Meskwaki Behavioral Health Services

09/02/2025

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month. Learn the warning signs, ⚠️normalize help-seeking, and let people know there are proven treatments that work. Check out SAMHSA’s ***dePreventionMonth toolkit ➡️ samhsa.gov/suicide-prevention-month

08/15/2025

Substance Use Recovery Support Group
Starts September 4, 2025 | Meets Thursdays, 5-6 PM
Location: Meskwaki Health Clinic
Led by Ruth Kunkle, Certified Substance Abuse Counselor

A weekly, confidential group for healing, connection, and support-open to all, no registration needed. If a Tribal Holiday falls on a Thursday, the session moves to Monday that week.

📞 Questions? Call Ruth at (641) 484-9482.

08/14/2025

We’re excited to announce that Behavioral Health Services entrance is now open! Patients can now use the three (3) parking spots nearest the sidewalk at the BHS entrance for convenient access.

07/28/2025

We hope you can join us on Sunday, August 10th at the Meskwaki Rec Center for a Fun Walk & Run!

Meskwaki Behavioral Health Services will be hosting a Fun Run & Walk on Sunday, August 10 at the Meskwaki Rec Center.

Registration opens at 8:00AM and the Run/Walk starts at 8:30AM

Everyone welcome! Be sure to stick around after the walk/run for light refreshments and DOOR PRIZE DRAWINGS (must be present to win!).

Let's get moving, have some fun, and support wellness together!

05/28/2025

Friendly reminder we are holding this Mental Health Awareness Walk-Run today (May 28) at the Rec Center! Registration opens at 5pm and the Walk-Run starts at 5:30pm.

Join Us for a Mental Health Awareness Walk 💚💚

Meskwaki Behavioral Health invites you to participate in a Mental Health Awareness Walk on Wednesday, May 28, at the Meskwaki Rec Center.

Registration opens at 5:00 PM

Walk/Run begins at 5:30 PM

Let’s come together to raise awareness, show support, and demonstrate that recovery from mental illness is possible.

Light refreshments will be provided.
Everyone is welcome — we hope to see you there!

05/15/2025

Join Us for a Mental Health Awareness Walk 💚💚

Meskwaki Behavioral Health invites you to participate in a Mental Health Awareness Walk on Wednesday, May 28, at the Meskwaki Rec Center.

Registration opens at 5:00 PM

Walk/Run begins at 5:30 PM

Let’s come together to raise awareness, show support, and demonstrate that recovery from mental illness is possible.

Light refreshments will be provided.
Everyone is welcome — we hope to see you there!

04/23/2025

SAVE THE DATE - May 28

Meskwaki Behavioral Health Services will be hosting a Mental Health Awareness Walk-Run on Wednesday, May 28th at the Rec Center. Registration opens at 5:00 PM and the Walk-Run starts at 5:30 PM. Light refreshments will be served.

Let’s come together to raise awareness, show support and demonstrate that recovery from mental illness is possible! 💚

Route: Rec Center trail to Red Earth Drive and back.

Everyone is invited!

04/03/2025

Please help us in welcoming Ruth Kunkle, the new Substance Abuse Counselor at Meskwaki Behavioral Health.

Ruth Kunkle is a Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor; Ruth graduated from Drake University with a Master of Science degree from the School of Education. Connecting education to building coping skills while linking Behavior Therapy are the building – blocks Ruth presents.

Ruth is client centered and is deeply interested in helping change lives to meet a client’s personal goals by building on a client’s cultural values, repairing damaged relationships within the community, and family. Ruth’s desire is to focus on accountability, and empowerment.

There is hope, and healing. Coming soon – evening Group Sessions; together we will build a healthy sober community.

11/21/2024

11/15/2024

Meskwaki Behavioral Health provides a range of services for individuals of all ages including play therapy, EMDR therapy, medication management, couples and family therapy and substance use counseling. Many children occasionally experience fears and worries or display disruptive behaviors. If symptoms are severe, persistent or interfere with school, home, or play activities, behavioral health services may be beneficial.
For individuals under 18, mental health services require parental or guardian consent, and a parent or guardian must accompany the child to their first appointment. Proof of guardianship will be necessary. At the end of this initial appointment, please discuss the need for parental presence at future visits. If a parent does not need to attend, transportation assistance is available, including to and from school.
Substance use counseling for individuals as young as age 12 does not require parental consent to receive evaluations or treatment. The percentage of people aged 12 or older in 2023 who needed substance use treatment in the past year was higher among American Indian or Alaska Native (30.6 percent) or Multiracial people (26.2 percent) compared with White (19.9 percent), Black (19.7 percent), Hispanic (17.5 percent), or Asian people (10.5 percent) (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2024
Minors will be provided confidential communication with their behavioral health provider and information will not be shared unless necessary such as instances of potential harm to the child.

09/25/2024

05/10/2024

Good Morning!
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and we have an exciting event coming up! May 29th 2024 from 5:30pm-8pm we will have dinner, door prizes, a presentation, t-shirts and a round dance to follow! Hope to see everyone there 🙂