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Recovery News in Iowa

 

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.