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Offers several different mental health education programs.

- Family-To-Family: Provides a free, 12-week course for family caregivers of individuals with severe mental illness. The course is taught by trained family members. All instruction and course materials are free to class participants.

- Course includes: Current information about schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder (manic depression), panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, borderline personality disorder, and co-occurring brain disorders and addictive disorders.

- Up-to-date information about medications, side effects, and strategies for medication adherence.

- Current research related to the biology of brain disorders and the evidence-based, most effective treatments to promote recovery.

- Gaining sympathy by understanding the subjective, lived experience of a person with mental illness.

- Learning in special workshops for problem solving, listening, and communication techniques.

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Mental Health Information/Education

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 confidential, personalized help and treatment for a variety of issues frequently linked to suicidal ideation, including but not limited to mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma.

Answers calls for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and the Depression line.

Offers customized presentations and training for schools, churches, colleges, police and fire departments, businesses, hospitals, organizations, and large groups as requested, including but not limited to Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST).

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General Crisis Intervention Hotlines
Bereavement and Grief Counseling
Suicide Prevention Hotlines
Suicide Counseling
Mental Health Information/Education

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

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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Mental Health Associations
General Mental Health Support Groups
Mental Health Information/Education

Provides the Local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness that offers education, advocacy, and support for families and individuals living with mental illness.

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Mental Health Information/Education
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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Disease/Disability Information
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 Support Groups
Alcohol/Drug Impaired Driving Prevention
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Alcohol Related Harm Reduction Programs
Gambling Disorder Relapse Prevention
Mental Health Information/Education
Families/Friends of Individuals With an Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
DUI Offender Programs
Workshops, training, and community education available.

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

-- On-site counseling.

-- Mental health evaluation.

-- Assesses the need for psychiatric hospitalization.

-- Community referrals and linkages.

-- Post crisis follow-ups.

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

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

-- On-site counseling.

-- Mental health evaluation.

-- Assesses the need for psychiatric hospitalization.

-- Community referrals and linkages.

-- Post crisis follow-ups.

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General Crisis Intervention Hotlines
Mental Health Evaluation
In Person Crisis Intervention
Suicide Prevention Hotlines
General Counseling Services
Mental Health Information/Education
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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Disease/Disability Information
Mental Health Information/Education
Provides the County Rural Offices of Social Services, which works to improve health, hope, and successful outcomes for the adults in the region who have a chronic mental illness, intellectual disability or developmental disability. Support services are offered for those who are disabled. The County Rural Offices of Social Services is the only place to complete an enrollment packet for the disability program. A service coordinator will schedule an intake interview within 10 days of receiving contact for assistance to assess service and support needs.

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Mental Health Information/Education
Integrated Physical/Mental Health Services

Counseling and education for individuals and families.

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Mental Health Information/Education
General Counseling Services

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

Provides mental health services to assist children, adolescents, adults and seniors. Services are intended to treat a range of emotional and behavioral disorders, from short-term problems to the most disabling illnesses, including anxiety, child behavior disorders, depression, grief, panic disorders, phobias, and stress.

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Mental Health Evaluation
Mental Health Information/Education
General Counseling Services

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.

Provides the County Rural Offices of Social Services, which works to improve health, hope, and successful outcomes for the adults in the region who have a chronic mental illness, intellectual disability or developmental disability. Support services are offered for those who are disabled. The County Rural Offices of Social Services is the only place to complete an enrollment packet for the disability program. A service coordinator will schedule an intake interview within 10 days of receiving contact for assistance to assess service and support needs.

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

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
Mental Health Evaluation
Mental Health Information/Education
Suicide Prevention Hotlines
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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Disease/Disability Information
Mental Health Information/Education

Organization dedicated to bringing hope and support to those affected by suicide by raising awareness, funding scientific research, and providing resources and aid to those affected by it.

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Specialized Information and Referral
Mental Health Information/Education

Offers education, support, and advocacy organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals impacted by mental health. Information on Mindspring's upcoming webinars can be found on the Mindspring website. These events are absolutely free and everyone is welcome.