IMHCA’s Recent Events (FY25 Q1)
We have had a very successful quarter of events from welcoming new board members with a board retreat that was a DSM Airbnb getaway (Hot tub included!), walking with NAMI walks, a mental health Tailgate at Iowa State University, and a World Mental Health Day Trivia Night.
IMHCA BOARD RETREAT
The IMHCA board retreat was a great way to strategic plan for the year while getting to know board members and enjoying the oasis in the city. IMHCA board members traveled from far and wide for this retreat – some from 3 hours away!
NAMIWalks 9/28/2024
The NAMI Walk is something that board members have wanted to organize a team for the past couple of years. We made it happen and fundraised. We didn’t meet our full goal, but raised over $550. The fundraising is still open through October 28th. NAMI is so close to their overall goal of $200,000. Help them reach it!
IMHCA Training Discount 10/4 and 10/5
With Dr. Danah Barazanji, PhD, Licensed Psychologist presented two days, 10 hours, of “Understanding Your Neurodivergent Client: Autism Spectrum.” Dr. Danah Barazanji, PhD is a licensed psychologist in West Des Moines, Iowa, specializing in the assessment of neurodivergence. With over 10 years of experience, she brings a wealth of knowledge and a commitment to providing affirming spaces for individuals and families living with autism in Iowa. Dr. Barazanji earned her B.A. in Psychology from the University of Iowa and completed her Doctorate in Counseling Psychology at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. She completed a predoctoral internship at the Dwight D. Eisenhower VA Medical Center in Leavenworth and postdoctoral assessment-focused residency at Central Iowa Psychological Services. She has served on the Early Career Psychologist Committee and is a member of the Iowa Psychology Association.
IMHCA Tailgates too! 10/5/2024
Board Members were thrilled to set up this mental health day with football in mind. We hope to do this more in the future. We have your tailgating gear in our store now!
IMHCA WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY 10/10/24
TRIVIA NIGHT – Our first ever trivia night was a huge success thanks to our Networking and Communications committee and Moxie Kitchen + Events in Des Moines. We packed the house with 7 teams and 5 volunteers to run the show.