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 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
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What Does Heart of Iowa Community Services Do?
Wondering what Heart of Iowa Community Services (HICS) is all about? HICS is a social service provider helping those in central Iowa get mental health support and disability services. Through our coordinated care, we connect Iowans to disability services and mental health support within the community so that they can improve their quality of life.
05.16.2022
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Are one of these reasons stopping you from seeking brain health (mental health) help?
This May, take the time to prioritize your brain health. We’re with you every step of the way. Contact us at HICSIowa.org/contact-us.
05.02.2022
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4 Tips to Manage Stress
April is Stress Awareness Month, and it’s time to make your brain health (mental health) a priority.
04.12.2022
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Mobile Crisis Services
Brain health (mental health) struggles can leave you feeling totally out of control, frustrated, confused, hopeless or helpless. Sometimes, brain health struggles can be so severe that you don’t know how to communicate what you feel or need.
The good news is that Iowans in Audubon, Dallas and Guthrie counties have access to mobile crisis services anytime, anywhere if they’re experiencing a brain health crisis. In fact, Heart of Iowa Community Services has provided mobile crisis services since 2014.
03.25.2022
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What Resources Are Available To Help Someone Achieve Good Levels of Mental Health?
In our post-pandemic era, people are increasingly grappling with stress, anxiety and other mental health concerns — and Heart of Iowa Community Services (HICS) wants finding help to be easy. No matter the need, Heart of Iowa fills the gaps and connects you and your family with service providers who best fit your needs. We serve individuals from all backgrounds in Audubon, Dallas and Guthrie counties.
03.14.2022