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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Telehealth expands therapy options for youth.
As the world acclimated to video calls via smartphones and computers, providers from all corners of the health care industry starting meeting with their patients online. Heart of Iowa Community Services (HICS) played a significant role in connecting residents of Audubon, Dallas and Guthrie counties with telehealth providers to meet their brain health (mental health) needs.
01.10.2023
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Finding alcohol dependency support through HICS
The October 2022 “Iowa’s Evolving Drug Trends” report showed that two years after the COVID-19 pandemic fueled extensive drinking nationwide, Iowans are still partaking in higher-than-average amounts of binge drinking in comparison to the rest of the country. Factor in holiday celebrations, and there can come a point when social drinking turns into something more serious: alcohol abuse.
12.14.2022
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Support and care for family caregivers is available.
Heart of Iowa Community Services (HICS) understands the responsibilities family caregivers face on a daily, ongoing basis and asks, Who is taking care of the caregiver? Research from the Administration for Community Living has indicated caregiving can take a toll on a person’s emotional, physical and financial health, especially for those ages 50 and older who are providing aid.
11.22.2022
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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