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MEANINGFUL YOUTH INVOLVEMENT
Often times, providers involved in children's mental health services or treatment planning overlook the importance youth involvement has on a youth's overall treatment success. These plans, which are often written with little input or no buy-in from the youth themselves, have typically shown a small chance of success.
In this workshop, providers will have the opportunity to interact with youth who have had many experiences working with providers and are able to give useful advice.
Organizations, groups, and clubs interested in this training should contact the Federation office at:
1-800-905-3436
MORE INFORMATION ON THIS TRAINING...
Idaho Youth Council members who contributed to the poetry book:
Words That Heal,
Words That Hurt
Superintendent of Schools, Tom Luna at the
Words that Hurt, Words That Heal poetry book
with John Hill and Eric Buckner
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LEARN MORE ABOUT US!
If you are a parent, youth, or you work for an organization who is interested in learning more about the Idaho Youth Council, it's members, and how they may assist you through our Meaningful Youth Involvement trainings, peer-to-peer support, or additional information please feel free to contact our Federation office at 1.800.905.3436 or our
Youth Coordinator
Nicole Gustafson ngustafson@idahofederation.org
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WHO WE ARE
The Idaho Youth Council is made up of youth from around the state of Idaho who have received services through one or more of the following: Health and Welfare, Children's Mental Health, Foster Care, Individual Counseling, Juvenile Probation, Juvenile Corrections, Emotional or Mental Health Hospitalization, Child Protection, Psychosocial Rehabilitation, and any other related services or experiences.
IDAHO YOUTH COUNCIL PURPOSE
The Council teaches providers, educators, parents, and others about youth voice and why it is such a vital part in the recovery process. They give ideas on how to include and increase youth participation in all facets of their care by providing information about personal experience and also by giving suggestions and support.
- To help people understand what it is like to be a youth with emotional, behavioral, or mental health issues in the state of Idaho today.
- Generate awareness by providing knowledge about youth experiences in a variety of received services.
- Help other youth change for the better by giving them a safe, positive outlet for their experiences, concerns, and beliefs.
- Increase public knowledge consequently encouraging help, support, and respect when youth are present in various service agencies, local and regional councils, etc.
- Demonstrate that youth have both ideal experience and a strong drive to help promote positive change in the state of Idaho.
IDAHO YOUTH COUNCIL OPPORTUNITIES
- Share personal experience with educators, providers, parents, adults, and other youth in Idaho.
- Help public increase their understanding of youth knowledge and abilities.
- Learn leadership skills through practical application.
- Create anti-stigma campaigns concerning children's mental, emotional, and behavioral health through social marketing.
- Meet people in communities throughout the state of Idaho.
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OUR GOAL FOR YOUTH TO PARTICIPATE AS AN EQUAL PARTNER IN ALL FACETS OF THEIR CARE. |
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