Parents and youth across Idaho have chosen to take their lived experience with youth mental health challenges and to participate in system change. Whether you desire to provide information at a local event, participate in workgroups related to the YES system of care, or tell your story to change laws, we want to walk alongside you and help give you the resources you need for your chosen advocacy work.
When and Where We Meet:
Parent Input: On the 3rd Wednesday of the month we hold a parent input event over zoom. We invite parents to tell us about their experience with the YES system of care.
Training: We offer training to parents on how to be a leader in the YES system of care and how tell your story in a way that honors your child and impacts those around you.
Family Advocacy Meeting, or FAM, is an opportunity to join parents and advocates to join together to learn about the YES system of care and ways to become involved in system change. FAM meets the 4th Thursday of the month.
Interagency Governance Team, or IGT, is responsible for collaboratively coordinating and overseeing the implementation of the YES system of care. This team consists of community members, providers, and representatives the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, the Idaho State Department of Education, and the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections. As a community member, parent input is highly valued. The IGT meets on the second Wednesday of the month.
YES Workgroups: Parent voice is highly valued by those creating the YES system of care. FYIdaho supports parents who participate in YES implementation workgroups. Parent leader openings vary.
The Boise Brick House is looking for high school volunteers to help operate our after-school drop-in space on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays after school. Volunteer tasks include operating the drop-in space, running activities and events, designing the space, baking, cooking, special projects, and more! If you are looking for volunteer hours or leadership experience, please see the attached flyer or fill out our interest form here.
The Boise Brick House has partnered with Boise High School’s Positive Change club to host a college essay writing workshop with staff from Northwest Nazarene University and Boise High’s College and Career Counseling. We can’t wait to see you there!
FYIdaho’s Teen Leadership program provides training, mentorship and leadership opportunities for high schoolers in the Treasure Valley who are passionate about their community and mental health awareness. FYIdaho Teen Leaders receive leadership and mental health training from FYIdaho staff. With support from FYIdaho staff and community partners, Teen Leaders develop and execute a personal project related to community mental health needs and their developed passions and interests.
At peer mentor meetings, FYIdaho Teen Leaders gather to brainstorm and provide support to one another as they plan their personal projects.
Interested in learning more? Contact mtitelbaum@fyidaho.org with questions.
The Boise Brick House is teaming up with Boise High School’s Student Council to host tours of the Boise Brick House during Boise High’s lunch hour, between 11:41am-12:21pm. Come tour our space and eat free Chik-Fil-A nuggets! Tours begin at BHS’s quad during lunch time.
FYIdaho’s Teen Leadership program provides training, mentorship and leadership opportunities for high schoolers in the Treasure Valley who are passionate about their community and mental health awareness. FYIdaho Teen Leaders receive leadership and mental health training from FYIdaho staff. With support from FYIdaho staff and community partners, Teen Leaders develop and execute a personal project related to community mental health needs and their developed passions and interests.
At peer mentor meetings, FYIdaho Teen Leaders gather to brainstorm and provide support to one another as they plan their personal projects.
Interested in learning more? Contact mtitelbaum@fyidaho.org with questions.
The Boise Brick House is looking for high school volunteers to help operate our after-school drop-in space on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays after school. Volunteer tasks include operating the drop-in space, running activities and events, designing the space, baking, cooking, special projects, and more! If you are looking for volunteer hours or leadership experience, please see the attached flyer or fill out our interest form here.
The Boise Brick House is teaming up with Boise High School’s Student Council to host tours of the Boise Brick House during Boise High’s lunch hour, between 11:41am-12:21pm. Come tour our space and eat free Chik-Fil-A nuggets! Tours begin at BHS’s quad during lunch time.
FYIdaho’s Teen Leadership program provides training, mentorship and leadership opportunities for high schoolers in the Treasure Valley who are passionate about their community and mental health awareness. FYIdaho Teen Leaders receive leadership and mental health training from FYIdaho staff. With support from FYIdaho staff and community partners, Teen Leaders develop and execute a personal project related to community mental health needs and their developed passions and interests.
