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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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...