Social Isolation & Youth Mental Health Training
2024-04-23 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
How does social isolation affect a youth’s mental health? Mentors, parents/guardians, youth leaders, health professionals, college students, and those working or volunteering with youth are invited to attend this exciting training. This training is a collaboration with Luther College Nursing students who are doing their public health clinicals and Youth Mentoring at Helping Services. Learning goals include understanding social isolation, the effect on self-esteem, how technology intertwines with isolation, anxiety and depression, and how we can help youth who feel alone and not connected to others. You can attend via Zoom (see the QR code below)or in-person. It is suggested that you pre-register for the training at www.bit.ly/youthmentalhealth-register1 or use the QR code below.
In-person location: Baker Commons, at Luther College
Registration QR code Zoom QR code

Alcohol Trends Training
2024-05-14 12:00 - 13:00
What are the latest trends in alcohol misuse? What age groups are misusing? How can we help someone who we worry about their misuse of alcohol? These and many more questions will be answered at this interesting training being facilitated by Sam Howell. Special guests will be Kassandra Caceres and Mackenzie Osmond, Prevention Specialists from ASAC who will share local information. Plan to attend!
To register, go to https://bit.ly/at24register
To attend, go to https://bit.ly/alcoholtrends24

Nature Exploration Day-Mentoring Group Event
2024-05-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Decorah Fish Hatchery, 2321 Siewers Spring Rd, Decorah, IA, 52101, United States
It’s time to have some outdoor fun time! Mentors, mentees, waiting youth, and Mentors For A Day are invited to attend this fun day while each mentor/mentee pair will decide how they wish to spend their day. Options will include biking, fishing, hiking, watching eagles, exploring the Decorah Fish Hatchery, or doing a nature scavenger hunt. We will also have an outdoor meal and enjoy great conversation! Please RSVP by May 13. Mentors For A Day are needed.

Allamakee Mentoring Program's Steering Committee Meeting
2024-05-20 16:00 - 17:00 | NICC Waukon Site
Please join us at the Allamakee Mentoring Program’s Steering Committee meeting! Youth Mentoring at Helping Services has a Steering Committee in each county that helps guide and support the mentoring movement. Come and be a part of the excitement!

Alcohol Trends Training
2024-05-30 18:30 - 19:30 | ISU Extension Office, Decorah, 2316 Sweet Parkway Road, Decorah, IA
What are the latest trends in alcohol misuse? What age groups are misusing? How can we help someone who we worry about their misuse of alcohol? These and many more questions will be answered at this interesting training being facilitated by Kathy Schwartzhoff. Winneshiek County Sheriff, Dan Marx will be sharing his perspective on Winneshiek County’s misuse. Plan to attend! The training will be offered both via Zoom and in-person. The in-person location is ISU Extension’s office, 2316 Sweet Parkway Road, Decorah.
To register, use the QR code To attend the training, via Zoom, use this QR code

MY Club Steering Committee Meeting
2024-06-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Cresco Chamber of Commerce, 101 2nd Ave SW, Cresco, IA, 52136, United States
Howard County’s Youth Mentoring program is called MY Club. MY Club has a committee that meets every other month to help staff by giving guidance, ideas, and support to them to grow the program. YOU are invited to attend when you are able. Please contact me*******@*************es.org for more information.

Como Zoo Mentoring Group Event
2024-06-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Como Zoo Park and Conservatory, St. Paul, MN, 1225 Eastbrook Drive, St. Paul, MN
Let’s go visit seals, tigers, lions, birds, aquatic life, African hoofed animals, and a world class polar bear exhibit at an all day adventure. Mentors, mentees, Mentors For A Day, and waiting youth will board a Hawkeye Stages bus to travel to and from the zoo. Meals will be provided. Please RSVP as soon as possible, prior to June 17. Mentors For A Day are needed. Adults, if you would like to come with us, let us know and we will work to get you approved to attend and spend time with a youth. Mentors For A Day will be granted to youth who RSVP on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more details, contact me*******@*************es.org

Retirement Party Open House for Kathy
2024-06-28 16:00 - 18:00 | First Lutheran Church, 604 W. Broadway, Decorah, IA, 52101, United States

