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Live Your Best Life

A Non-Profit Social Services Support Leader and Employer in Eastern Iowa for More Than 50 Years

Systems Unlimited delivers high-quality, personalized, and individualized social services support for people with disabilities and mental health needs. Our community is made up of caring, creative, diverse, and trusted guides and advocates who are passionate about ensuring individuals can lead happy, healthy, and independent lives.

Navigating the complex world of social services can feel overwhelming. We’re here to be a tireless supporter for you and your loved one.

How You'll Feel the Difference

Individualized Service Approach

Systems Unlimited connects you or your loved one with the right level of support so they have the resources and freedom to live their best life. Whether you’re just starting services in one of our community homes, maintaining successful employment with help from a job coach, or you just need someone to drop in to ensure shopping is done, we tailor services to meet your needs.

A Great Place to Work

People are front and center in everything we do. Our talented, diverse staff share a passion for helping individuals with disabilities and mental health needs develop their own path in life and in their communities.

Gold Standard Care, Guidance and Advocacy

Supported by our caring, enthusiastic team, people of all ages can build skills, work, and engage in the community, living life to their fullest potential.

A Team as Diverse as the Individuals We Serve

Just as no two people we serve are the same, the Systems Unlimited team is culturally diverse and brings a range of perspectives to the care services they provide.

From the Blog

Open House in Washington

Systems had an Open House and ribbon cutting for our new accessible home in Washington on November 4. The Washington Chamber of Commerce helped with setting up the ribbon cutting

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Suicide Prevention Month

By Jolene Sorenson September is Suicide Prevention Month.  During this month, community mental health professionals come together with survivors and advocates to get the word out about ways to prevent

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Services Offered

Employment Services

Through this program in Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, and Monticello, you or your loved one will build relationships with others, explore self-expression through art, volunteer in the community, and visit area attractions. We can also help pursue jobs in the community and provide the support needed to maintain employment.

Supported Living

For those living in a home with others we serve or those living independently in their own apartment, Systems provides support so they can achieve their goals and become as independent as possible.

Behavioral Health Solutions

Systems Unlimited has a team of licensed ABA therapists, behavioral support professionals, and Medical Care Coordinators to ensure your loved one receives innovative services to overcome life challenges.

How to Get Involved

Volunteer

Volunteer Your Time

Lend a few hours of your day to helping our staff fulfill a specific need, or provide assistance during special events.

Make a Donation

Give a financial donation to help us advance our mission, or donate gently used items.

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Purchase Art

Support artists with disabilities who contribute to Iowa’s creative communities. Purchase t-shirts, mugs, and other items from the Artists at SUI online store.

Contribute Your Talents

Have a skill or talent to contribute? Serve on our Board of Directors, help us spread the word about Systems Unlimited, or share your talents with our day program.

Join Our Sensory Run!

About

This inclusive event is for seasoned runners, novices, wonderful walkers, and anyone needing an assistive device to help with mobility. 

To add a unique twist to your typical 5K Fundraiser, sensory stations will be throughout the route to keep you engaged the entire time. 

Sensory Stations

Experience all the senses while journeying through our 5K & 1-Mile Route. 

This year, you can expect to see: 

  • Scented Bubbles
  • Bigger Ribbon Run Throughs
  • Pop-Up Art
  • Scent Stations
  • AND MORE!

Swag

Not only will you have access to our race and Post Party, but you will also get swag! 

With Registration, you will receive: 

  • Event T-Shirt
  • Sensory Item
  • Finisher Medal (5K ONLY)
  • Enamel Pin (1-MILE ONLY)

Featured Artists

Doris Siemer

Doris Siemer

Doris has been involved with Artists at SUI since 2018. She loves working on nature-inspired watercolor and acrylic paintings, sewing cozy and functional items, and working with yarn.

Johnny Gates

Johnny Gates

Johnny is a well-known artist who creates facial portraits adorned with bright, colorful patterns, wide eyes, and toothy smiles. He observes photos of celebrities he idolizes to inspire his art.

Tashiba Johnson

Tashiba uses various mediums to express her love of pop culture, wish well on others, and make gifts for her friends and family. She enjoys designing merchandise to sell in the art studio because she loves to see people wearing her designs.

Work for Systems Unlimited

Ready to start a purpose-driven career? Make a direct impact on hundreds of lives at Systems Unlimited while enjoying a great benefits package and competitive salary.

Success Stories