Youth Resources
Youth Health Resources
Health Resources:
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Mountain View Hospital
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(208) 557-2700
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Innovative Health Care Concepts
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The leader in mental health and developmental disability services
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(208) 523-6727
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Children's Supportive Services
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Treating kids with emotional and behavioral problems in their home and community.
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(208) 524-8996
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Teton Counseling Center
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Assesses the needs of individuals or families that they serve in order to provide optimal education and treatment services.
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(208) 542-0352
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Psychology Center of Idaho Falls
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Provides consultation, clinical psychological, and neuropsychological assessment, therapy, and education to individuals and families.
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(208) 522-3404
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Children and Family Clinic
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Provides therapy, counseling, and family medicine.
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(208) 538-3122
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EIRMC's Adolescent Acute Care Program
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Provides intensive inpatient treatment for teenagers who are experiencing psychiatric emergencies or who need comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and treatment.
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(208) 227-2100
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Gustafson House
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Providing children and families help with mental health issues, substance abuse, behavior issues, and family issues.
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(208) 542-2905
Suicide Prevention Resources:
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SPAN Idaho: Suicide Prevention Action Network
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The leading organization in Idaho dedicated to suicide prevention and survivor support.
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(208) 860-1703
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Sources of Strength
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A suicide prevention project designed to harness the power of peer social networks to change unhealthy norms and culture, ultimately preventing suicide, bullying, and substance abuse at Compass Academy and Skyline High School.
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HOPE Squad
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Bonneville High School has a class that teaches students how to tackle issues of suicide, anxiety, and depression for their peers.
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(208) 525-4406
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Idaho Youth M.O.V.E.
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They advocate for youth who have mental health as well as help other youth become their own advocates.
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(208) 433-8845 (Kathy Gneighting)
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Idaho Parent Network
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A parent source for children with mental health concerns.
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(480) 284-1826 (Laura Wallis)
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Idaho Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health
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Providing leadership in the field of children’s mental health through support and advocacy to all families to ensure the rights to community-based services for all children and youth with emotional, behavioral, and mental disorders and their families.
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(615) 264-2323
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The Jason Foundation
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Dedicated to the prevention of the “Silent Epidemic” of youth suicide through educational and awareness programs that equip young people, educators/youth workers and parents with the tools and resources to help identify and assist at-risk youth.
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(208) 360-1328
Youth Development Resources:
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YMCA
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YMCA is for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
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(208) 523-0600
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Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council
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Iona: http://www.cityofiona.org/mayors-youth-advisory-council/
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Ammon: http://b.ci.ammon.id.us/mayors-youth-advisory-council-application-deadline-april-20-2018/
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Giving young people the tools, training, and trust to apply their creativity and energy to effect change in their own lives and communities.
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Iona: (208) 523-5600, Ammon: (208) 612-4000
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CYA: Community Youth in Action
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https://www.facebook.com/Community-Youth-in-Action-CYA-388399875007166/
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Empowering the voices of our youth through action and service to foster relationships and build healthy communities through Eastern Idaho.
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(208) 521-5328
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Boy Scouts
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Preparing young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law
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(208) 522-5155
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Girl Scouts
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Believing in the power of every G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)™ to change the world.
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(208) 377-2011
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Youth Arts Center Mentorship Program
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Encouraging and developing strengthens in youth with their opportunities in performing arts.
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(208) 557-3344
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Bonneville County 4-H
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4-H Youth Development programs empower youth to be well-informed citizens and contributing members within their communities.
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(208) 529-1390
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Idaho Falls Exchange Club
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volunteering in the community. Focus in on prevention of Child Abuse
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(208) 520-0508 (Bryan Forsmann)
Substance Abuse Prevention Resources:
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D.A.R.E (District 93)
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Teaching children about the harmful effects of drugs and alcohol and decision-making.
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(208) 529-1239
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Escape the Vape
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Educating Idaho youth and communities about the dangers of underage vaping while supporting youth in making positive choices.
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(509) 936-3450 (Mellissa Arter)
Youth Health Resources:
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Mountain View Hospital
-
(208) 557-2700
-
Innovative Health Care Concepts
-
The leader in mental health and developmental disability services
-
(208) 523-6727
-
Children's Supportive Services
-
Treating kids with emotional and behavioral problems in their home and community.
-
(208) 524-8996
-
Teton Counseling Center
-
Assesses the needs of individuals or families that they serve in order to provide optimal education and treatment services.
-
(208) 542-0352
-
Psychology Center of Idaho Falls
-
Provides consultation, clinical psychological, and neuropsychological assessment, therapy, and education to individuals and families.