Sustainability Task Force meeting
2024-07-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Helping Services Main Office, 805 E Main Street, Decorah, IA, 52101, United States
Youth Mentoring has a special group of volunteers who help provide guidance and ideas related to keeping the programs supported through funding, volunteers, and community support. They meet on a quarterly basis. If you are interested in being part of this group, contact me*******@*************es.org

La Crosse Logger Group Event
2024-07-19 16:30 - 21:30 | La Crosse Loggers Stadium, 400 Clinton Street, La Crosse, WI
Take me out to the ballgame!!
Mentors, mentees, Mentors For A Day, and waiting youth are invited to attend a fun time together! Participants will enjoy a pre-game picnic and then attend the minor league baseball game. Please RSVP by July 15. Mentors For A Day are needed.

Holiday Lights Walk Through Event 2024
2024-11-27 17:00 - 19:30 | Pulpit Rock Campground
Helping Services for Youth & Families welcomes back the Walk-Through Night to kick off the 20th Annual Holiday Lights event. You are invited to the Walk-through Night on Nov. 27th from 5:00pm to 7:30pm at Pulpit Rock Campground off Hwy 52 in Decorah. This is your unique one-time chance to walk through the Pulpit Rock Campground and get a sneak peek at the lighted displays before the official event starts on Thanksgiving. The night will include the following:

Soups
Cookies
Coffee
Hot chocolate
Cider
The Decorah Lions Club, Pokey Pete Rides
Santa
Rachel Reilly, Rachel Reilly Photography will be taking complimentary family photos.
Holiday choirs
A live Nativity scene hosted by St. Benedict Parish- Decorah, Iowa

Parking is available at the soccer fields on Pulpit Rock Rd. Shuttles will bring to the gate.

Holiday Lights - DRIVE THROUGH OPENS THANKSGIVING NIGHT
2024-11-28 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground
Holiday Lights will be open for drive-through visitors 5 pm – 9 pm at the Pulpit Rock Campground (505 Pulpit Rock Rd, Decorah, IA 52101).

Holiday Lights - Friday, 11/29/24
2024-11-29 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground
Holiday Lights will be open for drive-through visitors 5 pm – 9 pm at the Pulpit Rock Campground (505 Pulpit Rock Rd, Decorah, IA 52101). SANTA FRI-SUN, 5:00-7:30+ PM, pending crowd.

Holiday Lights - Saturday, 11/30/24
2024-11-30 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

Holiday Lights - Sunday, 12/01/24
2024-12-01 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

Holiday Lights - Monday, 12/02/24
2024-12-02 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

Holiday Lights - Tuesday, 12/03/24
2024-12-03 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

Holiday Lights - Wednesday, 12/04/24
2024-12-04 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

Holiday Lights - Thursday, 12/05/24
2024-12-05 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

Holiday Lights - Friday, 12/06/24
2024-12-06 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

Holiday Lights - Saturday, 12/07/24
2024-12-07 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground
Holiday Lights will be open for drive-through visitors 5 pm – 9 pm at the Pulpit Rock Campground (505 Pulpit Rock Rd, Decorah, IA 52101). SANTA FRI-SUN, 5:30-8 PM.Holiday Lights will be open for drive-through visitors 5 pm – 9 pm at the Pulpit Rock Campground (505 Pulpit Rock Rd, Decorah, IA 52101). SANTA FRI-SUN, 5:00-7:30+ PM, pending crowd.

Holiday Lights -Sunday, 12/08/24
2024-12-08 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

Holiday Lights - Monday, 12/09/24
2024-12-09 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

Holiday Lights - Tuesday, 12/10/24
2024-12-10 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

Holiday Lights - Wednesday, 12/11/24
2024-12-11 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

Holiday Lights - Thursday, 12/12/24
2024-12-12 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

Holiday Lights - Friday, 12/13/24
2024-12-13 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

Holiday Lights - Saturday, 12/14/24
2024-12-14 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

Holiday Lights -Sunday, 12/15/24
2024-12-15 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

Holiday Lights - Monday, 12/16/24
2024-12-16 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground
