…transitioning. And there is a high level of emotional pain that can come with continuing to live with gender dysphoria. This pain (just like the pain that comes from living…
…a mainstream topic. Through her novels and essays, she illuminated the complexities of navigating mental illness within communities where seeking help is often stigmatized or misunderstood. Her advocacy wasn’t just…
By Sammi deNeui, CommUnity Crisis Services Communications Intern June 1st marks the beginning of the month-long celebration of Pride! Since Bill Clinton’s presidency, the month of June has been…
…honored to receive, we are not currently meeting the full demand for food and other critical support in our community. Compared to the same period last year, we have seen…
By Krystal Kabela, Food Bank Manager As the manager of CommUnity Food Bank, I’m worried about the increasing need for food in our community, especially during the summer months. For…
…as acts of terror or natural disasters, our community has come together, often literally, to support one another. There has been a sense of unity and togetherness. This time, we…
…Pre-Medicine track, Philosophy, and Entrepreneurial Management, but she also plays soccer for the UIowa women’s team, volunteers at Mercy Hospital, and volunteers at the checkout in CommUnity Food Bank. Her…
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…
…dispatched to homes, schools, emergency rooms, or public places where a mental health crisis is occurring. What’s it like to use CommUnity’s services? Last year, we had almost 9,000 contacts…
…with an individual’s mental wellness. This is exactly why each of the services CommUnity provides are deeply intertwined with each other. CommUnity is proud to provide immediate and non-judgmental support…
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