Helping Services For Youth & Families

ERASE Virtual Lunch & Learn
2020-10-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
The Winneshiek County ERASE Coalition will be hosting a virtual Lunch & Learn! This is an opportunity for community members to learn more about ERASE and what the coalition does in the county. The coalition did an assessment survey to determine the awareness and readiness of the community in addressing priority issues and the results of this survey will be shared at this Lunch & Learn. This will be an opportunity to learn and also to provide your input on the results of the survey and efforts in Winneshiek County.
Click on this zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83510933266 or enter the meeting ID 835 1093 3266 to join.

20% of Sales from Euphoria to to DARC 10/14/20
2020-10-14 08:00 - 17:00
Every Wednesday in October 2020, 20% of sales go to Helping Services Domestic Abuse Resource Center (DARC).

Delaware Fall Event - Sherman Pumpkin Farm
2020-10-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Sherman’s Pumpkin Farm and Corn Maze, 413 South Wayne Street, Manchester, IA, 52075, United States

Explore Lansing-Mentoring Group Event
2020-10-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Lansing, Iowa
Mentors, mentees, Mentors For A Day, and waiting youth are invited to come and explore Lansing, Iowa.

This group mentoring event will be less structured then previous events. Attendees will meet at the shelter at the Mt. Hosmer Park where they will enjoy beautiful views and some hiking. The top photo above is one of the views from Mount Hosmer. Pairs will enjoy a sack lunch and then venture on their own to enjoy a self-guided time at the Driftless Area Education and Visitors Center. COVID-safe measures will be practiced during the event as much as possible. Please RSVP to Kathy or Colinne your ability to attend.

Tasty Thursday
2020-10-08 17:30 - 18:30 | Sugar Bowl, 410 W. Water Street, Decorah
Who’s ready for ice cream?
It doesn’t matter if it’s a blistering hot summer day or a cool Autumn day, it’s always a day for ice cream!!
Join Youth Mentoring for mouth watering treats at the monthly Tasty Thursday event. During this short event, mentors, mentees, and those wishing to learn more about Youth Mentoring at Helping Services are invited to attend the Tasty Thursday to enjoy an ice cream treat (compliments of Sugar Bowl) and great conversation at Sugar Bowl in Decorah.

20% of Sales from Euphoria to to DARC 10/7/20
2020-10-07 08:00 - 17:00

PIVO and Blepta Studios donate 20% of all online sales in October to DARC
2020-10-01 08:00 - 2020-10-31 17:00
PIVO and Blepta Studios will be donating 20% of all online sales in the month of October to Helping Services For Youth & Families Domestic Abuse Resource Center.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2020
2020-10-01

Vaping and E-Cigarette Training
2020-09-24 17:30 - 18:30
Vaping and E-Cigarette use is a significant health concern for users, especially youth.
All adults are invited to be part of this short and sweet training to stock up their toolbox and learn some great information. Attendees will hear about: local statistics, vaping 101, the harmful effects, information about e-cigarettes, current policies, and what we can do about youth’s use.
Mentors, parents, grandparents, teachers, youth leaders, and others who care about youth are all invited. This training will be facilitated by Kathy Schwartzhoff, CPS with support from Meg Gelner, Colinne McCann, and Tessa Willie.
Attendees that register at bit.ly/RegisterVaping will receive a packet of helpful materials prior to the training. Join the virtual training on Zoom at this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89786559894
If you have questions, please contact Kathy at 563-387-1720| kathys@helpingservices.org

This training is offered by Helping Services Youth Mentoring through grant funds from the Iowa Department of Public Health, Improving Tomorrow: Prevention Focused Mentoring.

Tasty Thursday!
2020-09-10 17:30 - 18:30 | Sugar Bowl, 410 W. Water Street, Decorah
Mentors and mentees, please join us on Thursday, September 10 for a tasty treat compliments of Sugar Bowl. When you get to the site, check-in at the mentoring table for your ticket to enjoy a tasty treat.
Youth Mentoring at Helping Services is proud to be partnering with Sugar Bowl for this venture.

