Helping Services For Youth & Families

ERASE Meeting (Winneshiek County Coalition)
2022-06-17 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-07-15 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | 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!

Como Zoo Park & Conservatory Group Mentoring Event
2022-06-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Como Zoo Park and Conservatory, St. Paul, MN, 1225 Eastbrook Drive, St. Paul, MN
Mentors, mentees, waiting youth and Mentors ForA Day are invited to this all-day adventure! Youth Mentoring participants will travel by Hawkeye Stages Bus. From 11:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. attendees will explore the animal exhibits, enjoy the beauty of the conservatory, visit Como Town, and eat lunch.
RSVP for this fun-filled day by Monday, June 13. Mentors ForA Day are needed.

Peer Pressure Training
2022-06-22 12:00 - 13:00 | IA
Have you ever stopped to think how we as adults still get peer pressured?; or how you could help your child or mentee through peer
pressure in school or in the neighborhood? Peer pressure is a daily occurrence whether it be negative or positive.
Mentors, parents/guardians, and friends of mentoring are encouraged to attend this training to learn about peer pressure. Sam Jennerjohn, the Delaware County Mentoring Coordinator, will host. She will share with about the kinds of peer pressure and how it’s all around us.
To pre-register, go to: www.bit.ly/peer-registration To join the training via Zoom, go to www.bit.ly/pressure-peer

'Hidden In Plain Sight' at the Mighty Howard County Fair
2022-06-22 15:00 - 19:00, 2022-06-23 15:00 - 19:00 | Howard County Fairgrounds, 220 7th St. W., Cresco, IA, 52136, United States

Family Education Program at NICC Breakfast on the Farm
2022-06-25 08:30 - 12:00 | NICC Dairy Center, 1527 IA-150, Calmar, 52132, United States
Join the Family Education Program, Saturday June 25th at Breakfast on the Farm! Our booth will be exploring worms, planting sunflower seeds and learning how worms are beneficial to farmers. Hope to see you there!

Playgroup: Watch Me Grow
2022-06-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Phelps Park, 613 Park Street, Decorah, IA 52101, 613 Park Street, Decorah, IA, 52101, United States
June 27th is Watch Me Grow! Bring your kids and come enjoy some sensory play of plants, water, tools and dirt. We will continue to explore dirt, flowers, worms, trees, flower painting and much more. All of our activities are fun and educational based to enhance the development of your growing children. Family Educators at Helping Services will provide fun, interactive play opportunities for the whole family to learn and enjoy. Families may participate in activities at their leisure throughout the group and we have story time and music group at 10:30am. Come and enjoy some fun outdoor exploring and growing!
Phelps Park (Shelter 1)
Our target audience age is infant through age five.
RSVP or Questions call/text Heather at (641)-220-2239
To Learn more about the Family Education & Support Program visit: https://www.helpingservices.org/services/family-support-and-education/

MY Club Steering Committee Meeting
2022-06-27 16:00 - 17:00 | IA
Interested people are invited to attend the MY Club Steering Committee meeting. MY Club is the Howard County mentoring program that is provided by Helping Services. Contact Colinne for an agenda at me*******@*************es.org Join the meeting via Zoom at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83615786866

Playgroup: Buggin' Out
2022-06-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Cresco Library, 320 N Elm St, Cresco, 52136, United States
June 29th is all about the Bugs! Lets explore worms, butterflies and all creepy crawlies that your kiddos may find in a garden exploring. All of our activities are fun and educational based to enhance the development of your growing children. Family Educators at Helping Services will provide fun, interactive play opportunities for the whole family to learn and enjoy. Families may participate in activities at their leisure throughout the group and we have story time and music group at 10:30am. Come and enjoy some fun exploring and growing!
Our target audience age is infant through age five.
RSVP or Questions call/text Heather at (641)-220-2239
To Learn more about the Family Education & Support Program visit: https://www.helpingservices.org/services/family-support-and-education/

Zumbini with the Family Education Program
2022-07-02 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-07-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Cresco East Park, Cresco, United States
Come join Ms. Heather this Saturday for music, fun, learning and parent-child bonding through the power of music, while enjoying the great outdoors! Zumbini follows a research-based curriculum with Certified Zumbini Instructors. Our philosophy is music, fun, movement and parent involvement all in one 45-minute class. The classes are designed to be fun for the parent and child, while promoting key development areas for your child, such as social, motor, language and cognitive development.
Our target audience age is infant through age five and their parent(s).
RSVP or Questions call/text Heather at (641)-220-2239
To Learn more about the Family Education & Support Program visit: https://www.helpingservices.org/services/family-support-and-education/

Zumbini with the Family Education Program
2022-07-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-07-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Phelps Park, 613 Park St., Decorah, IA, 52101, United States
Come join Ms. Heather this Saturday for music, fun, learning and parent-child bonding through the power of music, while enjoying the great outdoors! Zumbini follows a research-based curriculum with Certified Zumbini Instructors. Our philosophy is music, fun, movement and parent involvement all in one 45-minute class. The classes are designed to be fun for the parent and child, while promoting key development areas for your child, such as social, motor, language and cognitive development. (Shelter 1, grass area)
Our target audience age is infant through age five and their parent(s).
RSVP or Questions call/text Heather at (641)-220-2239
To Learn more about the Family Education & Support Program visit: https://www.helpingservices.org/services/family-support-and-education/

Prevention 5 Coalition Meeting
2022-07-11 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-08-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Cresco Chamber of Commerce, 101 2nd Ave SW, Cresco, IA, 52136, United States
“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.”

