Provides cancer care services that include brachytherapy, chemotherapy, an infusion unit, radiation therapy, rehabilitation and surgery. Also addresses emotional and spiritual needs with a dedicated nurse navigator, support groups and pastoral care for both the patient and the patient's support network.

The Cancer Information Line provides resources on cancer, cancer prevention, screening and detection, as well as treatment options for many types of cancer.

Easterseals provides pediatric:

- Physical therapy.

- Behavioral Therapy (Social Worker).

- Mental Health(Social Worker).

- Mental Health Screenings.

- Aquatic therapy (summer only).

- Occupational therapy (summer only).

- Feeding Therapy (summer only).

- Summer Groups. - Autism lending library.

-Full Medical Autism Diagnostic Clinic.

-AAC Clinic.

-Seating and Mobility Clinic.

- English and Spanish Autism Parent Support Groups.

- Autism Newsletter English and Spanish.

Offers an information line operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Provides health information, triage, physician and service referrals over the phone for individuals in need of medical advice. Can also refer individuals to medical locations and urgent care centers.

Support groups offered through Iowa Health Systems: for example, breast feeding education & support group, parents of children with ADD, grief support for parents whose child died, and others.

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 an organization for people affected by dwarfism. Common interests in coping in a world of average size people as well as a resource for practical information and socialization. Can provide current medical literature relating to dwarfism and referrals to medical practitioners with related medical expertise. The organization will provide the names of local contacts in all states or regions.

Provides an informal and confidential support group for adults diagnosed with cancer or who are recovering from cancer. Meetings provide a time to share experiences, information, and light refreshments. Occasional speakers and printed materials are available.

Outpatient Services - Offers outpatient counseling, including family therapy, nutrition counseling, medical management, and psychiatric treatment.

Intensive Services:

- Partial Hospitalization: Provides a structured environment, three daily meals, group and individual therapy, and body image therapy.

- Intensive Outpatient Program: Offers outpatient support for patients who are able to support themselves at home as well.

Also offers ANAD Eating Disorder Support Groups.

Support group for anyone in the general public who has diabetes. Meetings held in the Conference Dining Room in the lower level of FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport, unless otherwise noted.

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.

Alzheimer's support group held the second Monday of each month at 1 pm.

Life after Loss support group held the third Tuesday of each month at 5 pm.

Offers many different support groups, including caregiver education, wellness for clients identifying as women and men or gender expansive, new diagnosis, youth support, balanced wellness, and Spanish speaking.

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.

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

Offers the following support groups: Alcoholics Anonymous, Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group, GriefShare, and Special session "Surviving the Holidays" in November.

Offering The GROW program which is based on education and support. Group meetings are held weekly and include monthly social activities as well as personal contact throughout the year.

People come to GROW with diverse problems in living, such as mental health issues, emotional troubles, or difficulty coping with grief, loneliness, depression, anger, anxiety, or stress. Through leadership, education and community building; individuals attending weekly group meetings are given the tools and support to help in recovery, prevention and personal growth.

All services and groups are anonymous and confidential.