"Self advocacy begins by understanding that rights are never granted from above. They are grasped from below by those with the courage and determination to seize that to which they are entitled." —Tony Coelho
Interagency Services for Collaboration (Pearltree): Left click on the icons to find out more information about that topic. Each box has additional links to sites about that topic. www.pearltrees.com/dbardwell/interagency-transition/id10606382
Student Self-Advocacy: After they graduate students need to speak up for what they want. This is important for all students. They might need to talk to an adult service provider, talk to college disability services or talk to an employer. To learn more, check out the Tips for Parents fact sheet (see link below).
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Systems Advocacy: National/state organizations that speak up for all people with disabilities. Parents who wanted change started organizations such as ARC.
History of Parent Advocacy: It's exciting to see how much things have improved since the 1950s!
- Parent activism mostly started in the 1950s with ARC because families wanted to keep their kids out of institutions.
- In the 1960s and 1970s parents began to push for federal laws to help kids with disabilities.
- In the 1980s parent groups began to focus on children's mental health such as family support and early interventions.
- In the 1990s parents from diverse cultural backgrounds began to make their voices heard. Fiesta Educativa and Grassroots Consortium gave culturally-diverse and inner-city families info about their rights.
- Finally, people with disabilities (the consumers) spoke up for their needs.
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National Youth Leadership Forum: Students are selected to attend a state Youth Leadership Forum. It is a training ground for new activists. They are taught leadership and self-advocacy, they gain self-confidence, and they meet with legislators. Students return to their school and community with a better understanding of the history of disability. They also return with a better ability to advocate for themselves and for others with disabilities.
After High School: When students with disabilities exit high school, they are no longer eligible for services under IDEA. Students who need long-term supports may need to connect with a local or state advocacy organization. They should also apply for services from an adult service provider. Students found eligible will need to meet with and select a provider who meets their needs, interests, dreams, and post-secondary goals. State and local advocacy organizations may be able to give guidance and resources to families. Check some of them out below.
Local and State Advocacy Organizations
These are some of the advocacy and support services available. Some are local (Moscow, Lewiston, and Genesee), some are for all Idahoans, and some are national services. As you plan for transition, the agencies and domains listed can help you make plans and get questions answered. Some organizations are listed in more than one section.
Allies in Self Advocacy
They help states strengthen their self-advocacy efforts. If you are interested in participating, this is their contact link: http://alliesinselfadvocacy.org/contact/
They help states strengthen their self-advocacy efforts. If you are interested in participating, this is their contact link: http://alliesinselfadvocacy.org/contact/
American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities:
Some of the principles of this organization are to expand choice and self-determination; advocate for equality, individual dignity, and other human rights; achieve full societal inclusion; and participation of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
It has a career center and numerous links to other helpful organizations. There is also a section linked to the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities with fact sheets on social security and people with disabilities. This site provides free access to the following journals: American Journal on Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities.
501 3rd Street, NW Suite 200, Washington, DC 20001
202-387-1968 voice
202-387-2193 fax
Some of the principles of this organization are to expand choice and self-determination; advocate for equality, individual dignity, and other human rights; achieve full societal inclusion; and participation of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
It has a career center and numerous links to other helpful organizations. There is also a section linked to the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities with fact sheets on social security and people with disabilities. This site provides free access to the following journals: American Journal on Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities.
501 3rd Street, NW Suite 200, Washington, DC 20001
202-387-1968 voice
202-387-2193 fax
ARC Idaho
Their goal is securing the opportunity to choose and realize their goals of where and how to learn, live, work and play for all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Each individual and family served has access to the information, advocacy and skills they need to participate as active citizens and members of their community. They work to ensure that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families have the support they need to live an ordinary and decent life.
4402 Albion Street
Boise, ID 83705
Main Office: 208-343-5583 Fax: 208-343-5683
Email: [email protected]
Chapter # 52
Their goal is securing the opportunity to choose and realize their goals of where and how to learn, live, work and play for all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Each individual and family served has access to the information, advocacy and skills they need to participate as active citizens and members of their community. They work to ensure that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families have the support they need to live an ordinary and decent life.
