JCLC August 2022 Newsletter 

Project Recovery Iowa

Project Recovery Iowa offers free virtual counseling and assistance for all Iowans needing support.

Counseling will take place via virtual sessions, text, phone, or in-person. 

People of all ages are welcomed to join groups online to find support and learn new strategies to cope, and more forward in a positive direction. 

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Iowans who are in need of mental health support will have a new number to call - 988.

"The National Suicide Prevention Line (NSPL) three-digit number to call for individuals in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Iowans who contact 988 will be directly connected to trained crisis counselors who provide crisis de-escalation and connect individuals to the services and supports they need, when they need it."

August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). This annual observance highlights the importance of getting recommended vaccines throughout your life. We know the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all aspects of life, including your ability to attend important appointments and receive routine vaccinations. During NIAM, we encourage you to talk to your doctor, nurse or healthcare provider to ensure you and your family are protected against serious diseases by getting caught up on routine vaccination.

August is also a critical time for those who are eligible to get vaccinated against COVID-19. To learn more about COVID-19 vaccination, check out the following website:

• CDC recommends COVID-19 primary series vaccines for everyone ages 6 months and older, and COVID-19 boosters for everyone ages 5 years and older, if eligible.
• People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised have specific recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines, including boosters. Learn more about COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for people who are moderately or severely immunocompromised.
• Use CDC’s COVID-19 booster tool to learn if and when you can get boosters to stay up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines.
• The following COVID-19 vaccine and booster recommendations may be updated as CDC continues to use the latest data related to safety and how well vaccines work, including over time and against new variants.

Friday Night Concert Series 

Where: Ped Mall Stage 

When: Every Friday night at 6:30pm

Ends August 19th, 2022

Taste of Iowa City

Where: Downtown Iowa City 

When: Wednesday, August 24th from 4:00pm to 8:00pm 

Tickets are $1 /piece and will be sold in strips of 5.Tickets will be available during the event at 6 ticket booths located in Downtown and the Northside Marketplace.