The Behavioral Mental Heath Team works to identify, support, educate and develop parish ministry along with support groups for clergy throughout the diocese. We also provide educational opportunities for those around the diocese which may include training in depression, suicide assessment, mental health first aid, and resources for referral and treatment.

Blue Christmas services recognize that many feel grief and loss during the holiday season, and offer a space to honor those feelings alongside our hope in Christ. Find a service near you in the list below to join in-person or online. (in Iowa unless otherwise listed)

December 18 at 6pm - Blue Christmas Service - Washington National Cathedral, DC
December 18 at 6pm - Blue Christmas Service - Trinity Episcopal Church, Muscatine

December 18 at 6:30pm - Blue Christmas Service - Marion Christian Church

December 19 at 5:30pm - Blue Christmas Service - First United Methodist Church, Mason City

December 19 at 5:30pm - Blue Christmas Service - St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Charles City
December 19 at 7pm - Worship for the Weary Service - Ames United Church of Christ

December 20 at 6pm - Blue Christmas Service - Christ Episcopal Church, Clinton

December 21 at 5pm - Service of Remembrance & Hope - St. Timothy’s, West Des Moines

December 21 at 5pm - Blue Christmas Service - First Christian Church Disciples of Christ, Oskaloosa

December 21 at 6:30pm - Blue Christmas Service - Cresco United Methodist Church, Cresco

Monthly Lunch & Learn Sessions: 3rd Tuesdays

Upcoming:

Julie Gross, from Christ Episcopal Church Cedar Rapids, has been dealing with major depression and anxiety since she was a teenager. Join us as she gives a brief sketch of how these illnesses and treatments have affected family, faith, and her place in society, before opening things up for questions- any questions!

Save the Date: February 18, 2025 Noon - 1pm Lunch & Learn

December 2024 Lunch & Learn: Mental Health First Aid & Blue Christmas Services

November 2024 Lunch & Learn: Spiritual Direction

Mental Heath Funds Request Form

The Episcopal Diocese of Iowa, through a GILEAD Grant, has limited funds to assist with co-payments for mental health related appointments. You may request incremental funds for up to $50 per appointment. A completed request form is required for each appointment. You must submit a receipt for reimbursement or have a bill sent to the Diocesan office. Funds will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis.

Mental Health Funds Request Form

Partners

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Health) of Central Iowa’s goal is to inspire better lives for Central Iowans affected by mental illness. They work to achieve this goal through support programs, educational outreach, and advocacy on local, state and national levels.

Mind & Spirit Counseling Center offers high-quality mental health services to people from all walks of life, including those who are uninsured, underinsured or from low-income households.

Mindspring Mental Health Alliance provides no-cost mental health education, support, and advocacy programs. All of Mindspring’s programs feature evidence-based curriculum and are available to all community members.