Family Ice Cream Social (COVID-Style)
2020-08-27 17:30 - 19:00 | Phelps Park, 613 Park Street, Decorah, IA 52101, 613 Park Street, Decorah, IA, 52101, United States
Let’s cool off with a little ice cream! Mentors, mentees, Mentors For A Day, and friends of Youth Mentoring AND THEIR FAMILIES from Allamakee, Howard, and Winneshiek County are invited. Delicious Sugar Bowl ice cream will be served for all to enjoy. Attendees must wear a mask (or one will be provided) to attend this yummy event. Six foot distancing will be adhered to. You may eat your ice cream at an outdoor picnic table, in your car, or on your way home. All mentors, mentees, parents/guardians, and Mentors For A Day will be asked to complete a bit of paperwork. Voting for the next year’s events will take place. Come for the ice cream and time to wave to your friends!!
Whalen Cabin is the indoor shelter at Phelps Park.

The Meet and Sweet! Family Ice Cream Event
2020-08-13 16:00 - 18:00 | Tirrill Park, 105 Stearns Drive, Manchester, IA, 52057, United States
What tastes better on a hot summer day than a mouthful of deliciously cold ice cream!? Our mentoring program would like to invite mentors, mentees and their families to attend this event. There will be pre-scooped ice cream from Widner Drug Store’s Ice Cream Parlor! We will be meeting at the shelter near the river at Tirrill Park on Thursday, August 13th from 4:00 pm- 6:00 pm. This event will be sponsored by a generous grant from Theisen’s Home, Farm and Auto. There will be mentee surveys to complete at the event. Stop by, say hi, and grab and ice cream! Please RSVP to Meg by Friday, August 7th by emailing, texting or calling. I look forward to seeing you!

Generation Rx Training
2020-05-14 15:00 - 16:15
Mentors, Mentors For A Day, parents/guardians, healthcare professionals, educators, and everyone who cares about youth are invited to join Youth Mentoring for a great time of learning and sharing. This training will be offered via Zoom by clicking this link: https://zoom.us/j/96899673232.
Jen Kimber, Certified Prevention Specialist, from Helping Services will be presenting. During the presentation, you will learn about prescription drug safety in order to help prevent misuse of prescription medications and about four “key messages” for safe medication practices. The session will include a presentation, interactive polls, and time to ask questions to educate adults.
If you have never done anything on Zoom, it is a fairly simple process. You will be glad you took the plunge to try it! About five minutes before 3:00 p.m. on May 14, click on the above Zoom link. You may need to load Zoom on your computer. Follow the prompts and you will be ready to learn and get some great ideas while in the comfort and safety of your home.

Friday Fun Night-Virtual Yoga with Laura
2020-04-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/810555242, Your house, Your town, IA, 52101, United States
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/810555242
Take a deep breath after you have clicked on the above Zoom link. Enjoy an hour of fun and relaxing activities with Laura Lehman, Mentoring Intern. Laura has FOUR years experience conducting yoga activities with youth and she is pumped to spend time with you.
Who can attend this event? Everyone! Adults, kids, mentors, mentees, parents/guardians, moms, dads, brothers, sisters, maybe even the dog and only those who are social distancing. You won’t need to wear a mask as you will be safe at home.

POSTPONED-Rock 'N' Bowl Mentoring Bowl-A-Thon-Waukon
2020-03-21 | Arrowhead Lanes, 601 Rossville Road, Waukon, IA, 52172
We look forward to rescheduling this fun event and MAJOR fundraiser for Youth Mentoring. We will notify everyone when a date has been secured and plans are underway. Many generous donors are contributing to support Youth Mentoring online. If you would like to contribute in this way, go to: https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/rock-n-bowl-waukon and click on the donate button. If you are more comfortable sending a donation via postal mail, send it to: Youth Mentoring, PO Box 372, Decorah, IA 52101.
Thanks to everyone for their support!!

