Category: Foundation 2
Foundation 2 Holds Pancake Breakfast on May 6, 2012
Hungry? Stop by St. Jude’s Catholic Church Parish Center, 50 Edgewood Rd. NW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Sunday, May 6 from 8 a.m. to noon for a special breakfast. Hosted by the Knights of Columbus #5544, the breakfast will raise money for Foundation 2 services. Enjoy eggs, sausage, juice, milk and, of course, pancakes! Free [...]
The need for healthcare, mental health screenings and substance abuse treatment is being addressed by United Way
Young adults and adults often have difficulties in life as a result of early adverse childhood experiences. Adverse childhood experiences are the negative situations that kids are exposed to which cause them to fall behind their peers. Not all children are able to overcome these problems and achieve the resolutions they need. Teens and adults [...]
Foundation 2 newsletter: When someone discusses suicide online
This is the Dec. 16, 2011, newsletter from Foundation 2, one of our community partners. Although social media can be a tool to share happy times with friends and family, it also provides an outlet to share life’s struggles and disappointments. I came across a news story about a woman who called police after an acquaintance [...]
Addressing Mental Health in the Workplace
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, one in four adults are living with a diagnosable mental health disorder, yet less than one-third will receive mental health services. Mental Health America offers a list of employee behaviors that may be signs of a mental health problem: Working slowly Missing deadlines Calling in sick frequently Increasing absenteeism Expressing [...]
