The Communications Manager works with the news media to raise awareness about many different public interest topics, including crisis intervention, suicide prevention, mental health, food insecurity, poverty, community philanthropy, volunteerism,…
By Kyle Burke, CommUnity Crisis Helpline Program Manager You’ve probably heard hundreds of times that the key to supporting others is “active listening.” And that the “active” part means nodding…
…will be directed to one of two local centers, CommUnity Crisis Services in Iowa City or Foundation2 in Cedar Rapids. If volume does not allow for contacts to be answered…
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,…
CANstruction is a unique fundraising competition in which teams “can”struct sculptures out of cans of food. Viewers will have a chance to vote for their favorite work of can-art to…
Donate now Donation Form Donate Food Other Ways to Give Other Ways to Give Give By Mail: Send a check made payable to “CommUnity Crisis Services” at 1121 S. Gilbert…
For concerns regarding COVID-19 Coronavirus, please dial 211. For a full list of CommUnity’s available services, volunteer opportunities, and donation acceptance policy, please visit builtbycommunity.org/covid19. For tips to support your…
…cozy, warm, and caring. Healing Prairie Farm staff from CommUnity and UAY will be stationed around the farm to chat about youth crisis stabilization programs and answer questions about the…
By Kendall Barbacovi, Communications & Development Coordinator We all appreciate toilet paper, but it’s something you don’t think about until it’s no longer available. You can always go out and…
…not alone. For some, it has affected their mental health which could continue after the pandemic. Here are some resources to help you manage your well-being. Crisis Services CommUnity’s call,…
Crisis Text/Phone 988
1-855-581-8111
319-351-0128
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