Foundation 2 Crisis Services

12/12/2025

We are excited to be part of The Gazette Gives Back for 2026! Your FREE vote(s) help us earn in-kind advertising credits to share about our services and mission throughout the year.

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Voting is open to subscribers and non-subscribers. Thank you to Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust for being the presenting sponsor of Gazette Gives Back!

12/10/2025

Your generosity helps us make the holiday brighter for a homeless, runaway or human trafficked youth who are staying at our Emergency Youth Shelter. We appreciate your support! 💙

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12/09/2025

Your story isn't over. Suicidal thoughts can be treated. You don't have to handle it alone. Call or text 988, or call 319-362-2174, to access free, confidential support 24/7.

12/08/2025

Thank you to Youth Leadership for Five Seasons for hosting us on Health & Wellness day! Every conversation about su***de awareness and the impacts of social media on mental health can be life changing or life-saving. Thank you for including us!

12/07/2025

Thank you to Xavier High School wrestling community and the City of Hiawatha, Iowa for honoring mental health care and reducing stigma at last night's meet.

The City of Hiawatha read a proclamation, honoring the Xavier wrestling community, coaches and student athletes "for their unwavering commitment to Mental Health Awareness and Exceptional Community Service, urging all citizens to recognize their leadership and support their vital message."

Thank you for your passion and time to have meaningful conversations about mental health!

12/06/2025

We are excited to be part of The Gazette Gives Back for 2026! Your FREE vote(s) help us earn in-kind advertising credits to share about our services and mission throughout the year.

Vote for us here: https://rewards.thegazette.com/nonprofits/22

Voting is open to subscribers and non-subscribers. Thank you to Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust for being the presenting sponsor of Gazette Gives Back!

12/04/2025

Does your support your mental wellness?

Podcasts focused on mental health, coping skills and mindfulness can offer support, inspiration and a reminder that you’re not alone.

This top 5 list (curated by ) includes popular podcasts that talk about mental wellness. Explore adding mental wellness content to your rotation to care for yourself all year.

1. The Mel Robbins Podcast
2. Radio Headspace
3. we can do hard things
4. The Happiness Lab
5. HARDCORE SELF-HELP (hosted by Duff the Psych)

Remember, exercise caution when consuming content. Being popular doesn't mean it will be a good fit for you. We do not endorse any third-party podcast.

12/04/2025

Crisis doesn’t wait for a convenient time in your life to appear, and hope shouldn’t have to wait either. Because of support like yours, we can be there every time, 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

Together, we can make sure that every call, every text and every connection is met with trusted, compassionate care.

You can donate on Venmo at https://account.venmo.com/u/Foundation2CrisisServices or visit us at foundation2.org/donate to learn more.

12/02/2025

Thank you for a fantastic with Junior League of Cedar Rapids! Together, we stuffed the Van Meter truck with items for young people aging out of foster care. Thank you for helping us support them as they start adulthood.

A big shout out to our sponsors Alliant Energy, Transamerica, Van Meter, ESCO Group and Premier Auto Detailing!

12/02/2025

You can help us "Stuff the Truck" for young people aging out of foster care! We will be at Craft'd until 2 p.m. today, collecting donations for the Apartment in a Suitcase program, a joint project between Junior League of Cedar Rapids and Foundation 2 Crisis Services. Thank you to Van Meter, Alliant Energy, Transamerica and ESCO Group for making today possible!

12/02/2025

Approximately half of su***de deaths involve a firearm. Safety securing or removing access to fi****ms is one of the most effective ways to reduce su***de risk for individuals at an increased risk of attempting su***de. Thank you to Linn County Public Health, the Cedar Rapids Police Department and Project ChildSafe for making gun locks free and accessible.

LINN COUNTY, Iowa – Linn County Public Health (LCPH) is partnering with the Cedar Rapids Police Department (CRPD) and Project ChildSafe to provide free gun locks in harm reduction vending machines located throughout Linn County.

Read on here: https://www.linncountyiowa.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=4214