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Provides educational trainings in the areas of prevention, intervention, and post-vention. Trainings specific to Native populations are available.

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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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Mental Health Information/Education
Specialized Information and Referral
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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Integrated Physical/Mental Health Services
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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Integrated Physical/Mental Health 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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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/Drug Impaired Driving Prevention
DUI Offender Programs
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Families/Friends of Individuals With an Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
Gambling Disorder Relapse Prevention
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
Mental Health Information/Education
Alcohol Related Harm Reduction Programs
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/Drug Impaired Driving Prevention
DUI Offender Programs
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Families/Friends of Individuals With an Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
Gambling Disorder Relapse Prevention
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
Mental Health Information/Education
Alcohol Related Harm Reduction Programs

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 Information/Education
General Mental Health Support Groups
Mental Health Associations

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.

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 Information/Education
General Mental Health Support Groups
Mental Health Associations
Provides Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention training to the public. Speaking engagements relating to mental, suicide prevention, poverty, and food insecurity can be arranged.
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

Provides mental health and psychiatry services to those in need. Services include counseling, medication management, and mental health case management.

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Mental Health Information/Education
General Counseling Services
General Psychiatry
Mental Health Evaluation

Educational materials on grief and loss for children and adults.

Grief Digest articles on grief and loss are available on the website free of charge.

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

Provides support to affiliates and partners, coordinates statewide advocacy and awareness, provides education, and works to advance mental health equality and access.

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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Integrated Physical/Mental Health Services
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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General Counseling Services
Mental Health Information/Education
Mental Health Evaluation
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) provides educational classes about mental illness for families; for adults living with a mental illness; and for the general public. NAMI provides support resources for family members and individuals affected by mental illness; and provides advocacy training to help the public work to improve mental health resources. NAMI also works to improve current laws, legislation and promotes research. This is a locally led affiliate of NAMI Iowa and the national NAMI organization. Crisis Text Line: text NAMI to 741-741. Use the link for calendar for current month activities.

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Mental Health Associations
General Mental Health Information/Education
Specialized Information and Referral
NAMI Central Iowa's primary missions are to SUPPORT people affected by mental illness, EDUCATE with facts about mental health topics, and ADVOCATE for mental health concerns.

NAMI Peer-to-Peer | a free, 8-session course for adults living with mental illness (diagnosed or undiagnosed).
NAMI Family-to-Family | a free, 8-session course for family, significant others, and friends of adults living with mental illness.
NAMI Basics | a free 6-session group education program for parents or family caregivers of children and teens experiencing symptoms of mental illness or already diagnosed.
Iowa State University NAMI on Campus | a free, mental health student group providing education and awareness resources.
NAMI on Campus at Grinnell | a free, metal health student group providing education and awareness resources at Grinnell College led by adults impacted by mental illness.

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

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.

Coordinated network of services and supports that address the needs of a child's behavioral health care. Includes:

- Coordinates next steps when a child has a potential behavioral health issue or if a screening has indicated a potential concern

- Support from other parents who have experienced the process of planning behavioral health care

- Informational sessions to learn more about children's behavioral health and relevant child and family wellness topics

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Parent Support Groups
Family Resource Centers/Outreach
Mental Health Information/Education

Provides educational classes about mental illness for families, for adults living with a mental illness, and for the general public. NAMI provides support resources for family members and individuals affected by mental illness and provides advocacy training to help the public work to improve mental health resources.

NAMI also works to improve current laws, legislation and promotes research. This is a locally led affiliate of NAMI Iowa and the national NAMI organization.

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

Provides outpatient services to enhance emotional health.

Services include:

-- Crisis intervention, community outreach

-- Case Management

-- Outpatient Mental Health Services

-- Treatment Referral Services

-- Individual Therapy

-- Couples Therapy/Family Therapy

-- Psychiatric Evaluations

-- Outpatient Treatment Services for Adults

-- Screening, Intake Orientation, Assessments

-- Treatment Planning

-- Referrals, Placement into Treatment Programs

-- Individual Counseling, Group Therapy

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General Counseling Services
Domestic Animal Services
Home Sanitation Enforcement
Mental Health Evaluation
General Health Education Programs
Lead Testing
In Person Crisis Intervention
Mental Health Information/Education