Changes Planned for Integrated Health Home Providers for CROSS Region

Posted on May 29, 2018 by Kathy in Helpful Information, News

Integrated Health Home is not a physical place, but rather a concept that includes a team of professionals who can help individuals and families connect with health services when needed. Integrated Health Home is available for adults, adolescents and children who receive Medicaid and have a mental health diagnosis. The program focuses on the whole […]

RFP Posted for Implementation of Access Center

Posted on February 6, 2018 by Kathy in Helpful Information, News

The CROSS Region completed the 504 workgroup sessions and submitted the region’s plan for addressing service delivery, access, and continuity of services for individuals with complex mental health, substance use disorder and disability needs. An integral part of the CROSS Region’s plan is to facilitate the creation of an access center that will provide assessment, […]

IDPH Launches YourLifeIowa.org Website

Posted on November 7, 2017 by Kathy in Helpful Information, News

A new website created by the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) offers a one-stop hub for Iowans looking for help with suicide prevention, problem gambling and substance abuse. The YourLifeIowa.org website integrates information and resources previously found on three separate sites. “Data shows a correlation and interconnection between the issues YourLifeIowa.org addresses and providing […]

CROSS Region Reminds of Crisis Line Availability

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Kathy in Helpful Information, News

The CROSS mental health region understands that speaking on the phone does not meet the needs of everyone experiencing crisis. To meet our residents’ needs, the following free and confidential crisis response services are available for those facing challenges: Online chat counseling- This online emotional support connects a person in crisis with a trained and […]

May is Mental Health Month

Posted on April 21, 2017 by Kathy in Helpful Information, News

When you or someone you love is dealing with a mental health concern, sometimes it’s a lot to handle. It is important to remember that mental health is essential to everyone’s overall health and well-being, and mental illnesses are common and treatable. Yet, people experience symptoms of mental illness differently, and some engage in potentially […]

NAMI Family-to-Family Teacher Training Scheduled

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Kathy in Helpful Information, News

NAMI Iowa is looking for individuals who are family members and live in and are served by Cross County Rural Offices of Social Services, which includes the following counties: Clarke, Decatur, Lucas, Marion, Monroe, Ringgold and Wayne who are interested in becoming teachers of our family-to-family education program. Training will be held April 28th-April 30th […]

Check Out These Links!

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Kathy in Helpful Information

Kids’ Health: My Friend is Talking About Suicide — What Should I Do? What Does a Depressed Child Look Like? Building Self-Esteem: A Self-Help Guide How Service and Therapy Dogs are Helping PTSD Victims After the Battle: 7 Health Problems Facing Veterans Managing Phantom Pain in Sobriety: A Guide for Amputees How Mental Illness and […]

Iowa Sexual Abuse Hotline Available

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Kathy in Helpful Information

The Iowa Sexual Abuse Hotline (1-800-284-7821) provides services to anyone affected by sexual violence. Interpretation services are available for non-English speaking or Relay services are available for those with hearing assistance needs. The hotline is free and confidential, and calls are taken 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. Services provided include crisis counseling, […]

Crisis Helpline Available to the CROSS Region

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Kathy in Helpful Information

If you are experiencing a crisis, please call the helpline: 1-844-430-8520. This helpline serves individuals in the CROSS region of Clarke, Decatur, Lucas, Monroe, Ringgold and Wayne Counties in Iowa.

Check Out the Iowa COMPASS Website!

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Kathy in Helpful Information

If you are looking for information about disability services and resources in the state of Iowa, check out the Iowa COMPASS website! There you will be able to search for resources, buy or sell used equipment, and find sources for new equipment. You will also be able to access both current and archived newsletters filled […]