Premier Counseling Professionals

01/23/2026

https://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/emergency-management/our-plans/extreme-temperature-and-sheltering-resources/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAPfzzZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEebJvub3EOFQ1KVmw-Pz-JAyzwoAYC8NkzR03MBB1x13HMKXl2-i6y0WfwCRE_aem_X-WKoHYRNSV3e4ulWsEzUw

During extreme temperatures for either heat or cold, the Polk County Extreme Temperature Plan will be in effect. Activation criteria for extreme temperatures is as follows:

01/16/2026

We are launching the 2026 Iowa Anti-LGBTQ bill tracker. Since Iowa has a two year system, all bills introduced in 2025 are automatically live starting this week, as well as any of the new legislation. That currently puts us at 22 anti-LGBTQ bills and counting. Check in with the tracker to see where the bills are in the process, who introduced them, and how likely we think they are to pass.

Explore the tracker: https://oneiowaaction.org/anti-lgbtq-bills-2026.

Have any questions? Send them to keenan@oneiowa.org

01/08/2026

Happening tonight.

Join us at the NAMI LGBTQ+ Connection Support Group! This weekly, in-person group is a space for members of the LGBTQ+ community to connect, share experiences, and support one another. NAMI LGBTQ+ Connections Support Group is an evidence-based support group for any 18 or older LGBTQ+ individual who self-identifies as having a mental health condition.

FREE and NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED

12/30/2025

12/17/2025

At Dinner Delights, we know the kitchen is more than just a place to cook. It’s where memories are made, traditions are carried forward, and love is served in every meal. But when you lose someone you love, even the simple act of making dinner can feel overwhelming.

I'm honored to offer The Next Course: A Culinary Grief Therapy Group. Rediscover connection, comfort, and confidence — one meal at a time.

Grieving the loss of a partner changes everything — including how we nourish ourselves. The Next Course is a 6-week culinary grief therapy class designed to support individuals who have lost a spouse or significant other and are learning how to cook, care, and connect in this new chapter of life.

Led by Andrea Gustafson, LISW of JMG Therapy & Counseling Services LLC, each session will explore how grief affects the brain and body, and offer practical tools to navigate daily life. Topics include mindfulness and grounding techniques, building a support system, asking for help, and redefining self-care and mealtime in the context of loss.

Alongside the therapeutic support, Andrea Love, owner of Dinner Delights, will guide participants in the kitchen—teaching how to scale down recipes, explore new meals, and find joy in cooking for one. Every week includes time for therapy, discussion, hands-on cooking instruction, and sharing a meal together.

Come join us at the table! Spots are limited—register online at https://shop.mydinnerdelights.com/.../the-next-course... or give us a call at (515) 635-5517.

Course Details:
Thursdays | January 15th – February 19th
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Dinner Delights, 2713 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
Cost: $300 per person

12/16/2025

Are you a primary care provider looking for information about a pediatric psychiatric diagnosis or treatment? Consult with a University of Iowa Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to address your mental health questions at 1800-322-8442. This free service is available 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week.

12/10/2025

12/01/2025

11/05/2025

Save the date for this event:

The American Foundation for Su***de Prevention is excited to partner with The Slow Down Coffee Co. for a mental health resource fair! Come learn about the local resources that support your mental & physical well being.

📆 Dec 5, 2025
🕰️ 6:00 - 8:00 PM
The Slow Down Coffee Co.
3613 6th Ave,
Des Moines IA 50313

10/13/2025

09/24/2025

APA Statement on White House Announcement on Autism https://ow.ly/P6k850X0zCi