Domestic violence safety and housing help in Iowa
The short answer
If you are in danger, call 911. The Iowa Victim Service Call Center answers 24 hours: call 1 800 770 1650 or text IOWAHELP to 20121. It is confidential and costs nothing.
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Iowa Victim Service Call Center
Any Iowan can call or text for support at any time, including people hurt by domestic violence, sexual violence, elder abuse or trafficking, and their family and friends.
Official page: survivorshelpline.org
Protective orders and legal help
Iowa Legal Aid answers common questions about domestic abuse and protective orders. Apply for help at 800 532 1275. Iowa's Safe at Home program, run by the Secretary of State, lists more resources for survivors.
Official pages: iowalegalaid.org/resource/domestic-abuse-questions-and-answers, safeathome.iowa.gov/resources/resources.html
Your housing rights
Under the federal Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), people in many HUD assisted homes can't be denied or evicted because they are survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault or stalking.
Official page: hud.gov/vawa
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Sources last checked October 27, 2026. If something has changed, please tell us so we can fix it.
Nothing here is a promise of a bed, money or a spot in any program. Each place decides who it can serve. You choose what feels right for you.