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Recovery News in Iowa

 

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.

 

 

Full Circle Recovery Receives Opioid Settlement Fund Supports for People With Lived Experiences Grant

Full Circle Recovery has been awarded a grant for $200,000 through the Polk County Opioid Settlement Fund Supports for People with Lived Experience to expand its Corrections Recovery Coaching Program (CRCP) in Polk County.

 

Congratulations, CRUSH, for Receiving the 2024 Governor's Volunteer Award for your outstanding commitment and service to the State of Iowa!

CRUSH Recovery Community Center has been honored with the 2024 Governor's Volunteer Award.  Click the link above to learn more about the award and to see a list of the 2024 awardees.

 

Live Music, Resource Nights, and More at Rise Community Center!

Check out the RISE Recovery Community Center calendar for a list of incredible community events happening in the Des Moines area this year.  Events include weekly resource nights, speakers, live music, social events, and more! Click the link above to find Rise's calendar!

 

Congratulations to Rod Courtney for becoming a Freedom Festival 2024 Hero!

CRUSH's own Executive Director, Rod Courtney, will be recognized as a Freedom Festival Hero during this summer's festival in Cedar Rapids. Click here to learn more!