Employee & Family Resources

As a leader and innovator in the field of human services, EFR is dedicated to helping families, workplaces and communities reach their full potential.

Our professional and culturally competent services are delivered through three dedicated branches of our organization: Community Services, Substance Abuse Services, and Workplace Services. Watch EFR's introduction video.

a group of students gather round to debate a point under the watchful eye of their teacher

the cap-and-gown clad graduating class of an American University

For information about any of these services please contact EFR Community Services.

selective focus on the whiskey glass in the foreground with pills on the table in the background

a woman sitting in front of a glass of whiskey with a bottle in her hand

For information about any of these services please contact EFR Substance Abuse Services.

businessman having a stressful day at the office

a teacher gives a lecture to a group of diverse adult college students

For information about any of these services please contact EFR Workplace Services.

Every Family Rocks! Des Moines Family Music Festival - May 27

EFR’s highly popular family music festival is coming to 7 Flags Event Center, May 27, from Noon - 5:00 p.m. Featured artists include Grammy-nominated Justin Roberts and the Not Ready For Naptime Players, Des Moines area rockers, The Nadas, and the sophisticated and inventive Verve Pipe. Event details are at www.everyfamilyrocks.org. See you there!

Help! I've Fallen off the Wellness Wagon - June 8

EFR’s Workplace Services invites you to attend our FREE workplace wellness training June 8. This is the second in a series of workplace trainings covering topics like mediation, communication styles and harassment. Sign up today to attend one or all of these exciting sessions! Learn more.

EFR Wellness Program Featured in Local Des Moines Media

EFR Wellness Manager Gail Peitzmeier on WHO-TV13

EFR's Wellness Program has been a hot topic in local media, including WHO-TV13 and Des Moines Register.

Substance Abuse Services Offers Walk-in Assessments

No appointment is necessary for confidential assessments of alcohol, prescription or illicit drug use.