Adams County First Courage to Connect Community Walk
Join us for Adams County’s first mental health awareness walk! Connect with your neighbors, learn about local organizations and their resources supporting the health of Adams County, and enjoy the fresh air. Walk or run one mile or 5K out and back distances.
Saturday, oct 11th
930aM-12PM
Wye Campground, 3604 Highway 95
New Meadows 83654
Registration required!
ABOUT ADAMS COUNTY HEALTH ACTION TEAM (ACHAT)
- The Adams County Health Action Team (ACHAT) is a diverse group of Adams County community members and partners. The ACHAT is passionate about their community, and supporting the wellbeing of all residents of Adams County.
- Mission: Develop connections with available resources and identify needs to create and maintain healthy communities.
- Vision: Vibrant communities in Adams County filled with positive perspectives, connected to relevant resources, and pursuing healthy opportunities.
- The ACHAT’s current priority is Mental Health. Our goals are to (1) Increase awareness of mental health and mental well-being resources (2) Decrease stigma of accessing mental health resources.
Participating Community ResOURCES
Ignite Idaho
Ignite Idaho Family Resource Center, a nonprofit, provides resources and education to Adams and Valley County families.
The Anchor
The Anchor, a youth assessment center at Ignite Idaho Family Resource Center, aims to help intervene with youth and families in the West Central Mountains
The YAC
OUR PURPOSE IS TO CULTIVATE AND STRENGTHEN SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS THAT ENCOURAGE AND FOSTER THE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELLBEING OF YOUTH AND FAMILIES AND TO PREVENT SUBSTANCE MISUSE AMONG YOUTH.
St Lukes
The only Idaho-based, not-for-profit health system, St. Luke’s is dedicated to our mission “to improve the health of people in our region.”
Courage To Connect
Courage to Connect (A Program Under CDH)
Mission: To mobilize community strengths to improve the physical and mental well-being of youth, families, and individuals through innovative initiatives in the West Central Mountains.
Speedy Foundation
The Speedy Foundations mission is to prevent suicide and take action for mental health. They believe that through education and awareness they can help communities end mental health stigma, spark meaningful conversations, and create suicide prevention champions out of EVERYONE.
Zeb the Yeti
Hi there! I’m Zeb the Yeti! I may be blue and furry, but my mission is simple—I’m here to help youth in Adams and Valley County build strong, positive connections with awesome adults who care. Click on me to learn more!
Rose Advocates
Rose Advocates is a well known public organization helping victims of sexual & domestic violence throughout, but not limited to, the six counties of Adams, Boise, Gem, Payette & Washington in the rural state of Idaho
Southwest District Health
Southwest District Health is the public health agency for the six county Southwest Region (Adams, Washington, Payette, Gem, Owyhee, and Canyon). Providing wellness resources and programs to the community.
Adams County Health Center
Adams County Health Center Inc. (ACHC) strives to provide high-quality healthcare services to residents of Adams and all surrounding counties, regardless of social or economic status. Getting the recommended preventative health screenings annually can do more for you and your family’s overall health than any other health-related behavior.
Arrows of Strength
At Arrows of Strength, we use archery as a powerful tool to help girls develop confidence, resilience, and focus. Through one-on-one coaching and structured lessons, we teach valuable skills like discipline, perseverance, and self-belief, empowering them to succeed both on and off the range.
PHysical Address
150 W Roseberry Rd, Suite 1B-1
Donnelly, ID 83615
Mailing Address
PO Box 1761
McCall, Idaho 83638
Connect with us
(208)830-0702
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Funding for this project was made possible in part, by GA1RH39585 from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not reflect the official policies of CDH or HRSA, nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. Idaho West Central Mountains Youth Advocacy Coalition [September 1st, 2020].