| 04/27/21 |
MindSpring is a local organization providing mental health education, support and advocacy. We are dedicated to improving the lives of individuals, families and the community on mental illness. MindSpring welcomes anyone who shares our mission and vision.
Please be patient as we work through the transition with our name change.
About Us
To respect the health concerns surrounding COVID-19, the MindSpring Mental Health Alliance (formerly NAMI Greater Des Moines) office will be closed until further notice. All support groups and scheduled in-person classes will also not be held during the same time period.
Any updates will be posted here or sent via email.
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NAMI and other mental health organization chapters,
businesses, and N/P and for profit organizations
from around the state and nation can purchase
our critical situation cards and have them customized
with their name and website information.
1. Crisis Card - Do's and Don'ts
2. Suicide Prevention card - Warning signs and
how to approach
3. Compassionate Communication card
All 3 are available in Spanish, too. Purchase price
includes shipping costs. If you need assistance
at the card portal, please contact our vendor -
Mike Larkin - Email: mlarkin@asb-ia.com
Phone: 515-577-3750
"We Are Here. With You."Online resources to help people cope with the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Inspirational Speaker series information is posted. In 2021, the final presenter of the year will be on Wednesday, April 14. We also have 1 hour, single topic mental health classes throughout the year. Go to News & Events, click on "newsletters" in the drop down menu.
Iowa Concern: 800-447-1985 Provides confidential
access to stress counselors and an attorney for
legal education, as well as information and referral
services for a wide variety of topics, including
COVID-19 services. Iowa Concern services are
available 24 hours a day, seven days per week
at no charge. To reach Iowa Concern, call
800-447-1985; language interpretation service
is available.
Iowa Warm Line: 844-775-WARM (9276) Provides
confidential access to peer counseling and can
connect people upon request with COVID Recovery
Iowa Services. Language interpretation service
is available.
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