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Opening the Barn Doors
The following is the transcript from an interview of CommUnity’s Chief Clinical Officer, Drew Martel LISW, by Communications & Marketing Manager, Emma Huntzinger. This interview was conducted on August 26, 2024 for the Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Report. Drew Martel
Donors, Grantors, & Sponsors Fiscal Year 2024
We are beyond grateful to have such overwhelming community support for our programs. Because we have such a wonderful donor base, it adds significant expense to our annual report printing costs to print a full list of our supporters. In
History of Crisis Intervention
Australian 4th Division, October 1917 3rd Battle of Ypres Will Rivers – left most in the picture, with arms crossed Passchendaele Battlefield – 1917 Content Warning: Discussion of war, mental health By Drew Martel, Chief Clinical Officer The 3rd Battle of Ypres
Happy Haunting this Halloween
As October rolls in and the leaves begin to change, Halloween approaches with its colorful festivities, playful costumes, and spooky charm. While we often associate it with tricks and treats, Halloween can also have a surprisingly positive impact on mental
Celebrating the First Annual 988 Day: A Milestone in Mental Health Support
On September 10, 2024, we celebrate the first annual 988 Day, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of mental health support. This new national observance shines a spotlight on the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, a vital resource launched
School’s in Session and We’re Here to Help
By Kimmie Andresen-Reed, Youth Mobile Crisis Coordinator I hope you all had a wonderful summer break. I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself and tell you about a helpful crisis counseling service my team and I will provide
BIPOC Mental Health Month: Honoring Bebe Moore Campbell’s Legacy
In the landscape of mental health care, representation really matters. Each July, we observe BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) Mental Health Month, a time to amplify voices that are often marginalized in discussions about mental well-being. This not
It Takes a Village to Feed Children
by Luke Welch, Food Bank Coordinator When I first stepped into this role in 2020, we were preparing to move from a small space in the back of our administrative office to an 11,000 square foot location in southern Iowa
