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Provides Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention training to the public. Speaking engagements relating to mental, suicide prevention, poverty, and food insecurity can be arranged.

Provides an advocacy group for persons with mental health concerns and has support groups statewide. It strives to raise public awareness and concern about mental illness, to foster research, to improve treatment and to upgrade the care delivery system.

NAMI locations offer a variety of support groups and educational programs for those with mental health concerns their family and friends. Visit the website or call to get more information about support groups available and other mental health resources available.

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General Mental Health Support Groups
Mental Health Information/Education
Mental Health Associations
Offers mental health education services to emergency responders, service providers and to the public. Facilitates discussions between emergency responders, providers, and communities to better educate individuals and groups about the causes and nature of mental health and intellectual disorders. Can also help fund provider training.

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Mental Health Information/Education
Disease/Disability Information

Crisis team (Engagement Specialist and Crisis Counselor) provide mobile crisis response.

- On-site counseling.

- Mental health evaluation.

- Assess the need for psychiatric hospitalization.

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General Crisis Intervention Hotlines
Suicide Prevention Hotlines
Mental Health Evaluation
Mental Health Information/Education
In Person Crisis Intervention
Offers mental health education services to emergency responders, service providers and to the public. Facilitates discussions between emergency responders, providers, and communities to better educate individuals and groups about the causes and nature of mental health and intellectual disorders. Can also help fund provider training.

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Mental Health Information/Education
Disease/Disability Information
Offers programs to help evaluate and treat mental health problems. Services include individual and group therapy, psychological testing.

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General Counseling Services
Mental Health Evaluation
Anger Management
Psychiatric Disorder Counseling
Mental Health Information/Education
Offers programs focusing on preventing use and misuse of alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, and gambling. A DOT-approved DUI/OWI class is also offered.

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Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Gambling Disorder Relapse Prevention
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
DUI Offender Programs
Alcohol/Drug Impaired Driving Prevention
Mental Health Information/Education
Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Offers programs focusing on preventing use and misuse of alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, and gambling. A DOT-approved DUI/OWI class is also offered.

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Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Gambling Disorder Relapse Prevention
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
DUI Offender Programs
Alcohol/Drug Impaired Driving Prevention
Mental Health Information/Education
Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Offers mental health education services to emergency responders, service providers and to the public. Facilitates discussions between emergency responders, providers, and communities to better educate individuals and groups about the causes and nature of mental health and intellectual disorders. Can also help fund provider training.

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Mental Health Information/Education
Disease/Disability Information

Training for professionals and the general public on how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults.

- In-person training offered as an 8 hour, instructor-led course.

- Blended training offered as a 2 hour online course and a 4-5 hour, instructor-led training in person or by video conference.

Provides an advocacy group for persons with mental health concerns and has support groups statewide. It strives to raise public awareness and concern about mental illness, to foster research, to improve treatment and to upgrade the care delivery system.

NAMI locations offer a variety of support groups and educational programs for those with mental health concerns their family and friends. Visit the website or call to get more information about support groups available and other mental health resources available.

Categories

General Mental Health Support Groups
Mental Health Information/Education
Mental Health Associations
Offers mental health education services to emergency responders, service providers and to the public. Facilitates discussions between emergency responders, providers, and communities to better educate individuals and groups about the causes and nature of mental health and intellectual disorders. Can also help fund provider training.

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Mental Health Information/Education
Disease/Disability Information
Offers mental health education services to emergency responders, service providers and to the public. Facilitates discussions between emergency responders, providers, and communities to better educate individuals and groups about the causes and nature of mental health and intellectual disorders. Can also help fund provider training.

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Mental Health Information/Education
Disease/Disability Information

An advocacy and non-profit organization for the education and support of the mentally ill, their families, and friends that is open to anyone with a personal or professional interest in mental illness.

Focus includes:

- Educating consumers, their families, and the public in an effort to eliminate the stigma of mental illness through literature, newsletters, speakers, workshops, and conferences. With proper access to treatment, persons with neurobiological brain disorders can lead productive lives and work towards recovery.

- Advocacy in legislation and programs which will improve the lives of the mentally ill.

- Supporting research that focuses on the causes of mental illness and ways to improve treatment.

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Mental Health Information/Education
Families/Friends of Individuals With Mental Health Disorders Support Groups
General Mental Health Support Groups

Provides a joint effort of Foundation 2, Horizons, ASAC, Abbe Center, Tanager Place and St. Luke's with the common goal of serving youth with immediate mental health or substance abuse needs quickly.

If there are concerns about a youth in crisis, J-FAST can meet to discuss options. Issues covered include depression, cutting, violent behavior, substance abuse and thoughts of suicide. J-Fast can be at any Linn County location within an hour of the call. Additional services include Assessment and Referrals, Case Management.

