(Griswold, Iowa) – Cass County Wellness Coordinator Brigham Hoegh reports that on Tuesday, November 22nd, the Griswold Community School District will host a mental health night at Griswold High School (20 Madison St. Griswold, IA 51535) from 5:00-7:00 PM. All middle-school and high-school students and supportive adults in Cass County are invited to attend the free event.

From 5:00-6:00 PM attendees will enjoy free pizza sponsored by the Griswold United Methodist Youth (First come, first served), and have the chance to meet representatives from mental health organizations serving Cass County, including Zion Integrated Behavioral Health Services, Therapy Place, Full Circle Therapy, Cass County ISU Extension, Southwest Iowa Mental Health and Disability Services Region, Project Recovery Iowa, the Eating Disorder Coalition of Iowa, and National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Southwest Iowa.

At 6:00, NAMI Southwest Iowa will present “Ending the Silence,” a presentation on the warning signs of mental health conditions and what steps to take if you or a loved one are showing symptoms of a mental health condition. As part of the presentation, a young adult with a mental health condition will share their journey of recovery. Audience members will be able to ask questions and gain understanding of an often-misunderstood topic.

Details:

Griswold Mental Health Night
When: Tuesday, November 22, 5:00-7:00 PM
Where: Griswold High School (20 Madison St. Griswold, IA 51535)
Who: All middle school and high school students and supportive adults from all Cass County
school districts are invited!
What: Mental health is health. Come learn how to be kind to your mind and support others
when they’re struggling.
5:00-6:00 PM – Meet organizations providing mental health services and support in Cass
County and enjoy free pizza.
6:00-7:00 PM – “Ending the Silence” presentation on the warning signs of mental health
conditions and what steps to take if you or a loved one are showing symptoms of a mental
health condition. Presentation by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Southwest
Iowa.
Cost: Free!
Food: Free pizza sponsored by the Griswold United Methodist Youth will be available from
5:00-6:00 PM, first come, first served.
Contact: Cass County Wellness Coordinator, Brigham Hoegh at bhoegh@iastate.edu or 712-
249-5870.

Remember, too: Free mental health resources available to people in Cass County 24/7 include:

• Your Life Iowa: For problems with alcohol, drugs, gambling, suicidal thoughts or mental health. Call: (855) 581-8111, Text: (855)895-8398, Chat: www.yourlifeiowa.org.
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Text or call 988 for emotional support. Chat: www.988lifeline.org/chat
• Iowa Concern: For stress counseling, legal education, and financial concerns. www.extension.iastate.edu/iowaconcern/ or Call/text: (800)447-1985.
• Project Recovery Iowa: Free counseling via virtual sessions, chat, or phone. Phone: (800) 447-1985, Spanish: (531)800-3687, www.projectrecoveryiow.org

For information on community wellness events or resources, follow Healthy Cass County on Facebook @HealthyCassCounty. Healthy Cass County is a community-focused volunteer network formed to promote the health and well-being of Cass County residents. Reach out to Cass County Wellness Coordinator Brigham Hoegh at bhoegh@iastate.edu or call 712-249-5870 for more
information. Healthy Cass County welcomes participants from across Cass County.