Helping Services For Youth & Families

NICC Community Organization & Wellness Fair
2022-09-27 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Northeast Iowa Community College, 1625 IA-150, Calmar, IA, 52132, United States
Helping Services will be attending the Community Organization & Wellness Fair! Come stop by our table to get more information on the programs that we can offer in our local communities.

Exploring Healthy Foods, Family Playgroup
2022-09-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Cresco Library, 320 N Elm St, Cresco, 52136, United States
Come explore HEALTHY EATING! Bring your kiddos for Storytime, Zumbini and a Group Activity exploring healthy eating. Leave with some resources including: tips for picky eaters, benefits of sign language during meal times, healthy snack ideas, eating the rainbow and reducing the risk of chocking at meal time. We hope to see you there for some FUN and LEARNING at this Helping Services Group Connection Event in September with the Cresco Library!
Our target audience age is infant through age five and their parent(s).
Questions? Text (641)-220-2239
To Learn more about the Family Education & Support Program visit: https://www.helpingservices.org/services/family-support-and-education/

Fall & Fire Safety Storytime
2022-10-06 10:30 - 11:30 | New Albin Public Library, 176 Elm Street, New Albin, IA, 52160, United States
Join us for Storytime at the New Albin Public Library! Our theme is Fall & Fire Safety. Welcome the fall season and learn more about Fire Prevention & Safety through our group read-aloud, age-appropriate craft(s)/activities and take-home items for both children and caregivers! Hope to see you there for learning and fun!
Our target audience age is infant through five and their parent(s)/caregiver(s). However, all kids are welcome!
Questions? Text Ms. Rachel at (563)-380-1300
For all the latest community resources and event updates follow our Family Education Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/920687785557241
To Learn more about the Family Education & Support Program visit: https://www.helpingservices.org/services/family-support-and-education/

Prevention 5 Coalition Meeting
2022-10-10 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-11-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Crestwood High School District Conference Room, 1000 Schroder Drive, Cresco, 52136
“Prevention 5 is a group of highly engaged citizens who strive to raise awareness on substance misuse, teen pregnancy, mental health, and overall wellness of the community.”
The Coalition typically meets once a month for an hour. Anyone who lives or works in Howard County is welcome to join us at a meeting and have a voice on ways to work towards achieving our Vision, which is that: “Howard County will be educated and have the knowledge to access resources to create a healthier and safer community for generations to come.”

Building Bridges Through Mentoring Steering Committee Meeting
2022-10-11 16:15 - 17:15 | Helping Services Main Office, 805 E Main Street, Decorah, IA, 52101, United States
Winneshiek County’s mentoring program at Helping Services is Building Bridges Through Mentoring. This commmittee meeting will ask for ideas about how to recruit more mentors, will feature upcoming trainings, and share about the matches fun times in Winneshiek County. New members are welcome!

Fire Safety Playgroup
2022-10-12 09:00 - 10:00 | Riceville Public Library, 307 Woodland Ave 50466, Riceville, IA, 50466, United States
Come explore FIRE SAFETY with your family this October! Certified Parents as Teachers Educators will be providing Storytime, Zumbini Dance and a Group Activities exploring fire safety for kids and families. Leave with some resources including: Tips for creating a fire safety plan for your family, using developmentally appropriate language when teaching your child about fire safety and fun, easy activity ideas to take home and do with your whole family. We hope to see you there for some FUN and LEARNING at our Family Education, Play to Learn Groups throughout the month of October! Our target audience age is infant through age five and their caregivers(s).
Questions? Text Ms. Heather at (641)-220-2239
For all the latest community resources and event updates follow our Family Education Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/920687785557241
To sign-up for an individualized service with Ms. Heather visit:
https://forms.gle/1dLLEmbY27fpQxy39
To Learn more about the Family Education & Support Program visit: https://www.helpingservices.org/services/family-support-and-education/

Allamakee Prevention Advisory Meeting
2022-10-13 11:30 - 12:30 | Nutmegs Bakery & Cafe, 367 Main St., Lansing, IA, 52151, United States
The rising concerns over substance misuse, problem gambling, teen pregnancy, and more led a group of concerned citizens and professionals to start meeting to address these difficult topics. Allamakee Prevention Advisory, formed in late 2021, and has a mission to “advocate, educate, and provide awareness to positively impact the health and wellness of Allamakee County.” The group provides valuable feedback on the county culture, trends, and concerns while making recommendations on evidence-based practices and strategies to implement across the community. Those who live or work in Allamakee County are encouraged to attend!

