Category: Mental Health
The Impact of Mental Health Cuts
Mental Health cuts could affect the live of one local family who uses the Abbe Center services. Check out this video for their story. Video not playing? Here’s a transcript: Eugenia Vavra, United Way of East Central Iowa “One in five children nationally have a mental health disorder, ranging from anxiety and depression, to dealing with [...]
Join NAMI’s efforts as a Mental Health Advocate
Join NAMI of Linn County at the League of Women Voters Legislative Forum this Saturday, January 21, 2012 from 10:30 am to 11:45 am at Mercy Medical Center’s Hallagan Education Center. NAMI Linn County wants to show support and advocacy of the mental health issues that people in our community face every day. Mental health [...]
The need for healthcare, mental health screenings and substance abuse treatment is being addressed by United Way
Young adults and adults often have difficulties in life as a result of early adverse childhood experiences. Adverse childhood experiences are the negative situations that kids are exposed to which cause them to fall behind their peers. Not all children are able to overcome these problems and achieve the resolutions they need. Teens and adults [...]
Addressing Mental Health in the Workplace
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, one in four adults are living with a diagnosable mental health disorder, yet less than one-third will receive mental health services. Mental Health America offers a list of employee behaviors that may be signs of a mental health problem: Working slowly Missing deadlines Calling in sick frequently Increasing absenteeism Expressing [...]
United Way is “ALL IN” for the Blue Zones Project!
United Way of East Central Iowa is “ALL IN” for the Blue Zones Project with 100% of United Way staff pledging their commitment to creating a healthier community! The Blue Zones efforts align closely with United Way’s Community Goal of “Increasing Health Choices” within our service area, which includes: Benton, Cedar, Iowa, Jones, Linn and [...]
Mayor Urges Citizens to Support Blue Zone Bid for Healthier Community
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA – December 6, 2011 – Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett urges everyone who lives, works and plays in Cedar Rapids to help us become a healthier community by pledging their support online for the City’s application to the state Blue Zones Project. “We need everyone to help us with our quest to [...]
Penn Center Needs Donations to Furnish Apartments
Penn Center is opening a 24-hour Transitional Living facility on January 1, 2012. There are 7 apartments to be furnished. Penn Center is looking for anything that would fit nicely into a two bedroom apartment. Staff has started a list of needs, please see below. If you have donations, please contact Michele Wray at (319) [...]
Cedar Rapids Receives Approval to Submit Blue Zone Application
The City of Cedar Rapids submitted a Statement of Interest to become a Blue Zone on October 28, 2011 and received approval to submit a full Blue Zone application due by January 4th. The next CR Blue Zone planning team meeting is scheduled for November 30, 2011, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. in the Club Room at [...]
Preliminary Recomendations Released on Mental Health Reform
On October 31st, 2011, the Department of Human Services Director, Chuck Palmer, delivered preliminary recommendations to lawmakers on how mental health services should be delivered in the State of Iowa. Click on link below to view preliminary recommendations: http://www.dhs.iowa.gov/Partners/MHDSRedesign.html -By Eugenia Vavra/United Way of East Central Iowa
Mental Health First Aid Classes Are Coming Up
Mental Health First Aid is a 2-day course that educates participants on how to react and respond in an emotional crisis. Following the same concept as physical health first aid, Mental Health First Aid works teach a layperson the skills needed to successfully support a suffering individual until professional help can step in. And, Horizons [...]
