What Happens When You Call Our Crisis Line?
Here are some frequently asked questions to give a sense of what it’s like to call CommUnity’s crisis lines.
What Exactly Does Coming Out Mean in 2021?
National Coming Out Day is Monday, October 11th.
Weight of the World – How to Deal with Thoughts of Suicide
Suicide is so hard to talk about. It is even harder to talk about when you are facing those thoughts yourself.
Trauma and First Responders: When the Helpers Need Help
The toughest part of fixing a problem can be admitting there is one.
Don’t Panic! What to do When a Loved One Talks about Suicide
No matter how the topic gets brought up, when someone close to you talks about suicide, it can be a terrifying experience. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t help!
Part-Time Food Bank Supervisor
The Food Bank Supervisor is responsible for supervising the daily operations of the
Food Bank and Mobile Pantry programs.
CommUnity Announces Hire of Law Enforcement Liaison
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.
International Self-Care Day
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.
Understanding mental health in the transgender community
Mental health challenges are common. In fact, one in five people will experience a mental illness like depression or anxiety. But unfortunately in the transgender community, that number is even higher at nearly one in two.