Tasty Thursday
2022-10-13 17:30 - 18:30
The best time for ice cream is anytime!
Mentors, mentees, Mentors For A Day, Steering Committees, their families, and anyone interested in finding out more about Youth Mentoring are welcome to come and enjoy an ice cream treat complitments of Sugar Bowl. This event will take place at their downtown location. Come for the whole time or just stop by! There will be games, conversation, and fun!

Luna Valley Pizza Farm Fundraiser
2022-10-14 16:30 - 20:00 | Luna Valley Farm, 3012 Middle Sattre Rd, Decorah, 52101, United States
Join us on Oct. 14th at Luna Valley Farm and enjoy pizza to support Helping Services’ Domestic Abuse Resource Center in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

10% of pizza sales on Friday, Oct. 14th will support survivors of domestic violence. Pre-orders are required at https://www.lunavalleyfarm.com/pizza. Order will open Sunday, October 9th at 12 pm.

Helping Services’ Domestic Abuse Resource Center is a non-profit serving seven counties in northeast Iowa (Allamakee, Bremer, Chickasaw, Clayton, Fayette, Howard, and Winneshiek).

Enjoy a relaxing evening at the farm with your pizza or take it home to enjoy knowing that your order is helping support survivors of domestic violence. For more info about Helping Services’ DARC please call 800-383-2988 or visit www.helpingservices.org to access our chat with an advocate.

Cresco Fitness Center Group Mentoring Event
2022-10-15 11:00 - 14:00 | Cresco Fitness Center, 316 3rd Ave E, Cresco, IA, 52136
Let’s have some fun at the Cresco Fitness Center! Mentors, mentees, Mentors For A Day, and waiting youth are invited to come and enjoy swimming in the indoor pool, playing ping-pong, shooting hoops, walking the track area, playing board/card games, and enjoying a meal together. Please bring with you a change of shoes. If you plan to swim, bring your swimwear, towel, and a change of clothes. Please RSVP by Monday, October 10. When RSVPing, please share if you plan to drive on your own to the Fitness Center or if you would like to carpool with others from Decorah.

Fire Safety Playgroup
2022-10-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Calmar Public Library, 101 Washington St., Calmar, IA, 52132, United States

MY Club Mentoring Steering Committee Meeting
2022-10-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
Steering Committee members for Howard County’s mentoring program (MY Club) will meet to discuss program goals, upcoming trainings and events, mentoring matches, and how to recruit more mentors. New members are welcome!!

Fall & Fire Safety Storytime
2022-10-18 10:30 - 11:30 | Robey Memorial Library, 401 1st Avenue NW, Waukon, IA, 52101, United States
Join us for Storytime at the Robey Memorial Library in Waukon, IA! Our theme is Fall & Fire Safety. Welcome the fall season and learn more about Fire Prevention & Safety through our group read-aloud, age-appropriate craft(s)/activities and take-home items for both children and caregivers! Hope to see you there for learning and fun!
Our target audience age is infant through five and their parent(s)/caregiver(s). However, all kids are welcome!
Questions? Text Ms. Rachel at (563)-380-1300
For all the latest community resources and event updates follow our Family Education Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/920687785557241
To Learn more about the Family Education & Support Program visit: https://www.helpingservices.org/services/family-support-and-education/

Fire Safety Playgroup
2022-10-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Elma Public Library, 710 Busti Ave., Elma, IA, 50628, United States

Exposed: The Dangers of Prescription Drugs Training
2022-10-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Prescription drugs are prescribed by a doctor and picked up at a pharmacy. These drugs are helpful when used the correct way. Some of the prescription drugs are a hit on the streets, abused once prescribed, or searched for on websites selling fake drugs.
Please join this important training being led by the Delaware County Mentoring Coordinator, Sam Jennerjohn. The training is being held via Zoom over the lunch hour and will inform participants about some types of prescription drugs, warning signs, and how we can help. Sam shares, “Remember we are all in this thing called life together, so let’s learn, and help one another.”
Mentors, parents, grandparents, college students, youth advocates, and others who support youth are encouraged to attend. Pre-registration is not required, however, those who do pre-register will receive bonus materials that are not part of the training.
Pre-Register at www.bit.ly/pd-registration | Training link: www.bit.ly/PD-training

