Inspiring Lives

06/13/2025

Thanks to all that came to our Rock Painting Potluck! It's always good to connect with others and to try new things.

05/29/2025

Inspiring Lives is dedicated to providing compassionate mental health services and supporting individuals living with mental illness. Through collaboration with community partners, we work to reduce stigma, raise awareness, and educate others about the importance of mental health. To learn more about what we do, visit our website: inspiringlivesiowa.org

05/25/2025

Ending mental illness stigma starts with understanding. Learn more about mental illness and how to be supportive: MakeItOKIowa.org

05/21/2025

Hey Iowa, we need to talk about mental illness. By starting conversations about mental health we can fight stigma in Iowa, join me in making it OK to not be OK in Iowa! MakeItOKIowa.org

05/17/2025

It’s OK to talk about mental illness — talking makes people feel less alone. is a community campaign to reduce stigma by starting conversations. Learn more: MakeItOKIowa.org

05/13/2025

05/09/2025

05/05/2025

It’s OK to have a mental illness — many people do. is a community campaign to reduce stigma by increasing understanding about mental illness. Learn more at MakeItOKIowa.org

05/01/2025

Hey Iowa, May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Together, let’s end mental illness stigma and support those who are seeking treatment. Learn more: MakeItOKIowa.org

04/27/2025

Did you know...
Plants positively impact mental health by reducing stress, improving mood, and enhancing cognitive function. Caring for plants can also foster a sense of responsibility and connection, leading to increased happiness and life satisfaction.

Inspiring Lives Org Dev team hosted a Plant Party recently and it was so much fun to celebrate Spring with everyone!

04/21/2025

Staff Shout Out to Jackie! "She picks up extra hours, has a cheerful attitude, makes sure clients have what they need each day for food, meds, cleaning supplies and whatever else they may need. She goes out of her way to take them to get supplies, food, etc. She has also volunteered to take clients to area events when it wasn't her shift to work and come in to help with cash count and med pass."