Virtual HOMEtown Conversations

Below is a message from the Iowa Department of Health and Humans Services

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is working to ensure people in Iowa have access to high-quality behavioral health, disability and aging services in their communities. This initiative, called Hope and Opportunity in Many Environments (HOME), is aimed at redesigning community-based services (CBS) to help Iowans stay independent in their communities.

 

As part of this effort, HHS leadership visited communities across Iowa in late October and November. In addition, three virtual HOMEtown Conversations are scheduled for November 28, November 30 (Spanish language event), and December 7 (Medicaid town hall event). These forums provide an opportunity for invested Iowans to directly connect with Iowa HHS leadership to learn more about HOME, ask questions and share their ideas to improve the CBS system.

We want to hear from people who use community-based services, caregivers, service providers, case managers, advocates and community members!

  • Virtual HOMEtown Conversations: Tuesday, Nov. 28 from 12 pm - 1:30 pm

  • Virtual HOMEtown Conversations (Spanish/ Español): Thursday, Nov. 30 from 4 pm - 5:30 pm

  • Virtual HOMEtown Conversations (Medicaid Town Hall): Thursday, December 7 from 4 pm - 5:30 pm

 

These events are open to everyone! The Zoom link for virtual events will be posted at https://hhs.iowa.gov/programs/welcome-iowa-medicaid/medicaid-current-projects/hope-and-opportunity-many-environments the day of the event. (Note: the URL for the HOMEtown Conversations webpage has changed as part of HHS’ recent website update. Please use the link above, instead of the link shared in earlier outreach materials)

To sign up for email reminders or to request the meeting Zoom link in advance, you can fill out this quick optional survey or email us at iowahcbs@mathematica-mpr.com.  

Harrison March