Vera French Community Mental Health Center

11/27/2025

🍂 Happy Thanksgiving!
We’re grateful for our community and wish everyone a safe, joyful holiday filled with good food and great company.
Please note: all offices will be closed on Thanksgiving Day (11/27) and the day after (11/28). We’ll reopen with regular hours on Monday, December 1st.
Have a wonderful holiday weekend! 🦃

11/24/2025

Telehealth at Vera French: Local, Personal, Affordable⭐
Don’t let the upcoming flu season get in the way of talking to your provider!🩺
At Vera French, we have LOCAL experts available year-round who can connect you with community resources AND other resources within Vera French!

📞To get started, call us at: (563) 383-1900
🖥️Check out our website for more information: www.verafrenchmhc.org

11/24/2025

11/20/2025

Recognize how stress impacts our mental health, take steps toward a better well-being with TMS Therapy at Vera French!
How TMS Therapy Can Help:
✔️Targets Depression at the source- Directly stimulates areas of the brain involved in mood regulation
✔️Proven results- 83% of patients experience symptom improvement, and 62% achieve active remission
✔️Fast & Convenient- Each session lasts about 20 minutes. You can resume normal activities immediately thereafter
✔️Long-lasting Relief- TMS Therapy is the only treatment clinically proven to be effective through 12 months in treatment-resistant depression (TRD) patients

🖥️For more information, visit our website: www.verafrenchmhc.org
📞Questions? Call: (563) 888-6292

11/17/2025

Just-In-Time Scheduling at Vera French!
Vera French has a new way of scheduling appointments with prescribers!
This new, wide-open, flexible scheduling approach allows you to get in to see a prescriber within 3-5 days.
For medication refills or adjustments, you’ll be able to meet with your prescriber in-person or via telehealth and, if appropriate, get your prescription during your appointment.
✔️To get established for Just-In-Time Scheduling, visit one of our Vera French Clinic locations during their Same Day Access Times!
For more information on Same Day Access click the link: https://www.verafrenchmhc.org/services-for-adults/same-day-care/
📞Questions? Call: (563) 383-1900
🖥️Visit www.verafrenchmhc.org for more information.

11/14/2025

Exciting News! Carol’s Village Gardens is opening soon in Davenport. Carol’s Village Gardens is 30 new apartment units of affordable & supportive housing for people in our community, offering six units of Permanent Supportive Housing for individuals emerging from homelessness. To turn these spaces into homes, we urgently need your help to furnish them!
You can make a real difference by donating furniture, household goods, or gently used items. Shop directly from our Amazon Wishlist, make a monetary donation, or give items you no longer need. Every contribution counts!
• Access the Amazon Wishlist using the link below:
https://a.co/6txGKXY
• If you would rather make a monetary donation, you can use the link below:
https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/donor-form?svcid=renxt&formId=d423c3ef-9e6b-4f1d-9a87-e34bc61f69…
• Want to donate personal items or coordinate a drop-off?
Contact VF Housing Director of Housing & Property Management, Charles Timm at timmc@verafrenchmhc.org
Please donate as soon as possible—your generosity helps someone in our community start a new chapter. Don’t forget to share this information with friends and family who want to help!

11/13/2025

✨ Now Leasing in Davenport! ✨
Discover Carol’s Village Gardens – where affordability meets luxury. Choose from spacious 1- and 2-bedroom apartments featuring in-unit laundry, modern finishes, and breathtaking views, just moments from downtown Davenport!
📞 Call today: (563) 445-7977
🔗 Apply now: https://www.verafrenchmhc.org/housing/housing-application/
Don’t miss out on this opportunity!

11/11/2025

Today we pause to honor all who have bravely served our country with courage, strength, and dedication.
Your sacrifices protect the freedoms we cherish every day. From all of us at Vera French, thank you for your service.

11/07/2025

Our CEO, Dr. Rich Whitaker, talked with WQAD about the stress over delayed paychecks and SNAP benefits that can compound with existing mental health struggles.

Stress over delayed paychecks and SNAP benefits can compound with existing mental health struggles.

11/05/2025

Is your teen struggling with depression?

At our Vera French Clinic at Central Park, adolescents ages 15-21 can receive TMS treatment for Major Depressive Disorder!
TMS is an innovative, non-invasive, non-drug, evidence-based treatment that helps those struggling with depression find hope and healing.
78% of adolescents who completed treatment saw symptom improvement*
48% experienced full remission of depression symptoms*

If your teen has tried antidepressants and therapy for depression without success and is feeling stuck, 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙢𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙗𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙤𝙥𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙙𝙞𝙙𝙣’𝙩 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙝𝙖𝙙.

Learn more and schedule a free consultation today!
Call: (563) 888-6292
Email: neurostar@verafrenchmhc.org
Visit: www.verafrenchmhc.org/neurostar/

*Results based on real-world data analysis used to support FDA clearance K231926.

10/30/2025

Make TODAY the day you prioritize your mental health — Vera French has immediate availability and offers Same Day Access for both children and adults every weekday!
🕒 Walk-in times available TODAY at VF Clinic at Central Park and VF Clinic at Duck Creek.
✅ No appointment needed — just bring:
• Proof of insurance
• Photo ID
• Custody paperwork (if applicable)
• Mental health history paperwork (if applicable)
Questions? Call us at (563) 383-1900 or visit https://www.verafrenchmhc.org/ for more info.

10/29/2025

Carol’s Village Gardens is now leasing! 🏘️
Beautiful one- and two-bedroom apartments with modern finishes, in-unit laundry, and accessibility features for comfortable living.
Schedule a tour today!
📞 (563) 445-7977 | ✉️ vfhapply@verafrenchmhc.org