Outside The Box
Supporting Service Members and Veterans in Iowa
Upcoming Groups
All groups are anonymous
Refreshments provided
Combat Vet Group (On hold until more people sign up!)
Who: Combat Vets
What: Peer Support Group
When: Mondays at 7 PM
Where: Johnston Office
Outside The Bottle
Who: Open to the Public
What: A.A. Meeting
When: Wednesdays at 7 PM
Where: Johnston Office
Friday Check-In
Who: Active Duty and Vets
What: Peer Support Group
When: Fridays at Noon
Where: Johnston Office
About Us
Outside The Box coordinates peer-to-peer support groups, connects service members and veterans with local mental health resources, and provides grants for mental health treatment and addiction recovery services. Our commitment is to provide a safe space for sharing, listening, learning, and supporting Service Members and Veterans.
Our mission is to create a safe place to drop your ruck, no matter your burdens, in the company of other Service Members and Veterans.
Support Us
In order to keep helping service members, Outside The Box is dependent on funding and donations. Even small contributions go a long way by giving us the chance to expand our service offerings. If you believe in our mission, please consider donating today. Every contribution makes a difference.
Resources
What We Offer
Peer support groups
Our support groups meet throughout the week at Outside The Box. We use this time to discuss our struggles, concerns, accomplishments, addiction, recovery, and anything on our minds that week. We welcome all service members and veterans. Food and refreshments are provided.
Mental Health Treatment
We work with local providers to create partnerships that provide service members and veterans with counseling or therapy at no cost. We also provide grants when no local partners are available.
Addiction and Recovery Services
We provide grants for detox, treatment, and recovery to service members and veterans who are struggling with addiction.
Contact Us
5525 Merle Hay Road, Suite 265
Johnston, Iowa 50131
515-707-0149
Our Donors
Thank you to our generous donors and partners
Diamond Donors ($5,000+)
The Estate of John Schweers
Platinum Donors ($1,000 - $4,999)
Sweet Oaks Bakery and Bistro
Servpro of Ames and Marshalltown
DLQ Building & Construction
Jostens - Bethany Woodbury
Andrew & Kathy Graham
Debb & Josh Hveem
Maria Andrews
Gold Donors ($500 - $999)
TaxPlus, LLC
Silver Donors ($200 - $499)
Iowa Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Karol Armentrout
Mike Johnson
Bronze Donors ($50 - $199)
Marty Hupp
Edna Todd
Chief Ken Pilch