Grassley, Reynolds, Nunn Applaud Grand Opening of YSS Ember Recovery Campus

Grassley, Reynolds, Nunn Applaud Grand Opening of YSS Ember Recovery Campus

STORY COUNTY, IOWA - U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Gov. Kim Reynolds and U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn (R-Iowa) today attended a ribbon cutting at Youth and Shelter Services' (YSS) newly-opened youth recovery center. The Ember Recovery Campus, located near Cambridge, will provide Iowa youth individualized, evidence-based mental health and addiction treatment.

"I want to congratulate everybody who helped turn this dream into a reality," Grassley said. "The Ember Recovery Campus is a refuge of hope and healing that will give struggling Iowans a fresh start and provide many families much-needed peace of mind. Empowering young people to change their life gives them skin in the game and helps them overcome barriers to reach their full potential."

"It took a lot of hard work and a lot of patience, but finally, the beautiful vision of the YSS Ember Recovery Campus has been realized. It's a vision that I couldn't be prouder or more honored to celebrate," Reynolds said. "The buildings and beautiful nature - all 50 acres of them - will serve as a safe and welcoming refuge for youth in crisis who require immediate help and where they can find stability, long-term treatment, and - eventually - the hope of a new and better tomorrow."

"What the YSS team built is nothing short of extraordinary. I have been proud to help the YSS mission, bringing $1.6 million to help serve youth in need in Iowa, as well as joining for the ribbon cutting to launch the Ember Recovery Campus. These efforts are a second chance for kids who have been through more than most of us can imagine," said Rep. Nunn. "The campus and the resources it will provide young people will give a fresh perspective and an important re-start to so many Iowa families. I'm committed to fighting alongside them to ensure mission success."

Background:

YSS is an Ames-based organization dedicated to providing treatment and rehabilitation resources for youth in crisis. Its Ember Recovery Campus seeks to help youth who are struggling with addiction, providing therapy, wellness and recreation resources. The campus' 50 acres provide space for youth to focus on recovery in a safe and secure environment and empower young Iowans for success after leaving the facility.

Grassley has long pushed for reforms and supported resources to help get delinquent youth back on track. Three decades ago, Grassley spearheaded a grassroots-based coalition called Face It Together that brought community stakeholders, business leaders and youth advocates together to address youth drug use. Face It Together evolved into community-led efforts, including Partnership for a Drug-Free Iowa and Partnership for a Healthy Iowa. Today's ribbon-cutting at YSS Ember Recovery Campus reflects the hard work put in at the grassroots that Grassley helped foster decades ago.

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