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Provides a support group that meets regularly to share experiences, provide mutual support and learn about the latest products and information for ostomy, urostomy and intestinal diversions. Offers person-to-person support to people who are undergoing ostomy or related surgery, and their caregivers.
Provides a support group that meets regularly to share experiences, provide mutual support and learn about the latest products and information for ostomy, urostomy and intestinal diversions. Offers person-to-person support to people who are undergoing ostomy or related surgery, and their caregivers.
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Offers a self-help group for adults with Depression & Bipolar Disorder. The purpose of the group is to offer a supportive place for people with depression and bipolar disorder to gather on a regular basis for support and encouragement.
Significant others are welcome.
Offers a self-help group for adults with Depression & Bipolar Disorder. The purpose of the group is to offer a supportive place for people with depression and bipolar disorder to gather on a regular basis for support and encouragement.
Significant others are welcome.
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Education, research, and support programs for families, individuals and physicians to benefit those with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
Support group for those who have Crohn's Disease and or Ulcerative Colitis and their family and friends. Multiple groups are located across Nebraska and Iowa, see website or call for details.
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Education, research, and support programs for families, individuals and physicians to benefit those with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
Support group for those who have Crohn's Disease and or Ulcerative Colitis and their family and friends. Multiple groups are located across Nebraska and Iowa, see website or call for details.
The national Information Resource Center offers specialists for a specific resource, referrals to other organizations, or answers to questions.
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This gathering offers support and education for adult patients with leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and other blood cancers. Family members, caregivers, and friends are also encouraged to attend.
This gathering offers support and education for adult patients with leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and other blood cancers. Family members, caregivers, and friends are also encouraged to attend.
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MS Navigators are highly skilled, compassionate professionals who help connect clients to the information, resources and support needed to move their life with multiple sclerosis forward. These supportive partners help clients navigate the challenges of MS that are unique to their situation.
MS Navigators are highly skilled, compassionate professionals who help connect clients to the information, resources and support needed to move their life with multiple sclerosis forward. These supportive partners help clients navigate the challenges of MS that are unique to their situation.
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Committed to increasing access to quality health care, ensuring survivors and families are connected with the proper resources, educating healthcare and service providers regarding brain injury, and continuing to increase awareness and understanding of brain injury.
Support groups held around the state of Nebraska and in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Services include:
- Resource Facilitation: Works collaboratively with individuals and community service providers to develop a support system for individuals living with a brain injury, including but not limited to finding and sharing informational resources, making referrals to service providers, connecting individuals with peer support groups, and providing personalized case management services.
- Community Education: Works to educate individuals and communities and bring awareness to the impact of brain injury through educational presentations, brain injury training, and awareness campaigns. This includes educating families, communities, and organizations about the unique needs of individuals with brain injuries to help remove the stigma and confusion about brain injury, in additional to teaching ways to prevent or reduce the risk of brain injuries.
- Advocacy: Advocates for the brain injury community at the state government level by following legislative proceedings and speaking for or against bills as it benefits individuals affected by a brain injury.
Committed to increasing access to quality health care, ensuring survivors and families are connected with the proper resources, educating healthcare and service providers regarding brain injury, and continuing to increase awareness and understanding of brain injury.
Support groups held around the state of Nebraska and in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Services include:
- Resource Facilitation: Works collaboratively with individuals and community service providers to develop a support system for individuals living with a brain injury, including but not limited to finding and sharing informational resources, making referrals to service providers, connecting individuals with peer support groups, and providing personalized case management services.
- Community Education: Works to educate individuals and communities and bring awareness to the impact of brain injury through educational presentations, brain injury training, and awareness campaigns. This includes educating families, communities, and organizations about the unique needs of individuals with brain injuries to help remove the stigma and confusion about brain injury, in additional to teaching ways to prevent or reduce the risk of brain injuries.
- Advocacy: Advocates for the brain injury community at the state government level by following legislative proceedings and speaking for or against bills as it benefits individuals affected by a brain injury.
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Information and education for those with celiac disease and gluten sensitivities.
Support groups throughout the country.
Information and education for those with celiac disease and gluten sensitivities.
Support groups throughout the country.
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Aims to provide encouragement, hope, and healing to those facing challenging circumstances and would like direction.
