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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline FAQ
What is 988? 988 is the new, easy-to-remember number to reach the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, which has changed names to the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. When does 988 launch? 988 launched nationwide on Saturday, July 16th. Where are
Parenting a Queer Child
By Jacob Story, Mobile Crisis Response Manager I remember sitting in my kitchen when I first read Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s order to have DHS investigate parents who were seeking gender-affirming care for their trans children. It was, roughly, the
Happy Pride Month 2022!
By Sammi deNeui, CommUnity Crisis Services Communications Intern June 1st marks the beginning of the month-long celebration of Pride! Since Bill Clinton’s presidency, the month of June has been a month of celebration for the LGBTQ+ community with many
Mental Health Awareness Matters Year-Round
By Sammi deNeui, CommUnity Crisis Services Communications Intern Throughout the month of May, we have shared a few blog posts as a way to let community members know that it is okay to not be okay. Parth Patel, CommUnity’s Youth
Immigrant Mental Health Across Generations
By Amel Ali, CommUnity Crisis Services Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Specialist May is mental health awareness month, and as CommUnity’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Specialist, I want to touch a little bit on stigmas or barriers that other cultures may
Summer is Almost Here! Tips for Parents to Support Their Child’s Mental Health Over Break
By Parth Patel, CommUnity Crisis ServicesYouth Mobile Crisis Coordinator With summer fast approaching and the school year coming to a close, it’s important to recognize that the change in routine can result in some noticeable changes to your child’s mood
From Tablemates to Neighbors – A Follow-Up on the 6th Annual Hunger Banquet
From looking at the photo above, it’s hard to tell that one of these seats did not receive a meal at the 6th Annual Hunger Banquet last Thursday evening. Like nearly 19,600 Johnson County residents facing food insecurity, roughly 13.5%
What to Expect at the 6th Annual Hunger Banquet
After two years of virtual events, the Hunger Banquet is returning in person this year! We hope you’ll consider joining us on April 21st at the Coralville Hyatt Regency for this interactive and educational event.
