Hotlines Numbers
Hotlines
ISU Extension's purpose is to provide information to Iowans. To better do that, Extension has established Hotlines, many are toll-free, to provide answers and support to Iowans. Iowans communicate one-on-one with ISU Extension every day. Give us a call!
Iowa Concern (800-447-1985)
· Financial questions, legal issues, family transitions
· Phones are answered all hours, all days
· TTD (Telecommunications Device for Deaf Persons) (800-735-2942)
Farm On (877-BFC-1999)
· Program to match beginning and retiring farmers
· Hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Teen Line (800-443-8336)
· Personal and health-related information and referral
· Phones are answered all hours, all days
· Teen Line is an information/referral hotline
· TTD (Telecommunications Device for Deaf Persons) (800-735-2942)
BETS OFF (800-BETS-OFF) (800-238-7633)
· Gambling a problem? Call to be connected to a treatment program
· Concerned about a family member or friend? Call for information.
· Need an informational packet for a training? We can send one free of charge.
· Answered everyday, all day.
Following Numbers Available to Iowa Residents Only
Families Answer Line (800-262-3804)
· Questions relating to home and family
· Relay Iowa (TTY) 800-735-2942
· Hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m.
· Email questions to answer@iastate.edu
Hortline (515) 294-3108
· Hortline provides assistance to home gardeners on lawn, garden, and ornamental questions
· Hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon and 1-4:30 p.m.
· Email questions to hortline@iastate.edu
Iowa Healthy Families (800-369-2229)
· Health Information and Referral, Confidential
· TDD (Telecommunications Device for Deaf Persons) (800-735-2942)
· Phones are answered all hours, all days.
PORKLine (800-808-7675)
· Available to assist Iowa pork producers in all aspects of pork production
· Hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
· Email questions to ipic@iastate.edu
