promote ethical and excellent practice in rehabilitation. Legislative information can be found at this site.

NAMI (National Alliance Mental Illness) is a nonprofit, grassroots, self-help, support and advocacy organization of consumers, families, and friends of people with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic and other severe anxiety disorders, autism and pervasive developmental disorders, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and other severe and persistent mental illnesses that affect the brain.

NADD (National Association for the Dually Diagnosed) is the leading North American expert in providing professionals, educators, policy makers, and families with education, training, and information on mental health issues relating to persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

ANCOR (American Network of Community Options and Resources) is a nonprofit trade association representing private providers who provide supports and services to people with disabilities. ANCOR is distinguished in this industry by its balance of leading practices resources and advocacy for member agencies and the people and families they serve and support.

The Brain Injury Association of Iowa (BIA of IA) exists to support, assist, and advocate for persons with acquired brain injury and for their families. We advocate for and with people with brain injury and family members by responding to their challenges and representing their concerns through legislative efforts and active support of programs created for their needs.

The Governor’s Developmental Disabilities (DD) Council provides people with developmental disabilities and their families access to supports and services they help design, develop, and monitor to assure a quality of life necessary to support their life choices and participate fully in society.