Life Connections Peer Recovery Services
- Assets
- $361.4k
- Revenue
- $712.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 25
- Location
- Dewitt, IA
- Founding
- 06/2017
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 82-0730805
Organization Overview
Life Connections Peer Recovery Services is located in Dewitt, IA. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (F99) the organization is classified as: Mental Health & Crisis Intervention N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Mental Health & Crisis Intervention and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Life Connections Peer Recovery Services employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Life Connections Peer Recovery Services is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Life Connections Peer Recovery Services generated $712.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 23.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $669.5k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CREATE PEER-TO-PEER OPPORTUNITIES IN IOWA FOR ADVANCING HOPE, RECOVERY, AND WELLNESS FOR ALL PEOPLE, INCLUDING ANYONE WHO HAS STRUGGLED WITH EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, PSYCHIATRIC DIAGNOSIS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, TRAUMA OR A VARIETY OF OTHER LIFE INTERRUPTING CHALLENGES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE WELLNESS CENTER IS A PLACE INDIVIDUALS STRUGGLING WITH EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, PSYCHIATRIC DIAGNOSIS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, TRAUMA, AND/OR A VARIETY OF OTHER LIFE-INTERRUPTING CHALLENGES CAN RECEIVE PEER DELIVERED WELLNESS AND RECOVERY SERVICES. THE WELLNESS CENTER INITIALLY OPENED AND OPERATED AT THE DEWITT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. LIFE CONNECTIONS MOVED THE WELLNESS CENTER ON JUNE 21, 2023 TO A LARGER, MORE ACCESSIBLE LOCATION AT 1663 LINCOLN WAY. CLINTON, IA 52732. THE WELLNESS CENTER OPERATES 7 DAYS A WEEK, MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 4PM TO 10PM AND SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 12PM TO 6PM. LIFE CONNECTIONS HAS SERVED A TOTAL OF 1372 PEOPLE IN RECOVERY FROM MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ISSUES IN THE WELLNESS CENTER DURING 2023. CORE FUNDING WAS SECURED FROM THE EASTERN IOWA MENTAL HEALTH/DISABILITY SERVICES REGION FOR BOTH THE WELLNESS CENTER AND RHONDA'S HOUSE AND FROM THE STATE MHDS OFFICE AS WELL AS A 200,000 CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF IOWA. A 3 YEAR CONTRACT WAS SECURED WITH ONE OF IOWA'S MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATIONS. IN ADDITION, A CONTRACT WITH IOWA PEER WORKFORCE COLLABORATIVE TRAINING PEER SPECIALISTS IN IOWA AS WELL AS SUPPORTING THEAGENCIES THAT EMPLOY THEM WAS SUSTAINED. OVER 700,000 WAS RECEIVED FROM GOVERNMENT GRANTS;FOUNDATION GRANTS; CONTRIBUTIONS FROM BUSINESSES, CONGREGATIONS, AND INDIVIDUALS; AND GRASSROOTS FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES. INDIVIDUALS RECEIVE ONE-TO-ONE AND GROUP BASED PEER SUPPORT SESSIONS. RECREATIONAL AND SOCIALIZATION ACTIVITIES ARE OFFERED TO COUTER THE SELF-ISOLATION THAT CAN CONTRIBUTE TO DEPRESSION. FORMAL PROGRAMS ADDRESSING ANGER MANAGEMENT, HOW TO BUILD SELF-ESTEEM AND PRACTICAL PLANS FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ARE AVAIALABLE. CERTIFIED PEER FACILITATIORS TRAINED BY THE COPELAND CENTER FOR WELLNESS AND RECOVERY CONDUCT WELLNESS RECOVERY AND ACTION PLAN(WRAP)CONDUCT GROUPS AT THE WELLNESS CENTER. THE CENTER ENHANCED IOWA BY TRAINING 218 WRAP EVIDENCED BASED SERVICE IN 2023. A LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL, CONTRACTED BY LIFE CONNECTIONS AND CREDENTIALED BY THE STATE OF IOWA, PROVIDES CLINICAL CONSULTATION AND SUPERVISION TO THE PEER RECOVERY SPECIALISTS EMPLOYED AT THE WELLNESS CENTER. THE WELLNESS CENTER SERVES A SMALL-TOWN RURAL COMMUNITY AND IS THE ONLY PLACE IN THE DEWITT REGION WHERE INDIVIDUALS STRUGGLING WITH EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, PSYCHIATRIC DIAGNOSIS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, TRAUMA, AND/OR OTHER LIFE-INTERRUPTING CHALLENGES CAN RECEIVE PEER-DELIVERED WELLNESS AND RECOVERY SERVICES. LIFE CONNECTIONS RECEIVED EXTENSIVE MEDIA COVERAGE FROM LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND STATEWIDE PRINT, RADIO AND TELEVISION OUTLETS ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION'S UNIQUE RECOVERY SERVICES AS WELL AS THE FIRST NATIONAL COMMERCIAL FOR PEER RUN ORGANIZATIONS.
