Community Conversation - Senior Support
Recorded: January 22, 2026
Runtime: 01:19:16
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The Community Foundation of Johnson County presents a crucial discussion about the current state of mental health resources in our community. Laura Semprini (NAMI Johnson County) started the conversation with an informative presentation, providing a comprehensive overview of local mental health resources, ongoing initiatives, and opportunities for growth.
A panel of local mental health professionals also shared valuable insights into the resources available for mental health support.
The panel included experts from several organizations:
Abbey Ferenzi -- UnityPoint Health: GuideLink Center
Alissa Doobay -- University of Iowa: Scanlan Center for School Mental Health
Amy Kahle -- United Action for Youth
Coreen Frank -- Iowa City Community School District
Drew Martel -- CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank
Laura Semprini -- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Johnson County