Trauma and First Responders: When the Helpers Need Help
The toughest part of fixing a problem can be admitting there is one.
The toughest part of fixing a problem can be admitting there is one.
CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank is pleased to announce the hiring of Joachim Seelos as the new Law Enforcement Liaison to work with the Iowa City Police Department.
We’ve put together insights from CommUnity staff members on how they practice self-care and what resources they recommend to get you started on your self-care journey today – International Self-Care Day.
How do you help someone in crisis without calling law enforcement or first responders?
I’d like to take a moment to reflect on my first few weeks at CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank as the new Executive Director.
Navigating the pandemic has been challenging for many, and you are not alone.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This is part one in a multi-part blog series about taking care of your mental health.
After an intensive search, CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank is pleased to announce Sarah Nelson as its new Executive Director.
CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank has earned International Council for Helplines (ICH) re-accreditation for their Crisis Intervention phone, chat and text helpline services.
Trauma, in its many shapes and forms, is often caused by a single experience or series of events that leaves the survivor feeling anxious, depressed, shameful, or hypervigilant. The spectrum for what trauma looks like is as wide as it is long, but there are elements that tie all forms of trauma together.