Fire Safety Playgroup
2022-10-19 15:00 - 16:00 | Lime Springs Public Library, 112 West Main St., Lime Springs, IA, 52155, United States

Spooky Storytime
2022-10-20 10:30 - 11:30 | New Albin Public Library, 176 Elm Street, New Albin, IA, 52160, United States
Join us for Storytime at the New Albin Public Library! Just in time for Halloween, Spooky Storytime will consist of a group read-aloud of Halloween themed books, age-appropriate craft(s) or activities and special Halloween take-home items. Costumes are welcome and strongly encouraged but not necessary! Hope to see you there for a Spooktacular time!
Our target audience age is infant through five and their parent(s)/caregiver(s). However, all kids are welcome!
Questions? Text Ms. Rachel at (563)-380-1300
For all the latest community resources and event updates follow our Family Education Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/920687785557241
To Learn more about the Family Education & Support Program visit: https://www.helpingservices.org/services/family-support-and-education/

ERASE Meeting (Winneshiek County Coalition)
2022-10-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Northeast Iowa Behavioral Health, 905 Montgomery St., Decorah, IA, 52101, United States
The ERASE Coalition typically meets once a month for an hour to work towards our goal “Creating a healthier Winneshiek County through community collaboration.”
Those who live or work in Winneshiek County are encouraged to attend!

Healthy Fayette County- Prevention Team Workgroup
2022-10-24 12:00 - 13:00 | ISU Extension & Outreach: Fayette County, 218 S. Main St., Fayette, IA, 52142, United States
Healthy Fayette County is a Coalition who’s mission is to: Collaborate across sectors to meet the health needs of Fayette County residents by:

Building Capacity
Increasing access to prevention and treatment services and interventions; and
Improving education and awareness

The Coalition currently has 3 workgroups which include: Nutrition, Prevention, and Mental Health. Anyone who lives or works in Fayette County is encouraged to attend and help work on Prevention efforts in Fayette County.

Fire Safety Playgroup
2022-10-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Cresco Library, 320 N Elm St, Cresco, 52136, United States

Spooky Storytime
2022-10-26 17:30 - 18:30 | Postville Library, 235 W Tilden St, Postville, 52162, United States
Join us for Storytime at the Postville Public Library! Just in time for Halloween, Spooky Storytime will consist of a group read-aloud of Halloween themed books, age-appropriate craft(s) or activities and special Halloween take-home items. Costumes are welcome and strongly encouraged but not necessary! Hope to see you there for a Spooktacular time!
Our target audience age is infant through five and their parent(s)/caregiver(s). However, all kids are welcome!
Questions? Text Ms. Rachel at (563)-380-1300
For all the latest community resources and event updates follow our Family Education Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/920687785557241
To Learn more about the Family Education & Support Program visit: https://www.helpingservices.org/services/family-support-and-education/

YOUTH DRUG TRENDS: THE NEW LOOK OF NICOTINE ADDICTION
2022-10-27 18:00 - 19:00

Paint Pour for the Domestic Abuse Resource Center
2022-10-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Blepto Studios/Pivo, 101 Huber Drive, Calmar, Iowa, 52132
Join Blepta Studios in Calmar upstairs in the studio for a relaxing evening pouring fluid paint to create abstract designs. Cost is $30 and includes all materials and instruction. Half of all proceeds will be donated to the Domestic Abuse Resource Center. We will do a 4×4 tile and an 8×10 canvas. Aprons will be provided – but it can be messy so don’t wear your favorite clothes! These paintings will take a few days to dry – so you can pick them up the following week during open business hours. Or you can wait a month and have them varnished and ready for you.
Register: https://pivoblepta.square.site/product/paint-pour-to-benefit-helping-services-of-northeast-iowa/1818?cs=true&cst=custom

