@CFRHelps

Inspiring prevention, treatment, and recovery: substance use, problem gambling, and mental health disorder services

 North Central Iowa, USA
cfrhelps.org
Joined June 2013
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You can find our incredible Prevention Team in downtown Iowa City on Sunday, October 25th at CCAN-Con, a free community festival featuring workshops, trainings, performances, resources, and opportunities to connect with organizations across the Corridor. #ccancon2026
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The Recovery Festival in Des Moines is a free community event that brings people together to celebrate recovery, build connections, and inspire hope. Everyone is welcome! October 24, 2026 Noon-10 PM Riverview Park, Des Moines FREE entry
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Our next Professional Development opportunity is coming up in November, with a Family Systems Training on either November 6th or 20th, with 3 hours of CEUs available for $45. Registration is open at: cfrtraining.wufoo.com/forms/…
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Beginning the week of November 2nd, our Ames office walk-in substance use evaluations will no longer be offered on Fridays. You can still stop in on Tuesdays from 2-6 PM or Thursdays from 11 AM-3 PM to receive a confidential and comprehensive substance use evaluation.
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The Recovery Festival is coming up this Saturday, October 24th, in Des Moines!
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Join us in Iowa City on Sunday, October 25 for a free community festival featuring trainings, performances, resources, & opportunities to connect with organizations across the Corridor. Learn more about CCAN-Con at tinyurl.com/ek5zhyx5 or facebook.com/share/1LwxD6GS5… #CCANCon2026
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It's Global Peer Support Celebration Day! Peer support creates connections, fosters understanding, and brings people together through shared experiences, reminding us that we are never alone. #GlobalPeerSupportCelebrationDay
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Our Opioid Overdose & Narcan Training on Oct 17th will teach participants the basics of opioids, signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose, the science behind Narcan, & Narcan administration. Register in advance to guarantee receiving a free bx of Narcan: AmesPL.org/events
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Water service at our Fort Dodge main campus will be temporarily turned off for part of the day on Wednesday, October 14, so that a repair can be made.
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All services will still be available as scheduled. If you're coming in for an appointment, you may want to bring a bottle of water with you. We will also have bottled water, restroom accommodations, and hand sanitizer available. Give us a call at 515-576-7261 with any questions.
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This year's World Mental Health Day theme centers on recognizing that people with lived experience contribute a vital form of expertise that should be drawn on to help shape policies, services, and community efforts. #WorldMentalHealthDay
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Walk-in substance use evaluations at our Ames office have been cancelled for today, October 8. We apologize for any inconvenience and welcome you to contact us at 515-232-3206 with any questions or concerns.
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Everyone is welcome to join us this evening, October 6th, from 6-8 PM at the Ericson Public Library!
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Join us on October 17th at the Ames Public Library from 9:30-11:00 AM for this free educational opportunity about Narcan and opioid overdose prevention efforts. Register ahead of time to receive a free box of Narcan. amespubliclibrary.org/event/…
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This #RecoveryMonth, we celebrated recovery out loud 📣 by sharing personal recovery stories, joining local government proclamations, honoring our dedicated staff, incorporating special activities into our programming, and more. Recovery is for everyone! #RecoveryMonth2026
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Our Therapy Dog, Omaha, and Residential Counselor, Megan, are excited to show off our latest gratitude project! Clients and staff at our Fort Dodge Residential program have gotten into the fall spirit and completely filled up our gratitude apple barrel.💜 #RecoveryMonth
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One of the best ways to fight stigma is through education. Beginning on October 6th, we will be presenting a series on substance misuse education at the Ericson Public Library in Boone. All sessions are free and open to anyone!
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Community & Family Resources retweeted
Gov. Kim Reynolds
@IAGovernorSep 23
The new Grays Woods campus in DSM will be more than a recovery center—it will be a beacon of hope for over 1,000 Iowans per year. So proud of Iowa’s $8M contribution to this $18.5M project. And grateful to @CFRHelps, Polk County, and the donors who are making it possible.
Des Moines Register@DMRegisterSep 23
74-bed addiction, mental health treatment center coming to Des Moines desmoinesregister.com/story/…

74-bed addiction, mental health treatment center coming to Des Moines

Grays Woods Recovery Center will house detox care, mental health and outpatient treatment services as a one-stop shop to help people access treatment.

desmoinesregister.com
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We are incredibly grateful to the Polk County Board of Supervisors for approving a $1 million grant to support the new Grays Woods Recovery Center, currently under construction in Des Moines. You can watch the full press conference at tinyurl.com/yc4aavv7 #RecoveryMonth2026
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We're excited to be joining the University of Iowa's annual mental health resource fair on September 30th at Hubbard Park from 10 AM to 4 PM! Stop by for interactive booths, food, prizes, and more 💚 #SuicidePreventionMonth #SuicidePrevention #RecoveryMonth2026 #RecoveryMonth
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