Offers different support groups for a variety of topics, including:
- Depression and anxiety (Bright Hope and Stronger)
- Single motherhood (Embrace Grace)
- Divorce (Divorce Care)
- Grief and loss (Grief Share and Oasis)
- Sexual abuse and assault (Restored)
- Pornography and sexual addiction (Compass and L.I.F.E.)
Aims to provide encouragement, hope, and healing to those facing challenging circumstances and would like direction.
Offers different support groups for a variety of topics, including:
- Depression and anxiety (Bright Hope and Stronger)
- Single motherhood (Embrace Grace)
- Divorce (Divorce Care)
- Grief and loss (Grief Share and Oasis)
- Sexual abuse and assault (Restored)
- Pornography and sexual addiction (Compass and L.I.F.E.)
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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
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
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PREVENTION AND TESTING: free HIV and STD testing. Free safer-sex supplies are available as well as bleach kits for sterilizing needles. Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis/Post-exposure Prophylaxis education and access (medications that significantly reduce the risk of becoming infected when taken as directed).
MEDICAL CARE: Comprehensive primary care and HIV specialty care.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE offers assistance when other community resources are exhausted. People living with HIV may qualify for emergency assistance from this fund. This service is intended to be temporary financial assistance.
CASE MANAGEMENT will work with clients individually to determine their needs, may assist clients in applying for these programs: Housing Assistance, Transportation, AIDS Drug Assistance Program,Disability, Medicaid, Food Stamps,General Relief, WIC, FIP, and others. Call for details.
MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM provides individuals living with HIV/AIDS culturally relevant psychotherapy in a non-judgmental, accepting environment by a therapist experienced in the complex issues associated with HIV/AIDS.
SUPPORT & COUNSELING GROUPS for people living with HIV, persons testing HIV positive, family and friends. Call for information on meeting times and locations.
PREVENTION AND TESTING: free HIV and STD testing. Free safer-sex supplies are available as well as bleach kits for sterilizing needles. Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis/Post-exposure Prophylaxis education and access (medications that significantly reduce the risk of becoming infected when taken as directed).
MEDICAL CARE: Comprehensive primary care and HIV specialty care.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE offers assistance when other community resources are exhausted. People living with HIV may qualify for emergency assistance from this fund. This service is intended to be temporary financial assistance.
CASE MANAGEMENT will work with clients individually to determine their needs, may assist clients in applying for these programs: Housing Assistance, Transportation, AIDS Drug Assistance Program,Disability, Medicaid, Food Stamps,General Relief, WIC, FIP, and others. Call for details.
MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM provides individuals living with HIV/AIDS culturally relevant psychotherapy in a non-judgmental, accepting environment by a therapist experienced in the complex issues associated with HIV/AIDS.
SUPPORT & COUNSELING GROUPS for people living with HIV, persons testing HIV positive, family and friends. Call for information on meeting times and locations.
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Organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of individuals and families living with spina bifida.
Programs include:
- Community-clinic connection.
- Vocational rehabilitation.
- Executive functioning coaching.
- Camp Independence.
- GoBabyGo.
- Diagnosis Day/New and Expectant Parent Outreach.
- Education, workshops, and conferences.
- Clinic outreach.
- Information and referral.
- Community groups and events.
- Legislative advocacy.
- Scholarships.
- Financial assistance (for adaptive sports, orthotic and mobility equipment, medical supplies and services, and emergencies).
- Research awards.
- Support groups.
Organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of individuals and families living with spina bifida.
Programs include:
- Community-clinic connection.
- Vocational rehabilitation.
- Executive functioning coaching.
- Camp Independence.
- GoBabyGo.
- Diagnosis Day/New and Expectant Parent Outreach.
- Education, workshops, and conferences.
- Clinic outreach.
- Information and referral.
- Community groups and events.
- Legislative advocacy.
- Scholarships.
- Financial assistance (for adaptive sports, orthotic and mobility equipment, medical supplies and services, and emergencies).
- Research awards.
- Support groups.
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Provides case management services for individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Also prescribes PrEP and offers non-occupational post-exposure prophylaxis.
Programming includes:
-- Medical case management
-- Support groups
-- Oral health care
-- Housing services
-- Utility support
-- Primary medical care
-- Nutrition services
-- Vaccination programs
-- Transportation assistance
-- Mental health services
-- Legal assistance (for eligible individuals within the care connect region)
Provides case management services for individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Also prescribes PrEP and offers non-occupational post-exposure prophylaxis.
