Personal / Social

United Way Services

United Way 2-1-1 is a free, confidential service that connects individuals and families to community resources and the services they need, 24-hours a day, seven days a week. Call 2-1-1 for help with food, housing, employment, health care, counseling and more. 

To find help, dial 2-1-1 or toll-free at 1-866-469-2211.  From a cell phone or pay phone, dial (319) 739-4211.

Juvenile & Family Assistance & Stabilization Track

Foundation 2 is pleased to announce a new program for families in crisis in Linn County, Iowa. Services are available 24/7.  Please call (319) 362-2174 for more information.

J-FAST is a joint effort of Foundation 2, Horizons, ASAC, Abbe Center, Tanager Place, and St. Luke's with the common goal of serving youth with immediate mental health or substance abuse needs quickly. J-FAST serves youth ages 8-17.  If you are concerned about youth in crisis, J-FAST can meet with you to discuss options.  Issues we can help with include: depression, cutting, violent behavior, substance abuse, and thoughts of suicide.  We can be at your Linn County location within an hour of your call.  

Parenting Classes

The Parent Education Consortium is a resource available to any parent of young children. Parenting classes are an investment in personal growth and an investment in your child’s future. The benefits of participating in a parenting class will last a lifetime. Find a current schedule of classes HERE.