Playgroup: SPLASH
2022-07-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Calmar Pool Park, 601 Pool Park Dr, Calmar, IA, 52132, United States
Come join the Family Education program for some Water Play! We are exploring sensory play and its benefits on promoting your child’s development, through easy and fun activities you can bring home for the whole family to enjoy. There will be activities, Storytime and parenting resources/information. We hope to see you there for some FUN & LEARNING!
Our target audience age is infant through age five and their parent(s).
RSVP or Questions call/text Heather at (641)-220-2239
To Learn more about the Family Education & Support Program visit: https://www.helpingservices.org/services/family-support-and-education/

Playgroup: SPLASH
2022-07-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Cresco East Park, Cresco, United States

Allamakee Prevention Advisory - Virtual
2022-07-14 11:30 - 12:30 | IA
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 complex topics. Allamakee Prevention Advisory, formed in late 2021, 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’s culture, trends, and concerns while assessing and 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! Our July meeting will be held virtually at the event link below.

5C Meeting (Clayton County Coalition)
2022-07-20 12:30 - 13:30 | 5C Coalition Office, 205B S. Main St., Elkader, IA, 52043, United States
5C is a group of community members located in Clayton County, Iowa. At 5C, we work together to encourage awareness surrounding alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs that prevent community members from living their lives to the fullest. The Coalition meets (usually) monthly to discuss different issues facing the community and to plan upcoming initiatives. Those who live or work in Clayton County are welcome to attend!

Fayette County Fair Health Expo
2022-07-21 12:00 - 18:00 | Fayette County Fairgrounds, 504 S. Vine St., West Union, IA, 52175, United States
Helping Services will be set up at the Health Expo at the Fayette County Fair! Come chat with us about the different services we provide to those who live or work in Fayette County.

Upper Iowa Resort Youth Mentoring Event
2022-07-23 10:00 - 13:00 | Upper Iowa Resort, 578 Lonnings Drive, Dorchester
Mentors, mentees, waiting youth, and Mentors ForA Day are invited to come and enjoy time with the Youth Mentoring group at Upper Iowa Resort. Upper Iowa Resort is a 29 acre resort located along the banks of the Mississippi River between Dorchester and Waukon. There will be swimming, playing volleyball or basketball, and grilling a delicious lunch together. Carpooling will be available from the Helping Services’ office. All participants should bring swimwear, a towel, and sunscreen. Mentors ForA Day are needed.

Playgroup: SPLASH
2022-07-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Phelps Park, 613 Park St., Decorah, IA, 52101, United States
Come join the Family Education program for some Water Play! We are exploring sensory play and its benefits on promoting your child’s development, through easy and fun activities you can bring home for the whole family to enjoy. There will be activities, Storytime and parenting resources/information. We hope to see you there for some FUN & LEARNING! (Park Shelter 1 with the Decorah Library)
Our target audience age is infant through age five and their parent(s).
RSVP or Questions call/text Heather at (641)-220-2239
To Learn more about the Family Education & Support Program visit: https://www.helpingservices.org/services/family-support-and-education/

Healthy Fayette County- Prevention Team Workgroup
2022-07-25 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.

Allamakee Steering Committee for Youth Mentoring
2022-07-25 16:00 - 17:00 | IA
The Allamakee Mentoring Program will host their bi-monthly Steering Committee Meeting to discuss important items such as the upcoming year’s events and trainings, what we can do to get more males to become mentors, and how we can promote school-based mentoring in the county. If you want to support youth in Allamakee County by serving on this committee, please contact me*******@*************es.org!

Building Bridges Through Mentoring Steering Committee meeting
2022-07-26 16:15 - 17:00 | IA
Building Bridges Through Mentoring, the Winneshiek County mentoring program, will host their quarterly Steering Committee meeting to discuss important items such as the upcoming year’s events and trainings, what we can do to get more males to become mentors, how we can promote school-based mentoring in the county, and much more. If you want to support youth in the county by serving on this committee, please contact me*******@*************es.org!

Playgroup: SPLASH
2022-07-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Cresco Library, 320 N Elm St, Cresco, 52136, United States

Zumbini in the Park
2022-08-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Phelps Park, 613 Park Street, Decorah, IA 52101, 613 Park Street, Decorah, IA, 52101, United States
Come join Ms. Heather this Saturday for music, fun, learning and parent-child bonding through the power of music, while enjoying the great outdoors! Zumbini follows a research-based curriculum with Licensed Zumbini Instructors. Our philosophy is music, fun, movement and parent involvement all in one 45-minute class. The classes are designed to be fun for the parent and child, while promoting key development areas for your child, such as social, motor, language and cognitive development. Phelps Park, Shelter 1
Our target audience age is infant through age five and their parent(s).
RSVP at (641)-220-2239
To Learn more about the Family Education & Support Program visit: https://www.helpingservices.org/services/family-support-and-education/

Family Education Playgroup
2022-08-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Cresco East Park, Cresco, United States
Come join the Family Education program for some fun play activities! Explore sensory play, art activities and an introduction to our NEW Zumbini program lead by a licensed Zumbini Instructor. There will be activities, storytime, music, parenting resources/information and much more! We hope to see you there for some FUN & LEARNING!
Our target audience age is infant through age five and their parent(s).
RSVP at (641)-220-2239
To Learn more about the Family Education & Support Program visit: https://www.helpingservices.org/services/family-support-and-education/
