Mental health liaison teams aid crisis care and resources
Chelsea Gienger and Samantha Shannon describe Cedar Rapids police mental health liaisons that steer people from jail or hospitals toward safety and services. They listen, coordinate with social workers, and follow up to ensure progress, blending safety, legal insight and resource access for individuals in crisis.
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Iowa City Cedar Rapids shelters expand aid as surrenders rise
Shelters report more animals arriving due to summer influx and pandemic-related surrenders, while adoptions dip. Financial strain, higher veterinary and food costs push owners to surrender. Shelters open a pet food pantry, boost foster care, and partner with rescues to keep animals in homes.
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Strief
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Cedar Rapids
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