4402 Albion Street
Boise, ID 83705
Main Office: 208-343-5583 Fax: 208-343-5683
Email: [email protected]
Chapter # 52
Autism Speaks
This is a national organization that provides support and information to families who have children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. They have a 100-day kit for families of young children who have just received a diagnosis. This kit can be accessed online: www.autismspeaks.org/family-services/tool-kits/100-day-kit
Autism Blog (Seattle Children's Center): This blog provides up-to-date information regarding Autism Spectrum Disorder including articles by clinicians on a variety of topics and announcements related to future events. http://theautismblog.seattlechildrens.org/
Autism Society of America www.autism-society.org
This is a national organization that provides support and information to families who have children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. They have a 100-day kit for families of young children who have just received a diagnosis. This kit can be accessed online: www.autismspeaks.org/family-services/tool-kits/100-day-kit
Autism Blog (Seattle Children's Center): This blog provides up-to-date information regarding Autism Spectrum Disorder including articles by clinicians on a variety of topics and announcements related to future events. http://theautismblog.seattlechildrens.org/
Autism Society of America www.autism-society.org
Center on Disabilities and Human Development (CDHD)
Idaho's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) has projects such as the assistive technology project. They have a Community Advisory Committee that meets 3x/year. Contact Cari Murphy with questions at 208-885-6183 or [email protected]. http://idahocdhd.org/
1187 Alturas Drive
Moscow, Idaho 83843-8331
Phone: 208-885-6000 Toll Free: 1-800-393-7290 Fax: 208-885-6145
Email: [email protected]
Idaho's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) has projects such as the assistive technology project. They have a Community Advisory Committee that meets 3x/year. Contact Cari Murphy with questions at 208-885-6183 or [email protected]. http://idahocdhd.org/
1187 Alturas Drive
Moscow, Idaho 83843-8331
Phone: 208-885-6000 Toll Free: 1-800-393-7290 Fax: 208-885-6145
Email: [email protected]
Disability Action Center
This organization provides information and referral, independent living skills, peer counseling, personal and community advocacy, and information and referral services. They have a personal assistance program which could provide in-home care. They can also provide information about assistive technology. Mellowdee Brooks and Aerius Franklin, Independent Living (IL) Advocates, are the two people I usually talk to in their Moscow office.
Moscow office:
505 N. Main St, Moscow, ID 83843
Director: Mark Leeper
Phone: (208) 883-0523 Toll Free: (800) 475-0070
Lewiston office:
307 19th St., Suite A-1, Lewiston, ID 83501
Phone: (208) 746-9033 Toll Free: (888) 746-9033 Fax: (208) 746-1004
http://www.dacnw.org/ Email: [email protected]
http://dacnw.org/news/
This organization provides information and referral, independent living skills, peer counseling, personal and community advocacy, and information and referral services. They have a personal assistance program which could provide in-home care. They can also provide information about assistive technology. Mellowdee Brooks and Aerius Franklin, Independent Living (IL) Advocates, are the two people I usually talk to in their Moscow office.
Moscow office:
505 N. Main St, Moscow, ID 83843
Director: Mark Leeper
Phone: (208) 883-0523 Toll Free: (800) 475-0070
Lewiston office:
307 19th St., Suite A-1, Lewiston, ID 83501
Phone: (208) 746-9033 Toll Free: (888) 746-9033 Fax: (208) 746-1004
http://www.dacnw.org/ Email: [email protected]
http://dacnw.org/news/
DisAbility Rights Idaho
This non-profit agency can help students with any disability. They would be one of the first agencies to contact when you begin to consider transition from high school even though they don't have an office in Moscow any more. They have both written resources and many contacts around the state of Idaho. One of their programs is the Community Work Program. This is an incentive program for students who have been receiving SSI benefits.
DisAbility Rights Idaho provides legal, individual, and system advocacy. This includes informing people with disabilities of their legal rights, providing tools and resources to help individuals self-advocate, providing an advocate or legal assistance in cases involving a disability, and monitoring conditions in public and private facilities.
4477 Emerald Street, Suite B-100
Boise, ID 83706-2066
Phone: (208) 336-5353 | Toll-Free: (866) 262-3462
TDD: (208) 336-5353
Fax: (208) 336-5396
Web: www.disabilityrightsidaho.org
This non-profit agency can help students with any disability. They would be one of the first agencies to contact when you begin to consider transition from high school even though they don't have an office in Moscow any more. They have both written resources and many contacts around the state of Idaho. One of their programs is the Community Work Program. This is an incentive program for students who have been receiving SSI benefits.
