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Recovery News in Iowa
2025 Kingdom Living Golf Outing!
Join the Kingdom Living 2025 Golf Outing on Saturday, July 19th, with a shotgun start at 10:00am at Terrace Hills Golf Course in Altoona! Enjoy a day of fun, fellowship, and friendly competition—all while supporting a great cause. Click on link for more information.
Posted 05/29/2025
SANA - Rural Recovery is LITJoin the Siouxland Area of Narcotics Anonymous (SANA) for the Rural Recovery is LIT event, a day of celebration and support for rural recovery, on Saturday, May 31st, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at 510 Tipton St. in Salix, Iowa.
Posted 05/27/2025
Full Circle Des Moines Celebrates its Volunteers!
Join Full Circle Des Moines on Friday, May 30th from 5-8pm for a community potluck to honor the incredible volunteers who make the Recovery Community Center thrive! Food, fun, and appreciation await—see the May 2025 event calendar for more details!
Posted 05/22/2025
Recovery Coaching in Emergency Departments
Recovery coaching continues to grow nationwide – and for good reason. Coaches play a key role in connecting people to long-term recovery, especially in high-impact settings like emergency departments. Join this impactful training on June 2-3. Register with the link above.
Posted 05/22/2025
The INTO LIGHT Project’s Iowa Exhibit
The University of Iowa is hosting a memorial exhibit to honor those lost to substance use disorders. The INTO LIGHT Project’s “Drug Addiction: Real People, Real Stories” exhibit uses art and personal stories to address the stigma of addiction and encourage open, honest conversations.
Posted 05/22/2025
May 13th:FASANA Spring Fling 2025
Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 18, 2025, and join the Fellowship of Active Service Area of Narcotics Anonymous (FASANA) for the Spring Fling 2025 - a lively afternoon of learning, connection, and celebration of recovery!
Posted 05/11/2025
A New Recovery Podcast Page!
Check out this link for recovery podcasts on substance use recovery, mental health, and personal growth. Hear inspiring stories and expert advice to support your recovery journey. Start listening today!
Posted 05/09/2025
Curious how recovery coaching can transform lives in justice settings?
Join Full Circle Recovery and the Connecticut Center for Addiction Recovery (CCAR) for a powerful virtual training on May 15–16, 10am–2pm. Discover how recovery coaches can be a lifeline for individuals navigating incarceration, reentry, and recovery. Spaces are limited—register now using the link above!
Posted 05/05/2025
Feeling stressed? Take a deep breath—literally
Check out this great read from Adventure Recovery on how simple breathing exercises can make a big impact on stress and healing.
Posted 04/18/2025
Strengthening Regional Collaboration Through Peer Support Committees
Join Todd Lange and Katelyn Akright on May 2nd for a dynamic webinar exploring the landscape of Iowa’s mental health and addiction services—and how peer support committees can play a vital role in uniting communities across new behavioral health districts. Learn from real-world examples in Eastern Iowa and walk away with practical strategies for launching and sustaining peer-led committees in your region.
Posted 04/15/2025
Full Circle in the news!
Full Circle was recently featured in the Iowa Peer Workforce Collaborative News! Click the link above to learn more about Full Circle's program offerings this year and updates on their new satellite location in Ankeny!
Posted 04/14/2025
Just Launched!
Exciting new tools and resources are now available on Recovery Iowa — specially designed for volunteers and staff at Iowa’s Recovery Community Centers. Dive into the Recovery Iowa Resource Library today and discover what’s new!
Posted 04/13/2025
Iowa’s first-ever Collegiate Recovery Network is launching this June!
Whether your college or university already offers Collegiate Recovery Program (CRP) services or you’re looking to build support for students in recovery from the ground up, this network is your space to connect, collaborate, and grow with others who are passionate about supporting students in recovery. Want to get involved? Reach out to Iowa's Collegiate Recovery Network at recoverynetwork@iastate.edu and stay tuned for more details. Let’s build this movement—together.
Posted 04/12/2025
Feeling stressed? Take a deep breath—literally.
Check out this great read from Adventure Recovery on how simple breathing exercises can make a big impact on stress and healing.
Posted 04/11/2025
Join Brave Leadership for the Unsung Heroes Summit in StormLake, IA!
Register for this year's Unsung Heroes Summit to join other nonprofit and educational professionals in a jam-packed day of engaging speakers, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities to support personal and professional growth. Click the link above to learn more!
Posted 04/04/2025
Can Mindfulness Help with Opioid Cravings? New Research Says Yes!
See the Addiction Policy Forum's latest post about new research on mindfulness and opioid cravings—click the link above!
Posted 03/30/2025
Event Alert: Re-Entry Simulation & Career Coaching Event!
Join One City United, ONE Cedar Valley, Hope City Church Cedar Valley, and Reform for an impactful event featuring a re-entry simulation and career coaching session led by LinkedIn Career Coaches on March 28th. Click the link above for more details. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and support!
Posted 03/25/2025
Listen to Domestic Dad's new podcast!
Nick Barnett sits down with Joe Bondy for a powerful conversation on fatherhood, faith, accountability, and the recovery journey. Don’t miss this inspiring episode—listen now at the link above!
Posted 03/17/2025
Check out Iowa's FIRST Recovery Café!
Exciting News! Des Moines is now home to Iowa’s first Recovery Café! Located inside Grace Lutheran Church, Recovery Café Des Moines is a welcoming space for healing, growth, and support. Enjoy peer-led support groups, resource connections, training opportunities, and a safe space to gather. Stop by and check it out today!
Posted 03/11/2025
Don’t Forget to Register for Iowa’s Annual Governor's Conference!
Registration is currently open for Iowa’s Annual Governor's Conference on Substance Use. The event will be held virtually from April 22nd to April 24th. Click the link above to register!
Posted 03/06/2025
Want to Learn More About Problem Gambling?
Join the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services for the Problem Gambling Webinar Series: Transforming the Field of Problem Gambling from Prevention through Recovery for a virtual training from March 12th to March 26th. This virtual training runs from March 12–26 —register today!
Posted 03/06/2025
Opioid Settlement Funds
Polk County is allowed to allocate funds for projects related to prevention, treatment, recovery, and harm reduction and plans to use Opioid Settlement Funds to invest in high-need areas with the greatest impact on people with lived experience in a transparent, intentional, and sustainable manner.
Free Naloxone Vending Machines Unveiled Across Linn County
Seven new vending machines, stocked with Narcan and other free health items, are working to break down barriers and save lives. Click here to learn more and find locations near you.
Check Out Iowa's Recovery Community Center Calendars for Events & Meetings Near You!
CRUSH Events
Check out CRUSH's calendar and event flyers below or visit their website to learn more!
