Support group and video seminar for those who are grieving the loss of someone close to them. Each session includes a video seminar featuring experts on grief and recovery subjects and the real-life stories of people who have experienced similar losses. Participants are able to interact with others who have experienced a loss and to share their own experience as well. Class sessions are usually held twice yearly and starting dates vary from year to year.
Offers support groups so that those who are grieving have a place where they can meet and share with others who are having a similar experience. Groups meet each month.
Therapy services are provided to women, men, children and families by licensed and accredited mental health professionals. Offers learning groups on various spiritual and emotional health topics such as boundaries, emotional healing and more.
Activities for men, women, and children living with cancer. Includes "Noogieland", a supervised play area for children with cancer or whose family member has cancer. Adults may enjoy stress-reduction and relaxation sessions, lectures, workshops, music and literature, as well as social events and potluck suppers.
Support groups including "Small Talk" group for children.
Support program is also available for those who have lost someone to cancer or anyone impacted by cancer.
Trauma intervention and support for grieving children and adolescents. Support services include support group meetings which integrate various play activities and creative expressions with spiritual care. Support is also provided for families of grieving children/adolescents. Services include a grief resource library, crisis intervention, referral to other sources or provider services, and grief education/support programs appropriate for schools, faith congregations, and community service agencies.
Provides counseling for persons dealing with the death/loss of a loved one. Also offers a bereavement camp for children ages 7-16, a Grief Resource Library, and other Grief Support Groups. Also offers support groups for grieving parents like Adult Bereavement, Beyond Baby Blues, Empty Arms, Homicide Survivors, and Parents With Empty Arms.
Provides a private and safe space for anyone who identifies as a survivor or responder of the COVID-19 pandemic, including, but not limited to:
-- Healthcare workers
-- Emergency responders
-- Parents and caregivers
-- Educators
-- Individuals who have lost loved ones
-- People who are dealing with "Long-haul COVID"
-- Those impacted by job loss or economic hardship during the pandemic
-- Anyone who has been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
This is a group where members can obtain resources/support and openly share thoughts and comments with others. Includes trained peer supporters who are available for confidential discussions via Facebook Messenger and Wall-Posts. Also offers 24/7 crisis support through affiliated crisis center via crisis support over Messenger.
Grief Support offered through Gundersen Palmer Lutheran is an 8-week structured program with some audiovisual presentations. Each session covers the following topics: symptoms, the process of grieving, how to better resolve emotions, coping strategies, stress relaxation, and other related issues.
The Iowa Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Foundation is a statewide organization providing emotional support to SIDS and SUID families, educating professionals and the general public about SIDS and safe sleep practices, and funding medical research into the causes of SIDS. Other services include providing free safe sleep resources and education, free grief resources, and a place for community of SIDS/SUID families. Call for dates and times of support groups.
Support group for those who have suffered a loss of a child to suicide, all family members welcome. A sibling group for surviving siblings meets at the same time.
Ladies' Lunch available in addition to the regular monthly meeting.
Hospice care is provided for people of all ages with all diagnoses during the final stage of their life with routine home care, respite care or inpatient care. Cost of these services are covered by Medicare and Medicaid and may also be covered by private insurance, depending on the individual's policy. Daily Room and Board rate is not covered by Medicare or Medicaid and is private pay.
Taylor Hospice House offers a facility with 12 beds and has an RN on duty 24 hours a day for those wanting or needing inpatient hospice care services.