Successful Living

Come see us at the All Majors Career Fair! Successful Living will be at the University of Iowa Fall Career Fair today from 11:00 AM–4:00 PM in the IMU International Ballroom (2nd Floor). If you're interested in making a difference in the lives of adults living with chronic mental illness, stop by our table to learn more about career opportunities at Successful Living, meet our team, and see what it’s like to be part of our organization. We’d love to see you there! #UniversityOfIowa #UICareerFair #CareerFair #Hiring #SuccessfulLiving #IowaCityJobs #MentalHealthCareers

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Celebrating one year of Peer Support! 🥳🎉 One year ago, our Peer Support Program started with a small group of clients and one staff member. Today, it has grown into a space where people can connect, feel understood, and support one another through their recovery journeys. We’re incredibly proud of how far the program has come and grateful to everyone who has helped make its growth possible. Most importantly, we’re grateful for the clients who continue to remind us why peer support matters. Here’s to one year of peers supporting peers, and many more to come! 💙

We are honored to announce that our Community Services Center has officially been renamed the Valerie L. Kemp Community Services Center. This dedication recognizes Valerie's lasting impact as a former board member of Successful Living and the countless individuals whose lives were touched through her leadership, compassion, and belief in the power of recovery and community. Her legacy continues to inspire our mission every day, and we are proud that the Valerie L. Kemp Community Services Center will stand as a lasting reminder of the hope, dignity, and support she helped make possible. 💙

We are proud to announce that Successful Living has been recognized by the University of Iowa with the Career Impact Award as a Highly Engaged Employer! Thank you to the University of Iowa and to our incredible team members who make this work possible every day. 💙 #successfulliving

We were grateful to welcome three University of Iowa paramedic students to our food pantry last week! As part of a class project, they volunteered with an organization focused on health-related community support outside of direct medical care. Thank you for choosing Successful Living and for giving back to the community! #successfulliving #foodpantry

Join Our Board of Directors — Make a Difference in Iowa City!   Successful Living, located in Iowa City, IA is seeking a dedicated, community-driven individual to join our Board of Directors and help guide the mission of our local nonprofit.   Our Mission: Successful Living builds an integrated and compassionate community working with adults who have chronic mental illness through effective and innovative housing, outreach, group programs, and supports in the greater Iowa City area.   Who We're Looking For: The ideal candidate brings a passion for mental health advocacy and a commitment to serving vulnerable populations in our community. Experience in healthcare, nonprofit leadership, finance, or law is desirable —- but candidates from all professional backgrounds are welcome who share our core values:   • Investment in clients, staff, and community • Client-focused, holistic approach • Passion, professionalism, and accountability • Creativity and adaptability • Compassion and integrity • Diversity, fairness, and equity • Advocacy and education about mental illness • Partnership and collaboration   Board Member Expectations: Board members participate in monthly meetings, review agency reports, and help provide strategic direction to ensure growth and long-term success aligned with our mission. This is a meaningful opportunity to make a lasting impact in the Iowa City community. If you're looking to contribute your skills to an organization that truly makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.   Reach out to learn more about how to apply: jmassa@icsuccess.org #IowaCity #SuccessfulLiving #SocialServices #NonProfit

We’re excited to continue expanding Successful Living’s services into Linn County! Why Linn County? Because access to consistent, community-based mental health support matters, especially for individuals navigating complex challenges who might benefit from individualized guidance. Our Outreach Program provides one-on-one, community-based counseling focused on helping individuals: 🔵 Build coping skills 🔵 Set and achieve personal goals 🔵 Access community resources 🔵 Strengthen daily living skills 🔵 Improve overall stability and well-being Counselors meet clients in their homes or in the community, reducing barriers and increasing engagement. As we grow in Linn County, we’re focused on building strong partnerships with: ✔️ Case managers ✔️ Hospitals and providers ✔️ Community agencies ✔️ Housing programs ✔️ Referral partners If you serve individuals who could benefit from structured and goal-oriented community support, we'd love to connect and share more about our services! Learn more at: icsuccess.org/outreach #LinnCounty #MentalHealthSupport #CommunityBasedCare #SuccessfulLiving

What is Psychiatric Rehabilitation, and who is it for? When people hear ��psychiatric rehabilitation,” they often assume it’s just another form of therapy, but it's actually quite different. Psychiatric Rehabilitation is a person-centered approach that helps individuals with mental health challenges build the skills, confidence, and supports needed to live meaningful lives in their communities. Rather than focusing only on symptoms, psychiatric rehabilitation focuses on: 🔵 Developing coping strategies 🔵 Building independent living skills 🔵 Strengthening social connections 🔵 Pursuing employment or education goals 🔵 Creating structure and purpose At Successful Living, our Intensive Psychiatric Rehabilitation (IPR) Program works in small-group cohorts with individualized goal plans. Participants identify what “successful living” means to them, whether that’s returning to school, improving daily routines, gaining employment, or reconnecting socially. Recovery isn’t just about stability. It’s about reclaiming meaningful roles in the community. Learn more about our IPR program at icsuccess.org/ipr