-
(208) 522-3404
-
Children and Family Clinic
-
Provides therapy, counseling, and family medicine.
-
(208) 538-3122
-
EIRMC's Adolescent Acute Care Program
-
Provides intensive inpatient treatment for teenagers who are experiencing psychiatric emergencies or who need comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and treatment.
-
(208) 227-2100
-
Gustafson House
-
Providing children and families help with mental health issues, substance abuse, behavior issues, and family issues.
-
(208) 542-2905
-
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Center
- www.dvsacac.org
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Providing support and services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other violent crimes.
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(208) 529-4352
Suicide Prevention Resources:
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SPAN Idaho: Suicide Prevention Action Network
-
The leading organization in Idaho dedicated to suicide prevention and survivor support.
-
(208) 860-1703
-
Sources of Strength
-
A suicide prevention project designed to harness the power of peer social networks to change unhealthy norms and culture, ultimately preventing suicide, bullying, and substance abuse at Compass Academy and Skyline High School.
-
HOPE Squad
-
Bonneville High School has a class that teaches students how to tackle issues of suicide, anxiety, and depression for their peers.
-
(208) 525-4406
-
Idaho Youth M.O.V.E.
-
They advocate for youth who have mental health as well as help other youth become their own advocates.
-
(208) 433-8845 (Kathy Gneighting)
-
Idaho Parent Network
-
A parent source for children with mental health concerns.
-
(480) 284-1826 (Laura Wallis)
-
Idaho Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health
-
Providing leadership in the field of children’s mental health through support and advocacy to all families to ensure the rights to community-based services for all children and youth with emotional, behavioral, and mental disorders and their families.
-
(615) 264-2323
-
The Jason Foundation
-
Dedicated to the prevention of the “Silent Epidemic” of youth suicide through educational and awareness programs that equip young people, educators/youth workers and parents with the tools and resources to help identify and assist at-risk youth.
-
(208) 360-1328
Youth Development Resources:
-
YMCA
-
YMCA is for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
-
(208) 523-0600
-
Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council
-
Iona: www.cityofiona.org
-
Ammon: www.b.ci.ammon.id.us
-
Giving young people the tools, training, and trust to apply their creativity and energy to effect change in their own lives and communities.
-
Iona: (208) 523-5600, Ammon: (208) 612-4000
-
-
CYA: Community Youth in Action
-
Empowering the voices of our youth through action and service to foster relationships and build healthy communities through Eastern Idaho.
-
(208) 521-5328
-
Boy Scouts
-
Preparing young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
-
(208) 522-5155
-
Girl Scouts
-
Believing in the power of every G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)™ to change the world.
-
(208) 377-2011
-
Youth Arts Center Mentorship Program
-
Encouraging and developing strengthens in youth with their opportunities in performing arts.
-
(208) 557-3344
-
Bonneville County 4-H
-
4-H Youth Development programs empower youth to be well-informed citizens and contributing members within their communities.
-
(208) 529-1390
-
Idaho Falls Exchange Club
-
Volunteering in the community with a focus on prevention of Child Abuse.
-
(208) 520-0508 (Bryan Forsmann)
Substance Abuse Prevention Resources:
-
D.A.R.E (District 93)
-
Teaching children about the harmful effects of drugs and alcohol and decision-making.
-
(208) 529-1239
-
Escape the Vape
-
Educating Idaho youth and communities about the dangers of underage vaping while supporting youth in making positive choices.
-
(509) 936-3450 (Mellissa Arter)
Youth Activities:
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Art Studio with Diane Earnest (The Art Museum)
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Young artist (9-13 years) can investigate classical and contemporary artists and gain inspiration to expand their abilities
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(208) 524-7777
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Lab Artist Hang-outs / Teen Art Classes (Idaho Art Lab)
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Offering art education programs, gallery exhibits & a gathering place for residents to be involved in the arts as part of their daily life.
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(208) 932-0893
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Barnes and Noble: Chess Club and Tabletop Games
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Play chess and board games at Barnes and Noble.
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(208) 552-1452
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North Bingham County Library
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The Library holds teen movie nights, stealth activities, tech Thursdays, and creative Wednesdays.
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(208) 357-7801
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Idaho Falls Public Library
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The library holds family puzzle nights, chess club, creative writing adventures, and teen tech week.
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(208) 612-8462
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Idaho Falls Sister Cities Youth Delegation
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The organization supports youth from Idaho Falls and the surrounding area as they set out for Tokai-Mura, Japan, their designated Sister City.
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(208) 522-0757