DisAbility Rights Idaho provides legal, individual, and system advocacy. This includes informing people with disabilities of their legal rights, providing tools and resources to help individuals self-advocate, providing an advocate or legal assistance in cases involving a disability, and monitoring conditions in public and private facilities.
4477 Emerald Street, Suite B-100
Boise, ID 83706-2066
Phone: (208) 336-5353 | Toll-Free: (866) 262-3462
TDD: (208) 336-5353
Fax: (208) 336-5396
Web: www.disabilityrightsidaho.org
Idaho Self Advocate Leadership Network (SALN)
The Moscow chapter of SALN provides students with a chance to build friendships, learn self advocacy, and have fun. It began for people with developmental disabilities, but I was told they welcome any person with a disability to join their local group. If you join (dues are $5) you will learn how to speak up for yourself and also be able to go to movie nights, pizza parties, dances, and bowling. Check out the calendar on their website to find out what is happening.
Contact: Denise Wetzel E-mail: [email protected]
http://www.idahocdhd.org/isaln/Home.aspx
The Moscow chapter of SALN provides students with a chance to build friendships, learn self advocacy, and have fun. It began for people with developmental disabilities, but I was told they welcome any person with a disability to join their local group. If you join (dues are $5) you will learn how to speak up for yourself and also be able to go to movie nights, pizza parties, dances, and bowling. Check out the calendar on their website to find out what is happening.
Contact: Denise Wetzel E-mail: [email protected]
http://www.idahocdhd.org/isaln/Home.aspx
Idaho Council on Developmental Disabilities
Their purpose is to advocate for Idahoans with developmental disabilities to assure that they have access to needed community supports, individualized services and other forms of assistance that promote self-determination, independence, productivity, and inclusion in Idaho communities. The Council advocates with and on behalf of Idahoans with developmental disabilities by listening to their concerns and working to help them improve their lives by building service systems and natural supports that enable them to live lives of independence, responsibility, meaning, and contribution.
700 W. State Street, 1st Floor West,
Boise, Idaho 83702-5868
Phone: (208) 334-2178 Fax: 1-208-334-3417 Email:i[email protected] http://www.icdd.idaho.gov/
Their purpose is to advocate for Idahoans with developmental disabilities to assure that they have access to needed community supports, individualized services and other forms of assistance that promote self-determination, independence, productivity, and inclusion in Idaho communities. The Council advocates with and on behalf of Idahoans with developmental disabilities by listening to their concerns and working to help them improve their lives by building service systems and natural supports that enable them to live lives of independence, responsibility, meaning, and contribution.
700 W. State Street, 1st Floor West,
Boise, Idaho 83702-5868
Phone: (208) 334-2178 Fax: 1-208-334-3417 Email:i[email protected] http://www.icdd.idaho.gov/
Idaho State Independent Living Council
They promote independent living, consumer control, peer-support, self-help, self-determination, equal access, and individual and system advocacy for individuals with disabilities. They also support the integration and full inclusion of individuals with disabilities into the mainstream of society.
816 West Bannock Street, Suite 202
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-9601
Phone: (208) 334-3800 (Voice/TDD) Toll Free in Idaho: 1-800-487-4866
Fax: (208) 334-3803 Email: [email protected]
https://silc.idaho.gov/idaho-centers-for-independent-living/
They promote independent living, consumer control, peer-support, self-help, self-determination, equal access, and individual and system advocacy for individuals with disabilities. They also support the integration and full inclusion of individuals with disabilities into the mainstream of society.
816 West Bannock Street, Suite 202
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-9601
Phone: (208) 334-3800 (Voice/TDD) Toll Free in Idaho: 1-800-487-4866
Fax: (208) 334-3803 Email: [email protected]
https://silc.idaho.gov/idaho-centers-for-independent-living/
ADHD/Dyslexia/Learning Disabilities Advocacy
Dyslexic Advantage
This organization's mission is to promote positive identity, community, and achievement focusing on dyslexic strengths. It has discussion groups and blog articles of interest for people of all ages with Dyslexia.
www.dyslexicadvantage.org
Understood has helpful information for parents in regard to Dyslexia, ADD, ADHD, and Learning Disabilities. It's geared to parents and even includes a parent toolkit that has a tech/app finder.
https://www.understood.org/en
https://www.understood.org/en
https://www.joomag.com/magazine/ne
wsletter-september-2016-dyslexic-advantage-magazine/0494489001473286059?short
This magazine has important information and helps to focus on the positives in regard to Dyslexia.
