Community & Family Resources

12/23/2025

The holiday season is known for connection and celebration, yet it can also bring feelings of loneliness. Whether you’re spending the season alone or feeling disconnected even in a room full of people, these feelings are more common than they seem—and you don't have to carry it all alone. Support and resources are always available through YourLifeIowa.org or 988.

For more insight and tips to reduce loneliness, check out SAMHSA's blog post at https://www.samhsa.gov/blog/feeling-lonely-you-are-not-alone-tips-and-resources-for-the-holiday-season

12/22/2025

There's still time to make a gift this year that will help us bring hope home. 💚

Every day in Central Iowa, families are looking for adolescent residential substance use treatment, only to find that Des Moines has limited options.

We’re working to change that by opening a new 16-bed adolescent wing at our Grays Woods Recovery Campus in Des Moines—bringing local, accessible, trauma-informed care to adolescents.

Every gift helps make this state-of-the-art facility a reality for families in need. Learn more about our project at www.grayswoodsrecovery.org.
https://www.desmoinesfoundation.org/givedsm/one-empty-chair-one-different-ending

12/20/2025

If you’re able, we’d love your help bringing some holiday excitement to the youth in our residential treatment program. Even a small contribution can make their season brighter.

If you’d like to contribute to gifts for our clients, you can find an Amazon Wishlist using the QR code on the flyer or here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2BGF9RYQUHOG4?ref_=abls_nvfly_yl

Donations can also be taken to our office at 211 Ave M W in Fort Dodge, IA 50501 (Attn: Andrea J).

Thank you for helping make the magic happen. 🎁✨

12/19/2025

Our January training will cover the topic of Trauma-Informed Care. This web-based training is $45 for non-CFR staff and CEUs are available. There are 4 different sessions to choose from to fit your schedule! Register before January 12th at https://cfrtraining.wufoo.com/forms/trauma-informed-care-tic-training/

12/18/2025

In this inspiring Plugged Into Public Health podcast from The University of Iowa College of Public Health, trauma-informed yoga teacher, Noelle, shares how mindful movement, breath, and community support help people in addiction recovery reconnect with their bodies and themselves. Noelle teaches classes at our Iowa City Residential Program, and we are so grateful for her partnership in caring for our clients!

If you believe in strength through community, compassion over stigma, and growth through presence, this conversation will lift your heart.

In this first episode of our two part series on yoga and addiction, we sit down with Noelle, a trauma informed yoga teacher who leads Recovery Yoga in Iowa C...

12/17/2025

Holiday Announcement!

All CFR outpatient offices will be closed on December 24, December 25, and January 1. Our Webster City office will be closed an additional day on December 26.

Our residential-based programs are always open 24/7 and you can reach us at 866-801-0085 with questions or concerns.

12/17/2025

Thanks to everyone who was part of this Slam the Stigma event! Let's keep the momentum going to spread more awareness about mental health and su***de prevention resources.

12/16/2025

Rosemary is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner based in our Iowa City location and is available for psychiatric/medication management services. Rosemary’s practice philosophy centers on partnership: she works together with her patients, offering clear, evidence-based education on mental health without bias. Warm, welcoming, and nonjudgmental, Rosemary creates a space where her patients know they’re truly supported.

To schedule an appointment or learn more, reach out to us at 319-351-4357.

12/15/2025

The UCS Healthcare team that provides mediation-assisted treatment at our Ames office is welcoming, accessible, and knowledgeable - we've been so grateful to partner with them over the last 5 years!

12/14/2025

We're excited to offer a winter training series that is open to the public on Wednesdays and Fridays! All trainings are free and will be held virtually. Registrations can be accessed using the QR code or the links below:
12/17: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/5DGMd96EQUuJQ6zuLtIPLQ
12/19: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/wmQon7mwReahDqQWygRx6A
1/7: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/G51sHD6GSES20ooFd5GMRg
1/9: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/WcVStOY9QTGEPr-HklzB0A
1/14: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_d1OcJBnQiixwcRd78p8AQ
1/16: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/zjfVJYuBQA2wjLN2p6QucQ
1/21: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/5DVtOgLhS4ep5_9Y92BEHQ
1/23: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZYbf2IyIRBGvgV36hLdQ4Q
1/28: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/6cbdAPNSQjatGqgQOUQI3A
1/30: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/q10k2OMuRF6J-ZkaC5WYRQ

12/12/2025

The holidays can be especially tough for teens in our residential treatment center who will be spending this season away from home. ❤️

If you’re able, we’d love your help bringing some warmth, joy, and togetherness to their holidays. Even the smallest contribution can make their season brighter.

If you’d like to contribute to gifts for our clients, you can find an Amazon Wishlist using the QR code on the flyer or here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2BGF9RYQUHOG4?ref_=abls_nvfly_yl

Donations can also be taken to our office at 211 Ave M W in Fort Dodge, IA 50501 (Attn: Andrea J).

Thank you for helping make the magic happen. 🎁✨

12/10/2025

Join our team and help strengthen the health and resilience of your community!

We’re hiring passionate, dedicated staff to deliver substance use and gambling prevention services that make a real difference in people’s lives. In these roles, you’ll use evidence-based strategies, community outreach, and relationship-building to support individuals and families.

If you’re committed to promoting wellbeing, reducing risk, and empowering others, this is your opportunity to create meaningful, lasting impact. Come be part of a team that cares—and help build a healthier future for everyone.

Check out our current openings at

Community and Family Resources (CFR) offers education, treatment, support, and encouragement needed to overcome mental health issues or addictions to drugs, alcohol, and gambling. Our team at CFR works together to provide support and instill hop...