Programming includes:
-- Medical case management
-- Support groups
-- Oral health care
-- Housing services
-- Utility support
-- Primary medical care
-- Nutrition services
-- Vaccination programs
-- Transportation assistance
-- Mental health services
-- Legal assistance (for eligible individuals within the care connect region)
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Offers a variety of senior-centered activities and programming which include:
- Congregate Meals ("Peace Meal")
- Computer lab
- Fitness Center
- Grief, Caregiver, and Parkinson's support groups
- Transportation offered, within a 7-mile radius, reservation required
Offers a variety of senior-centered activities and programming which include:
- Congregate Meals ("Peace Meal")
- Computer lab
- Fitness Center
- Grief, Caregiver, and Parkinson's support groups
- Transportation offered, within a 7-mile radius, reservation required
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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 and 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 and Body.
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 and 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 and Body.
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Promotes lupus awareness and complements the work of health care professionals by providing personalized resources for the lupus community while supporting research.
Services include:
- Health educators/navigators available to answer questions and provide medically sound information about Lupus.
- Information on support groups.
- Referrals to physicians, community services, resources, and assistance.
- Peer-to-peer support.
Promotes lupus awareness and complements the work of health care professionals by providing personalized resources for the lupus community while supporting research.
Services include:
- Health educators/navigators available to answer questions and provide medically sound information about Lupus.
- Information on support groups.
- Referrals to physicians, community services, resources, and assistance.
- Peer-to-peer support.
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Provides information about scleroderma and support groups. The Heartland Chapter serves Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. For information call or go online.
Local Contacts
Des Moines - (515) 745-5607, Jill Connolly
Ames/Des Moines - (515) 231-0621, Barbara Burke
Omaha - (402) 680-1350, Jackie Latka or (402) 659-2416, Pat File
Sioux Falls - (605) 376-1004, Annie Schock
Provides information about scleroderma and support groups. The Heartland Chapter serves Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. For information call or go online.
Local Contacts
Des Moines - (515) 745-5607, Jill Connolly
Ames/Des Moines - (515) 231-0621, Barbara Burke
Omaha - (402) 680-1350, Jackie Latka or (402) 659-2416, Pat File
Sioux Falls - (605) 376-1004, Annie Schock
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Program that offers free support groups to help individuals cope with life's many challenges. Support Groups offered:
- Bariatric Support Group which is a center for weight management.
- Cancer Support Group offers encouragement and compassion for all cancer survivors.
- Caregivers Support Group offers support for someone diagnosed with Alzheimer's or other chronic disease.
- Grief Support Group provides emotional support for someone dealing with a loss.
- Parkinson's Support Group for individuals with Parkinson's disease and their caregivers.
- And more.
Program that offers free support groups to help individuals cope with life's many challenges. Support Groups offered:
- Bariatric Support Group which is a center for weight management.
- Cancer Support Group offers encouragement and compassion for all cancer survivors.
- Caregivers Support Group offers support for someone diagnosed with Alzheimer's or other chronic disease.
- Grief Support Group provides emotional support for someone dealing with a loss.
- Parkinson's Support Group for individuals with Parkinson's disease and their caregivers.
- And more.
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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.
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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Programming is offered for preschool through transition aged. Users of American Sign Language, spoken English or both are served. Transition-to-work-or-college program has 85% of students continuing working 5 years after exit. Sign language classes for distance students, numerous free social activities and extended learning programming.
American Sign Language classes offered.
Programming is offered for preschool through transition aged. Users of American Sign Language, spoken English or both are served. Transition-to-work-or-college program has 85% of students continuing working 5 years after exit. Sign language classes for distance students, numerous free social activities and extended learning programming.
American Sign Language classes offered.
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Offered services include:
- Personal case management services.
- Support group for persons with ALS/Lou Gehrig's disease and their caregivers.
- ALS Center for Excellence multi-discipline clinic specifically for people with ALS, in conjunction with Nebraska Medicine.
- Quality of life grants.
- Education and information.
- Equipment loan pool.
- Community referrals.
- Newsletters and website.
Offered services include:
- Personal case management services.
- Support group for persons with ALS/Lou Gehrig's disease and their caregivers.
- ALS Center for Excellence multi-discipline clinic specifically for people with ALS, in conjunction with Nebraska Medicine.
- Quality of life grants.
- Education and information.
- Equipment loan pool.
- Community referrals.
- Newsletters and website.
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