Chic Behavioral Health and Community Services employs two key approaches in our behavioral programming: a trauma-informed approach and a parasocial approach. Our trauma-informed approach to behavioral health entails acknowledging and addressing the widespread impact of trauma on individuals' mental and emotional well-being. This framework prioritizes the creation of an environment that nurtures safety, empowerment, and resilience, all while recognizing the prevalence of trauma in people's lives. Conversely, our parasocial methodology concentrates on fostering a sense of connection and engagement among individuals. Through the integration of these two approaches, our goal is to establish a therapeutic, impactful, and healing environment that also cultivates a strong sense of community.

CHIC has had many successful partnerships and collaborations with various organizations, such as:

 

Tierica Berry: A Woman's Standard

Breanne Ward: ForWard Consulting, LLC

Courageous Fire: Courageous Fire, LLC

Ankeny Community Network

100 Women Who Care Ankeny

CPPC (Community Partnerships for Protecting Children)

AACCT (African American Case Consultation Team)

Iowa Task Force for Young Women

State Street Counseling Services

Raygun Partnership

Orbis Ankeny Community School District

Boys and Girls Club of Central Iowa

Des Moines Public Schools

Brownstone Youth Services

Ankeny Service Center

Chapel Ridge West Apartments

Target

Southview Middle School

Delta Dental

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services

Four Oaks Family Connections DSM Service Area Diversity Council

Mental Health Promotion & Substance Misuse/Suicide Prevention Coalition

Parkview Middle School 

Costco