Care Groups are supportive small groups that are designed to provide emotional and spiritual growth to individuals. Eastview offers the following small groups:

- Boundaries
- Domestic Abuse (women only)
- Divorce Care
- Financial Peace University
- Grief Share
- Healing from Depression
- Sexual Abuse (women only)
- Sexual Integrity (men only)
- Veterans Support
- Cancer Support (for those with cancer and caregivers)
- Recovery
- Parenting Support

Nutrition services:

- Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)

- Diabetes self-management education.

- Diabetes medical group visit.

- Diabetes support group.

- Diabetes prevention program.

- Weight management.

- Prescription produce program.

- Group exercise classes.

Designated dual-diagnosis/co-occurring mental health & substance abuse treatment facility. Gateway is able to provide treatment to those with substance use disorder, with or without a mental health diagnosis.

Substance use treatment options vary by location, but may include:

-- Residential treatment.

-- Outpatient treatment.

-- Virtual addiction treatment.

-- Detoxification.

Services may include:

-- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT).

-- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

-- Dilectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

-- Co-Occuring Diagnosis/Dual Diagnosis Treatment.

-- Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).

-- Mindfulness-Based Sobriety.

-- Motivational Interviewing (MI).

-- Recovery Support Groups.

-- Trauma-Responsive Treatment.

-- 12-Step Facilitation.

Offers a wide range of cancer care services to those seeking cancer treatment. Services include both inpatient and outpatient cancer treatment, oncology, radiation and ancillary services. Support groups for those going through cancer treatment, and their family members, are available. Call to get more information on when and where support groups are offered.

Provides a variety of support groups for adult and teens living with symptoms or a diagnosis of a mental health condition. Also provides a family support group for individuals who have a loved one living with a mental health condition.

Support group offered include:

- Connections Group (adult group available in English and Spanish).

- Family Support (adult group available in English and Spanish).

- BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) Support Group (adult group).

- LGBTQ+ Support Group (adult group).

- Teen Support Group.

Provides information about scleroderma and support groups. The Heartland Chapter serves Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. For information call or go online.

Local Contacts
Des Moines - (515) 745-5607, Jill Connolly
Ames/Des Moines - (515) 231-0621, Barbara Burke
Omaha - (402) 680-1350, Jackie Latka or (402) 659-2416, Pat File
Sioux Falls - (605) 376-1004, Annie Schock

Support group for anyone in the general public who has diabetes. Meetings held in the Conference Dining Room in the lower level of FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport, unless otherwise noted.

Provides various support groups including cancer, brain injury, grief, laryngoscopy, etc.

Offers Health/Disability Support Groups include Freedom From Smoking, Better Breathers Club, Chronic Pain Management, Fibromyalgia, and Diabetic Education. Call for other support groups and additional details.

Offering The GROW program which is based on education and support. Group meetings are held weekly and include monthly social activities as well as personal contact throughout the year.

People come to GROW with diverse problems in living, such as mental health issues, emotional troubles, or difficulty coping with grief, loneliness, depression, anger, anxiety, or stress. Through leadership, education and community building; individuals attending weekly group meetings are given the tools and support to help in recovery, prevention and personal growth.

All services and groups are anonymous and confidential.

Offers to connect people with support groups around the state of Iowa.

Offers several support groups such as caregiver support group, Wilson's Disease support group, Atypical Parkinsonism support group. Visit the website for more detailed information.

Promotes lupus awareness and complements the work of health care professionals by providing personalized resources for the lupus community while supporting research.

Services include:

- Health educators/navigators available to answer questions and provide medically sound information about Lupus.

- Information on support groups.

- Referrals to physicians, community services, resources, and assistance.

- Peer-to-peer support.

Provides a support group for adolescents and adults living with a mental health condition, including depression, mood disorders, and other mental health conditions.

Services include:

- DUI evaluations.

- DUI risk education.

- Counseling and treatment to clients identified as either moderate, significant, or high risk.

- Assistance in preparing for Secretary of State hearing.

- Alcohol and drug assessments for non-DUI clients.

- Group, private, and individual counseling.

Offers support groups for individuals who have experienced strokes or cancer and individuals who had weight loss surgery.

Offers opportunities to meet new people and explore new places. Helps members navigate the complex world of friendship and connection. Social Coaches work with individuals and groups to build skills that create fulfilling connections. Membership is required.

-- Social Opportunities: Provides weekly events where members can connect with other members with disabilities. Staff support members as much as they need. The purpose of social opportunities is to meet other people and explore community spaces.

-- Co-Op Meetings: Provides quarterly information sessions to members with disabilities and their families (who are also members). Provides information about disability services in the area and how to better utilize Community Choices services and programs. Co-Op meetings also include a 30-minute social time for everyone to connect and catch up with the cooperative community.