November Storytime
2022-11-03 10:30 - 11:30 | New Albin Public Library, 176 Elm Street, New Albin, IA, 52160, United States
Join us for Storytime at the New Albin Public Library! Our two programs on November 3rd and November 17th will consist of seasonally themed books about turkeys and Thanksgiving for the group read-aloud, age appropriate crafts and activities, and fun take-home items!
*Parents/caregivers are expected to accompany children during Storytime and are encouraged to interact with their child(ren) during the crafts/activities.
Our target audience age is infant through five and their parent(s)/caregiver(s). However, all kids are welcome!
Questions? Text Ms. Rachel at (563)-380-1300
For all the latest community resources and event updates join our Family Education Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/920687785557241
To Learn more about the Family Education & Support Program visit: https://www.helpingservices.org/services/family-support-and-education/

EWALU Group Mentoring Event
2022-11-05 11:00 - 14:00 | EWALU, 37776 Alpha Ave, Strawberry Point, IA
Mentors, mentees, Mentors For A Day, and waiting youth are invited to travel to EWALU to do archery, low-ropes challenges, ziplining, eat lunch together, and have fun!
Attendees can travel to the site on their own or travel together via a Townline Bus. Bus riders must be at Helping Services’ office at 9:15 a.m. to depart at 9:30. Those meeting others at the site, should be there at 10:45 a.m. The day will be full of fun, rain or shine! Time at EWALU will be 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Allamakee Prevention Advisory Meeting
2022-11-10 11:30 - 12:30 | Jalapenos Mexican Cuisine, 142 S. Lawler St., Postville, IA, 52162, United States

Winneshiek Medical Center Car Seat Check
2022-11-10 16:00 - 18:00 | Winneshiek Medical Center, 901 Montgomery Street, Decorah, IA, 52101, United States
Free for parents, grandparents, caregivers or anyone who transports children in a vehicle. Offered by NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians. No registration required. Call WMC OB Coordinator at 563-387-5361 for more information.
To Learn more about the Family Education & Support Program visit: https://www.helpingservices.org/services/family-support-and-education/

Riceville Library Play to Learn Group
2022-11-16 09:00 - 10:00 | Riceville Public Library, 307 Woodland Ave 50466, Riceville, IA, 50466, United States
Join us at the Riceville Library this November 16 exploring Together Time! Certified Parents as Teachers Educators will be providing Storytime, Zumbini Dance and a Group Activities exploring kindness, sharing, thankfulness and socializing with others. Leave with some resources including: How to teach kindness in young children, strategies for teaching toddlers to learn sharing and how teaching compassion is essential to promoting your child’s social emotional development.
We hope to see you there for some FUN, LEARNING, at one of our Family Education Play to Learn Groups throughout the month of November!
Our target audience age is infant through age five and their caregivers(s).
Questions? Text Ms. Heather at (641)-220-2239
For all the latest community resources and event updates follow our Family Education Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/920687785557241
To sign-up for an individualized service with Ms. Heather visit:
https://forms.gle/1dLLEmbY27fpQxy39
To Learn more about the Family Education & Support Program visit: https://www.helpingservices.org/services/family-support-and-education/

Lime Springs Library Play to Learn Group
2022-11-16 15:00 - 16:00 | Lime Springs Public Library, 112 West Main St., Lime Springs, IA, 52155, United States
Join us at the Lime Springs Library this November 16 exploring Together Time! Certified Parents as Teachers Educators will be providing Storytime, Zumbini Dance and a Group Activities exploring kindness, sharing, thankfulness and socializing with others. Leave with some resources including: How to teach kindness in young children, strategies for teaching toddlers to learn sharing and how teaching compassion is essential to promoting your child’s social emotional development.
We hope to see you there for some FUN, LEARNING, at one of our Family Education Play to Learn Groups throughout the month of November!
Our target audience age is infant through age five and their caregivers(s).
Questions? Text Ms. Heather at (641)-220-2239
For all the latest community resources and event updates follow our Family Education Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/920687785557241
To sign-up for an individualized service with Ms. Heather visit:
https://forms.gle/1dLLEmbY27fpQxy39
To Learn more about the Family Education & Support Program visit: https://www.helpingservices.org/services/family-support-and-education/
