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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- 19February 19, 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.
- 20February 20, 2023
Operation Advocacy Day at the Capital for access to direct care support
Join LINC and other disability advocates to meet with our state legislators. We will share our personal stories and experiences trying to access direct care support in Idaho. https://www.lincidaho.org/post/operation-advocacy
- 21February 21, 2023
Foster Care Awareness Day at the Capital
Foster Care Awareness Day at the Capitol on February 22, 2023! Folks from across the state will gather in Boise to provide legislators with education and first-hand experiences related to foster care. This event is free to attend and will be livestreamed on Idaho Public Television. Please register here.
The Boise Brick House: Cookies Animal Art
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!
- 22February 22, 2023
The Boise Brick House: Arts and Crafts (with Shay from Cat's Eye Creative)
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!
Boise High School's Table Top Gaming Club
Join Boise High School’s Table-top gaming club to play Magic the Gathering most Tuesdays after school at the Boise Brick House!
Youth MOVE Social Support
Boise Brick House704 N 7th Street Boise, Idaho 83702Youth 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.
- 23February 23, 2023
- 24February 24, 2023No events
- 25February 25, 2023No events