Announcements

New Adolescent Programming at Des Moines Outpatient
Ethics Training Cancellation: Sept 2025
We are so sorry to share that our Ethics Training scheduled for September 19 & 26, 2025, has been cancelled due to unforeseen and difficult circumstances involving a key member of the event.   We appreciate your understanding and compassion. All registered participants will be contacted individually and provided information about refunds.  
Des Moines Women's Residential Program
Immediate openings are available in our newly re-opened Women's Residential Substance Use Treatment Program in Des Moines. Give us a call at 515-262-0349 for more information or to make a referral.
CFR Welcomes New Psychiatry Provider, Rosemary Ajibade, ARNP
Labor Day Closure: 9/1/25
All CFR outpatient offices will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025. Our residential-based programs will remain open 24/7 as usual. Please contact us with any questions at 866-801-0085.
CFR Welcomes New Therapist, Rhiannon Rippke-Koch
International Overdose Awareness Day Events - 2025
Community and Family Resources welcomes the communities we serve to join us in recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day. This is a time to join together to raise awareness about overdose prevention strategies and support those who have lost a loved one to overdose.    2025 events include (click on the event name for the flyer and more details):   Fort Dodge Overdose Education and Naloxone Training/Distribution: 8/28/25, 2:00-3:15 PM, CFR Office at 211 Ave M W Fort
Des Moines Substance Use Evaluations - Location Change 8/25/25
Beginning on Monday, August 25, 2025, the same day access substance use evaluations offered in Des Moines will move to our location at 3806 Easton Boulevard. The days and times will remain the same and you can find more details on our Same Day Access Page.
Free Wednesday Lunch & Learn Sessions: Aug-Sept 2025
Free Thursday "Dump the Midday Slump" Trainings: Aug-Sept 2025
Ethics Training: September 2025
Des Moines Outpatient Construction
Construction activities will soon begin at our Des Moines Outpatient location at 3451 Easton Blvd. Please exercise extra caution and awareness while on site, and follow all posted safety protocols. If you encounter any safety concerns, please notify a staff member immediately. Thank you for your patience as we work to construct a new campus for our residential and outpatient programs!
Annual Stakeholder Survey
At Community & Family Resources (CFR), we understand the importance of continually evaluating our performance and areas of improvement. We invite stakeholders and community members to please take a few minutes to complete this brief survey, which covers the Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery services provided by CFR.    https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Stakeholders2025    A printable flyer with a QR code can be found here.   The survey will be
Independence Day Closures
All CFR outpatient offices will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025. Our residential-based programs will remain open 24/7 as usual. Please contact us with any questions at 866-801-0085.
Iowa City: Same Day Evals Cancelled on 6/24/25
Same-day/walk-in substance use evaluations will not be available in Iowa City on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. We apologize for this scheduling change and welcome you to contact us at 319-351-4357 with any questions. You may find the same-day access schedules for all locations at https://www.cfrhelps.org/same-day-access