Progams
If you or someone you know is feeling depressed, suicidal or you just don’t know where to turn to for help, please call us
at 351-0140.
The Crisis Intervention Program provides a 24 hour crisis hotline, information and referral services, walk-in counseling, and a Suicide Survivor Support Group. All services are free and confidential.
Crisis Intervention Services are provided by approximately 80 trained volunteers from the community. All volunteers complete an intensive 60 hour training focusing on issues including communication skills, suicide, domestic violence, grief and loss, mental illness, sexual assault, cultural competency, HIV/AID’s and substance abuse. Additional in-service training is offered on various topics throughout the year.
Crisis Intervention Facts
Crisis Intervention provided emotional support services during 7,693 contacts last year
Crisis Intervention provided support to 13 known suicides in-progress during 2006
56% of our calls came from first-time clients
33% of Crisis Intervention clients are under the age of 30
Food Bank
What we do: Nonperishable food is available on a weekly basis for Johnson County residents. In addition, neighbors in crisis may receive supplemental clothing, Iowa City Transit bus tickets and diapers. Emergency funds are available on a limited basis for prescription medication, rent, security deposits, utility bills and car repairs. Neighbors in crisis are encouraged to contact the Food Bank (351-0128) regarding any material need. If assistance is not directly available, volunteers may be able to refer clients to other programs. During the summer months volunteers operate an on-site community garden. Emergency services are also available for individuals who are stranded including assistance with gasoline, bus tickets and minor car repairs.
Who we serve: Food Bank services are available to residents of Johnson County on a regular basis. Individuals who reside outside of Johnson County are eligible for one-time emergency assistance. More than 4,000 unduplicated households requested assistance from the Food Bank during the past year. Almost 50% of those receiving assistance are children under 18 years of age. The majority of adults receiving assistance are employed. 38% of households served receive no government assistance. In addition, over 25% of our clients are single women with young children. The Food Bank distributes over 700 food baskets each week, more than a 25% increase in services as compared to 2002. 80% of the food distributed comes from donations. A total of 9 tons of food is distributed each week by over 140 volunteers.
