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, […]
Connecting through Crisis Intervention
By Grace Basler, Communications Intern In the summer of 2015, Sean was introduced to CommUnity through a friend who was a Crisis Intervention volunteer. He thought that volunteering in Crisis Intervention sounded interesting, but originally put off becoming a volunteer because he didn’t know if he could make time for the training. Eventually, however, Sean […]
Mental Health Resources
Due to a recent suicide death that impacted many young people and families in our community, we want to share the resources we offer to support those affected by this loss.
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Providing Hope in Rural Communities
How Training Can Prevent Farmer Suicide It’s no secret the agricultural industry is experiencing turmoil right now, but, according to one local farmer, we might be facing a farm crisis unlike any we’ve seen before. Mike Deahr farms in Muscatine County and, though he boasts 32,000 head, he’s still considered in just the 20th percentile […]
Hearing Voices and Special Messages Support Group
1st Thursday at 5:30 p.m. / 3rd Thursday at 4:00 p.m. monthly R Place Peer Center, 702 S Gilbert St Suite 111, Iowa City, IA Call (319) 351-2726 ext. 132 or email rochelle.honey-arcement@builtbycommunity.org more information Hearing Voices and Special Messages Support Group provides a safe space where individuals who hear voices or have other unusual experiences […]
Coping with Suicide Loss Support Group
A support group for those who have lost a loved one or friend to suicide meets the first Thursday of each month from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the GuideLink Center. These meetings offer a safe place to talk about memories, ongoing grief, and the stigma surrounding death by suicide. Participation is free and […]