Provides group support for individuals and their caregivers who currently have or will have a temporary or permanent bowel or urinary diversion surgery.

Offers to help with a ride to the meeting, or if preferred a home visit post surgery, hospital visit before going home or a phone call from one of the members.

Information concerning Leukemia, Lymphoma, Myeloma and other blood related cancers for professionals and the general public. Patient services, science and research and advocacy information. Free education, literature, and video and audio tapes.

Transportation assistance program and co-pay assistance program.

Telephone support group and traditional support groups are available for patients and families of any age who have leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma, or myeloma. Call for support group times and location.

Peer Support for newly diagnosed patients who wish to talk to a person going though the same situation (trained volunteers).

Outpatient Services - Offers outpatient counseling, including family therapy, nutrition counseling, medical management, and psychiatric treatment.

Intensive Services:

- Partial Hospitalization: Provides a structured environment, three daily meals, group and individual therapy, and body image therapy.

- Intensive Outpatient Program: Offers outpatient support for patients who are able to support themselves at home as well.

Also offers ANAD Eating Disorder Support Groups.

Provides an informal and confidential support group for adults diagnosed with cancer or who are recovering from cancer. Meetings provide a time to share experiences, information, and light refreshments. Occasional speakers and printed materials are available.

Provides a support groups for individuals affected by epilepsy. Different groups for adults, teens, caregivers, or parents. Groups are in person or virtual. Participants must register online for the group they want to participate in.

Register for virtual meet up via zoom:

Teen Virtual Meet-Up: http://bit.ly/3wU6nZg

Parent and Caregiver Support Group Virtual Meet-Up: http://bit.ly/2V0lGlG

Community-based Wellness Programs provide solutions to improve the quality of life for people living with chronic health issues.

LiveStrong at the Y helps cancer survivors increase strength and endurance, better their mental health, and build support with others that have also walked the difficult journey.

In Brain and Body, those with Parkinson's or other neurological conditions engage in physical and mental exercises that improve balance, memory, and more.

Y Weight Loss is designed for individuals looking to lose weight through education, personalized goal setting, and small, sustainable changes.

The Mills County YMCA only offers Y Weight Loss and the YMCA Healthy Living Center only offers Brain and Body.

Provides:

- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy.

- Social skills groups.

- Individual and family therapy.

- Parent and community trainings.

- Autism resources.

Offers a self-help group for adults with Depression & Bipolar Disorder. The purpose of the group is to offer a supportive place for people with depression and bipolar disorder to gather on a regular basis for support and encouragement.

Significant others are welcome.

Community-based Wellness Programs provide solutions to improve the quality of life for people living with chronic health issues.

LiveStrong at the Y helps cancer survivors increase strength and endurance, better their mental health, and build support with others that have also walked the difficult journey.

In Brain and Body, those with Parkinson's or other neurological conditions engage in physical and mental exercises that improve balance, memory, and more.

Y Weight Loss is designed for individuals looking to lose weight through education, personalized goal setting, and small, sustainable changes.

The Mills County YMCA only offers Y Weight Loss and the YMCA Healthy Living Center only offers Brain and Body.

Aims to provide encouragement, hope, and healing to those facing challenging circumstances and would like direction.

Offers different support groups for a variety of topics, including:

- Depression and anxiety (Bright Hope and Stronger)

- Single motherhood (Embrace Grace)

- Divorce (Divorce Care)

- Grief and loss (Grief Share and Oasis)

- Sexual abuse and assault (Restored)

- Pornography and sexual addiction (Compass and L.I.F.E.)

Offers in-person and zoom support groups for those eligible in need of support.

Provides community to women and men dealing with infertility, connecting them with others who can help, empowering them to find resolution, and advocating for access to all family building options.

Peer led support groups are hosted by a volunteer and are composed of a varying number of people. Groups are often "drop in" in nature and last about two hours. Groups currently meeting in Bellevue, Nebraska and in Coralville, Waterloo, and Burlington, Iowa.

Support groups are led by a mental health professional. Individuals can process feeling relating to infertility or their family building efforts. Often composed of 8 to 10 individuals or 4 to 5 couples and scheduled weekly for 10-12 weeks. Support group leaders often have an intake appointment with each participant prior to the start of the group.

Helpline.

Online support community.

Provides support to children and families affected by Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).

- CAREGIVER AND SELF-CARE HUDDLES: These 30-minute retreats are a relaxing and rejuvenating pause for survivors and caregivers. Learn to find inner calm and a connection to others. Caregiver Huddle meets every Wednesday morning on Zoom, Self-Care Huddle meets early evening on Tuesdays on Zoom.

- COMPANION COUNSELING: Companion counseling services are a combination of generous listening and compassionate presence. Schedule a telephone, Zoom or in-person conversation during the week.

- SUPPORT GROUPS: Join others on the cancer journey by connecting in a support group. Meetings are facilitated by Carolyn Ettinger and are offered in a hybrid fashion (in person and on Zoom).

- MOVEMENT CLASSES: Held twice a month in person and on Zoom. Linda Robicheau, instructor.

- LEARNING CIRCLES: Through healing and discovery circles, Wings of Hope affirms that we all have our own healing powers. The circles provide a safe and supportive environment where anyone can explore and engage in their own healing.

- GUIDED IMAGERY: This evidence-based meditation technique promotes relaxation and healing. Streaming audios are available online.

- HEALING GARDEN PROGRAMMING: In addition to opportunities for individual healing in our indoor garden space, Wings collaborates with community experts to offer complementary medicine programs on a monthly basis.

- HOPE CHEST RENEWAL ROOM: Provides free wigs, hats and other practical care items.

- HEALING TOUCH: A certified Healing Touch Practitioner provides therapy that works with each person's energy field to support their natural ability to heal. Gentle Touch assists in balancing the individual's physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being.

- HOPE PROGRAM: The cost of treatment can be overwhelming. Wings of Hope provides vouchers to assist qualified patients with symptom management medications, nutritional supplements, transportation assistance and home medical equipment.

- WINGSOFHOPE.ORG: Register by phone or by email.