To contact: [email protected]
wsletter-september-2016-dyslexic-advantage-magazine/0494489001473286059?short
This magazine has important information and helps to focus on the positives in regard to Dyslexia.
To contact: [email protected]
TILT Podcasts
BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED ADVOCACY
Idaho Commission for the Blind & Visually Impaired
They provide education and help people develop work skills. This increases self-confidence. They also help individuals who are blind or visually impaired to remain employed or prepare for employment. The peer support group serves as a resource that can provide information on adaptive aids and appliances, low vision, and other alternative techniques to blindness. The number one goal of a peer group is to educate persons who are visually impaired to become independent by using alternative skills. Group discussions center around attainable goals for people who are blind.
http://www.icbvi.state.id.us/
Boise Office
341 West Washington St.
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0012
(208) 334-3220 or 1-800-542-8688 (phone line extensions are listed below)
Fax: (208) 334-2963
Beth Cunningham, Administrator - ext. 123 or email to [email protected]
Moscow Peer Support Group
LUELLA FREY
403 Samaritan Lane Apt. 112
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2086
They provide education and help people develop work skills. This increases self-confidence. They also help individuals who are blind or visually impaired to remain employed or prepare for employment. The peer support group serves as a resource that can provide information on adaptive aids and appliances, low vision, and other alternative techniques to blindness. The number one goal of a peer group is to educate persons who are visually impaired to become independent by using alternative skills. Group discussions center around attainable goals for people who are blind.
http://www.icbvi.state.id.us/
Boise Office
341 West Washington St.
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0012
(208) 334-3220 or 1-800-542-8688 (phone line extensions are listed below)
Fax: (208) 334-2963
Beth Cunningham, Administrator - ext. 123 or email to [email protected]
Moscow Peer Support Group
LUELLA FREY
403 Samaritan Lane Apt. 112
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2086
Family/Parent Advocacy
Families Together – Parent to Parent
They are non-profit. They provide families with resources and supports. They help build and maintain strong, healthy, informed, and actively-involved family members. Families can work together to improve the life-long outcomes for their child or sibling with a disability. Examples are: family enrichment weekends, parent training for children with challenging behaviors, family recreation activities, and professional development webinars. Click on this link for the events calendar. http://www.familiestogether.org/events/ http://www.familiestogether.org
Families Together
P.O. Box 9323, Moscow, ID 83843
Contact: Denise Wetzel Phone: 1-509-335-2321
Email: [email protected]
They are non-profit. They provide families with resources and supports. They help build and maintain strong, healthy, informed, and actively-involved family members. Families can work together to improve the life-long outcomes for their child or sibling with a disability. Examples are: family enrichment weekends, parent training for children with challenging behaviors, family recreation activities, and professional development webinars. Click on this link for the events calendar. http://www.familiestogether.org/events/ http://www.familiestogether.org
Families Together
P.O. Box 9323, Moscow, ID 83843
Contact: Denise Wetzel Phone: 1-509-335-2321
Email: [email protected]
Green Apple Project
"Our goal with The Green Apple Project is to provide our community with enough education and support to create a place where our children with autism are not only tolerated, they are valued and respected as well."
http://www.greenappleproject.org/
email: [email protected]
phone: 208-571-2377 or 208-553-6874
"Our goal with The Green Apple Project is to provide our community with enough education and support to create a place where our children with autism are not only tolerated, they are valued and respected as well."
