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A Peek at 988
By Ryan Dickson, Director of Crisis Helplines So what is 988, exactly? There are a couple different levels we can explain it on. In probably the broadest sense, 988 is what used to be called the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
The Foundation of Good Listening
By Kyle Burke, CommUnity Crisis Helpline Program Manager You’ve probably heard hundreds of times that the key to supporting others is “active listening.” And that the “active” part means nodding along and trying your best to not interject. You probably
A Fundamental Philosophy of Crisis Care
By Ryan Dickson, CommUnity Crisis Helpline Director Anniversaries are important, as they mark time for us to reflect on the past and envision the future. July 1st marks the year anniversary of the implementation of 988 as the National Suicide
Global Gardening & How to Get Involved:
By Kendall Barbacovi, Communications & Development Coordinator Hope your summer is going well, CommUnity has some exciting food news! Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coordinator, Amel Ali, has recently gotten into the summertime spirit by planting veggies including heirloom seeds
Mental Health Awareness Month with Amel
https://www.builtbycommunity.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/fb22676f-e83e-44df-944f-991f28ee8279.mp4 Video Interview Transcript: Mental Health Awareness Month with Amel You know, we’re not going to talk about it. We’re not going to, you know, say that we’re sad or whatever you pick yourself up and don’t cry, all of
A Chat with Unity – Mental Health Awareness and Law Enforcement
What is your name and what is your position at CommUnity? My name is Unity Stevens and I am the Mental Health/Law Enforcement Liaison for Iowa County. As a Mental Health/Law Enforcement Liaison with law enforcement, what do you do?
On House File 613
By Co-Chairs Eddie Etsey and Karen Shemanski As co-chairs of the board of CommUnity, we write in opposition to House File 613, legislation that would dramatically cut food assistance to Iowans, rejecting federal money from the U.S. Department of Agriculture
Meditation on Sour Patch Kids
By Emma Huntzinger, Communications Manager Today, I’m finding awe in the five blue Sour Patch Kids laying on my desk. Loose sugar loops them like halos, little sour angels, and reminds me of the “sweet” part of their ad campaigns
