Items of Interest
Grinnell Area Mental Health Consortium-JPK
Created in 2017, the purpose of this fund is to serve those in the Poweshiek County area with mental health needs by providing financial assistance support, convening groups around mental health needs and advocating for those in need. Services for mental health needs in the local area are unprecedented. The goals of the fund are as follows:
- To help provide financial assistance and support to as many area residents as possible who need mental health support who would otherwise be unable to obtain it.
- The fund will reimburse providers by means of a voucher system providing services.
- The fund will help defray medication costs and/or assist in finding cheaper medicines or alternatives.
- The fund will support educational endeavors in the areas of mental health, as well as substance abuse.
- The fund will not be able to support in patient treatments at this time.
The goals of the consortium are as follows:
- To serve as the link or conduit between mental health providers and those who are financially unable to afford or obtain mental health and related services.
- To develop an organizational framework that can link providers to groups and organizations that identify those in need. (Schools, law enforcement, therapists, counselors, etc…)
- To intentionally work to grow the fund as to provide more and more services to those in need.
- To serve as a possible model for other communities struggling to make mental health care to all who need it.
Coping in the Digital Age Program:
Dr. J.R. Paulson presents a two-part series on “Coping, Parenting & Grandparenting in the Digital Age” and “Mental Health Solutions the Digital Age”.
📋 Looking for a therapist or counselor in the Grinnell area? We've got you.
Our updated list of local mental health providers is available now — therapists, counselors, and specialists ready to support you, whatever you're going through.
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What does it mean to give locally? It means helping a neighbor access counseling, supporting a family through a difficult time, and making sure financial challenges don't stand in the way of mental health care. 💚
Through the JPK Fund, the Grinnell Area Mental Health Consortium helps individuals and families access mental health treatment when cost is a barrier.
This October, during We Give month, your generosity can help continue this important work right here in our community.
Join us in supporting mental health and making a difference close to home!
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October is We Give month! 💚
This month, consider supporting mental health care in our community by giving to the Grinnell Area Mental Health Consortium.
Your donation to the JPK Fund, a program of the Claude W. & Dolly Ahrens Foundation helps remove financial barriers to counseling and mental health treatment for individuals and families in need.
Every gift helps make mental health care more accessible for our neighbors. Together, we can build a community where everyone has the opportunity to get the support they need.
💚 Give local. Support mental health. Make a difference.
Donate today: ahrensfamilyfoundation.org/jpk-grinnell-mental-health-consortium/
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☀ What a great day for the Move for Your Mind mental health awareness walk/run. Thank you to Ahrens Park parkrun for collaborating with us.
-> If you have a finisher token in your pocket and forgot to turn it in, be sure to come to the next parkrun on Saturday, Oct. 10 at 9am. Or send us a message 👇
Tomorrow at 9am! The Move for Your Mind Mental Health Walk/Run.
✨ Move. Connect. Breathe. Support.
💙 Everyone is welcome!
🏞 9AM at Ahrens Park
Next week is the Move for Your Mind mental health awareness walk in collaboration with Park Run. We can't wait to walk with you.
📍Ahrens Park at 9am
✅ Stations along the route
🩵 Resources at the finish
Healthy Homes Family Services, Hickory Recovery, @Mental Health Lab, NAMI, JPK fund, Ministerial Association, Prairie Ridge Behavioral Health, QuickVisit, and Who's Leading Who Therapy Dogs.