Sieda Offices Closed for Veterans Day
On Friday, November 10, Sieda Community Action offices will be closed in observance of Veterans Day. Sieda will re-open on Monday, November 13 at 8:00 a.m. To all veterans of all branches: Thank you for your sacrifice, your bravery, and the example you set for us all.
Problem Gambling
Problem gambling is one of the prevention priority areas chosen by Sieda Community Action, Behavioral Health, and Treatment Services through the Integrated Provider Network grant from the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services. Strategies include workplace policies and media campaigns that target community norms to increase awareness of the problem, and provide a resource to county residents and [...]
2021-2022 Head Start Annual Report
Sieda Community Action has released the 2021-2022 Head Start Annual Report. This report describes the work and summarizes information about the Sieda Head Start program. Sieda Head Start addresses the educational needs of children 3-5 years of age, plus the health, nutrition, social, mental health, and literary needs. Head Start promotes school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development [...]
Behavioral Health and Treatment Services 2022 Performance Analysis
Over the past year, Sieda Behavioral Health and Treatment Services (BHTS) have provided services to approximately 1,500 individuals for addiction, and mental health co-occurring conditions. Sieda Behavioral Health & Treatment has maintained CARF Accreditation since July of 2013. CARF Accreditation signals a service provider's commitment to continually improving services, encouraging feedback, and serving the community. Each year Behavioral Health [...]
What is Nicotine?
WHY ARE TOBACCO PRODUCTS SO HARD TO QUIT? Tobacco products are addictive because they contain nicotine. Nicotine keeps people using tobacco products, even when they want to stop. Nicotine is highly addictive & found in tobacco plants and now synthetic nicotine is made in a lab. Tobacco products contain nicotine, such as cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco, hookah, tobacco, and [...]
Tobacco Prevention – Appanoose County Success Story
Lisa McConnell, Tobacco Prevention Specialist recently collaborated with an Appanoose County business owner regarding new Tobacco-Free/Nicotine Policy adoption. She also shared resources to educate the business owner on the negative health effects of 2nd & 3rd hand-smoke along with information on electronic smoking devices. The business owner completed the documentation and all requirements were met for this new Tobacco-Free/Nicotine Policy to receive free signage [...]
Sieda Anniversaries for October
We have quite a few work anniversaries at Sieda for the month of October. Including a 25 year anniversary. Take the time to give everyone having an anniversary a congratulation for reaching their yearly milestone and accomplishing so much this year. If it is your Work Anniversary, we’d like to express how much we enjoy having you with us. [...]
Heating Assistance (LIHEAP) for the General Public Starts November 1
All households can apply now, for the 2023-2024 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The program helps qualified low-income Iowa homeowners and renters pay for a portion of their primary heating costs. LIHEAP heating support does not pay for a household’s total energy costs. However, it will provide supplemental assistance based on several factors. Those factors include total household income, household size, dwelling type, and type [...]
How to Host a Sober Halloween Party
Halloween is often considered to be the beginning of the holiday season. If you are wondering how to throw a party and make it great without alcohol, here are some tips on how to have a great party without the need for intoxication. Make sure to tell everyone that this is an alcohol-free party. Invite sober and non-sober friends [...]
Mrs. Wolfe Classroom Received Champion Grant from the Ottumwa Legacy Foundation
Emily Wolfe, a Teacher at the Ottumwa – 1st Lutheran Sieda Head Start Center, received the Classroom Champion Grant. For the second year, the Ottumwa Legacy Foundation offers the Classroom Champions mini-grant program. The grant is to help Pre-K - 12th-grade teachers and para-educators who serve the students of Wapello County. The Legacy Foundation recognizes that many teachers and [...]