As a helping heart for our communities, we share tips through our blog on managing mental health struggles and connecting with disability services.
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What can the community do to support mental health?
If you find yourself struggling with mental health, organizations like Heart of Iowa Community Services can help connect you to mental health professionals and other community resources for mental health support that improve your quality of life. What’s more, Heart of Iowa Community Services works with educators, law enforcement officials and many other community organizations to identify and advocate for mental health supports that benefit the Audubon, Dallas and Guthrie county communities as a whole.
11.14.2022
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Making Halloween a treat for kids of all abilities.
Heart of Iowa Community Services believes that everyone in our community deserves a chance to thrive and feel welcome, especially our kids. Here’s how you can take steps to make Halloween an inclusive and positive experience for everyone, whether you’re hoping to make a memorable night for your child or looking to better accommodate visitors.
10.24.2022
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What Are Three Sources of Support for Individuals Seeking Help With Mental Health Issues?
Finding the proper mental health support is key to feeling more balanced and well. From therapy and counseling services that empower individuals with skills to cope to community-based services that foster a sense of connection, Heart of Iowa Community Services is ready to guide you through the complex terrain of mental health support. We also share four types of mental health crises and how to support someone unwilling to seek help. Though reading this blog will give you a good start, you can always call Heart of Iowa for additional support.
09.19.2022
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4 tips for children’s and teens’ brain health (mental health)
Most people will experience a short- or long-term brain health (mental health) challenge at some point in life, and children and teens are not immune. In fact, developmental milestones, trauma and environmental stressors unique to childhood and adolescence can make these age groups more at risk. Studies show that one in six kids ages 6 to 17 struggle with brain health conditions like anxiety, depression, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and more.
09.14.2022
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Brain Health Tips For Back-to-School
Heading back to the classroom can bring on anxiety for a vast number of students. Regardless of age, many kids feel overwhelmed, nervous or anxious about school. It is important to recognize these signs in your child so you can help them take control of their brain health and set them up for success this school year.
08.04.2022
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What do you do if you can't work due to mental health issues?
Just like with physical health, mental health struggles should be taken seriously. And similar to physical health limitations, mental health can affect your ability to work. If you are unable to perform your work duties due to mental health struggles, it’s important to seek mental health support.
Curious as to what mental health resources are available to residents in Audubon, Dallas and Guthrie counties? Heart of Iowa Community Services (HICS) can connect you to mental health support close to home.
07.18.2022
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Confused or anxious in the face of reproductive rights news? Brain health (mental health) support is available.
As one of the state’s Mental Health and Disabilities Regions, Heart of Iowa Community Services works tirelessly to provide compassionate care that meets the unique needs of Iowans’ individual brain health (mental health) and disability support requirements.
Current events can take a toll on your brain health; many Iowans are experiencing negative brain health symptoms as a result of the recent news regarding reproductive rights.
07.07.2022
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Heart of Iowa, an LGBTQIA+ ally, is here for you
At Heart of Iowa Community Services, we take pride in the fact that we help all members of our communities improve their quality of life. During Pride Month, we want to turn a spotlight on the issues that LGBTQIA+ community members face and how we can offer a support network.
06.06.2022