2024 Idaho Mental Health Month Art Exhibition Reel

 

The 2024 Idaho Mental Health Month Art Exhibition Reel honors the mental health journeys of our fellow Idahoans through artistic expression in a creative and interactive video. This video showcases art pieces and highlights artists’ experiences and relationship with mental health. Watch the full video on our YouTube!

Annually, Empower Idaho partners with the seven Idaho Behavioral Health Boards (BHBs) to recognize a mental health advocate in their region. The BHBs select an individual in their respective communities who exemplifies community advocacy, resiliency, and passion for mental health. Each advocate’s work embodies these qualities and deserves acknowledgement and celebration.

We look forward to awarding the 2024 Idaho Mental Health Advocates!

Congratulations to the 2024 Idaho Mental Health Advocates!

Region 1: Kelly Rhoads read the award presentation letter here

Region 2: Sharlene Johnson read the award presentation letter here

Region 3: Tricia Ellinger read the award presentation letter here

Region 5: Dr. Ryan Hulbert read the award presentation letter here

Region 6: Effie Jones read the award presentation letter here

Region 7: Nancy Espeseth read the award presentation letter here

Empower Idaho’s Program Manager, Alejandra Del Toro, spoke about our Idaho Mental Health Month activities on the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare’s Idaho Behavioral Health Authority podcast. Listen to the podcast on Spotify or watch it on YouTube starting at 16:16 to learn more about Empower Idaho and our Mental Health Month celebrations!

Empower Idaho 2023 Mental Health Month Art Exhibition

The 2023 Idaho Mental Health Month Art Exhibition honors the mental health journeys of our fellow Idahoans through artistic expression. Artists have the opportunity to speak about their pieces and share their experience and relationship with mental health.

Exhibición De Arte Del Mes De La Salud Mental De Idaho 2023

La Exhibición de Arte del Mes de la Salud Mental de Idaho 2023 honrará las jornadas de salud mental de nuestros residentes de Idaho a través de la expresión artística. Los artistas tendrán la oportunidad de hablar sobre sus piezas y compartir sus experiencias y relaciones con la salud mental.

Annually, Empower Idaho partners with the seven Idaho Behavioral Health Boards (BHBs) to recognize a mental health advocate in their region. The BHBs select an individual in their respective communities who exemplifies community advocacy, resiliency, and passion for mental health. Each advocate’s work embodies these qualities and deserves acknowledgement and celebration.

Congratulations to the 2023 Idaho Mental Health Advocates!

Region 1: Claudia Miewald read the award presentation letter here

Region 2: Cindy Harris-Lindauer read the award presentation letter here

Region 3: Kristen Heller read the award presentation letter here

Region 5: Jamie Shelamer read the award presentation letter here

Region 6: Matt Hardin and Myrna Daniels read the award presentation letter here

Region 7: Crista Henderson read the award presentation letter here

Annually, Empower Idaho partners with the seven Idaho Behavioral Health Boards (BHBs) to recognize a mental health advocate in their region. The BHBs select an individual in their respective communities who exemplifies community advocacy, resiliency, and passion for mental health. Each advocate’s work embodies these qualities and deserves acknowledgement and celebration.

Congratulations to the 2022 Idaho Mental Health Advocates!

Region 1: Donna Brundage read the award presentation letter here

Region 2: Michelle King read the award presentation letter here

Region 3: Vito Kelso read the award presentation letter here

Region 4: Amy Jeppesen and Jason Coombs, read Amy’s award presentation letter here and read Jason’s award presentation letter here

Region 5: Debbie Thomas

Region 6: Shantal Laulu read the award presentation letter here

Region 7: Benji Pedroza read the award presentation letter here

Annually, Empower Idaho partners with the seven Idaho Behavioral Health Boards (BHBs) to recognize a mental health advocate in their region. The BHBs select an individual in their respective communities who exemplifies community advocacy, resiliency, and passion for mental health. Each advocate’s work embodies these qualities and deserves acknowledgement and celebration.

Congratulations to the 2021 Idaho Mental Health Advocates!

Region 1: Jill Ainsworth read the award presentation letter here

Region 2: Darrell Keim read the award presentation letter here

Region 3: Marc Shigeta read the award presentation letter here

Region 4: Craig Larsen and Lindsay Brown, read Craig’s award presentation letter here and read Lindsay’s award presentation letter here

Region 5: Curtis Johnson read the award presentation letter here

Region 6: Jason and Victoria Byrd read the award presentation letter here

Region 7: Mimi Taylor read the award presentation letter here

Annually, Empower Idaho partners with the seven Idaho Behavioral Health Boards (BHBs) to recognize a mental health advocate in their region. The BHBs select an individual in their respective communities who exemplifies community advocacy, resiliency, and passion for mental health. Each advocate’s work embodies these qualities and deserves acknowledgement and celebration.

Congratulations to the 2020 Idaho Mental Health Advocates!

Region 1: Lois Witten read the award presentation letter here

Region 2: Zoe Cooley read the award presentation letter here

Region 3: Daniel Pugmire read the award presentation letter here

Region 4: Devin Pugmire and Tammy Tannahill, read Devin’s award presentation letter here and read Tammy’s award presentation letter here

Region 5: Christina Cernansky read the award presentation letter here

Region 6: Michelle LaRock read the award presentation letter here

Region 7: Sam Hulse read the award presentation letter here