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Resource Center Team

KATHLEEN

Director of Domestic Abuse Resource Center. I assist survivors of domestic violence through an empowering model and ove

    KATHLEEN

    Dir. Domestic Abuse Services

    KATHLEEN

    Dir. Domestic Abuse Services

    Director of Domestic Abuse Resource Center. I assist survivors of domestic violence through an empowering model and oversee a team of advocates, volunteer coordinator, and transitional housing coordinator.

    ADVOCATES

    We assist clients and their families who are dealing with domestic violence. Due to the often dangerous nature of our wo

    ADVOCATES

    Staff of Resource Center

    ADVOCATES

    Staff of Resource Center

    We assist clients and their families who are dealing with domestic violence. Due to the often dangerous nature of our work, our identities are kept private.

    CAREERS at HS

    CAREERS at HS

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    CAREERS at HS

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    Family Educators Support Team

    BARB FJELSTUL

    I work with a team of people devoted to promoting positive parent-child interaction, to providing families with educatio

      BARB FJELSTUL

      Dir. Family Education and Support

      BARB FJELSTUL

      Dir. Family Education and Support

      I work with a team of people devoted to promoting positive parent-child interaction, to providing families with educational tools and support for the challenges of parenting, to increasing family awareness of community resources, and to promoting community collaboration—all which help prevent child abuse and ensure safe, stable and healthy families.

      LILLIAN QUAM

      I am the Bilingual Family Educator. I provide support to families with prenatal/young children, from birth to age three.

        LILLIAN QUAM

        Certified Family Educator

        LILLIAN QUAM

        Certified Family Educator

        I am the Bilingual Family Educator. I provide support to families with prenatal/young children, from birth to age three. I make sure children are meeting important developmental milestones and answer questions new parents have. I do home visits twice a month, providing activities and positive information in how to spend quality time with your child. I also coordinate play groups that connect parents and children with other parents to learn from each other. Most of the time I serve the Hispanic/Latino community and cover four counties in Northeast Iowa, Winneshiek, Allamakee, Howard and Clayton.

        KRISTY WIRKLER

        I serve families with children prenatal to age 3 in Clayton County. I provide in-home visits with parenting information

          KRISTY WIRKLER

          Family Educator

          KRISTY WIRKLER

          Family Educator

          I serve families with children prenatal to age 3 in Clayton County. I provide in-home visits with parenting information and activities to enhance child development.

          OPEN POSITION

            OPEN POSITION

            Family Educator

            OPEN POSITION

            Family Educator

            Youth Mentoring Team

            COLINNE MCCANN

            Hello! I am one of the Mentoring Coordinators in Allamakee, Howard, and Winneshiek Counties. I graduated from Luther Col

              COLINNE MCCANN

              Mentoring Coordinator

              COLINNE MCCANN

              Mentoring Coordinator

              Hello! I am one of the Mentoring Coordinators in Allamakee, Howard, and Winneshiek Counties. I graduated from Luther College in 2015 with my BA in social work. I love being a mentoring coordinator because I feel my job makes a difference and has a visible impact on the youth in the communities. This fills my heart with joy and gratitude that my work means something.

              JENNY ROSE, ACPS

              I am the Mentoring Coordinator in Clayton County! I am so excited to be expanding the mentoring program into Clayton Cou

                JENNY ROSE, ACPS

                Mentoring Coordinator

                JENNY ROSE, ACPS

                Mentoring Coordinator

                I am the Mentoring Coordinator in Clayton County! I am so excited to be expanding the mentoring program into Clayton County and to create positive change in the lives of youth, families and the community. I have worked at Helping Services in the field of substance misuse prevention since 2015, changing roles to Mentoring Coordinator in 2024.

                ELLIE LOESCH

                Hello! I am one of the Mentoring Coordinators in Allamakee, Howard, and Winneshiek Counties. I graduated from Upper Iowa

                  ELLIE LOESCH

                  Mentoring Coordinator

                  ELLIE LOESCH

                  Mentoring Coordinator

                  Hello! I am one of the Mentoring Coordinators in Allamakee, Howard, and Winneshiek Counties. I graduated from Upper Iowa University in 2022 with my BS in human services and psychology. I began at Helping Services in January 2024 as a prevention coordinator. I'm excited for this new role as a mentoring coordinator and being able to grow our program.

