The 1st week of October is Mental Illness Awareness Week - a time to educate, break down stigma, and provide support. #MIAW #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek
What a great opportunity to donate coats and other winter gear to kids in our community!
SAT, 21 NOV AT 09:00 CST
Coats For Kids - Fort Dodge
Sign up to join thousands of Iowans for the 21-Day Equity Challenge - an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of how inequity and racism affect our lives and our community. www.equitychallenge.org
United Way of Central Iowa
14 September at 15:04 ·
Join thousands of central Iowans uniting to learn and grow together with the #EquityChallenge. Sign up at www.EquityChallenge.org to be part of the free 21-day online learning journey that begins on October 5, 2020.
October is Healthiest State Month and here's a great challenge to practice your healthy habits and improve your wellness! #HealthyChoicesCount http://www.iowahealthieststate.com/blog/individuals/healthiest-state-month-trail-map/
Iowa Healthiest State Initiative
30 September at 17:15 ·
We're so excited to announce we've teamed up with Des Moines Parent to bring you the Healthiest State Month Trail Map challenge! Complete the challenge to earn a free 5-2-1-0 backpack 🎒 #HealthyChoicesCount
Learn more: http://www.iowahealthieststate.com/blog/individuals/healthiest-state-month-trail-map/
Do you need help coping with the mental health effects of Covid-19? A new program is available - contact Your Life Iowa for more details at 855-581-8111 (phone) 855-895-8398 (text).
As we reflect on #RecoveryMonth nearing its end, we’re so grateful for everyone who Stands Strong for Recovery. Thank you for joining the voices for recovery to spread the message that people CAN and DO recover from mental health & substance use disorders! #RecoveryMonthCFR
According to a 2019 survey, 1 in 4 high school seniors, 1 in 5 tenth graders, and 1 in 10 eighth graders reported vaping nicotine in the past month. Teens who use e-cigarettes are more likely to start smoking tobacco cigarettes, which is the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S. The bottom line is…don’t even get started. Get the facts at https://e-cigarettes.surgeongeneral.gov/knowtherisks.html and please share this post with your friends. #NDAFW
People with problem gambling disorders often also have high rates of depression and increased rates of suicide. You are not alone - we are here for you. Effective treatment is available. yourlifeiowa.org 1-800-BETS-OFF
#GetHelp #AwarenessPlusAction #PGAM2021
Saving a life starts with being prepared. Naloxone can reverse an opioid overdose, and you can get it delivered directly to you for free via https://www.naloxoneiowa.org/ #OverdosePrevention #Naloxone #Narcan
Students who use marijuana tend to get lower grades & are more likely to drop out of high school than students who don’t. Research shows that using marijuana can even lower your IQ if used regularly during your teen years. Check out more facts at https://teens.drugabuse.gov/drug-facts/marijuana #NDAFW
Who is looking forward to Spring? We are! Our residential wellness groups recently started the seedlings for the gardens at our Fort Dodge location, and this year we're growing giant sunflowers in addition to plenty of great veggies. #gardening #wellness #stressrelief
Many people think that drinking is less harmful than other drugs. However, drinking alcohol as a teen can affect the brain, which is developing until our mid-20s. People who drink before age 15 are 4X more likely to have a problem with alcohol use later in life. Get the facts about teen drinking at https://teens.drugabuse.gov/drug-facts/alcohol and please share this post. #NDAFW
