April 2024 

MHA of DBQ News

This May, Mental Health America will have a toolkit available that will help you:


  • LEARN how modern life affects mental health with new resources to navigate our changing world.
  • ACT by building your coping toolbox so you can manage stress, difficult emotions, and challenging situations.
  • ADVOCATE to improve mental health for yourself, your friends and family, and your community.


Find more information and/or purchase tickets here

Tears of Love - Suicide Awareness Presentation

This event is free and open to the public



San Damiano Chapel in the Health Center

3485 Windsor Ave, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52001

April is National

Sexual Assault Awareness Month


Our Voices Have Power.

Together, We Can Build Safe and Respectful Communities.

Sexual Assault Awareness Month is a time to draw attention to the prevalence of sexual assault and educate individuals and communities about how to prevent it. Use this proclamation as a clear declaration to join advocates and communities across the country in taking action to prevent sexual violence. 


Find out more National Sexual Violence Resource Center here

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During SAAM and year-round, VA works to raise awareness of its resources for survivors of military sexual trauma (MST), which refers to sexual assault or harassment that occurred during military service. VA believes in MST survivors, and we believe there are many paths to healing.


Find out more about MST here

Riverview Center Annual Evening of Light Event

Join us in celebrating the resiliency of sexual and domestic abuse survivors at Riverview Center's Evening of Light. 


The event features Chanel Miller, who was previously known as 'Emily Doe' until she read her victim impact statement at Brock Turner's sentencing. Her statement went viral and compelled thousands to speak up.



The night begins with a cocktail hour where auction items from local businesses are showcased, followed by dinner, a representation of Riverview Center services, and the inspiring keynote speaker.


Reach out to HeidiZ@riverviewcenter.org with questions.

Get Event Tickets Here

News from National MHA:

Next Gen Prevention: Our Strategic Plan


Our strategic plan, Next Generation Prevention (Next Gen), centers our attention on the health and well-being of future generations and systemic reforms, as well as the embrace of new frontiers of science — from digital solutions to spirituality. All of this will change how we approach whole person health and healing.


Find out more about the plan here

April is Alcohol

Awareness Month:

#ProofIsInTheNumbers

April is Alcohol Awareness Month, an opportunity to update your knowledge about alcohol use disorder (AUD) and the adverse impact of alcohol misuse on health and communities. Each year there are more than 178,000 alcohol-related deaths, making alcohol a leading preventable cause of death in the United States. More than 200 disease and injury-related conditions are associated with alcohol misuse. Alcohol related deaths are underreported and are often listed as other diseases with alcohol misuse often being the underlying issue. Recent studies have also shown a direct correlation between alcohol consumption and breast cancer. Please take a moment and click below to learn the signs and how to support those struggling with alcohol use disorder.

Learn More About AUD Here

Iowa Legislative Update

Follow The Iowa Legislature

YOUR LIFE IOWA

Visit Your Life Iowa HERE

We walk beside you so you are never alone. When you don't know who to turn to about a problem with mental health, alcohol, drugs, gambling or suicide, Your Life Iowa is here for you 24/7. We provide free, confidential support and connect you to resources meant to help you get your life back on track.

Call: (855)581-8111

Text: (855)895-8398

Chat: YourLifeIowa.org

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