Foundation 2 Crisis Services

Foundation 2 Crisis Services Foundation 2 Crisis Services is a 24/7/365 crisis mental health and suicide prevention nonprofit. All services are free and confidential. All people. Any time.

Founded in Cedar Rapids, IA in 1970, we have provided mental health crisis support and suicide prevention/intervention services to Iowans for more than 50 years. Services include crisis phone, text, and chat support; mobile crisis outreach; mental health law enforcement liaisons; emergency youth shelter; and supportive services for youth aging out of foster care. Call us at 319-362-2174 to connect with rapid, skilled mental health crisis support today. Our mission is to be a trusted support when life gets tough. Every time.

You can help provide a brighter holiday for someone experiencing crisis this holiday season! Our Fostering Futures progr...
11/10/2025

You can help provide a brighter holiday for someone experiencing crisis this holiday season! Our Fostering Futures program supports young people aging out of foster care by helping them navigate housing, education, employment and more.

Our holiday giving tree is located in the lobby of our headquarters, or you can check out our Amazon Wishlist at: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3SLDMUVSYOAYN...

Requested items include:
Sweatshirts (adult sizes S-2XL)
Sweatpants (adult sizes S-2XL)
Teen beauty supplies
Wireless earbuds
Restaurant & gas gift cards

New, unwrapped items can be donated at our Headquarters, 305 2nd Ave. SE in Cedar Rapids, through Dec. 17. We're open to the public Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Questions? Call 319-362-1170.

You can help provide a brighter holiday for someone experiencing crisis this holiday season! Our Stand Up for Peace prog...
11/08/2025

You can help provide a brighter holiday for someone experiencing crisis this holiday season! Our Stand Up for Peace program works to reduce gun violence and keep individuals and families safe.

Our holiday giving tree is located in the lobby of our headquarters, or you can check out our Amazon Wishlist at: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3SLDMUVSYOAYN?ref_=wl_share

Requested items include:
Hoodies (adult sizes S-XL)
Pajama Pants (adult sizes X-XL)
Adult sized socks
T-shirts (adult sizes S-XL)
Boxers (adult sizes S-XL)
Headphones
Bodywash

New, unwrapped items can be donated at our Headquarters, 305 2nd Ave. SE in Cedar Rapids, through Dec. 17. We're open to the public Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Questions? Call 319-362-1170.

It's estimated that approximately 7,000 Iowan children are experiencing homelessness. Our Emergency Youth Shelter provid...
11/07/2025

It's estimated that approximately 7,000 Iowan children are experiencing homelessness. Our Emergency Youth Shelter provides temporary housing and support for youth ages 11-17 in Cedar Rapids who lack safe, stable housing.

If you are a runaway or homeless youth, or at risk of experiencing homelessness, or in an unsafe situation, we may be able to help. You can contact the Youth Shelter on your own for more information or to request a bed. Learn more at 319-366-8797.

*Source: Educating Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness: Summary of Research 2015 - 2022

Thank you to Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust and The Gazette for launching the 2026 Gazette Gives Back program! This great com...
11/06/2025

Thank you to Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust and The Gazette for launching the 2026 Gazette Gives Back program! This great community partnership allows non-profit voices to share their message, needs and services on a wider scale. We are honored to be part of the 2026 class!

Thank you to our Collins Aerospace volunteers who set up our holiday giving tree! It's up in our lobby at our headquart...
11/05/2025

Thank you to our Collins Aerospace volunteers who set up our holiday giving tree! It's up in our lobby at our headquarters, 305 2nd Ave. SE in Cedar Rapids. You can take a tag during business hours, Monday-Friday 8-4 p.m. or visit our Amazon wish list at: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/WYI6LCXH7SZJ?ref_=wl_share

Help us celebrate our team members celebrating their employment anniversary in November! 🎉
11/04/2025

Help us celebrate our team members celebrating their employment anniversary in November! 🎉

November is Youth Homelessness Outreach, Prevention, and Education (HOPE) Month. There are approximately 4.2 million you...
11/01/2025

November is Youth Homelessness Outreach, Prevention, and Education (HOPE) Month. There are approximately 4.2 million young people who experience homelessness every year in the U.S.

At our emergency youth shelter, we provide temporary housing for youth ages 11-17 who are considered a runaway or homeless youth, or are at risk of experiencing homelessness, or are in an unsafe situation.

Learn more at: https://foundation2.org/homeless-youth/

Thank you to for hosting the Bridges to Wellbeing Community, Faith, and Mental Health Forum today! We have a table in t...
11/01/2025

Thank you to for hosting the Bridges to Wellbeing Community, Faith, and Mental Health Forum today! We have a table in the Connections Cafe to share about our services throughout the forum.

The day started with a panel, featuring Erin Foster, director of the Linn County Mental Health Access Center, along with , and .

Thank you to FaithLife Church for hosting the Bridges to Wellbeing Community, Faith, and Mental Health Forum today! We h...
11/01/2025

Thank you to FaithLife Church for hosting the Bridges to Wellbeing Community, Faith, and Mental Health Forum today! We have a table in the Connections Cafe to share about our services throughout the forum.

The day started with a panel, featuring Erin Foster, director of the Linn County, Iowa Mental Health Access Center, along with NAMI Iowa, Iowa Primary Care Association and AbbeHealth.

It can feel scary to experience a mental health concern or thoughts of su***de, but you're not alone. Help is available,...
10/31/2025

It can feel scary to experience a mental health concern or thoughts of su***de, but you're not alone. Help is available, and it's free and confidential. Call or text 988, or call 319-362-2174.

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305 2nd Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids, IA
52401

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