ABOUT
The Mental Health and Substance Abuse Fund of Southwest Iowa Fund was created to enhance the reach and capacity of our nonprofit service providers around their ability to educate the public, provide preventative solutions, and internal training to increase the capacity and ability of the providers.
With mental health, drug and alcohol abuse and addiction, teen suicide, isolation and stigma all at the forefront of community conversations, there is a need for solutions that create lasting and durable positive impact.
How are we, as a community, focusing on the families and individuals affected by mental health and substance abuse issues? How can we amplify the work of our service providers in a way that increases their internal capacity for service to the needs of our community while addressing issues of stigma and access to services?
PURPOSE
The Mental Health and Substance Abuse Fund of Southwest Iowa is designed to increase and effectively manage available pools of funding to create long-term, sustainable and quantifiable positive impact through two focus areas: Professional Development and Awareness. The fund will serve the following counties in Iowa: Cass, Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Monona, Montgomery, Page, Pottawattamie, and Shelby.
Join us for an informative and engaging morning of conversations addressing the issues facing leaders and our workforce around workplace well-being and mental health. We are excited to welcome area leaders, local businesses, and subject matter experts to discuss industry challenges and solutions around mental well-being, perceived stigma, access to services, and preserving your workforce.
Date: Friday, May 8
Time: 7:30am-10:00am
Location: Pottawattamie County Secondary Roads Operation Center - 17501 Eastern Hills Drive Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Ticket price: $20 per person (includes breakfast)
Areas of Focus
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Professional Development -
Raising Community Awareness
