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Mental Health Awareness Month 2022
Events in Southwest Iowa
Mental Health Awareness Month 2022
Events in Southwest Iowa
Below is a list of special events around the Southwest Iowa Region in May!
Help show your support for mental health awareness by attending as many of these as possible!
We couldn't possibly know about all of the events happening around the region. If you have an event you would like us to add, feel free to email
the details to [email protected] and we will do our best to get it added.
Below is a list of special events around the Southwest Iowa Region in May!
Help show your support for mental health awareness by attending as many of these as possible!
We couldn't possibly know about all of the events happening around the region. If you have an event you would like us to add, feel free to email
the details to [email protected] and we will do our best to get it added.
ALL MONTH
ALL MONTH
NAMI's "Meet Little Monster" a mental health activity and coloring book will be available as take home packets for youth at all Cass County libraries.
NAMI's "Meet Little Monster" a mental health activity and coloring book will be available as take home packets for youth at all Cass County libraries.
May 1
May 1
2:00 PM
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Out of the Darkness -
Reiver Rally to Prevent Suicide Campus Walk
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Out of the Darkness -
Reiver Rally to Prevent Suicide Campus Walk
May 6
May 6
5:00 PM
"Ending the Silence" Community Presentation
Location: Nishna Valley Family YMCA, 1100 Maple St. Atlantic, IA 50022 (open to non-Y members)
Presented by NAMI Southwest Iowa
"Ending the Silence" Community Presentation
Location: Nishna Valley Family YMCA, 1100 Maple St. Atlantic, IA 50022 (open to non-Y members)
Presented by NAMI Southwest Iowa
May 9
May 9
3:00 PM
Anxiety and Depression in Older Adults
Presented by Angels Care Home Health
Location: Nishna Valley Family YMCA, 1100 Maple St. Atlantic, IA 50022 (open to non-Y members)
Anxiety and Depression in Older Adults
Presented by Angels Care Home Health
Location: Nishna Valley Family YMCA, 1100 Maple St. Atlantic, IA 50022 (open to non-Y members)
May 10
May 10
10:30 AM
Physical Signs of Depression and Anxiety presented by Senior Life Solutions
Location: Atlantic Public Library, 507 Poplar Street, Atlantic, IA 50022
Physical Signs of Depression and Anxiety presented by Senior Life Solutions
Location: Atlantic Public Library, 507 Poplar Street, Atlantic, IA 50022
May 11
May 11
6:00 PM
"Imagine What You Can Do"
featuring Melvin Adams
Sponsored By Anchor Homes
Location: Clarinda Fairgrounds - Wibholm Hall
"Imagine What You Can Do"
featuring Melvin Adams
Sponsored By Anchor Homes
Location: Clarinda Fairgrounds - Wibholm Hall
May 12
May 12
6:30 PM
NAMI Southwest Iowa C.A.R.E.S. Event
TOPIC: "Assertive Community Treatment Program"
Guest Speaker:
Rita Million, Ph.D., R.N.
Heartland Family Service Team Lead, Rural ACT Program
Location:
Council Bluffs Public Library, 400 Willow Ave., Council Bluffs, Iowa
NAMI Southwest Iowa C.A.R.E.S. Event
TOPIC: "Assertive Community Treatment Program"
Guest Speaker:
Rita Million, Ph.D., R.N.
Heartland Family Service Team Lead, Rural ACT Program
Location:
Council Bluffs Public Library, 400 Willow Ave., Council Bluffs, Iowa
May 14
May 14
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
NAMI Southwest Iowa Annual Meeting and Family Fun Day
Free food, bingo, games!
Location: Narrows River Park, 2500 North 25th Street, Council Bluffs, Iowa 51501
NAMI Southwest Iowa Annual Meeting and Family Fun Day
Free food, bingo, games!
Location: Narrows River Park, 2500 North 25th Street, Council Bluffs, Iowa 51501
May 17
May 17
10:30 AM
Caregiver Stress presented by Angels Care Home Health
Location: Atlantic Public Library, 507 Poplar Street, Atlantic, IA 50022
Caregiver Stress presented by Angels Care Home Health
Location: Atlantic Public Library, 507 Poplar Street, Atlantic, IA 50022
May 19
May 19
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Council Bluffs Cares
Mental Health Awareness Event
Learn about Resources and Support Mental Health!
Bayliss Park, Council Bluffs
Council Bluffs Cares
Mental Health Awareness Event
Learn about Resources and Support Mental Health!
Bayliss Park, Council Bluffs
May 20
May 20
ALL DAY
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH - WEAR GREEN!
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH - WEAR GREEN!
May 21
May 21
10:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Senior Life Solutions COLOR RUN!
FREE! No registration required.
Location: Lake Icaria, Atlantic
Senior Life Solutions COLOR RUN!
FREE! No registration required.
Location: Lake Icaria, Atlantic
May 24
May 24
8:00 AM - 1:30 PM
"Mental Health First Aid" In-depth training to help you assist someone
experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge or crisis.
Location:
Iowa Western Community College, 705 Walnut Street, Atlantic, IA 50022
Presented by the Southwest Iowa Mental Health and Disability Services Region. Pre-registration required.
"Mental Health First Aid" In-depth training to help you assist someone
experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge or crisis.
Location:
Iowa Western Community College, 705 Walnut Street, Atlantic, IA 50022
Presented by the Southwest Iowa Mental Health and Disability Services Region. Pre-registration required.
May 31
May 31
10:30 AM
"What is NAMI?" presented by NAMI Southwest Iowa
Location: Atlantic Public Library, 507 Poplar Street, Atlantic, IA 50022
"What is NAMI?" presented by NAMI Southwest Iowa
Location: Atlantic Public Library, 507 Poplar Street, Atlantic, IA 50022