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Support groups include Serving Persons in Crisis Everyday (SPICE), Alcoholics Anonymous women's group, and Grief Share.

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General Bereavement and Grief Support Groups
Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Provides an Alzheimer's support group.

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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Fall Prevention Programs
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Weight Management
Therapeutic Exercise
Provides cancer treatment, diagnostic imaging and laboratory services, Access to cancer clinical trials, Resource Center and Patient Library, Nutritional counseling and support, Family and genetic risk assessment, Survivorship services and wellness programs, Support groups and individual counseling, Wigs, prostheses and self-esteem boutique.

SECOND LOCATION: Mercy Cancer Center - West Lakes (12495 University Avenue Clive, IA 50325, same phone).

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Appearance Enhancement Consultation Programs
Colorectal Cancer Detection
Pap Tests
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Cancer Clinics

Offers group counseling services that integrates mental health treatment with that for substance abuse. This enables clients to learn skills to manage mental health challenges as well as skills related to substance use modification, which can significantly enhance their success rates.

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Comprehensive Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Substance Use Disorder Counseling
Psychiatric Disorder Counseling
Health/Disability Related Support Groups

Information and education for those with celiac disease and gluten sensitivities.

Support groups throughout the country.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Disease/Disability Information
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

Provides education and support services to people affected by lupus. Collaborates with experts to provide information, programs, and resources to help people navigate every step of the journey with lupus.

Strategies to Embrace Living with Lupus Fearlessly (SELF) is a free online self-management program designed to help people with lupus live their best life. SELF is tailored to support people with lupus in managing symptoms, stress, medications, and working with their healthcare team.

National Resource Center on Lupus offers a collection of up-to-date resources and information on lupus. The Resource Center educates, empowers, and connects people to lupus resources, programs, and support services.

Health Education Specialists are available to answer questions and provide caring support to people with lupus. Health education specialists are specially trained to provide people affected by lupus with non-medical counseling, disease education, information, and helpful resources. Bilingual (Spanish) health educators are also available.

The Expert Series is an educational podcast that features empowering conversations with leading lupus experts that focus on helping people live well with lupus.

LupusConnect is an online community where people affected by lupus can engage with others to share experiences, find emotional support and discuss practical ways to live and cope with the disease.

Take Charge is a weekly education email series designed to give people with lupus, including those recently diagnosed, tips and resources that can help them better manage their lupus and its everyday challenges.

Lupus and You: Answers. Advocacy. Action. is a free educational series where people with lupus, their family, and friends have the opportunity to learn about the latest in lupus research and helpful resources for managing the disease and hear about ways to engage in advocacy and awareness efforts.

Local Support and Programs - There are opportunities to engage locally and participate in education events and support groups dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by lupus. On-the-ground experts can help find resources, and support groups, and offer ways to get involved in the fight to end lupus.

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Disease/Disability Information
Health/Disability Related Support Groups

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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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Assessment for Substance Use Disorders
Comprehensive Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Medication Assisted Maintenance Treatment for Substance Use Disorders
Gambling Disorder Counseling
General Counseling Services
Substance Use Disorder Counseling
Inpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facilities
DUI Offender Programs
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Integrated Co-Occurring Disorders Treatment
Education, information, advocacy, family networking, and support programs to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

Coordinates vacations for individuals with developmental disabilities to various locations such as San Antonio Texas, Chicago Illinois, and Alaska by rail. Vacationers pay for the trip of their choice, with trained caregivers providing assistance at a 1:3 ratio.

Support groups.

People First self-advocacy group for people over the age of 18 who have a developmental disability.

Family Connections monthly informal gathering that offers a menu of speakers for family members with or without disabilities during the educational sessions.

Support for Inclusive Recreation.

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Disability Awareness Training
Disability Rights Groups
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Travel
Breast Cancer Support Group. Groups include Look Good, Feel Better and A Time to Heal.

Information and support for individuals with Parkinson's Disease and their friends and family members.


Support groups are offered throughout the state.


Exercise classes and resources to support balance and mobility.


Fundraising for statewide services.

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Disease/Disability Information
Therapeutic Exercise
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Services include:
-- Respite care grant program
-- Equipment loan pool with delivery provided
-- Education regarding ALS and its impact on the family
-- One-on-one support
-- Support groups for patients, friends, and family members affected by ALS
-- Community referrals
-- Children's funds/grants
-- Brad Meyer Memorial Scholarship Fund

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Disease/Disability Information
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Medical Equipment/Supplies
Respite Care Subsidies

Offers support groups for:

-- Brain injuries.

-- Caregivers.

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

Shares information on local parent support group meetings, such as the ASK (Autism Spectrum of Kearney) parent group or the Down's Syndrome Parent Support Group.

Free programs assist adult cancer survivors and caregivers:

-- Survivorship 101: For cancer patients and their caregivers, a 9 week program is available in person or over Zoom in small group settings by professional facilitators. Provides survivorship education, emotional/mental health support and rehabilitation. Survivors connect with and provide support to each other.

--Under 45 Survivorship 101: Same program as above, but tailored especially for the under 45 age demographic.

-- Brain Fog Program: A 6 week program over Zoom by professional facilitators in small groups for survivors post-cancer treatment. Brain exercises, memory support tools, and research-proven methods for mental stability for both cancer and Covid survivors.

-- Advanced/Chronic Cancer Support Groups: Professional facilitators help survivors and caregivers create their best lives possible while living with advanced or chronic cancer. Monthly support sessions in person and over Zoom.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups

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.

Peer-to-peer program connects newly diagnosed patients and their families with trained volunteers who have experienced blood cancer firsthand and understand the process.

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Peer to Peer Networking
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Provides information for potential, current or family members of Lyme disease patients. Information available for health care providers too.

Support Groups in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Sioux City, Council Bluffs, Grinnell (Jasper County) and Davenport, Bremer County (Waverly).

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Disease/Disability Information
Information on various topics relating to autism, including advocacy, family issues, latest medical research, etc. Symposia, seminars, and respite activities are also provided.

Monthly support meetings for families and interested individuals.

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Disease/Disability Information
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Provides information for various health/disability-related support groups.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Full service hospital. Additional services include Meals on Wheels, Behavioral Health services, both inpatient and outpatient, Monthly outpatient clinics, Alzheimer's support group.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Home Delivered Meals
General Counseling Services
Inpatient Mental Health Facilities
Hospitals
Support group for blood and marrow stem cell transplant or high dose treatment leukemia patients and caregivers.
Critical access hospital with surgical, and lab services.

Outpatient clinic provides cardiac, orthopedic, urology, ENT, oncology, OB, wound care, and vascular care.

Radiology department includes ultrasounds, CT scans, mammograms, MRI, and nuclear medicine.

Other services include home visits to newborns, diabetic education, cancer support and information, wigs for chemotherapy patients, and discharge planning which includes support services for patients and families during hospitalization and upon discharge.

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Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Disease/Disability Information
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Assistive Technology Equipment
Hospitals
Resource and support group for any individuals affected by Fragile X Syndrome and their family members, friends, educators, etc.