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Come join us for a lovely night of food and fun at the 2025 Carol Center Clubhouse Spring Gala! Click here to RSVP!

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Because easier access, a bigger, brighter waiting room, and a more welcoming space are better for your mental health!Built in 1971 and rededicated in 2021 for its 50th Anniversary, the Vera French Clinic at Central Park is a touchstone for thousands of people striving to improve their mental health to…

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Our very own Dr. Rich Whitaker, CEO of Vera French Community Mental Health Center and Dr. Henry Emerle, Medical Director at Vera French Community Mental Health Center went on Living Local to talk about TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation.)  Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation or TMS is making a difference…

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Over the past several months we have been following the progress of the renovations at the Vera French Clinic on Central Park. It’s now completed and open to the public! Our CEO, Dr. Rich Whitaker went on Living Local to share more about the changes to the historic community mental health center clinic.…

Read More about Living Local | Vera French Mental Health Center has upgraded

Vera French Community Mental Health Center teamed up with the Davenport Police Department to provide a new service to the community called Co-Responder almost exactly one year ago. Our CEO, Dr. Rich Whitaker, along Chris Koepke, Co-Responder Program Manager and Officer Kevin Carver from the Davenport…

Read More about Living Local | Teaming up for the community | Vera French Mental Health Center

To meet the growing need in the community, Vera French Community Mental Health Center is expanding, and construction is getting closer to completion. Here with an update, is Dr. Rich Whitaker, CEO of Vera French Community Mental Health Center. Click here to watch the full segment!

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The holidays are right around the corner. It’s a time of joy and excitement for many people, but for others this time of the year can be stressful and weigh on their mental health. Our very own, Dr. Rich Whitaker, CEO of Vera French Community Mental Health Center was on to help share some tips on…

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Check out this video from the QC Zero Suicide Initiative, featuring Rich Whitaker, CEO of Vera French and many other amazing members of the Quad Cities. Together, we’re spreading awareness and taking vital steps toward suicide prevention in our community. Let’s work together to create a world…

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September is National Suicide Prevention Month and the experts at Vera French Community Mental Health Center are working to raise awareness of the importance of suicide prevention. Joining them was our very own CEO, Dr. Rich Whitaker. Watch the segment here!

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It was a perfect day for a groundbreaking for Carol’s Village Gardens! We loved seeing our community there at Vera French’s Carol Center on Thursday, September 12th, 2024. Thank you to those who could join us to support our mission of quality mental health for all and healthy living solutions,…

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