Foundation 2 Crisis Services

03/06/2026

Our Board of Directors recently shared a message for all our team members in honor of .

"Each month, we hear about the incredible work you do, and what stands out most is the strength, skill, and heart of this team. Your professionalism, compassion, and commitment are clear in the outcomes we review, the stories we hear, and the trust our community places in this organization.

We know this work is not easy, and we know it matters deeply. For many of us on the Board, this work is personal. Our own lived experiences help us see firsthand how your dedication and care are truly changing lives. Thank you for the consistency, thoughtfulness, and respect you bring to your work and to one another.

We are deeply grateful for the impact you make every day, and we are proud of you."

03/06/2026

Volunteers with helped us spruce up the Emergency Youth Shelter this morning! They painted the dining room ceiling, and sorted clothing to better organize our donation closet. We 💙 our volunteers!

03/06/2026

Volunteers with GreatAmerica helped us spruce up the Emergency Youth Shelter this morning! They painted the dining room ceiling, and sorted clothing to better organize our donation closet. We 💙 our volunteers!

03/04/2026

We can all help prevent su***de. Last week, we hosted an Applied Su***de Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), a two-day training to help participants identify warning signs, start important conversations, and access life-saving support.

We host community ASIST several times a year, providing an opportunity to learn about su***de prevention and intervention. We post these opportunities - often provided at no cost - on our social media. Follow us to get connected with the next class!

03/03/2026

Our "brains" are headed to the for a presentation about our services and how athletes can help share the message of mental wellness and su***de prevention. The presentation will be done by the son of our board member Bob S. - thank you for being an advocate for mental wellness and su***de prevention!

03/02/2026

Help us celebrate our team members with employment anniversaries in March! We have staff at the youth shelter, mobile crisis outreach, crisis center and law enforcement liaison program celebrating anniversaries this month. Thank you for all you do for our organization and communities!

03/02/2026

Our annual semicolon tattoo event is always an important day for connection, conversation and awareness. Thank you to The Gazette for joining us this year!

Participants in a Cedar Rapids fundraiser chose tattoos in memory of loved ones or as personal reminders to stay strong

03/01/2026

We are at the story continues; semicolon tattoo event today until 2 pm! Honor a loved one or your own journey with mental health or su***de by getting a semicolon tattoo - or just stop by for a temporary tattoo and to say hi!

Join us at .barber.tattoo with and - no appointment necessary.

03/01/2026

We are at the the story continues; semicolon tattoos today until 2 pm! Honor a loved one or your own journey with mental health or su***de by getting a semicolon tattoo - or just stop by for a temporary tattoo and to say hi!

Join us at Visionaire Barbershop & Tattoo Parlor with BAMink and Art with Lin - no appointment necessary.

02/28/2026

Our "the story continues; semicolon tattoo event" is TOMORROW, March 1! Join us between 10 a.m-2 p.m. to get your choice of semicolon tattoo, honoring perseverance through a journey with mental health, self-harm or thoughts of su***de for yourself or a loved one.

Sunday, March 1
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Visionaire Barbershop & Tattoo Parlor, 1052 Mt. Vernon Rd. SE in Cedar Rapids. NOTE: This is the Cedar Rapids location, not the Marion location.
Tattoos are $100, cash only
Must be 18 or older
No appointment needed.

Learn more and see designs at: https://www.facebook.com/events/852148890943205

02/27/2026

We're excited to share the newly renovated kitchen for the Achieving Maximum Potential program, located at our Headquarters location (305 2nd Ave. SE in Cedar Rapids)!

Join us for the Corda Credit Union AMP Kitchen to celebrate this new facility for youth who have been in foster care or another out-of-home placement.

Thursday, March 12
4 p.m.
Foundation 2 Crisis Servies
305 2nd Ave. SE in Cedar Rapids

The new kitchen was made possible by Junior League of Cedar Rapids. We are extremely grateful for their fundraising efforts and project coordination to make it possible!

Thank you to sponsors Corda Credit Union, Clickstop, Diamond V, Metro North Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids, New Leader Manufacturing, Rinderknecht Associates Inc, Alliant Energy and the Garlock Family for supporting the project!

Achieving Maximum Potential (AMP) is a statewide peer group for teens and young adults who have been in an out-of-home placement. In the Cedar Rapids area, participants meet at Foundation 2 Crisis Services twice a month for a homecooked meal, life skills, guest speakers and community.

This kitchen will be used to provide homecooked, hot meals on site and help youth build life skills. We Are AMP Iowa

02/26/2026

Many su***des happen impulsively in a moment of crisis. People may feel a sudden inability to deal with life stresses, such as financial problems, relationship break-up or chronic pain and illness.

We can all experience tragedy and loss. Community support and coping skills can reduce su***de risk. Be part of someone's support - or work on building your own protective factors - today. Need help? Call or text 988 or call 319-362-2174.