R Place Peer Center

06/03/2026

Check out what’s happening at R Place this month! 🌈

Join us throughout the month for:
🧘 Gentle Yoga with Mary on Wednesdays from 2:00–3:00 PM
🎨 Art Your Heart Out Fridays from 1:00–3:00 PM
💚 WRAP Wellness & Recovery Skills with Nancy on Wednesdays from 3:00–4:00 PM
🤝 Peer support groups throughout the week
🎲 Games, crafts, and more
🌈 And don't miss our Pride Birthday Potluck Celebration on Wednesday, June 24, from 1:00–4:00 PM! Bring a favorite dish if you'd like and join us as we celebrate community, recovery, and Pride together.

Some days you may come for an activity, and some days you may just need a place to be around people who get it. Either way, there's a seat for you at R Place. Come spend some time with us. We can't wait to see you! 💜

05/19/2026

Please join us to learn more about FERST (First Episode Recovery Support Team). This regional Abbe Health team provides collaborative, wraparound services for individuals navigating their first episode of psychosis. Through our team-based, person-centered approach, we help clients stabilize, strengthen coping strategies, and pursue meaningful educational, vocational, social, and personal goals.

Our presenter is Sabrina DeDore, LISW, FERST Program Supervisor and Therapist.

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Email from National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Johnson County Topic: First Episode Recovery Support Team May 19, 2026 NAMIJC May Lunch and Learn Tomorrow at Noon! Zoom Registration SAVE THE DA

05/18/2026

🌻 Check out what’s happening this May at R Place Peer Recovery Center 💚

Join us all month long for peer support groups, yoga, games, art, wellness activities, and our monthly Lunch & Learn featuring FERST–First Episode Support Team by Adobe Health on May 21st.

Plus, don’t miss our Potluck Party on May 27th!
R Place is a welcoming peer-run space for connection, recovery, learning, and community. We hope to see you this month!

05/02/2026

click on link for walk day details!

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Email from National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Johnson County lace up those walking shoes May 2, 2026 WALK DAY FAQ Thank you for joining us for NAMIWalks Johnson and Linn Counties. We are going

04/28/2026

We’re honored to partner with Big Grove Brewery After Party!

Join Us on Saturday
When: Saturday, May 2, 2026
Where: Terry Trueblood Recreation Area, Iowa City
Check-in: 9:00 AM | Walk Start: 10:00 AM
Theme: Together We Are NAMIWalks!

Every step you take supports free mental health programs, education, and advocacy. Whether you’re walking, fundraising, or cheering from the sidelines, YOU are helping to build a future of hope and inclusion.

Register or donate at: https://www.namiwalks.org/johnsoncounty
Thank you to our sponsors for walking with us toward a better tomorrow.

04/27/2026

Make a difference:
👉 Donate today at https://www.namiwalks.org/johnsoncounty
Every dollar helps provide free mental health support, education, and advocacy right here in our community. The need is growing each day.

04/23/2026

Every year, Johnson County employees form a team and walk to raise awareness and reduce stigma about mental health challenges at NAMIWalks Johnson County.

Join us and NAMI Johnson County IA, at its annual walk on Saturday, May 2, https://www.namiwalks.org/johnsoncounty for community connection and conversations.

For more information on NAMI support and resources, visit https://namijc.org/.

04/20/2026

✨ There's still time to make a difference:
👉 Donate today at https://www.namiwalks.org/johnsoncounty
Every dollar helps provide free mental health support, education, and advocacy right here in our community.