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Youth Suicide Prevention
By Kyle Burke, Crisis Helpline Services Manager In Iowa, about one out of three 988 users are under 18. Most of them also express having suicidal ideation. That’s not surprising, given what we know about the incredibly high (and increasing!)
Recommitting to Hope this 988 Day
By Drew Martel LISW, Chief Clinical Officer Suicide remains an urgent and often overlooked crisis in the United States—each year, nearly 50,000 lives are lost, making it the 11th leading cause of death overall. For youth and young adults, the
Food Access Organizations Issue Statement on Reconciliation Bill
Five Johnson County food access organizations are issuing the following statement in response to the recent passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” budget reconciliation bill. Over the past weeks, we have watched with dismay as our state and
Meals on the Move
For many of our elderly, disabled, and low-income neighbors, accessing food isn’t as simple as driving to the store or visiting a food pantry. They rely on CommUnity Food Bank’s Mobile Pantry – a lifeline that brings fresh, nutritious groceries
Take Action to Restore the 988 LGBTQI+ Line
Contact your elected officials and demand that funding be restored. 5 Calls will help you find your representatives’ contact information and provide scripts. Contact SAMHSA and tell them this decision puts lives at risk Be loud! Share your story if
You are not alone this Pride Month
Pride Month is a time to celebrate identity, love, and belonging. It’s also a time to recognize the importance of mental health and the power of support. While Pride is filled with joy and connection, it can also bring up
Taking Care of Mental Health During Pride Month
Pride Month is all about celebrating love, identity, and community. But it’s also a great time to check in on our mental health and remind each other that support is always available. CommUnity answers the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Learning from Experience this Mental Health Awareness Month
By Hann Boecker, BE YOU Program Coordinator Mental health is such a vital aspect of life to take care of because it affects everything around you. I think that as we get older we forget to care for ourselves as