Living

The facilities — including one in DeWitt — offer a short-term, homelike, nurturing environment for people who are experiencing a mental health crisis but don’t need immediate medical attention. At respites, patients are treated like guests, proponents say, and can feel heard and keep their dignity without having to relinquish their clothes and other belongings.

Practiced for thousands of years, an ancient form of therapy is finding new audiences as Eastern Iowans look for new ways to escape everyday stress.

Research reports that positive experiences and creating happy memories often promote resilience and have a positive impact on one’s physical and mental health.

Available at the Cedar Valley Humane Society

Iowa City poet Caleb Rainey never set out to be a full-time performing artist. But as he tours the country to perform slam poetry, he’s found his stride in fostering a sense of healing and growth for the next generation of artists in Iowa City.

It’s never been easier to complement your on-the-go lifestyle with nourishing meals, thanks to the microwave.

Saturday-only service will be offered November through March

Last summer, the phone number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline was cut to three digits — 988 — to make it easier for people to connect with help. Before the change, the service logged about 12,000 calls per year. After the change, more than 31,000 calls were received in one year.