Announcements

New Clarion Location Beginning May 1, 2024
Beginning May 1, 2024, our Clarion outpatient will be relocated to 215 North Main Street in Clarion. All existing appointments and services will remain as scheduled, and our contact information will remain the same. If you have any questions, please call us at 866-801-0085. We look forwarding to welcoming you to our new home in Clarion!
Updated Iowa City Outpatient Services Eff. April 22, 2024
Beginning Monday, April 22, 2024, the Same Day Access days/hours at our Iowa City location will be updated to Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:00 am-2:00 pm. Please see the updated flyer for more details.   Additionally, there will be no outpatient evening groups held in Iowa City from April 23, 2024, through April 25, 2024.
April 17, 2024 Phone Interruption: Des Moines & Iowa City
The phone systems at our Des Moines and Iowa City locations will be updated on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, beginning at 9:00 am.   If you are unable to reach us at our Des Moines or Iowa City phone numbers, please call 866-801-0085 and press "0". If you are still unable to connect with CFR staff, you may call 515-808-0666 or email information@cfrhelps.org.    In case of an emergency, please call 911. If you are expericing a crisis or need immediate assistance, please call
Annual Training Needs Survey
Each year, Community & Family Resources hosts a variety of trainings and invites community members to attend. We're in the process of developing our next training calendar and welcome your input! You may take the survey using the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZM9LPTS  
Expanded Psychiatry Services Available in Ames
Fort Dodge Women's Recovery House - March 21, 2024 Open House
New "Recovery Life Skills" Group Starting in Ames
Free Trainings Available in March 2024
We're excited to announce several upcoming trainings opportunites that the everyone is welcome to attend.    Kratom: March 5, 2024 from 10am-11am via Zoom. More details and the registraion link can be found here.   Stigma Associated with Substance Use Disorder: March 5, 2024 from noon-1pm via Zoom. More details and the registraion link can be found here.   Understanding Addiction & Recovery - Information for Family, Friends, and
New "Helping Women Recover" Group Starting in Ames
A new "Helping Women Recover" group will be held at our Ames office on Tuesdays beginning March 19, 2024. This 12-week substance use treatment group is for adults 18+ and will focus on topics such as self-esteem, trauma, and relationships. Check out the flyer here for more details or give us a call at 515-232-3206. 
Mental Health & Substance Use Treatment Now Available in Tipton
Early Outpatient Office Closure: March 1, 2024
All CFR outpatient offices will close early at 12:00 pm on Friday, March 1, 2024. All residential-based programs will remain open 24/7 as usual. Please contact your local office with any questions or concerns.
New STEPPS Group Begins March 5, 2024 in Ames
We're starting a new STEPPS Group at our Ames office on March 5, 2024. You may access the group flyer here and give us a call at 515-232-3206 to learn more!
March 2024 Training: Best Practices for Serving LGBTQ+ Individuals
Community and Family Resources will offer a free online training opportunity focused on Best Practices for Serving LGBTQ+ Individuals in March 2024. Click here for more information and registration details.  
Ames DUI Class Cancellation: February 16 & 17, 2024
The Ames DUI class originally scheduled for February 16 & 17, 2024 has been cancelled. All registrants are being contacted with rescheduling options. The class schedule for alternative class dates can be viewed here.    Please contact our office at 515-232-3206 with any questions.  
Mental Health Services Now Available in Washington