Ryan Nesbit is the Co-Director of the Alive & Running Iowa 5k for suicide prevention. This event is in it’s 11th year in Dunkerton, Iowa. He is past Co-Chair of the AFSP Iowa Chapter. He is certified to teach the QPR and ASIST workshops. He has been active as a suicide prevention volunteer for 11 more »
Read MoreAshley Parker (she/her/hers) is NAMI Iowa’s new Provider Program Coordinator, where she’ll be working towards developing and strengthening NAMI’s relationships with Iowa academic institutions, health systems, clinics, government entities, and nonprofits to market NAMI Provider training and recruit and train new Provider teachers. Prior to joining the NAMI Iowa staff, Ashley worked in the Iowa more »
Read MoreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DES MOINES, Iowa – The executive director of the state’s leading mental health advocacy organization praised Gov. Kim Reynolds’ mention of creating a “dedicated and stable source” of funding for adult and children’s mental health services during her Condition of the State address today. “I was encouraged to hear again the governor’s more »
Read MoreNina Richtman recently joined NAMI Iowa as our new Program Manager. We are excited to have her on board as she has been involved with NAMI Iowa in various volunteer capacities for the last few years. Join us in welcoming Nina! Nina is the mother of two boys, ages 11 and 12, that she adopted more »
Read MoreWhat is NAMI Provider? NAMI Provider is a five-session staff development program for health care organizations that provide services for people affected by mental illness. The primary goal of the program is to promote collaboration between the client, their family and health care staff. NAMI Provider introduces mental health professionals to the unique perspectives of more »
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