Regional Board Meetings

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Kathy in Meetings

CROSS Governance Board will meet Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at 1:00 pm in the basement meeting room at Wayne County Courthouse in Corydon, Iowa.

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, […]

I-START Coordinator Position Available in CROSS Region

Posted on January 19, 2018 by Kathy in News

I-START COORDINATOR: Full-time position available within the County Rural Offices of Social Services (CROSS) Mental Health Region. The Region includes Clarke, Decatur, Lucas, Marion, Monroe, Ringgold, and Wayne County. Travel will be required throughout the seven counties. The Coordinator’s office will be in either Pella or Leon, Iowa. I-START’s central office is in Mason City, […]

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 […]

RFP Documents Available for Assertive Community Treatment

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Kathy in News

Below are the documents required for the RFP for the CROSS Assertive Community Treatment team. RFP CROSS ACT 316 Financial Report DACTS_protocol_1-16-03 Protocol for ACT IA Standards for ACT DACT Scale for ACT

CROSS Region Working to Decrease Gaps in Mental Health Services

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Kathy in News

Mental health services in Iowa continue to change. As the state has mandated a shift from county-based services to that of regions, closing of state mental health institutions, and the need for mental health services continuing to rise, rural partners in our counties are left trying to put better systems in place. County Rural Offices […]

DHS Announces Series of Public Meetings for Medicaid Modernization

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Kathy in News

Iowa Department of Human Services has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Governor Branstad’s Medicaid Modernization. This initiative aims to improve the coordination and quality of care while providing predictability and sustainability for taxpayers in Medicaid spending. A series of public meetings will be held regarding Medicaid Modernization. Access the press release for details […]