http://www.greenappleproject.org/
email: [email protected]
phone: 208-571-2377 or 208-553-6874
PACER's Family Advocacy and Support Training Project (FAST):
FAST Project provides family support leadership training to families of children with disabilities in the United States and territories. These training webinars help families of children with disabilities from diverse racial and linguistic groups, families in poverty, those living in rural and urban areas, military families, and other underserved families to increase their ability to advocate for family support services and influence systems change. Some of the modules are on topics such as: Employment, Sexuality and Youth Development, Advocating for Your Family, and Strategies for Systems Change. Click on this link for their webinars: http://www.fastfamilysupport.org/webinar.asp
This project is funded by the Administration on Developmental Disabilities (ADD). The Administration on Developmental Disabilities is the U.S. Government organization responsible for the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000, known as the DD Act. ADD, its staff, and programs are part of the Administration for Children and Families of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
FAST Project provides family support leadership training to families of children with disabilities in the United States and territories. These training webinars help families of children with disabilities from diverse racial and linguistic groups, families in poverty, those living in rural and urban areas, military families, and other underserved families to increase their ability to advocate for family support services and influence systems change. Some of the modules are on topics such as: Employment, Sexuality and Youth Development, Advocating for Your Family, and Strategies for Systems Change. Click on this link for their webinars: http://www.fastfamilysupport.org/webinar.asp
This project is funded by the Administration on Developmental Disabilities (ADD). The Administration on Developmental Disabilities is the U.S. Government organization responsible for the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000, known as the DD Act. ADD, its staff, and programs are part of the Administration for Children and Families of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Idaho Parents Unlimited, Inc. (IPUL)
Idaho Parents Unlimited supports, empowers, educates and advocates to enhance the quality of life for Idahoans with disabilities and their families. IPUL houses the Idaho Parent Training and Information Center, the Family to Family Health Information Center, Idaho Family Voices, the Creative Access Art Center and VSA Idaho (the state organization on arts and disability). All IPUL programs also work closely with families whose primary language is Spanish.
4619 Emerald St., Suite E, Boise, ID 83706
208-342-5884
Contact: Evelyn Mason Phone: 1-800-242-IPUL (4785) Email: [email protected] http://www.ipulidaho.org/
Idaho Parents Unlimited supports, empowers, educates and advocates to enhance the quality of life for Idahoans with disabilities and their families. IPUL houses the Idaho Parent Training and Information Center, the Family to Family Health Information Center, Idaho Family Voices, the Creative Access Art Center and VSA Idaho (the state organization on arts and disability). All IPUL programs also work closely with families whose primary language is Spanish.
- The Parent Training and Information Center gives training and information on rights, responsibilities, and protections under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in order to develop the skills necessary participate in planning and decision making relating to early intervention, educational, and transition services.
- As the State Family Voices Affiliate and the Family to Family Health Information Center, IPUL helps families in making informed choices about health care; it also provides training, information and resources to families of children with special health care needs.
- VSA Idaho empowers and engages people with disabilities in the creative process through opportunities which are fully inclusive, educational and participatory. VSA provides opportunities for artists to work alongside teachers providing quality arts education to students with disabilities throughout the state.
- The Creative Access Art Center: Apprentice artists with disabilities were paired with a master artist in order to hone a new skill or improve upon an emerging skill allowing for meaningful future employment opportunities in a field of one’s own choice - the arts.
4619 Emerald St., Suite E, Boise, ID 83706
208-342-5884
Contact: Evelyn Mason Phone: 1-800-242-IPUL (4785) Email: [email protected] http://www.ipulidaho.org/
"People with disabilities have forged a group identity. We share a common history of oppression and a common bond of resilience. We generate art, music, literature, and other expressions of our lives and our culture, infused from our experience of disability. Most importantly, we are proud of ourselves as people with disabilities. We claim our disabilities with pride as part of our identity.
We are who we are: we are people with disabilities."
Steven E. Brown
MAINSTREAM MAGAZINE, 1996
We are who we are: we are people with disabilities."
Steven E. Brown
MAINSTREAM MAGAZINE, 1996
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Advocacy
Idaho Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (CDHH)
They provide information that empowers the deaf and hard-of-hearing community to make informed decisions regarding their quality of life. They can answer frequently-asked questions, give resources, and provide current news pertaining to the deaf community.
https://cdhh.idaho.gov/
For Sign Language Interpreters and North Idaho Deaf Club, Click on the link below to go to the Additional Resources Page for three local interpreters. For a list of all Idaho interpreters: https://cdhh.idaho.gov/interpreter-directory/
Culturally Diverse Families Advocacy
Native American Parent Technical Assistance Center (NAPTAC)
This technical assistance site for parent centers has a regional map showing resources, links to national organizations that are resources for Native Americans, and also has a publication called EPICS Guide to Effective Outreach.
