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Light the Night (virtual)

You are invited to remember and honor a loved one who has died by suicide or been impacted by suicide during Light the Night, a community World Suicide Prevention Day memorial event. Light a candle (at home, work, etc.) at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10 to participate. You can share your candle on social...

Semicolon Tattoo Event

Art With Lin 1176 7th Ave., Marion, IA

Our very popular semicolon tattoo event is back! The semicolon tattoo is an affirmation of strength through thoughts of suicide, depression, addiction, or other mental health issues - either personal or in solidarity with others. NOTE: This event is cash-only (no card or check). All proceeds will support the Foundation 2 Crisis Services' mission to...

Stuff the Truck

Craft'd 333 1st Ave. SE Suite 100, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Junior League of Cedar Rapids and Foundation 2 Crisis Services are partnering to serve young people aging out of foster care during Giving Tuesday! Each year, the Junior League of Cedar Rapids assembles and donates several dozen "Apartment in a Suitcase" bundles for young people enrolled in Foundation 2's Fostering Futures program. This program helps...

ASIST Training

Cedar Rapids Public Library 450 5th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

At a LivingWorks ASIST workshop, you'll learn real-life skills to help prevent suicide by recognizing signs, providing a skilled intervention, and developing a safety plan to keep someone alive. This community-based training is open to everyone at least 16 years of age, including parents, educators, social service providers, etc. The training will be held from...

Putts for Prevention 2023

Putts for Prevention is a high-energy, walkable nine-hole putt-putt golf course throughout downtown Cedar Rapids! Grab your "golfing buddies" to tour nine different bars and restaurants, each with their own challenging, creative, and unique putt-putt hole. New in 2023, you will be able to stop in at the future Foundation 2 Crisis Services headquarters building...

Suicide Risk Screening and Safety Planning Training

Suicide Risk Screening and Safety Planning Training Provided by: Foundation 2 Crisis Services – Drew Martel, LISW, CADC, Chief Training & Clinical Officer In this free webinar, participants will learn how to conduct a thorough suicide risk screening; how to develop a safety plan for individuals at risk of suicide, including identifying warning signs, protective...

Child/Adolescent Track Crisis Intervention and De-Escalation with Families and Youth

Child/Adolescent Track Crisis Intervention and De-Escalation with Families and Youth Training provided by Foundation 2 Crisis Services – Drew Martel, LISW, CADC, Chief Training & Clinical Officer In this free training, participants can learn how to recognize signs of a potential crisis in families and youth; identify appropriate interventions to de-escalate situations; learn effective communication...

Mental Health Matters 5K

Foundation 2 Hiawatha Office 1450 Boyson Road, Suite 6, Building B, Hiawatha, IA, United States

The Mental Health Matters 5K run and walk was created in an effort to decrease stigma around mental health challenges, encourage reaching out for help, and honor those who have died by suicide. The race is hosted by Foundation 2 Crisis Services and led by community volunteer Tim Vipond. We know the stigma of mental...

Community ASIST Training

Tanager Place Clinic 1030 5th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Thursday, Oct. 12 - Friday, Oct. 13 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily Tanager - Estle Place (Lower Level) 1030 5th Ave SE #3000, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403   At this LivingWorks Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) workshop, you'll learn real-life skills to help prevent suicide by recognizing signs, providing a skilled intervention, and...

Community ASIST Training

101 E Bremer Ave #1 Waverly, IA 50677 101 E Bremer Ave. #1, Waverly, United States

Monday, Nov. 27 - Tuesday, Nov. 28 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily 1009 People’s Square Waterloo, IA 50702   At this LivingWorks Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) workshop, you'll learn real-life skills to help prevent suicide by recognizing signs, providing a skilled intervention, and developing a safety plan to keep someone alive. The...

Stuff the Truck

Junior League of Cedar Rapids and Foundation 2 Crisis Services are partnering to serve young people aging out of foster care for our third annual Stuff the Truck fundraiser! Join us on TUesday, Nov. 28 between 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Craft'd in Downtown Cedar Rapids to 'stuff the truck' with requested basic living...