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Sunday, November 22, 2009
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Who do I call?
Who can I talk to?
Where do I find support?
There is hope and information...
NAMI Dubuque is a grassroots organization serving individuals with mental illnesses, their families and the community, using support, education, and advocacy to eradicate the stigma and to improve the quality of life for those who have been affected by these brain disorders. NAMI meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at the Hillcrest Wellness Center, 225 West 6th Street, in Dubuque, at 7 pm. For more information call (563) 564-2933or email dubuque@nami.org.
Please explore our website to learn more about mental health, hope and recovery in the Dubuque area.
NAMI Dubuque has a new meeting location:
Hillcrest Wellness Center
225 West 6th Street
Next to the Town Clock in the United Way Building downtown.
Upcoming Events
10/6/09 - Care & Share will be held on Tuesday October 6th at 7 pm at the Hillcrest Wellness Center. Care & Share is a support group for those affected by mental illness either personally or by a loved one. Offering a safe and confidential atmosphere, Care & Share provides a place to discuss whatever is on your mind or just listen. This event will be hosted at the Hillcrest Wellness Center, 225 West 6th Street in Dubuque at 7 pm. For more information call (563) 564-2933/(563) 557-7092 or email dubuque@nami.org. This event is free and open to the public.
10/8/09 - A Beautiful Mind at Mindframe Theater on Thursday October 8th at 7 pm . A Beautiful Mind, starring Russell Crowe, is the story of Dr. John Nash, a mathematical genius who developed schizophrenia in his twenties. The movie, which won Best Picture and 3 other Academy Awards in 2002, shows a unique insight into the disease and the brilliant mind of its hero. Nash, after struggling for many years, triumphed over the devastating effects of mental illness to create an original theory for which he won the Nobel prize in 1994. Admission will be $5. Mindframe Theater is located at 555 JFK behind Kennedy Mall. For more information call (563) 564-2933/(563) 557-7092 or email dubuque@nami.org.
10/9/09 - Music and hors d'oeuvres at Mindframe Theater on Friday October 9th at 7 pm . The evening will feature live performaances by alma sub rose and Nate Jenkins Band. Hors d’oeuvres will be served and an iPod will be raffled off as part of the evening. This event will be the culmination of Mental Illness Awareness Week, please join us!. Admission will be $5. Mindframe Theater is located at 555 JFK behind Kennedy Mall. For more information call (563) 564-2933/(563) 557-7092 or email dubuque@nami.org.
10/20/09 - Ann Kolsrud will speak on Tuesday October 20th at 7 pm the author of the book ALMOST NORMAL will be speaking about her life with schizophrenia and her recovery. Ms. Kolsrud now 41 spent the earlier half of her life growing up in Dubuque. Her father, Don Kolsrud was the principal of Dubuque Senior from 1971- 1987. She said it was tough growing up with a father so visible to the public. It was difficult for her and her father. The illness seemed to touch everyone. The stigma and ignorance of mental illness was the greatest challenge. Some people were quick to judge and slow to understand that mental illness is not a personal defect of character. For more information call (563) 564-2933/(563) 557-7092 or email dubuque@nami.org. This event is free and open to the public.
11/4/09 - Care & Share will be held on Tuesday November 4th at 7 pm at the Hillcrest Wellness Center. Care & Share is a support group for those affected by mental illness either personally or by a loved one. Offering a safe and confidential atmosphere, Care & Share provides a place to discuss whatever is on your mind or just listen. This event will be hosted at the Hillcrest Wellness Center, 225 West 6th Street in Dubuque at 7 pm. For more information call (563) 564-2933/(563) 557-7092 or emaildubuque@nami.org. This event is free and open to the public.

The Hillcrest Wellness Center has now opened!! An execiting new addition to the Dubuque recovery community, Hillcrest Family Services has recently opened the new Wellness Center in the United Way Building across from the NICC Downtown Campus. The Wellness Center serves adults and aging adults in recovery from mental illness, substance abuse, physical injury/illness, and persons coping with acculturation stress (veterans, persons released from prison, immigrants). The Wellness Center is open Monday through Friday from 12 to 5 p.m. For more information call 690-1239 or check out the December flyer.
Services include:
Peer Support Services – Support, Problem Solving
Wellness Activities – Walking, Yoga, Art Therapy, Nutrition Education, Film Discussion Groups, Spirituality Group, Craft and other Shared Interest Groups
Treatment Programs – WRAP, Integrated Dual Diagnosis Treatment, Wellness Management & Recovery and IPR
Support Groups – for Fathers, Women, Veterans, Families etc.
Vocational Offerings – in cooperation with Iowa Workforce Development
Resource Information and Referral Services
Volunteer Corps
Political Advocacy
Local Spotlight
Hillcrest Family Services announces new WRAP sessions! Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP) was developed by Mary Ellen Copeland to promote personal, organizational, and community wellness and empowerment. WRAP groups will be held in both Dubuque and Maquoketa. Sessions in Dubuque will meet from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in Dubuque at the Hillcrest Wellness Center in the United Way Building, 225 West 6th Street on Mondays. In Maquoketa, WRAP sessions will be held from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. and be held in the Community Room at the Maquoketa Public Library, 126 South Second Street on Wednesday. For more information contact Carolyn Ingram, WRAP Coordinator, of Hillcrest Family Services at (563) 690-1239. WRAP sessions are free and individuals are encouraged to attend any time during the 8 week long course. Additional information is available on the WRAP flyer.

For those looking for self-empowerment support groups, Recovery Inc. meets in both Dubuque and Platteville, Wisconsin. Meetings are held at 7:30 pm at the following two locations:
Dubuque (every Tuesday) St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, 1780 White St.
For directions, call (563) 582-7477
Platteville (every Thursday) United Methodist Church, 1065 Lancaster St.
For directions, call (608) 348-9508
Also visit the website, www.recovery-inc.org/introduction.html

NAMI Dubuque is part of a statewide network of affiliates. To contact the state office us the contact information below.
NAMI IOWA www.namiiowa.org
5911 Meredith Dr, Suite E
Des Moines, IA 50322-1903
(515) 254-0417
FAX (515) 254-1103
Outside Des Moines: 1-800-417-0417
namiiowa@mchsi.com
National Spotlight
"After Virginia Tech", read the article in Newsweek concerning the efficacy of college's efforts to address mental health issues within the student population.
"Army Suicides Highest in 26 Years", the Washington Post focuses on the importance of mental health in the military in its article.
Related Files
Wellness Center Calendar (PDF File)
Hillcrest Wellness Center Logo
Hillcrest Wellness Center Flyer (PDF File)
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