Iowa Mental Health Counselors Association Foundation

Shout out to the volunteers yesterday who helped the tournament go off without a hitch.

Some photos from today's annual Par for the Course golf tournament are being shared in the event. Make sure and share any photos you have from today in the comments here or in the event. Though the day ended very warm, this was great weather and a great turnout! Thank you, again for all your support.

Tomorrow is the big day. We are going to have great weather. The IMHCA Foundation has worked hard to ensure that there are annual scholarship options for master's level mental health counselors in training. Our annual golf tournament is the way we raise money for this endeavor. Join us: https://imhca.net/golf-tournament-registration/

As a way to support providers of mental health services as they enter the field, we issue scholarships annually to students enrolled in a mental health counseling program. Our golf tournament raises over 90% of the money for these scholarships. Please consider supporting our mission by choosing a sponsorship level.
https://imhca.net/golf-tournament-sponsorship-opportunities/

Hey past scholarship winners, we are looking for you!! We have expired emails for many of you, but would love to catch up and see what you are doing. Message us here or email [email protected] if you are interested in being interviewed or volunteering at our August 3rd golf tournament.

Join us for the 12th Annual Par 4 the Course Charity Classic.
IMHCA Executive Director out here practicing the swing! Join as a four-some or smaller and we can pair you up if you would like. We can't wait to see you.
https://imhca.net/golf-tournament/

Toad Valley Golf Course has a new driving range come check it out before the day!

Join us for the 12th Annual Par 4 the Course Charity Classic. We had an amazing turn out last year and look forward to another record year. https://imhca.net/golf-tournament/

Clinical Mental Health Counselors are appreciated and recognized for their contributions to the health of our communities:
Counselors in this state are licensed and well trained to meet the needs of those who need mental health services.
Counselors have areas of expertise to address mental health conditions and concerns.
There are many paths to seeking services from a clinical mental health counselor.

We were mentioned in a thank you from a scholarship winner. So glad that this was helpful to Emmett. We can't wait to see where your counseling degree takes you! Iowa needs mental health counselors.

Awesome! This is our foundation tournament location. So neat.

We’ve been open for four weeks and officially have tracked over 70,000 balls!!!!

Save the date for some fun in the sun with the IMHCA Foundation. Our annual golf tournament is our major contributor to our scholarships. With 2024 marking the 10th anniversary of the Foundation, it is the 12th annual tournament. The Iowa Mental Health Counselors Association was doing this programming on their own before recognizing that a charitable organization was a better avenue to continue their mission of supporting providers - and future providers. Registration and Sponsorship opportunities open soon.

Two more days for the 2023 IMHCA Foundation Scholarships!
https://imhca.net/scholarships/
REQUIREMENTS:
*Must be a current member of IMHCA in a graduate program. (Preference given to mental health counseling students in Iowa.)
*Complete application by the appropriate date (December 30, 2023).
*Provide one letter of recommendation from a graduate level professor within your academic program.
*Provide a current resume or CV.
*Include a short letter of interest (written by the student) with a description of future career goals, current experience/activities/accomplishments in the field of mental health, and what you feel that you will gain from being a member of the Iowa Mental Health Counselors Association.

For those of you scrolling this evening after enjoying leftover family meals or feeling fried from the return-to-work, consider giving on this "Giving Tuesday" to the IMHCA Foundation. The IMHCA Foundation is a non-profit 501c(3) Charitable Organization dedicated to decreasing the stigma of mental health, supporting those in the field of mental health, and educating the public about mental health.
https://imhca.net/donation-for-the-foundation/

2023 IMHCA Foundation Scholarships are OPEN! Happy giving Tuesday.
https://imhca.net/scholarships/
REQUIREMENTS:
*Must be a current member of IMHCA in a graduate program. (Preference given to mental health counseling students in Iowa.)
*Complete application by the appropriate date (December 30, 2023).
*Provide one letter of recommendation from a graduate level professor within your academic program.
*Provide a current resume or CV.
*Include a short letter of interest (written by the student) with a description of future career goals, current experience/activities/accomplishments in the field of mental health, and what you feel that you will gain from being a member of the Iowa Mental Health Counselors Association.

Thank you to our silver sponsors for supporting the tournament tomorrow. We appreciate your continued support over the years!
New Life Counseling and Walmart

We still have room for sponsors at most levels! Please let us know if you are interested and have any questions - email [email protected]. Or complete the online sponsor form and we will connect with you. https://imhca.net/golf-tournament-sponsorship-opportunities/
6 days and counting

We still have golf and sponsorship spots (multiple levels) available! Come join in the fun on August 5, 2023 at Toad Valley Golf Course https://imhca.net/golf-tournament/
Check out the website for more information or tune in here and follow along.

Registration open! Come join in the fun on August 5, 2023 at Toad Valley Golf Course https://imhca.net/golf-tournament/
We are also accepting sponsorships at this time! Check out the website for more information or tune in here and follow along. We can't wait to see you.