At peer mentor meetings, FYIdaho Teen Leaders gather to brainstorm and provide support to one another as they plan their personal projects.
Interested in learning more? Contact mtitelbaum@fyidaho.org with questions.
The Boise Brick House is looking for high school volunteers to help operate our after-school drop-in space on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays after school. Volunteer tasks include operating the drop-in space, running activities and events, designing the space, baking, cooking, special projects, and more! If you are looking for volunteer hours or leadership experience, please see the attached flyer or fill out our interest form here.
Youth MOVE Social Support is a peer-led by a trained teen leader with support and supervision from a Families and Youth of Idaho staff member. This wellness group is aimed towards high schoolers who identify as neurodivergent, as well as other teens who would benefit from the group. Teens will have opportunities to practice self advocacy, discuss mental health, and form positive social connections. Group meetings will involve lessons, discussions, and educational activities as well as recreation and games. We intend to form a tight-knit community of friends who can help each other through the transitions of adolescence and young adulthood.
This group meets at the Boise Brick House which is located at the Idaho Federation of Families office at 704 N 7th Street Boise ID, 83702. Snacks and drinks will be provided and masks must be worn inside unless actively eating or drinking.
If you are interested in the group, contact Madeline Titelbaum at mtitelbaum@idahofederation.org.
Youth MOVE Discord (YM Discord) is a statewide virtual program for high schoolers throughout Idaho to provide peer emotional support to one another and practice mental health advocacy. YM Discord is meant for high schoolers who live in rural areas, teens who prefer connecting virtually, or can’t attend our in person Youth MOVE groups for other reasons. Participants communicate throughout the week via the various chat channels on the serve and meet via voice channel once a week to discuss mental health topics, do check-ins, and play games.
Join Youth MOVE Downtown to eat Blue Sky Bagels and have conversations about de-stressing! Can’t wait to see you there!
Youth MOVE Downtown is a teen-driven wellness groups for high schoolers to develop friendships, play games, and discuss mental health topics and resources. Starting this fall, this group will meet every other week at the Boise Brick House.
FYIdaho’s Teen Leadership program provides training, mentorship and leadership opportunities for high schoolers in the Treasure Valley who are passionate about their community and mental health awareness. FYIdaho Teen Leaders receive leadership and mental health training from FYIdaho staff. With support from FYIdaho staff and community partners, Teen Leaders develop and execute a personal project related to community mental health needs and their developed passions and interests.
Interested in learning more? Contact mtitelbaum@fyidaho.org with questions.
Youth MOVE Discord (YM Discord) is a statewide virtual program for high schoolers throughout Idaho to provide peer emotional support to one another and practice mental health advocacy. YM Discord is meant for high schoolers who live in rural areas, teens who prefer connecting virtually, or can’t attend our in person Youth MOVE groups for other reasons. Participants communicate throughout the week via the various chat channels on the serve and meet via voice channel once a week to discuss mental health topics, do check-ins, and play games.
Youth MOVE Social Support is a peer-led by a trained teen leader with support and supervision from a Families and Youth of Idaho staff member. This wellness group is aimed towards high schoolers who identify as neurodivergent, as well as other teens who would benefit from the group. Teens will have opportunities to practice self advocacy, discuss mental health, and form positive social connections. Group meetings will involve lessons, discussions, and educational activities as well as recreation and games. We intend to form a tight-knit community of friends who can help each other through the transitions of adolescence and young adulthood.
This group meets at the Boise Brick House which is located at the Idaho Federation of Families office at 704 N 7th Street Boise ID, 83702. Snacks and drinks will be provided and masks must be worn inside unless actively eating or drinking.
If you are interested in the group, contact Madeline Titelbaum at mtitelbaum@idahofederation.org.