POSTPONED-Friday Fun Night-Youth Mentoring at ArtHaus
2020-03-20 | ArtHaus, 107 W. Broadway Street, Decorah, IA, 52101
This creative and fun event will take place sometime in the future due to COVID-19 concerns. Create something at home that is fun and share it on the Helping Services for Youth & Families Facebook page. Who knows, you may inspire others!

Rock 'N' Bowl Mentoring Bowl-a-Thon Manchester
2020-03-07 10:00 - 16:00 | Lightning Lanes, Manchester, IA, 1110 E Main Street, Manchester, Iowa, 52057
Let’s get ready to rock and roll at the Rock ‘N’ Bowl Mentoring Bowl-A-Thon being held on Saturday, March 7 at Lightning Lanes in Manchester.
How do you get ready? It’s easy.

Bowlers can be anyone that wants to have fun!
Think about what time you would like to bowl: 10:00 a.m., Noon, and 2:00 p.m.
Register to bowl at: https://www.helpingservices.org/services/youth-mentoring/ymbowlathon/

Since this event is a MAJOR fundraiser for Youth Mentoring, bowlers are asked to collect or donate $50 or more to help support mentoring. Materials for bowlers to collect donations can be accessed by going to https://www.helpingservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Bowlathon-Packet-DEL-Final-a-2020.pdf

Friday Fun Night-Game Night
2020-02-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Decorah Lutheran Church, 309 Winnebago St, Decorah, Iowa
Mentors and mentees are invited to have some fun playing board or card games. If you have a favorite game you’d like to play, please bring it along! RSVP’s are greatly appreciated due to the possibility of inclement weather.
Would you like to find out more about mentoring? Come to this event and see how much fun you can have.

Allamakee Prevention Subcommittee
2020-02-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Allamakee County Courthouse, 110 Allamakee St NW, Waukon, IA, 52172
If you are concerned about issues related to substance misuse in Allamakee County and want to get involved, join us at the Allamakee Prevention Subcommittee Meeting. We will be discussing how to get a thorough assessment of the needs of the community so we can begin planning ways to address these issues. We will be meeting in the Allamakee Substance Abuse Prevention office in the Allamakee Courthouse. Everyone is welcome!

FCSAC Teen Maze Planning Meeting: Calling for Presenters
2020-02-13 11:30 - 13:00 | Iowa State Extension and Outreach- Fayette County, 218 S Main St., Fayette, IA, 52142, United States
The Fayette County Substance Abuse Coalition (FCSAC) will be hosting our 4th annual Teen Maze in Fall 2020 at Upper Iowa University. The purpose of the Teen Maze is to show Fayette County 9th graders how the decisions they make have lasting effects on their lives and the lives of people around them. Experiences may include pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, minor in possession, cyber bullying, dating relationships, parenting decisions, finances, etc.
Those who are interested in being a part of the Teen Maze either as a presenter or to help in other ways are encouraged to attend the planning meeting. Lunch will be provided.

Vaping: A Dangerous Trend Training
2020-02-12 18:30 - 20:00 | Our Savior Lutheran Church, Manchester, 113 Guetzko Court, Manchester, IA Iowa, 52057
Come and learn about the dangerous trend of vaping! This training is for mentors, Mentors For A Day, parents/guardians, educators, youth leaders health care providers, everyone that would like more information.
Ashley Havenstrite, Certified Prevention Specialist from Helping Services will present about this dangerous trend and will give guidance on talking with others about vaping.

Inspiring Students For Their Future
2020-02-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Luther College, 700 College Drive, Decorah, IA, 52101
Many youth are struggling in today’s world. Parents/guardians, adult family members, and others who care about kids should attend this excellent training. Greg Schutte, School Psychologist from Keystone AEA will be the presenter. Greg is an outstanding presenter and will share ideas of how we can reach out to youth. RSVP’s are encouraged by February 7.
The presentation will be held in the Mott Room at Luther College. The Mott Room is located in the Dahl Centennial Union. Attendees can park behind the library, behind the Center For Faith and Life, or use available street parking. Enter the Union through the main doors. Turn right down the hallway. Go to the end of the hallway and turn left. Follow the signs for the training.

