YSS of Marshall County

10/31/2025

Our young adults in our Transitional Living Program, lead by Case Manager Jamie Smith, made homemade nutritious dog treats for our downtown neighbors at the Paw Spa. They bagged up the treats, went next door, and introduced themselves to the spa staff. The treats were labeled with the ingredients – all natural – and provided an engaging experience, including Lucy Tupper anxiously awaiting her snack. Giving back feels great!

10/29/2025

Madelyn and Molly from PCA, Packaging Corporation of America, recently dropped off a gift to support our operations. Marshalltown's PCA is one of over 120 facilities across the US. Their commitment to community outreach is helping to build stronger communities locally and across the nation.

10/27/2025

Looking to make real impact in our community? MPACT is hiring! Our unique co-responder program may be the opportunity you are looking for.

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10/13/2025

Volunteers are a force multiplier here at YSS. They assist us in many ways behind the scenes. We are appreciative of the Marshalltown Lions Club for sorting and organizing items in our donation center as well as cleaning the toys in our family room.

10/08/2025

We are adding to our award winning MPACT program! Consider applying for a very unique role that collaborates heavily between our city and county law enforcement partners, community agencies, and those in need.

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09/23/2025

Members1st Community Credit Union continues to be a great partner in support of our services. They have assisted our clients with debt management, financial wellness, as well as helping several of our young people open their first savings accounts. We appreciate their investment in our agency and community!

09/17/2025

Iowa State football are building leaders off the field too. A great collaboration!

09/15/2025

MPACT is expanding! We will be adding an advocate to our team as we increase our reach throughout Marshall County. This week is National Co-Responder and Crisis Responder Week! We’re proud members of the International Co-Responder Alliance. Together, we all work to improve behavioral and mental health outcomes for our communities. Through August, Tiffany and Suzy have responded to 151 calls to assist 336 people. In addition, they’ve provided 395 follow up visits with 625 people. Please congratulate them for their efforts! If you’re in the area, stop by the police department and visit with them about their unique service. We hear they do their best work when fueled by coffee and snacks. 😉

09/12/2025

We are adding to our team! This is a great opportunity to work with young adults aging out of Iowa's foster care system.
Self-Sufficiency Advocate PT

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09/10/2025

Our latest report shows the importance of our co-responder program.

98% of people accepted help from the Marshalltown Police and Community Team, MPACT reported.

08/06/2025

If you're headed to the fair, check out the unique and innovative Hidden in Plain Sight trailer, spearheaded by YSS of Boone County Director Jeannette Flynn and her team.

YSS, a statewide leader in youth behavioral health, is bringing its expertise to the 2025 Iowa State Fair with an eye-opening exhibit designed to raise awareness of youth substance use, and the warning signs that often go

08/01/2025

At this week’s summer all-staff meeting, our MPACT advocates Suzy and Tiffany received YSS’s Compassion core value award. Embedded within the Marshalltown Police Department, the duo interacts with community members who are experiencing mental health concerns, homelessness, fleeing domestic violence, having suicidal ideation, among many other concerns on a daily basis. Congratulations to the team!