Our Vision

To enhance the mental health of the Dubuque Community through education, collaboration, advocacy, legislative efforts and the promotion of research.

Welcome to MHA of Dubuque County

Welcome to the Mental Health America Dubuque County website. Please explore this website to gain an understanding of mental health issues in Dubuque County and surrounding areas.

Whether or not we have a mental illness or know someone who has experienced such a problem we all have mental health. We may not think much about mental health or even use the phrase but it’s a common element in all our lives. Some of us call it a state of mind , being content, or feeling good about yourself. Mental health is perhaps best explained as how we cope with daily life and the challenges it brings. When our mental health is good we can deal better with what comes our way at home, at work, and in life. When our mental health is poor it can be difficult to function in our daily lives. Most of us take our our mental health for granted. It’s an unseen part of who we are and doesn’t merit the attention that everything else does. Yet we face more stress today than ever before.

The Latest...

2nd Annual Mental Health Conference

On May 7th and 8th the 2nd Annual Mental Health Conference will be hosted at the NICC Downtown Campus. We are proud to be a sponsor of this conference again in 2009. Dr. Christopher, child psychiatrist, Sherri and Brad Luthe, mother and son team, Mike Wood, Director of the Iowa Advocates for Mental Health Recovery and Betty King, Director of the D.R.E.A.M.S. recovery center in Cedar Rapids, will be the featured presenters. This year the conference will focus on children's issues on Thursday the 7th and on adult topics on Friday the 8th. Download the Save The Date Flyer.

The Bell Newsletter

The Bell Newsletter is produced by the Mental Health America national office. The Winter issue contains articles about Mental Health Parity, healthcare reform, news from affiliates accross the country and research updates. Download the winter edition of the Bell Newsletter.

New Mental Health Caucus!

Mental Health America of Dubuque received a grant to start a Mental Health Caucus in Iowa, the fifth such caucus in the country. The purpose of the Mental Health Caucus is to educate legislators about, and increase awareness of and draw attention to, mental health policy issues. The caucus is an open forum encouraging support from all those concerned with mental health in our state. If you would like to learn more abou the Mental Health Caucus contact MHA of Dubuque County at (563) 584-0730 or email info@mhadbq.org.

The March Calendar for the Hillcrest Wellness Center has been realeased

The February calendar for events happening at the Hillcrest Wellness Center has been released. The calendar list all the activites, such as art, meditation and sprituality, and support groups, including Wellness Recovery Action Plan, Suicide Survivors Group and Dual Recovery Anonymous, occuring at the center. Download the March Calendar for the Hillcrest Wellness Center here. WRAP will include groups devoted to Smoking Cessation and Veterans. For more information call (564)690-1239 or email carolyn.ingram@hillcrest-fs.org.

Read A Copy Of The Latest MHA Dubuque County Newsletter

Download a copy of the October 2008 Mental Health America of Dubuque County Newletter here. Read the President's Letter from John Curtis which is update on mental health issues both locally and nationwide. Also included is information on the upcoming Mental Health Caucus and planning for the 2010 Veterans Conference. To be added to the mailing list and recieve a copy of the newsletter contact MHA of Dubuque County at (563) 584-0730 or email info@mhadbq.org.

Veterans Mental Health Resource Guide Published

Mental Health America of Dubuque County in conjunction of NAMI Dubuque is proud to annouce the publishg of the Returning Veterans' Guide To Mental Services. This 14 page guide provides a comprehensive overview of mental health services available in the Dubuque area to returning veterans. Developed after extensive research of the resources available locally, the Veterans' Guide offers descriptions of services ranging from counseling, financial assistance, housing, family aide, and VA resources. This guide have been distributed to agencies throughout the community. To request a copy of this guide contact MHA of Dubuque County at (563) 584-0730 or email info@mhadbq.org.