http://www.naptac.org/
U.S. Department of the Interior Indian Affairs - Division of Self Determination
Office of Indian Services, Bureau of Indian Affairs
MS-4513-MIB
1849 C Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20240
Telephone: (202) 513-7640
Telefax: (202) 208-5113
http://www.bia.gov/WhoWeAre/BIA/OIS/Self-Determination/index.htm
Mental Health Advocacy
Mental Illness refers to a wide range of conditions that affect your mood, thinking and behavior. Many mental illnesses begin to present in people when they are 14-25 years old, often a time of major transition for a young person. Supporting the “whole” person as they go through transitioning from high school to adulthood should be the goal of all teachers, which means understanding mental health should be a priority for all educators.
https://www.pearltrees.com/dbardwell/mental-health-services/id10605837
https://www.pearltrees.com/dbardwell/mental-health-services/id10605837
Idaho Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health
They are a statewide, family-driven advocacy organization. They provide leadership in the field of children's mental health by providing support, education, and advocacy to caregivers. They also work to ensure rights to all community-based services for all children and youth with emotional, behavioral, and mental disorders and their families. Note: The site provides webinars and videos for families as well as forums for parents and youth. It has a list of about 100 links to national mental health resources. Note: There are some broken links to resources/videos.
704 North 7th Street Boise, ID 83702
Phone: 208-433-8845 Email: [email protected]
http://idahofederation.org/wordpress
Idaho State University Institute of Rural Health (ISU-IRH)
They focus on the mental health of children and youth ages 10-24. They train adult gatekeepers on the signs and symptoms of mental illness in children and youth, suicide risk assessment and intervention, the latest scientific information on childhood mental disorders, and the impacts of trauma on mental health. Better Todays and the Awareness to Action Youth Suicide Prevention Project (AAYSP) offer FREE one-day trainings across the state.
Institute of Rural Health (208)373-1769 e-mail: [email protected]
Idaho State University Meridian Health Science Center
1311 E. Central Dr.
Meridian, ID 83642
https://isu.edu/irh/
Idaho Mental Health Planning Council (MHPC)
They serve as an advocate for adults with a severe mental illness and for children and youth with serious emotional disturbance and work with other state-wide organizations to promote treatment of mental health.
State Behavioral Health Administrator: Ross Edmonds 208-334-6997
Lewiston:
Lewiston State Office Building, 1118 F Street, PO Drawer B, Lewiston, ID 83501
Moscow:
1350 Troy Highway, Moscow, ID 83843
208-882-0562
http://www.healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Medical/MentalHealth/MentalHealthPlanningCouncil/tabid/320/Default.aspx
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Idaho
They develop statewide positions on issues relating to mental illness and advocate for such positions at the state level. They help coordinate local, state and national mental health advocacy efforts. They also promote the process of recovery and the integration of persons living with mental illness into the community and into appropriate employment and/or community service placements.
NAMI Idaho
P.O. Box 95, Hailey, ID 83333 Phone: 208-242-7430
http://idahonami.org/
They are a statewide, family-driven advocacy organization. They provide leadership in the field of children's mental health by providing support, education, and advocacy to caregivers. They also work to ensure rights to all community-based services for all children and youth with emotional, behavioral, and mental disorders and their families. Note: The site provides webinars and videos for families as well as forums for parents and youth. It has a list of about 100 links to national mental health resources. Note: There are some broken links to resources/videos.
704 North 7th Street Boise, ID 83702
Phone: 208-433-8845 Email: [email protected]
http://idahofederation.org/wordpress
Idaho State University Institute of Rural Health (ISU-IRH)
They focus on the mental health of children and youth ages 10-24. They train adult gatekeepers on the signs and symptoms of mental illness in children and youth, suicide risk assessment and intervention, the latest scientific information on childhood mental disorders, and the impacts of trauma on mental health. Better Todays and the Awareness to Action Youth Suicide Prevention Project (AAYSP) offer FREE one-day trainings across the state.
Institute of Rural Health (208)373-1769 e-mail: [email protected]
Idaho State University Meridian Health Science Center
1311 E. Central Dr.
Meridian, ID 83642
https://isu.edu/irh/
Idaho Mental Health Planning Council (MHPC)
They serve as an advocate for adults with a severe mental illness and for children and youth with serious emotional disturbance and work with other state-wide organizations to promote treatment of mental health.