CREATE PEER-TO-PEER OPPORTUNITIES IN IOWA FOR ADVANCING HOPE, RECOVERY, AND WELLNESS FOR ALL PEOPLE.
ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2018, LIFE CONNECTIONS OPENED THE DOORS TO RHONDA'S HOUSE, THE FIRST AND ONLY PEER-RUN RESPITE CENTER OPERATING IN IOWA. RHONDA'S HOUSE PROVIDES A MEANINGFUL ALTERNATIVE TO LOCKED, IN-PATIENT HOSPITALIZATION FOR THE RESIDENTS OF RURAL EASTER IOWA WHO ARE EXPERIENCING A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS. DURING 2022 A NEW FACILITY OF 5 BEDROOMS AND 2 BATHS WAS PURCHASED TO SERVE AS RHONDA'S HOUSE. THE PEER-RUN RESPITE CENTER PROVIDES A SAFE AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS AND WHO VOLUNTARILY CHOOSE TEMPORARY RESPITE SERVICES TO RESTORE THEIR WELLBEING. RHONDA'S HOUSE SERVES INDIVIDUALS LIVING THROUGHOUT THE FIVE- COUNTY CATCHMENT REGION OF EASTERN IOWA. AT RHONDA'S HOUSE, RESIDENTS RECEIVE RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICES FROM WELL-TRAINED PEER RECOVERY SPECIALISTS. RHONDA'S HOUSE IS OPEN AND OPERATES SEVEN DAYS PER WEEK, 24 HOURS PER DAY. DURING 2023, 153 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED AT THE RESPITE HOUSE. SERVICE PARTICIPANTS ARE PERMITTED TO STAY AT RHONDA'S HOUSE UNTIL THEY DECIDE THEY ARE READY TO RETURN HOME OR FOR A MAXIMUM OF SEVEN DAYS. A STAY AT RHONDA'S HOUSE INCLUDES ASSIGNMENT TO A PRIVATE BEDROOM AND THE RIGHT TO RESIDE AT THE FACILITY FOR 24 HOURS PER DAY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Todd Noack Executive Di | Trustee | 55 | $71,822 |
Rebecca Evans Treasurer | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Rae Lynn Metzler Officer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Tammy Schnepel Vice Preside | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Christa Smith Secretary | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Dallas Spenser President | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $3,929 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $670,518 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $674,447 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $32,123 |
| Investment income | $2,983 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $712,265 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $404,127 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $10,305 |
| Payroll taxes | $35,834 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $35,504 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $13,864 |
| Advertising and promotion | $22,381 |
| Office expenses | $9,720 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $48,638 |
| Travel | $19,635 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $458 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $13,028 |
| Insurance | $16,064 |
| All other expenses | $3,237 |
| Total functional expenses | $669,518 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $41,427 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $31,405 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $286,305 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,250 |
| Total assets | $361,387 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $12,972 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $12,972 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $348,415 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $361,387 |