FYIdaho Teen Programs
Teens
FYIdaho’s Teen Programs create a safe and welcoming environment for teens to have empowering conversations about mental wellness and form positive relationships with peers and trusted adults.
Boise Brick House
Mental Health Rights for Minors
Contact our Youth Programs Coordinator:
Are you interested in mental health awareness and community building? Youth MOVE Idaho has many opportunities for leadership and involvement. If you would like to learn more, contact our Youth Programs Coordinator, Madeline Titelbaum.
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- 05February 5, 2023
Youth MOVE Discord
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.
To learn more, fill out our interest form here.
- 06February 6, 2023
The Boise Brick House
The Boise Brick House is an after-school drop-in space for 9-12th graders in the Treasure Valley to hang out with friends, eat free food, attend fun events, and have empowering conversations about mental wellness. The Boise Brick House is open Mondays-Wednesdays from 2:45-5:30pm for arts & crafts, games, movies, music, cooking & baking, and more! Follow us on Instagram, @theboisebrickhouse to keep up with our activities!
- 06February 6, 2023
- 07February 7, 2023
The Boise Brick House
The Boise Brick House is an after-school drop-in space for 9-12th graders in the Treasure Valley to hang out with friends, eat free food, attend fun events, and have empowering conversations about mental wellness. The Boise Brick House is open Mondays-Wednesdays from 2:45-5:30pm for arts & crafts, games, movies, music, cooking & baking, and more! Follow us on Instagram, @theboisebrickhouse to keep up with our activities!
- 07February 7, 2023
NAMI Smarts Viewing Party with pizza
NAMI Smarts for Advocacy is a hands-on advocacy training program that helps people living with mental illness, friends and family transform their passion and lived experience into skillful grassroots advocacy.
- Telling a compelling story that is inspiring and makes an “ask” in 90 seconds
- Writing an effective email, making an elevator speech and making an impactful phone call
- Orchestrating a successful meeting with an elected official
The unique step-by-step, skill-building design of NAMI Smarts is effective with a wide range of participants, including those who are new to advocacy as well as individuals with years of experience.