State Behavioral Health Administrator: Ross Edmonds 208-334-6997
Lewiston:
Lewiston State Office Building, 1118 F Street, PO Drawer B, Lewiston, ID 83501
Moscow:
1350 Troy Highway, Moscow, ID 83843
208-882-0562
http://www.healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Medical/MentalHealth/MentalHealthPlanningCouncil/tabid/320/Default.aspx
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Idaho
They develop statewide positions on issues relating to mental illness and advocate for such positions at the state level. They help coordinate local, state and national mental health advocacy efforts. They also promote the process of recovery and the integration of persons living with mental illness into the community and into appropriate employment and/or community service placements.
NAMI Idaho
P.O. Box 95, Hailey, ID 83333 Phone: 208-242-7430
http://idahonami.org/
OK2Talk:
“The goal of OK2TALK is to create a community for teens and young adults struggling with mental health problems and encourage them to talk about what they’re experiencing by sharing their personal stories of recovery, tragedy, struggle or hope. Anyone can add their voice by sharing creative content such as poetry, inspirational quotes, photos, videos, song lyrics and messages of support in a safe, moderated space.”
http://ok2talk.org/
“The goal of OK2TALK is to create a community for teens and young adults struggling with mental health problems and encourage them to talk about what they’re experiencing by sharing their personal stories of recovery, tragedy, struggle or hope. Anyone can add their voice by sharing creative content such as poetry, inspirational quotes, photos, videos, song lyrics and messages of support in a safe, moderated space.”
- Youth can submit posts about their experiences, victories & struggles with mental illness.
- Hotline is available for youth to talk to someone 24/7. Phone: 1-800-273-TALK. You can also call the hotline if you know someone who needs help.
- Basic information on mental health in youth friendly terms.
- Videos of people’s stories, including experts in the field & some celebrities.
- Basic information on how to support friends & family members who struggle with a mental illness.
- Goal is openness and talking about it, not hiding.
- Format is youth friendly.
http://ok2talk.org/
Legal Resources:
Understand Your Rights! No matter what type of disability, including age-related disability you have, it's critical to know your legal rights.
Understand Your Rights! No matter what type of disability, including age-related disability you have, it's critical to know your legal rights.
Legal Advocacy
For additional juvenile justice links or trusts/wills/guardianship links, click on the pearls for Juvenile Justice or Guardianship, Wills & Trusts links in the Pearltree at the top of this page.
Idaho Legal Aid Services:
They help Idahoans with legal problems such as escaping domestic violence and sexual assault, protecting abused and neglected children, preserving housing, helping vulnerable seniors, and stopping discrimination. Their Indian Law Unit provides legal help focused on Idaho’s Indian Reservations. The Migrant Farmworker Law Unit provides services tailored to the needs of Idaho's migrant population.
Managing Attorney: Jeannine Ferguson
633 Main Street , Suite 103, Lewiston, ID, 83501
Phone: (208) 743-1556 TRS dial 711 208-743-3261
http://idaholegalaid.org/office/lewiston
Idaho Legal Aid Services:
They help Idahoans with legal problems such as escaping domestic violence and sexual assault, protecting abused and neglected children, preserving housing, helping vulnerable seniors, and stopping discrimination. Their Indian Law Unit provides legal help focused on Idaho’s Indian Reservations. The Migrant Farmworker Law Unit provides services tailored to the needs of Idaho's migrant population.
Managing Attorney: Jeannine Ferguson
633 Main Street , Suite 103, Lewiston, ID, 83501
Phone: (208) 743-1556 TRS dial 711 208-743-3261
http://idaholegalaid.org/office/lewiston
Wrightslaw:
This website provides educators, parents, advocates and lawyers with up-to-date, reliable information about special education law. It has lots of information including information on IDEA 2004, law, self-advocacy, and links to books, DVD’s and other websites. This website does try to sell their books and products; however, if you link onto the articles, there is some very useful information available for both educators and parents. http://www.wrightslaw.com/
This website provides educators, parents, advocates and lawyers with up-to-date, reliable information about special education law. It has lots of information including information on IDEA 2004, law, self-advocacy, and links to books, DVD’s and other websites. This website does try to sell their books and products; however, if you link onto the articles, there is some very useful information available for both educators and parents. http://www.wrightslaw.com/