Provides support to children and families affected by Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).

Hospital and emergency department.

Cancer Care offering complete diagnostic and treatment methods, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and biotherapy, screenings, hereditary risk assessments, cancer survivor events and support groups. Telephone: (402) 481-5400

Care Management Services counsel and help with arranging post-hospital care for patients and their family members. Telephone: (402) 481-8941

Center for Sleep Medicine where registered polysomnographic technologists conduct sleep evaluations for the diagnosis and treatment of problems such as sleep apnea and excessive snoring, narcolepsy, insomnia, night terrors, sleepwalking, and shift work adaptation. Telephone: (402) 481-9646

Conference Center for use by community groups meeting specific criteria based on limited availability. Catering is available, and fees are charged according to the room and services requested. Telephone: (402) 481-5646

Pastoral Care and educational programs to patients and their families. Telephone: (402) 481-5130

Urinary Incontinence Service is a confidential, individualized program which assists women with urinary stress incontinence to regain muscle control. Clients are given instruction in how to perform the Kegel technique, as well as the use of biofeedback-assisted muscle training to control stress or urgency incontinence. Other options include collagen injection, done by a urologist, to increase resistance for urinary leakage. Telephone: (402) 481-5629

Volunteers may begin service at the age of 14 and remain active for as long as they desire. Opportunities exist in over 90 areas at the medical center. For more information, call 402-481-3032.

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 client and family support services for individuals diagnosed with seizures, their families, and the community at large. Resource facilitators provide:

- Information and referral.

- Comprehensive case management.

- Advocacy.

- Counseling.

- Financial planning assistance.

- Support groups.

- Medical liaison.

- Community education.

Offers support groups for family and loved ones of adults living with mental illness. Also available in Spanish (Grupo de Apoyo Familiares de NAMI).

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

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.

Provides hope to cancer patients and their families. In June 2023, Gems of Hope and its programs joined the Nassif Community Cancer Center and St. Luke's Foundation. Both the Community Cancer Center and St. Luke's Foundation are committed to the mission of Gems of Hope and continuing its programs and fundraising efforts to benefit local cancer patients in Eastern Iowa.

Provides a support groups for individuals affected by epilepsy. Different groups for adults, teens, caregivers, or parents. Groups are in person or virtual. Participants must register online for the group they want to participate in.

Register for virtual meet up via zoom:

Teen Virtual Meet-Up: http://bit.ly/3wU6nZg

Parent and Caregiver Support Group Virtual Meet-Up: http://bit.ly/2V0lGlG

Provides help for a variety of life situations. Caregivers are encouraged to bring their loved ones with Alzheimer's/dementia to share in a separate music therapy session, led by WHC's board-certified music therapist. No musical background is needed.

Screening, treatment, and educational classes related to diabetes.

Lifestyle change programs teach participants to make lasting lifestyle changes, like eating healthier, adding physical activity into their daily routine, and improving coping skills.

Provides advocacy, support and a socialization group for the blind. Affiliated with American Council of the Blind. Des Moines Chapter meets at the Department for the Blind.

Visit the website for blogs, recent news, calendar of events and ICUB Bulletins.

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

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.)