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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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SECOND LOCATION: Mercy Cancer Center - West Lakes (12495 University Avenue Clive, IA 50325, same phone).
SECOND LOCATION: Mercy Cancer Center - West Lakes (12495 University Avenue Clive, IA 50325, same phone).
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LENDING LIBRARY: A large library of videotapes, audio tapes, books, speech therapy drill materials for home programming, therapeutic games, and family educational information is available for loan.
SUPPORT GROUP MEETING LOCATION: New Hope United Methodist Church, 4525 Beaver Ave. Des Moines, IA 50310.
LENDING LIBRARY: A large library of videotapes, audio tapes, books, speech therapy drill materials for home programming, therapeutic games, and family educational information is available for loan.
SUPPORT GROUP MEETING LOCATION: New Hope United Methodist Church, 4525 Beaver Ave. Des Moines, IA 50310.
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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 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.
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Provides college scholarships to people with Cystic Fibrosis.
Provides funds to people battling Cystic Fibrosis in Nebraska who have high medical costs due to treatments, doctor and hospital bills, and transplants.
Raises public awareness through public education, advocacy, and getting others involved.
Supports Cystic Fibrosis research.
Provides college scholarships to people with Cystic Fibrosis.
Provides funds to people battling Cystic Fibrosis in Nebraska who have high medical costs due to treatments, doctor and hospital bills, and transplants.
Raises public awareness through public education, advocacy, and getting others involved.
Supports Cystic Fibrosis research.
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Services include the promotion of public awareness and understanding, direct funding for scientific research, information and referral services, physician referral to doctors who diagnose and treat TS, and organizations of local chapters and support groups.
Services include the promotion of public awareness and understanding, direct funding for scientific research, information and referral services, physician referral to doctors who diagnose and treat TS, and organizations of local chapters and support groups.
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Information and referral.
Client assistance grants provides limited financial assistance for adaptive equipment, removing barriers in the home, and provides scholarships for special programs."Go Baby Go" services provide modified, ride-on cars for free to young children, approximately 9 months to 6 years, with special needs who experience limited mobility.
Tech Tools, a developmental technology library, provides adapted toys and devices to people of all ages with individual and physical disabilities at no cost to families and professionals. Libraries are located in Omaha, Gretna, Lincoln, Norfolk, Grand Island, and Kearney.
Family Focus is a series of events throughout the year designed for the entire family unit bringing families facing similar challenges together and providing the opportunity to draw strength and knowledge as well as relax and socialize.
Information and referral.
Client assistance grants provides limited financial assistance for adaptive equipment, removing barriers in the home, and provides scholarships for special programs."Go Baby Go" services provide modified, ride-on cars for free to young children, approximately 9 months to 6 years, with special needs who experience limited mobility.
Tech Tools, a developmental technology library, provides adapted toys and devices to people of all ages with individual and physical disabilities at no cost to families and professionals. Libraries are located in Omaha, Gretna, Lincoln, Norfolk, Grand Island, and Kearney.
Family Focus is a series of events throughout the year designed for the entire family unit bringing families facing similar challenges together and providing the opportunity to draw strength and knowledge as well as relax and socialize.
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Alzheimer's Support Groups.
Alzheimer's Support Groups.
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Support groups for issues including grief, diabetes, brain injury, breastfeeding, fibromyalgia, and stroke. (Cancer support groups listed separately).
Support groups for issues including grief, diabetes, brain injury, breastfeeding, fibromyalgia, and stroke. (Cancer support groups listed separately).
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Provides support services to individuals impacted by cancer, services include: support groups, body image workshops, stress management, health and wellness education, and more.
Provides support services to individuals impacted by cancer, services include: support groups, body image workshops, stress management, health and wellness education, and more.
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Provides DUI assessment and evaluation, available when referred. Remedial Alcohol/Drug classes and counseling services are also provided.
Offers a Substance Abuse Program which helps those affected by alcohol or drug abuse learn new ways to cope with life while overcoming their addiction. Alcohol/drug assessments are available to determine the severity of the abuse.
Provides counseling services and support groups which are available for the family and friends of individuals that are affected by alcohol or drug abuse to aid them in coping with stress and day-to-day problems inherent in being involved with a person suffering from addiction.
Provides adolescent school-based services, which offer individual, group counseling, and crisis intervention to adolescent drug and alcohol users.
Provides DUI assessment and evaluation, available when referred. Remedial Alcohol/Drug classes and counseling services are also provided.
Offers a Substance Abuse Program which helps those affected by alcohol or drug abuse learn new ways to cope with life while overcoming their addiction. Alcohol/drug assessments are available to determine the severity of the abuse.
Provides counseling services and support groups which are available for the family and friends of individuals that are affected by alcohol or drug abuse to aid them in coping with stress and day-to-day problems inherent in being involved with a person suffering from addiction.
Provides adolescent school-based services, which offer individual, group counseling, and crisis intervention to adolescent drug and alcohol users.
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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.
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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Support Groups in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Sioux City, Council Bluffs, Grinnell (Jasper County) and Davenport, Bremer County (Waverly).
Support Groups in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Sioux City, Council Bluffs, Grinnell (Jasper County) and Davenport, Bremer County (Waverly).
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Offers a cancer support group that gathers to pray for and support anyone with cancer, whether newly diagnosed, in treatment, or finished with treatment.
Provides a grief support group that is open to those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. The participants gather to share feelings and common experiences and also to support and pray for one another.
Offers a Women Survivors of Sexual Abuse Support Group. This group is open to women who are currently or have in the past been sexually abused. It could be a one-time occurrence or have happened multiple times. They meet to offer support, do book studies, listen to occasional speakers, and pray for one another.
Offers a cancer support group that gathers to pray for and support anyone with cancer, whether newly diagnosed, in treatment, or finished with treatment.
Provides a grief support group that is open to those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. The participants gather to share feelings and common experiences and also to support and pray for one another.
Offers a Women Survivors of Sexual Abuse Support Group. This group is open to women who are currently or have in the past been sexually abused. It could be a one-time occurrence or have happened multiple times. They meet to offer support, do book studies, listen to occasional speakers, and pray for one another.
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Fights type 1 diabetes (T1D) by funding research, advocating for policies that accelerate access to new therapies, and providing a support network for millions of people around the world impacted by T1D.
Outreach program includes the delivery of a Bag of Hope or Adult T1D Kit for families. Mentor families are provided to those newly diagnosed. Support groups for families and adults meet monthly.
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Fights type 1 diabetes (T1D) by funding research, advocating for policies that accelerate access to new therapies, and providing a support network for millions of people around the world impacted by T1D.
Outreach program includes the delivery of a Bag of Hope or Adult T1D Kit for families. Mentor families are provided to those newly diagnosed. Support groups for families and adults meet monthly.
class="pasteContent_RTE">Educational brochures and videos, newsletter with information both locally and nationally on fundraising events, research and products.
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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.
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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Offers support groups for individuals who have experienced strokes or cancer and individuals who had weight loss surgery.
Offers support groups for individuals who have experienced strokes or cancer and individuals who had weight loss surgery.
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