FAQ
What are your phone numbers?
Administrative Office: (319) 362-1170
Crisis Center: (319) 362-2174 or 1-800-332-4224
Family Counseling: (319) 366-8797
Food Pantry: (319) 362-2174
LISW Therapist Dennis Dozier: (319) 261-0976
LISW Therapist Sarah Knight: (319) 862-1688
Independent Living Programs: (319) 368-3376
Mobile Crisis Outreach: (319) 247-0030
Skills Group: (319) 298-0285
Street Outreach Services: (319) 297-7519
Youth Shelter: (319) 366-8797
Where are your offices located?
Administrative Office: 1714 Johnson Ave NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
Crisis Services: 1540 2nd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Independent Living Programs/ Street Outreach Services: 1630 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Youth Services: 3015 12th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Will anyone know that I called you or received services?
No. All information that you give to us will be held strictly confidential. We cannot divulge any information without a signed release. To have any information shared you will need to complete a release of information form for us. This includes information you wish to go to your attorney, school, mental health counselor, DHS worker, family member or any other individual.
How do I get my youth involved in Foundation 2?
Please call our Crisis Center at (319) 362-2174 and we will recommend the program that will best meet your child's needs.
How long can my child stay at the Youth Shelter?
Your child's length of stay is dependent upon need. Last year's average length of stay was seven days.
How much does it cost to receive services?
Most Foundation 2 services are free or based on a sliding fee scale. For more information on a specific program's cost, please call them for more information.
What should I do if I think my friend is suicidal?
If you think that your friend may be suicidal, the best thing to do is to ask them the question, "are you thinking about suicide?" Although this can seem overwhelming, it is a great way to get a conversation started that may save your friend's life. For more suggestions of how to help a friend who may be suicidal
click here or call our 24-hour crisis hotline at (319) 362-2174.
Will the police be called if I mention suicide?
No. Our staff tries to use the least intrusive method possible when assisting callers. Unless you are actively in the process of harming yourself, we will not call rescue. We also inform clients if we are about to call rescue and do not do so without a caller's knowledge.
What additional services does Street Outreach offer?
Street Outreach Services also offers case management and help with basic needs ages for youth between the ages of 12-21 such as hygiene items and clothing.
How does talk therapy help?
This is an excellent question- it is good to consider what we really do as mental health counselors. First, therapy can mean a lot of different things to different people.Therapy can provide a safe place in which to share with a non-judgmental person, and that trust and the connection between the therapist and client is a major determining factor in helping the client get "better". There are many types of talk therapy, one that has been heavily researched is Cognitive-Behavioral therapy, which basically challenges the client's thoughts and offers a redirect or another way of thinking, in other words if the thoughts precede the emotional response; then if we help change the thoughts it will lessen the emotional impact, be it depression or anxiety. But whatever type of therapy is utilized, research consistently shows that it is the quality of the relationship between the therapist and client that is the real factor. Think of it as talk therapy helping to bring another way of looking at problems....the collaboration can be freeing. So, when looking for a therapist, ask around, and it is ok to ask questions of us, we expect it. Therapy in a lot of ways is a "fit".