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. 

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