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Read More about 2025 Mental Health for Healthy Living Conference

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…

Read More about RIBBON CUTTING | Vera French Clinic at Central Park

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…

Read More about Living Local | Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation with Vera French Community Mental Health Center

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!

Read More about Meeting the needs of the community | Vera French Community Mental Health Center

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…

Read More about Living Local | Get through the holiday season

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…

Read More about QC Zero Suicide Initiative Releases a Video Featuring Vera French CEO, Rich Whitaker

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!

Read More about Living Local | Suicide Prevention Month | Vera French Community Mental Health Center