🚨 IMHCA has big news!!!
IMHCA is issuing a Request for Proposals as we explore our options for contracting and future possible employment of an executive director! https://imhca.net/newsletters/executive-director-request-for-proposals/

Thank you to our Bronze sponsor, New Life Counseling for continuing to support this annual Par for the Course golf tournament. We can't wait to see you Saturday! https://newlife-counseling.com/

Thank you to our silver level sponsor for the golf tournament. New Heights Counseling Resources, Inc. Thanks to wonderful sponsors, we are able to offer more scholarships to those entering the field of mental health counseling. It takes a village.
https://imhca.net/golf-tournament/

Have you procrastinated registration for the tournament?! Today is the last day to snag your $70/person registration! Registration is $80 at the door. With registration you get:
1. A great day of golf at a very fun venue
2. Breakfast and Coffee - if that's your thing...
3. A Cart
4. Lunch
5. The security of knowing you are supporting the up-and-coming therapists in Iowa.
6. Fun games and prizes
7. A great day with the IMHCA Foundation!

https://imhca.net/golf-tournament/
Join us!!!

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One month away from the annual Par for the Course Golf Tournament. We have been diligently working to find ways to ensure Iowa is not short on mental health providers by offering scholarships to those entering the field in an accredited master's degree program and ensuring providers have what they need once they are in the field with continuing education opportunities. Contribute to the solution!!! Sponsor or register to golf with us!

https://imhca.net/golf-tournament/

You are not alone. If you are struggling with thoughts of su***de, please reach out to the National Su***de Prevention Lifeline '1-800-273-TALK (8255)' or text "NAMI" to 741741. Help is available. ***dePrevention

September is Su***de Prevention and Awareness Month. Clinical Mental Health Counselors promote the safety, security, and well-being for all.

Iowa is creating a new mental health center to help schools, using $20 million in federal relief funds The partnership with the University of Iowa will provide resources to Iowa schools beginning next school year.

Prime day is here. Consider setting your Amazon Prime account to donate to the IMHCA Foundation for every purchase using Amazon Smile: https://smile.amazon.com/ap/signin

The weather is getting warmer and hopefully you have been able to get out on the golf course! The annual IMHCA Foundation Par 4 the Course Charity Classic is scheduled for Saturday, August 7th at Toad Valley Golf Course.

We hope you join us again this year and maybe bring a few new people along! For all the information, including how to volunteer, register to golf, or sponsor a hole at the tournament, (or to download a flyer you can use to invite others!), go to our Golf Tournament web page: https://imhca.net/imhcas-9th-annual-charity-golf-tournament/

This year, we are excited to offer a Hole-in-one prize of a trip for 2 to golf at Pebble Beach at hole 7!
Be whisked away to fabulous Pebble Beach. Home to the most famous golf course in the U.S.A., Pebble Beach is sure to please any golfer. This package for two includes accommodations for four (4) nights at the Lodge at Pebble Beach, and rounds of golf at Pebble Beach, Spyglass Hill and Spanish Bay. Airfare included too.

Along with the opportunity to win the trip to Pebble Beach, three other holes will be designated to offer hole-in-one prizes including:

Sharp LED Smart Television

Set of Diablo Irons (3-PW) from Callaway Golf

Domestic Roundtrip Plane Tickets for Two (2)

Lunch will be provided by In The Bag and we are working on rounding up some awesome raffle prizes. Foursome prices have also been reduced to $250 through August 1st!

To support recruitment of new golfers, the registration form now includes "how did you hear about the Par 4 the Course Golf Charity Classic". For each new golfer that comes in referencing you, you will earn one free raffle ticket!

Registration is open at https://imhca.net/imhcas-9th-annual-charity-golf-tournament/

All proceeds go toward scholarships for masters level students pursuing a degree in Mental Health Counseling as well as other mental health education opportunities to professionals and the public. Remember your donations are tax deductible, as we are a 501c(3).

We will be following IDPH guidelines regarding COVID-19 and working closely with Toad Valley Golf Course to make any necessary adjustments.

Thank you again for all your support. We strive to further the mental health profession, add to the workforce, and educate the community about mental health. You are a part of all that!

We wear green today, Thursday, May 20, 2021 for day. Let us know how you took care of your mental health today!! 👇COMMENT, SHARE, TAKE CARE OF YOU.

HEADS UP! It is still
And we wanted you to know that May 20th is a big awareness day for mental health. Partners are coming together across interests to make this mental health action day. Wear your green on May 20th to support the efforts and submit your pictures either through a post or messenger to be recognized by the Iowa Mental Health Counselors Association! Wear green and find your action for 5/20/2021. We will be posting all week leading up to this with various ways to participate.

https://www.mentalhealthactionday.org/

Action looks different for everyone, and Mental Health Action Day will encourage people to do what feels right for them!