Domestic Abuse Resource Center HOTLINE 800-383-2988, Free and Confidential.
Domestic Abuse Resource Center HOTLINE 800-383-2988, Free and Confidential.
Do you know someone whose gambling is becoming a problem? It’s estimated that about 1 in 4 adult Iowans have been negatively impacted by the gambling of others. After all, about 14% of adult Iowans are experiencing problems related to their gambling. For individuals participating in fantasy sports and sports betting, the risk increases to…
Prevention education is a part of the services we provide at the Domestic Abuse Resource Center. Advocates in the Resource Center provide the background and knowledge of safe and healthy relationships and assist students with skills they can use in setting personal boundaries. Dating violence advocates work with students from 6th grade through college by…
Friends, supporters, former and current staff and board members, and community members came together to celebrate a huge milestone in the life of Helping Services – 50 years of service! Started by a group of students with support from faculty at Luther College as the “Trouble Line” and “Hot Line to Help,” the early focus…
A lot of us may not realize that problem gambling is a public health concern that continues to rise in Iowa. We may not realize that someone we love and care about may be struggling with it. Problem gambling is often called the“hidden addiction” because it is so easily disguised from family and friends…until it…
My name is Kayla Kraemer and I am the new Prevention Coordinator for Delaware County. I grew up in the Elkader area, and for the past 2 years, I have had the privilege of calling Strawberry Point my home. Most of my friends and family still live in the area, so I am blessed to…
The 2022 Giving Project was another huge success! The project matches businesses, organizations, families, and individual donors with children of clients that have been assisted by the Domestic Abuse Resource Center. These donors purchase gifts for the families by purchasing items off of wish lists that clients fill out. This year, we were fortunate to…
We want to thank all of the volunteers, sponsors, and visitors that made Holiday Lights a success. Having completed its 18th year, Holiday Lights continues to be a wonderful community event that also serves as Helping Services for Youth & Families’ most important fundraiser. Holiday Lights brought 3563 cars through Pulpit Rock Campground in Decorah,…
Thank you to the Northeast Iowa Montessori School that donated to our Giving Project for clients of our Domestic Abuse Resource Center. Pictured are (back, l-r) Val Deenex, parent, Rachael Buresh, head of Northeast Iowa Montessori School, (front, l-r) Ruth K, Eddie M. and Liam K. Helping Services would like to thank everyone who gave…
We are happy to announce the opening of the 18th annual Holiday Lights event, held at Pulpit Rock Campground in Decorah. Holiday Lights is the organization’s annual fundraiser to support programs to promote healthier and safer families throughout Northeast Iowa. Thanks to the help of volunteers and sponsors, Holiday Lights will be ready for the…
This fall, many high school youth groups held their first meeting to discuss their area of focus and plans for the school year. These youth leaders aim to educate on the harm surrounding substance use and provide support to peers by raising awareness for resources available. Each youth group is linked to a statewide movement,…