                  GABRIELLE SCHUMAN

                  I am the mentoring coordinator for Delaware County and southern Fayette County, and have a passion for youth and their d

                    GABRIELLE SCHUMAN

                    Mentoring Coordinator

                    GABRIELLE SCHUMAN

                    Mentoring Coordinator

                    I am the mentoring coordinator for Delaware County and southern Fayette County, and have a passion for youth and their development. I graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a degree in Nonprofit Management. I’m thrilled to begin my career with the mentoring programs at Helping Services.

                    Substance Use Prevention Team

                    JEN STOLKA, ACPS, CHES

                    I work to educate the community on the importance of reducing substance misuse and strive to create community-level chan

                      JEN STOLKA, ACPS, CHES

                      Director of Prevention Services

                      JEN STOLKA, ACPS, CHES

                      Director of Prevention Services

                      I work to educate the community on the importance of reducing substance misuse and strive to create community-level change. I oversee a team of prevention specialists serving Howard, Allamakee, Winneshiek, Clayton, Fayette and Delaware Counties.

                      ASHLEY HAVENSTRITE, CPS

                      I help prevent tobacco use among youth and encourage cessation through Quitline Iowa. Serving Allamakee, Delaware, and F

                        ASHLEY HAVENSTRITE, CPS

                        Tobacco Prevention Specialist

                        ASHLEY HAVENSTRITE, CPS

                        Tobacco Prevention Specialist

                        I help prevent tobacco use among youth and encourage cessation through Quitline Iowa. Serving Allamakee, Delaware, and Fayette Counties.

                        SAM HOWELL

                        I work with community members and coalitions to raise awareness of and prevent substance misuse. I serve Howard, Allamak

                          SAM HOWELL

                          Prevention Coordinator

                          SAM HOWELL

                          Prevention Coordinator

                          I work with community members and coalitions to raise awareness of and prevent substance misuse. I serve Howard, Allamakee, Winneshiek, Clayton, and Fayette counties.

                          JON VAGTS

                          I educate on opioids and stimulant drugs in order to increase awareness to the community. I serve Winneshiek, Allamakee,

                            JON VAGTS

                            Prevention Coordinator

                            JON VAGTS

                            Prevention Coordinator

                            I educate on opioids and stimulant drugs in order to increase awareness to the community. I serve Winneshiek, Allamakee, Clayton, Fayette, and Howard counties.

                            LEAH HEMESATH

                            I educate and work to reduce underage drinking and alcohol and drug abuse. Serving Allamakee, Howard, Fayette, and Winne

                              LEAH HEMESATH

                              Prevention Coordinator

                              LEAH HEMESATH

                              Prevention Coordinator

                              I educate and work to reduce underage drinking and alcohol and drug abuse. Serving Allamakee, Howard, Fayette, and Winneshiek Counties.

                              Administrative Staff

                              CARSON EGGLAND

                              I oversee budget and personnel needs at Helping Services and work with the Board of Directors, staff, and volunteers to

                                CARSON EGGLAND

                                Executive Director

                                CARSON EGGLAND

                                Executive Director

                                I oversee budget and personnel needs at Helping Services and work with the Board of Directors, staff, and volunteers to implement tangible, impactful services for families and children in Northeast Iowa.

                                MEAGAN HAMMELL

                                I prepare the monthly financials and ensure compliance with our various grant requirements. I also help with various adm

                                  MEAGAN HAMMELL

                                  Fiscal Manager

                                  MEAGAN HAMMELL

                                  Fiscal Manager

                                  I prepare the monthly financials and ensure compliance with our various grant requirements. I also help with various administrative duties, including facilitation of employee benefits and preparation of annual audit needs.

                                  RENEE MATT

                                  I oversee the technology needs for the agency, from equipment to software, online tools and platforms. Staff rely on me

                                    RENEE MATT

                                    Technology Coordinator

                                    RENEE MATT

                                    Technology Coordinator

                                    I oversee the technology needs for the agency, from equipment to software, online tools and platforms. Staff rely on me to trouble-shoot issues, provide training, and make wise investments into technology purchases that help them communicate with the public.

                                    JANE STORLIE

                                    I greet the public on the phone and in person, connecting visitors with the services they need. I assist program staff w

                                      JANE STORLIE

                                      Administrative Assistant

                                      JANE STORLIE

                                      Administrative Assistant

                                      I greet the public on the phone and in person, connecting visitors with the services they need. I assist program staff with community projects and administrative staff with daily accounting tasks. I help with the coordinating of our annual Holiday Lights display event, in addition to keeping our office running smoothly.