Nurtured Heart Approach Parenting Workshop
2020-02-10 17:30 - 19:30 | Immanuel Lutheran Church, 305 2nd Ave W, Cresco, IA
Dates: Monday, February 10th, 17th, and 24th from 5:30-7:30pm at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cresco (305 2nd Ave W.)
Parents, caregivers, & anyone involved in working with children is invited to this FREE workshop.
A light meal and FREE childcare will provided at each session.
Families who complete all three sessions will receive a Kwik Star Gas Card and a set of children’s books and activities to take home with them.
Registration is required! To register: Call or text Shelby at (563) 380-1300 by February 7th.
The Nurtured Heart Approach focuses of building healthy, positive relationships between adults and children.
Those attending the workshop will learn:
*How to set boundaries and limits that empower your child
*Say “No” to your child and have them accept this response
*Celebrate your child’s behavior in a real and authentic way
* and much more!

Training for Intervention Procedures
2020-02-10 17:00 - 20:00 | Toppling Goliath Brewery, Upper Level, 1600 Prosperity Road, Decorah, IA, 52101, United States
For more than 25 years, TIPS has been a global leader in education and training in the responsible service, sale, and consumption of alcohol. TIPS is a skill-based training program designed to prevent intoxication, underage drinking, and drunk driving. Using TIPS brings immediate payback through lower risk and a safer, more responsible work environment. With TIPS, you gain valuable competitive advantages such as:
-Lower insurance premiums
-Reduced exposure to alcohol liability lawsuits
-Decreased penalties for alcohol violations
-Safer communities
-Improved customer service
Lower your risks & take this FREE TIPS training!
Please register with Jen by emailing jkimber@helpingservices.org or calling 319-290-9282

IMP NE Iowa Regional Meeting
2020-02-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Our Savior Lutheran Church,, 113 Guetzko Court, Manchester, IA, 52057, United States
Welcoming all NE IA Coordinators to share ideas, brainstorm, learn and grow their mentoring programs!

Culver's Night Mentoring Fundraiser
2020-01-22 16:00 - 20:00 | Culver’s, 904 Short Street, Decorah, IA, 52101
Are you looking for a night out or a reason to take a night off from cooking? Culver’s of Decorah is graciously donating 10% of the evening’s proceeds to Youth Mentoring. Enjoy a meal and tell your friends to support Youth Mentoring, too. Welcome to delicious!

Friday Fun Night
2020-01-17 18:00 - 19:00
Reserve the date! Families of mentees are invited to this fun time. More information to follow as details are planned.

Fancy Meal Fling Group Event
2020-01-11 11:30 - 13:30 | Immanuel Lutheran Church, 305 2nd Ave W, Cresco, IA
When your place setting has more than one fork, have you ever wondered which fork to use? This tidbit of fancy dining etiquette will be part of the learning process at Youth Mentoring’s Fancy Meal Fling group event. Mentors, mentee’s (and their family members), and Mentors For A Day are invited to this event. There will be delicious food and fun learning. Please RSVP by Monday, January 6.

Training for Intervention Procedures
2020-01-08 16:30 - 19:30 | Clayton County Office Building, 600 Gunder Road, Elkader, IA, 52043, United States
Your establishment is invited to get certified in TIPS (Training for Intervention Procedures). There will be a FREE TIPS training on January 8th, from 4:30-7:30 PM at the Clayton County Office Building. TIPS is the global leader in education and training for the responsible service, sale, and consumption of alcohol and those who complete the course will be certified for 3 years. Please register for the training by emailing Jen with the number of attendees from your establishment. jkimber@helpingservices.org

Delaware County Proclamation Signing
2020-01-06 13:00 - 13:30
Proclamations will be signed by the County Board of Supervisors, mentoring staff, and mentoring supporters. Mentors, mentees, parents/guardians of mentees, steering committee members, and mentoring friends are encouraged to attend these proclamation signings.
Proclamation Signing0
January 6, 1:00 p.m.
Board of Supervisors room, first floor, Courthouse, Manchester,
Plan to attend!
