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Compassionate Care is one of our six agency values. Several members of our team share what Compassionate Care means to them at Foundation 2 Crisis Services.

While we've strived to carry out these values since we started in 1970, they're now official! These six official agency values encapsulate what it means to be part of Foundation 2 Crisis Services, as an employee, board member, volunteer, community partner and more.

Welcome to Putts for Prevention Uptown Marion 2024

Learn about our Suicide Loss Survivor Support Group, a free community group designed for adults who have lost someone by suicide.

Arianna Corella shares why she chose mental health as her platform as Miss Great Plains, part of the Princess of America competition. Arianna hopes to help other teens feel comfortable talking about mental health concerns. Join Arianna and others at the Mental Health Matters 5K in September! Learn more about the Mental Health Matters 5K at MentalHealthMatters5K

Cam Schumacher shares his story about his son Blaine, who died by suicide 3 years ago. Cam has become an advocate for mental health care and suicide prevention - he's now part of the Mental Health Matters 5K, a community 5K that honors those lost to suicide and supports our efforts to be a trusted support when life gets tough. Learn more about the Mental Health Matters 5K at Mental...

Hear about the start of Foundation 2 Crisis Services in 1970 from one of the instrumental founders, John Bigler. Interview recorded fall 2023.

We're excited to update you on the progress at our future headquarters in Downtown Cedar Rapids! We are currently at 98% of our fundraising goal. Help us reach the finish line or learn more by contacting Katie Curtis at kcurtis@foundation2.org or 319-362-1170.

We want to express our appreciation for the 2023 class of Leadership for Five Seasons! They chose to focus on mental health care, engaging in advocacy and fundraising to help support community efforts. We greatly appreciate your financial gift to support mental health and suicide prevention services in our community and your continued advocacy!

This month, we sit down with Simon Kalkbrenner, Zero Suicide Coordinator at Foundation 2 Crisis Services. Simon works with individuals after they leave residential substance use disorder treatment to help reduce the risk of a suicide attempt. Learn how you can help someone in your life who is experiencing a substance use disorder and how it can impact their mental health.

Join Foundation 2 Crisis Services as we embark on our "Building a Foundation to Mental Wellness" campaign to create a centralized headquarters facility in Downtown Cedar Rapids. This new space - previously home to a post office, grocery store, social services and more - will provide a trauma-informed workspace, increase collaboration and real-time feedback, allow us to provide more community me...

This month, we talk to Kara Grafft, education liaison at Four Oaks Family & Children’s Services, International Institute of Restorative Practices(IIRP) trainer, and certified Hatha Yoga and Mindfulness/Meditation Teacher. She walks us through what effective self-care can look like and how to implement it in practical ways.

This month, our Board of Directors President Samantha McGrane talks about what led her to become an advocate for mental health and gives practical tips for how you be an advocate in your community and with loved ones.

This month, Lejla Ford, Foundation 2 Crisis Services Mobile Crisis Outreach program manager, talks about how we respond to individuals in crisis in the community, including the hospital, at home, at work, or in a public space. Lejla also talks about her life experiences growing up in Bosnia and how she transformed it into a strong sense of resilience and a career in crisis services. Community-b...

Semicolon Tattoo Event - October 2022

When Life Gets Tough | Ep. 9: Your Role in Suicide Prevention

We're Moving Downtown! | New Headquarters Building Announcement

When Life Gets Tough | Ep. 8: What is 988?

When Life Gets Tough | Ep. 7: Celebrating 52 Years of Crisis Services!

When Life Gets Tough | Ep. 6 (Part 2): PRIDE Month - Building Inclusive Communities

Learn about employee benefits at Foundation 2 Crisis Services!

When Life Gets Tough | Ep. 6 (Part 1) Pride Month - Building Inclusive Healthcare

When Life Gets Tough | Ep. 5: Iowa Giving Crew

Putts for Prevention | May 2022

When Life Gets Tough | Ep. 4 When You're in Crisis

When Life Gets Tough | Ep. 3: Taylor's Story of Resilience

Mobile Crisis Outreach in Rural Iowa | Foundation 2 Crisis Services

When Life Gets Tough | Ep. 2: Youth Mental Health in the Era of COVID-19

When Life Gets Tough | Ep. 1: The Words We Use Matter