Full Circle Recovery

09/01/2025

September is NATIONAL RECOVERY MONTH!

The National Recovery Month Theme is: Recovery is REAL (Restoring Every Aspect of Life).

SAMHSA focuses on the four major dimensions of recovery: health, home, community, and purpose. These are the building blocks that all people need to live healthy, happy, independent lives and to reach their full potential.

Check out our posts throughout the month to explore each dimensions to support your recovery journey!

08/28/2025

Changing minds takes all of us. Together, we replace judgment with understanding, and stigma with support.

Check out Your Life Iowa for more information!

08/28/2025

Full Circle will have SPECIAL HOURS the week of September 1-5!

08/14/2025

What is stigma?

Stigma is when people judge others unfairly.

It’s like putting a label on someone because of something in their life - like being in jail, having a mental illness, or struggling with addiction - and then treating them badly because of that label.

How can you help break the stigma? By helping people feel seen, valued, and accepted, no matter what they’ve been through!

Check out Your Life Iowa for more information!

08/12/2025

Today, Full Circle staff members, Tracy Gryp, Director of the Corrections Recovery Coaching Program, and Marlena Hemphill, Corrections Recovery Program Coordinator, led a presentation about Full Circle Recovery at the U.S. Probation Office-Southern District of Iowa. We appreciated the opportunity to connect with U.S. Probation Officers to talk about peer recovery support services!

07/01/2025

All Full Circle Recovery offices will be CLOSED on Friday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. In Des Moines, Freedom Train will still meet at 7pm!

06/16/2025

All Full Circle Recovery offices will be CLOSED on Thursday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.

On Thursday, the Des Moines RCC will still host Meditation to Support Recovery at 1:15pm and SMART Recovery at 6pm.

05/22/2025

All Full Circle Recovery offices will be CLOSED on Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day.

05/14/2025

Join us for this great training opportunity!

Thank you to the Iowa Peer Workforce Collaborative for continuing to support and grow the peer workforce in Iowa!

Happy Monday everyone! 🙂

To register, or for more details, please use this link: https://iowapeersupport.sites.uiowa.edu/peer-recovery

05/14/2025

We want to give a BIG shout-out to Big Grove for hosting a memorable and impactful Mental Health Fair last Saturday! We heard from courageous speakers who shared their personal journeys of recovery from mental health challenges and co-occuring disorders, and several organizations shared important resources and connections with guests. Thank you for supporting Full Circle and helping us raise awareness about recovery!

05/12/2025

Des Moines now has a Recovery Cafe! Check it out! ⬇

Recovery Cafe Des Moines offers a vibrant, supportive community where connection is key. The organization offers peer support and connection, education and skill-building, coordination of services, and a fun and uplifting atmosphere. All are welcome to participate.

Join Recovery Cafe Des Moines Saturday, May 17, from 11am-1pm for a Community Lunch & Learn at Grace Lutheran Church. Learn more and register to attend at www.recoverycafedm.org!

Recovery Cafe Des Moines A Place of Healing, Connection, and Hope. Everyone faces struggles with unhealthy habits at some point in life. A Recovery Circle provides a safe, supportive space to share, heal, and grow—together. Led by peers, these circles offer a non-judgmental environment where you c...

04/25/2025

🌟 We are honored to be nominated for Des Moines People’s Choice—and we need your vote! 🌟

Full Circle Recovery is all about real recovery. We're walking alongside people as they rebuild their lives, rediscover their worth, and find freedom from addiction through connection, compassion, and community.

Every vote helps raise awareness that recovery is possible—and it looks different for everyone. Whether it's the first step or the hundredth restart, we believe in showing up without judgment and staying for the long haul.

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💬 Share if you believe in recovery that’s person-centered, non-punitive, and rooted in hope.

Thank you for supporting the work. 💙

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