Geographic Focus: Iowa

CAN The System Features Users Want quick read

Community Action Network Quick Read: The System Features Users Want

The Public Science Collaborative conducted two surveys, six focus groups, and three workshops on behalf of Iowa’s Community Action Network (CAN) to evaluate their current data systems’ effectiveness and feature gaps. CAN stakeholders identified the six features they wanted to see in their next data system: intuitive data entry, accurate reporting, customizable systems, strong governance …

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Recovery Iowa 2021

As part of the Public Science Collaborative’s Substance Use Recovery work, this report documents the recovery tools PSC developed in 2020 and 2021 for the Recovery Iowa website, as well as community-specific reports to support recovery efforts in Iowa. 

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Iowa Legislative Advocacy Toolkit

As part of the Public Science Collaborative’s Substance Use Recovery work, this toolkit provides an overview of the Iowa legislature, including the legislative process, how to contact legislators, a guide to speaking with legislators, and a glossary of legislative terms. 

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Enhancing the Substance Use Recovery Landscape: Physical Activity and Access to Nature

Physical activity and access to nature play a vital role in supporting substance use recovery by improving mental health and reducing cravings. As part of the Public Science Collaborative’s Substance Use Recovery work, this research emphasizes the need for early involvement and strong community partnerships to enhance recovery outcomes. 

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Recovery Outreach Communication Kits: Quick Reads

As part of the Public Science Collaborative’s Substance Use Recovery work, this quick read highlights the utility of communication kits PSC created for Iowa’s Recovery Community Centers (RCCs). These kits help RCCs expand outreach with customized materials for events, community gatherings, and awareness activities.

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A National RCC and RCO Registry: Quick Reads

As part of the Public Science Collaborative’s Substance Use Recovery work, this quick read introduces a national registry PSC created of Recovery Community Organizations (RCOs) and Recovery Community Centers (RCCs) that connects local leaders with recovery allies and best practices across the country. The registry helps communities explore sustainable funding, diverse recovery pathways, and strategies …

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Recovery Community Center Engagement Strategies

As part of the Public Science Collaborative’s Substance Use Recovery work, this report furthers prior collaborative efforts between PSC and Iowa Department of Public Health by developing a ten-step engagement strategy for Iowa Recovery Community Center stakeholders, ultimately to strengthen and share recovery resources more broadly.