In the News
Stay informed about Iowa MHDS Regions initiatives and progress as we work to help Iowans address and overcome brain health and other wellness concerns.
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'Are you okay?' That's the question one mental health agency wants you to ask yourself
We Are Iowa
The week of Oct. 3-Oct. 9 is Mental Illness Awareness Week. The CEO for Heart of Iowa Community Services said it's a time to shed light on a serious topic.
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Raising awareness can reduce suicide
The Hamburg Reporter
National Suicide Prevention Week is an annual week-long campaign created to engage health professionals and the public about suicide prevention. The week will be recognized Sept. 5 through 11, with Sept. 10 designated as World Suicide Prevention Day.
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In Depth: Mental Health Services for Children
KNIA/KRLS
How do we know what social services are available locally for our children? Join us today as Dr. Bob Leonard goes “In Depth” with Britney Hicken, with County Rural Offices of Social Services, or CROSS.
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Gov. Reynolds announces appointments to Iowa’s boards & commissions
Office of the Governor of Iowa
Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced appointments to Iowa’s boards and commissions.
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Mental health region supports employment program
Clinton Herald
The Eastern Iowa Mental Health Region approved proceeding with a letter of commitment for $100,000 in seed funding to help people with mental illness find employment.
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Local women to provide training to stop human trafficking in Ottumwa
KYOU-TV
According to the National Human Trafficking Hotline, in 2019 11,500 human trafficking cases were reported in the united states. 98 of those cases were from the state of Iowa. Two women out of Ottumwa are making it their mission to educate the public on how to decrease these numbers in the area by providing a three-part series on human traffic training.
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Hancock County welcomes CICS for its wide-ranging mental health service needs
Globe Gazette
CICS began serving Hancock County on July 1. County supervisors and officials met with CICS staff for a grand opening on July 12 in Suite 1 of the HCHS Community Health Building in Garner where CICS is set to locally serve the needs of county residents.
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COVID-19 Changed the Way We Talk About Our Mental Well-being — And That’s a Good Thing
The Gazette
In 2019, 1 in 10 adults reported feeling symptoms of anxiety or depressive disorders — from troubling thoughts to persistent dread, sleeplessness and more. Fast forward to 2021 and this number is now closer to 4 in 10.
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Mae Hingtgen of MHDS Regions Connects You With Brain Health Services
WHO News Radio
Listen to Max & Amy's conversation, with Mae Hingtgen of Iowa MHDS Regions, about how they can connect you with affordable, high-quality, well-organized Brain Health Services in your region of Iowa. You're not aline when it comes to addressing concerns with brain health, personal well-being, developmental disabilities, addiction and more.
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Prioritize brain health during Mental Health Awareness Month
The Perry News
This past year has forced many of us into difficult situations that have taxed our brain health. Many people who need help often don’t seek it because they don’t recognize their struggle or want to admit it. No one is alone in their path to brain health wellness. In fact, brain health struggles are more common in our community than you may think with one in five people experiencing a mental health illness during their lifetime.
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An organization is recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month with helpful resources
KMA Land
The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on mental health but an organization in Iowa is putting a spotlight on this issue. The Southwest Iowa Mental Health & Disability Services Region (SWIA MHDS) recognizes May as Mental Health Month to improve wellness, hope, and outcome for residents of Southwest Iowa in times of crisis.
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Iowa’s MHDS Regions Launch Brain Health Iowa
Independence Bulletin Journal
Brain Health Iowa, a new statewide campaign from the Iowa Mental Health and Disability Services (MHDS) Regions, is focused on ending the stigma surrounding mental illness for the more than 600,000 Iowans who have experienced or are currently experiencing brain health challenges such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, PTSD and more.
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Times-Citizen
Life has been stressful for many during the last 15 months of a pandemic that has caused sickness, death and quarantine, but professional help for mental health issues cause by COVID - or any other reason - are available in Hardin County.
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Iowa Mental Health and Disability Services (MHDS) Regions Launch Brain Health Iowa
River Cities' Reader
MAQUOKETA, IOWA (March 2, 2021) — Brain Health Iowa, a new statewide campaign from the Iowa Mental Health and Disability Services (MHDS) Regions, is focused on ending the stigma surrounding mental illness for the more than 600,000 Iowans who have experienced or are currently experiencing brain health challenges such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, PTSD, and more.
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Free mental health resources available to Delaware, Dubuque, Jones county residents
Telegraph Herald
Free mental health resources are now available to all Delaware, Dubuque and Jones county residents seeking extra support or assistance amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Free mental health resources for Iowans
KWQC
Finding mental health resources in Iowa has become a lot easier. The Eastern Iowa Mental Health and Disability Services have recently sent out reminders to the community about a toll free service.
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Mental health clinic distributes food baskets across Siouxland
Siouxland Proud
Seasons Center for Behavioral Health gave away 250 holiday food baskets in Dickinson, Lyon, O’Brien, Plymouth, and Sioux counties to residents in need.