The month is dedicated to raising public awareness about issues related to PTSD, reducing the stigma associated with PTSD, and helping to ensure that those suffering receive proper treatment.
A Message from our New Executive Director
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.
5th Annual Hunger Banquet FAQ
Are you curious about how the virtual Hunger Banquet will work? We put together a list of frequently asked questions just for you! What is the Hunger Banquet? CommUnity’s Hunger Banquet is designed to immerse participants in the reality of food insecurity. Whether in-person or online, attendees interact with the program by participating in a […]
June is LGBTQ Pride Month
LGBTQ Pride Month is celebrated annually in June to honor the 1969 Stonewall riots, and works to achieve equal justice and equal opportunity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) Americans.
Managing Your Well-Being
Navigating the pandemic has been challenging for many, and you are not alone.
Mental Illness: What is it and what are some common conditions?
What is a mental illness? Mental illnesses are treatable health conditions that can disrupt a person’s thinking, feeling, mood, ability to relate to others and daily functioning.
Channeling Self-Compassion During Times of Transition
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This is part one in a multi-part blog series about taking care of your mental health.
Prioritize Your Own Mental Health This Valentine’s Day
It’s almost Valentine’s Day, a holiday that can bring up both comfortable and uncomfortable emotions depending on your situation. Loneliness is absolutely a normal and understandable feeling to experience during this time, whether it’s because of your relationship status or the number of friends in your life.
New Food Pantry Location!
CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank is excited to announce the opening a second Food Bank location in the Pepperwood Plaza in the South District of Iowa City.
Becca’s Crisis Intervention Volunteer Story
By Grace Basler, Communications Intern Like most college students, Becca started this school year amid the uncertainty of a hybrid in-person and virtual learning environment. Going into her senior year, Becca is studying Neuroscience and Russian. On a typical day, you might also find her playing the piano, drawing and creating art, playing video games, […]