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Mental Health Information/Education
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Mobile Mental Health Clinic

Provides an advocacy group for persons with mental health concerns and has support groups statewide. It strives to raise public awareness and concern about mental illness, to foster research, to improve treatment and to upgrade the care delivery system.

NAMI locations offer a variety of support groups and educational programs for those with mental health concerns their family and friends. Visit the website or call to get more information about support groups available and other mental health resources available.

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General Mental Health Support Groups
Mental Health Information/Education
Mental Health Associations
Works to support people affected by mental illness, educate with facts about mental health topics, and advocate for mental health concerns. Every NAMI signature program is free to those we serve.

NAMI Support Groups: Meet weekly providing support for adults living with mental illness and also for the family members caring for their loved one.

NAMI Educational Courses: Offered 3 to 4 times per year for the adult living with mental illness and for the family member or friend who wants to learn how to support their loved one.

NAMI public presentations: courageous adults living in recovery share their mental illness journey with the public.

NAMI Ending the Silence is for junior high and high schools,

NAMI In Our Own Voice is for the general public.

The Mental Health Wellness Center is located in Ames and is a peer-led drop-in center offering a stigma free environment of support. If you are in need of local resources, NAMI Central Iowa is here to help.

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General Mental Health Support Groups
Mental Health Information/Education
Families/Friends of Individuals With Mental Health Disorders Support Groups
Mental Health Associations
Mental Health Self Management Programs
Mental Health Drop In Centers

Provides leadership to ensure the prevention and treatment of mental illness, developmental disabilities, substance abuse, and traumatic brain injury by identifying, planning, coordinating, fostering development, and contracting for quality services for all citizens. Responsibilities include allocating county funds designated for mental health services and providing community education programming.

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Mental Health Information/Education
Charities/Grantmaking Organizations
Specialized Information and Referral
Offers Mental Health Therapy which allows children with behavioral health concerns develop stronger social skills and emotional capacity through play, talk, and reflective interactions. Offers individual and family therapy and parent support groups.

Offers to prepare youth to make healthy choices through prevention and education programs relating to substance use, adolescent pregnancy, and suicide prevention. These services provide early awareness, intervention, and out-of-classroom support to give youth the tools they need to stay on the right path.

Programs include:

Substance Use Prevention

Smoking and or vaping cessation

Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention

Suicide Prevention

Youth Violence Prevention

Juvenile Delinquency Prevention

Human Trafficking Prevention

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Smoking/Vaping Cessation Support
Smoking/Vaping Cessation
Juvenile Delinquency Prevention
Youth Enrichment Programs
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Youth Violence Prevention
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Mental Health Information/Education
Human Trafficking Prevention
Child Abuse Prevention
Provides crisis care for people experiencing a mental health or substance use disorder crisis that requires immediate attention. Services include mental health, psychiatric and substance abuse screenings, crisis stabilization (evaluation and treatment for those that need observation for a more thorough evaluation), counseling services and care coordination through key service providers.

Patients can also be brought in with loved ones or come on their own. Use of Mental Health Access Center services is 100 percent voluntary.

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Substance Use Disorder Crisis Intervention
Assessment for Substance Use Disorders
Substance Use Disorder Counseling
In Person Crisis Intervention
Mental Health Drop In Centers
Mental Health Information/Education
Mental Health Evaluation

Offers an 8-hour course that teaches how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training provides the skills needed to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing and mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis.

Also offers a course designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Topics include depression, anxiety, and eating disorders.

Offers programs focusing on preventing use and misuse of alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, and gambling. A DOT-approved DUI/OWI class is also offered.

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Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Gambling Disorder Relapse Prevention
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
DUI Offender Programs
Alcohol/Drug Impaired Driving Prevention
Mental Health Information/Education
Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Offers programs focusing on preventing use and misuse of alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, and gambling. A DOT-approved DUI/OWI class is also offered.

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Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Gambling Disorder Relapse Prevention
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
DUI Offender Programs
Alcohol/Drug Impaired Driving Prevention
Mental Health Information/Education
Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention

Provides 24 hour on-call and in-person crisis services for youth in Polk County. Crisis Responders provide assessments, interventions, and stabilization services in a public or community location for youth (ages 17 and under) who are experiencing crises such as: suicide ideation, substance use disorders, exposure to violence, and other behavioral and mental health situations.

Other services include counseling, mental health evaluations and suicide prevention services.

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Suicide Prevention Hotlines
Mental Health Evaluation
Mental Health Information/Education
General Counseling Services
In Person Crisis Intervention
General Crisis Intervention Hotlines