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Offers many types of health/disability support groups for adults and children. Call or visit the UnityPoint website to get more information about what support groups are being offered, where and when.
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Support groups for issues including grief, diabetes, brain injury, breastfeeding, fibromyalgia, and stroke. (Cancer support groups listed separately).

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Breastfeeding Support Programs
General Bereavement and Grief Support Groups
Hospitals
Health/Disability Related Support Groups

Provides a place to share experiences, provide encouragement and offer support through the epilepsy journey. The Western Iowa group meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM CT. Registration is required. The group does not meet in December, due to the holidays. The Eastern Iowa group meets on the 4th Thursday of the month from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT. Registration is required. The group does not meet in November or December, due to the holidays. Registration for these virtual groups are located at www.epilepsy.com/Iowa and at www.epilepsy.com/supportgroups

Allows individuals with brain injuries and their family members to meet others with similar experiences. The group offers valuable emotional support, information, and resources.

Community-based Wellness Programs provide solutions to improve the quality of life for people living with chronic health issues.

LiveStrong at the Y helps cancer survivors increase strength and endurance, better their mental health, and build support with others that have also walked the difficult journey.

In Brain & Body, those with Parkinson's or other neurological conditions engage in physical and mental exercises that improve balance, memory, and more.

Y Weight Loss is designed for individuals looking to lose weight through education, personalized goal setting, and small, sustainable changes.

The Mills County YMCA only offers Y Weight Loss and the YMCA Healthy Living Center only offers Brain & Body.

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Therapeutic Exercise
Fall Prevention Programs
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Weight Management

Alzheimer's Support Groups.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups

Community-based Wellness Programs provide solutions to improve the quality of life for people living with chronic health issues.

LiveStrong at the Y helps cancer survivors increase strength and endurance, better their mental health, and build support with others that have also walked the difficult journey.

In Brain & Body, those with Parkinson's or other neurological conditions engage in physical and mental exercises that improve balance, memory, and more.

Y Weight Loss is designed for individuals looking to lose weight through education, personalized goal setting, and small, sustainable changes.

The Mills County YMCA only offers Y Weight Loss and the YMCA Healthy Living Center only offers Brain & Body.

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Therapeutic Exercise
Fall Prevention Programs
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Weight Management
Offers support groups for cancer patients, survivors, family members and friends. Each support group is designed to provide emotional, educational and practical support. Call for locations and times for support group information.

Designated dual-diagnosis/co-occurring mental health & substance abuse treatment facility. Gateway is able to provide treatment to those with substance use disorder, with or without a mental health diagnosis.

Substance use treatment options vary by location, but may include:

-- Residential treatment.

-- Outpatient treatment.

-- Virtual addiction treatment.

-- Detoxification.

Services may include:

-- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT).

-- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

-- Dilectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

-- Co-Occuring Diagnosis/Dual Diagnosis Treatment.

-- Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).

-- Mindfulness-Based Sobriety.

-- Motivational Interviewing (MI).

-- Recovery Support Groups.

-- Trauma-Responsive Treatment.

-- 12-Step Facilitation.

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Inpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facilities
Integrated Co-Occurring Disorders Treatment
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Comprehensive Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Assessment for Substance Use Disorders
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Medication Assisted Maintenance Treatment for Substance Use Disorders
Gambling Disorder Counseling
DUI Offender Programs
General Counseling Services
Substance Use Disorder Counseling
Provides information and support for those suffering from fibromyalgia and/or chronic pain.
Works to achieve widespread emotional acceptance and intellectual understanding about the misconceptions and lack of information about blindness. Contact for information on chapters and support groups across the state.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Blind Rehabilitation Services includes advanced low vision optometry, legally blind rehabilitation and visual impairment. Must be a veteran and meet eligibility guidelines.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Condition Specific Rehabilitation Services

Information concerning Leukemia, Lymphoma, Myeloma and other blood related cancers for professionals and the general public. Patient services, science and research and advocacy information. Free education, literature, and video and audio tapes.

Transportation assistance program and co-pay assistance program.

Telephone support group and traditional support groups are available for patients and families of any age who have leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma, or myeloma. Call for support group times and location.

Peer Support for newly diagnosed patients who wish to talk to a person going though the same situation (trained volunteers).

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Disease/Disability Information
Medical Expense Assistance
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Provides free one-on-one emotional support to adult cancer patients and their loved ones. Each volunteer is at least one year post-treatment or successfully undergoing maintenance therapies. They have faced more than 80 cancer types and speak 15 languages. Offers support from diagnosis, through treatment and into recovery.

The TACT (Talking About Clinical Trials) matches patients considering a clinical trial with trained volunteers who have participated in clinical trials.

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Health/Disability Related Counseling
Peer to Peer Networking
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Prevention education, including library and resources.

Community education, including free presentations and school age education.

Support groups:
Communication group for speech-affected individuals.

Stroke support group in Lincoln for stroke survivors and their families/caregivers.

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Disease/Disability Information
Health/Disability Related Support Groups

Provides support groups that deal with end of life and terminal illness diagnosis.

Offers a 9-week, 12-session holistic rehabilitation program taught by specially trained nurses and mental health practitioners. The program is designed to help individuals regain their physical, emotional, and spiritual health after cancer treatment.

For 2024, the program is held on Thursdays beginning March 14. Session dates: March 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2 and 9.
Provides a support group for laryngectomees (persons with no vocal cords) and their spouses, family, and friends in an informational and social format. Individuals undergoing the operation may also benefit from attending. Meet at the Urbandale Public Library (3520 86th Street, Urbandale, IA).

Provides a variety of support groups for adult and teens living with symptoms or a diagnosis of a mental health condition. Also provides a family support group for individuals who have a loved one living with a mental health condition.

Support group offered include:

- Connections Group (adult group available in English and Spanish).

- Family Support (adult group available in English and Spanish).

- BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) Support Group (adult group).

- LGBTQ+ Support Group (adult group).

- Teen Support Group.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Provides nutrition education and support to individuals who have diabetes. The support group offers a discussion time and education relating to nutrition and diabetes self-management. The group meets on the third Thursday each month at 10 am in the Large Conference Room, located on the lower level of Veterans Memorial Hospital.

Offers assistance and support to people who have multiple sclerosis and those who care about them adjust to life with a chronic illness by providing emotional support, current information, counseling, advocacy, education, payee services and borrowed health equipment.

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Health Related Advocacy Groups
Representative Payee Services
Disease/Disability Information
Medical Equipment/Supplies
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Designed to help women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer navigate through the complex and sometimes frightening journey of contending with their diagnoses. The meetings are intended to provide a safe place for breast cancer patients to share information, experiences and camaraderie. An oncology nurse navigator and social worker facilitate the meetings.
Creates awareness, promotes research, and provides support for all persons touched by Turner Syndrome.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Disease/Disability Information
Cancer education includes brochures, speakers, signs and methods for prevention and detection, and covers topics such as breast cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer, and smoking. Support group information also available. Contact by phone for services.

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Breast Self Examination Instruction
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Disease/Disability Information
Offers a variety of health and mental health related support groups. To find out more information about the different support groups call Access to Health.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
General Mental Health Support Groups