Foundation 2 Crisis Services

05/06/2026

Warning signs of mental health concerns can show up in different ways. A single sign doesn’t always mean something serious, but patterns or multiple changes at once are worth paying attention to.

05/05/2026

Enjoy a complimentary treat along the course at Putts for Prevention Downtown Cedar Rapids thanks to IBEW Local 405 and KF Engineering, PLLC!

Thank you to Cliff’s Dive Bar & Grill, Stack Wellness Cafe and Need Pizza for partnering with us to provide treats for participants, including a choice of protein shake, slice of pizza or signature cocktail.

05/05/2026

We appreciate every opportunity to talk about life-changing and life-saving mental health services. Recently, one of our counselors in our Mobile Crisis Outreach program spoke at Anonymously Grateful, a veterans-focused nonprofit that raises awareness for Veteran su***de prevention.

If you'd like to connect about helping share about mental health and su***de prevention resources, reach out to us at info@foundation2.org.

05/03/2026

Thank you to TrueNorth, Hills Bank, Strategic Financial Solutions and BGHN Associates, P.C. for sponsoring Putts for Prevention Downtown Cedar Rapids! Your support helps us continue to provide 24/7 support for people experiencing concerns about mental health or su***de. Together, we can be a trusted support when life gets tough!

05/02/2026

Stack Wellness Cafe and Tribute Kicks are partnering to donate $1 to us per Melon Ball smoothie purchased during May! Thank you for supporting our mission to be a trusted support for all people, any time, every time.

05/01/2026

We are still thinking about National Semicolon Day with The Crow's Nest! It was such an impactful day full of community, support and connection. Thank you to everyone who made it possible! The Crow's Nest

🖤 48 hours later… and we’re still feeling the weight of it.
$6,600 raised.
What happened this weekend was bigger than tattoos.
This was people showing up for something real.
For pain that too many people carry quietly.
For conversations that matter.
For lives that matter.
That $6,600 is going to Foundation 2 Crisis Services, and that means this weekend created real impact, right here at home.
To everyone who came in, got tattooed, shared the event, supported the message, or helped us carry this thing forward:
thank you.
And a special shoutout to our manager Tully for taking this on and running it for the first time by themselves!
What you pulled off mattered, and we’re proud of you.
This wasn’t just a successful event.
It was proof that when this community cares, it shows up hard.
Still taking that in.
Still grateful.
Still proud. 🖤

Thank you again!
Woodstock — The Crow’s Nest

05/01/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Together, we can have more good days together.

You can join us in advocating for mental wellness by:

💚Sharing content on social media that encourages positive conversation, support and stigma reduction around mental health

💜Checking in with loved ones, neighbors, coworkers and others in your life. Simply asking "How are you doing?" can start a life-changing conversation.

💚Reflecting on your own mental health and taking steps to improve your wellbeing.

💜 Knowing where and how to access support if you need it. Our counselors are available 24/7 at 319-362-2174 or 988 (call or text). It's always free and confidential.

05/01/2026

Mental Health Awareness Month starts now!💚

Join thousands of Iowans in communities across the state in raising awareness and starting conversations about mental illness stigma. Visit the link below for tons of free resources including:

🧰 Our Mental Health Month Toolkit featuring our partners NAMI Iowa, Mindspring Mental Health Alliance, and Foundation 2 Crisis Services
🧠 Make It OK Workplace registration
📅 Events to get involved and raise awareness in your community all month long
💪Handouts and resources to take care of your own mental health

Check it out and get involved this May!

05/01/2026

We 💛 Operation Awareness with the Iowa Giving Crew!They generously match all donations made during May to support our mission and honor friends lost to su***de. Thank you IGC!

Mental health impacts all of us—and our Crew is no exception. We’ve experienced firsthand the devastating loss that su***de brings. Losing two members of our community changed us forever, and we know how isolating and overwhelming that pain can be for those left behind.

Out of that loss, Operation Awareness was born.

Iowa Giving Crew chose to honor our friends by turning grief into hope. In partnership with Foundation 2 Crisis Services, we are working to ensure others have support when they need it most. For the past several years, IGC has proudly supported Foundation 2’s life‑saving work in su***de prevention and community crisis support.

💙 This May, IGC will match all donations up to $4,000.
Every dollar raised will go directly to Foundation 2 in honor of the two lives we lost within our Crew—helping create access to care, connection, and hope for others.

👉 To learn more about this partnership, how Operation Awareness funds are used, or to donate, visit:
https://foundation2.org/igc/

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis:
📞 Call or Text 988
📞 Or call 319‑362‑2174
Help is available 24/7.

It’s okay to not be okay. And it’s okay to ask for help.

05/01/2026

Iowa BIG students are making our new mural come to life! Their Mural of Meaning project is designed to bring impactful art to Downtown Cedar Rapids. We're honored to be part of the project at our Headquarters location!

Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance

04/30/2026

Wear green on May 14 to show your support for Mental Health Awareness Month! We're partnering with Iowa Healthiest State Initiative all month to encourage our communities to prioritize mental health care.

Check out their toolkit at https://www.iowahealthieststate.com/make-it-ok-mental-health-awareness-month?fbclid=IwY2xjawRgQtxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeh5n_C0ITe8RZIanWwzYCY-ugaue2OsemT7iG_A80_pZsvLbB9H4D0pnrBfk_aem_P6I2y4sUF3sqc5A6Imoszw

MARK YOUR CALENDARS for Wear Green Day on May 14th!🗣️📅

Wear your favorite green clothes on May 14th with Iowans across the state to show your support for and make a statement against mental illness stigma in your workplace, school, and community!

Don't forget to take a picture and tag us on social media with so we can see the impact across Iowa!💚