activities · 34
what they do
direct service · 31
- Accessibility and Language Services Language Interpretation and Translation ServicesProvides aids and services at no cost to people with disabilities, including qualified sign language interpreters and written information in alternative formats, and offers language services for individuals whose primary language is not English.
- Accessibility and Language Services Language Interpretation and Translation ServicesProvides aids and services at no cost to people with disabilities, including qualified sign language interpreters and written information in alternative formats, and offers language services at no cost to individuals whose primary language is not English, including qualified interpreters and translated written materials.
- Community Resource Navigation and Living Skills for Parents Life Skills and Parenting EducationTeaches parents how to access and use community resources (housing, food, utilities, clothing, transportation, youth activities) and provides training in living skills such as household management, budgeting, home organization, and stress reduction.
- Community Resource Navigation and Living Skills for Parents Life Skills and Parenting EducationTeaches parents how to access and use community resources (housing, food, utilities, etc.) and provides training in living skills such as household management, budgeting, and stress reduction.
- Education and Advocacy Support for Parents Special Education Advocacy ServicesSupports parents in navigating educational and legal systems by assisting with Individual Education Plan (IEP) and 504 meetings, Child and Family Team meetings, and dependency, juvenile justice, or criminal court proceedings, including preparation, agenda development, and accompaniment to hearings as part of the Parent Support Now program.
- Family Support ServicesProvides one-on-one family support, transitional age youth services, peer support, and community connection services to youth and families across Arizona.
- Family Support and Parenting Services Life Skills and Parenting EducationOffers in-home and community-based family support, Active Parenting classes certified by the Department of Child Safety, a 6-week parenting certification course, parent support groups open to the public, and training in accessing community resources such as housing, food assistance, and transportation.
- In-Home and Community-Based Family Support Special Education Advocacy ServicesProvides in-home and community-based family support at times convenient for parents, assisting with Individual Education Plan and 504 meetings, Child and Family Team meetings, and legal proceedings (dependency, juvenile justice, criminal court) as part of the Parent Support Now program.
- In-Home and Community-Based Family Support Special Education Advocacy ServicesProvides in-home and community-based family support at times convenient for parents, including assistance with Individual Education Plan, 504, and Child and Family Team meetings, and support during legal proceedings.
- Individual and Group Counseling Trauma-Informed Counseling for Youth & FamiliesProvides individual and group counseling using evidence-based, trauma-informed care to support youth and families facing mental health challenges.
- Language and Accessibility Services Language Interpretation and Translation ServicesProvides qualified sign language interpreters, written materials in alternative formats (large print, audio, accessible electronic), and language services including translated materials and interpreters for individuals whose primary language is not English, all at no cost.
- Living Skills Instruction Independent Living Skills TrainingOffers Living Skills instruction to teach youth independent living, social, and communication skills for functioning independently in family and community settings.
- Living Skills Instruction for Youth Independent Living Skills TrainingOffers Living Skills instruction to teach youth independent living, social, and communication skills for functioning independently in family and community settings.
- Outpatient Mental Health Services Trauma-Informed Counseling for Youth & FamiliesOperates as a licensed outpatient clinic providing individual and group counseling using evidence-based, trauma-informed care for youth from birth to 17 years old based on medical necessity.
- Outpatient Mental Health Services for Youth Outpatient Mental Health CounselingOperates as a licensed outpatient clinic providing individual and group counseling using evidence-based, trauma-informed care to youth from birth to age 17 based on medical necessity, with services delivered in Phoenix, Tucson, Yuma, Casa Grande, Nogales, Kingman, Bullhead City, and Sierra Vista.
- Parent Support ProgramsHosts parent support groups and offers classes such as “Active Parenting” to strengthen parenting skills and provide guidance through various family challenges.
- Parent and Caregiver Training and Support Life Skills and Parenting EducationOffers a 6-week certification course for parents and caregivers focused on strengthening parenting skills, provides "Active Parenting" classes, and hosts parent support groups.
- Parenting Skills Training and Support Life Skills and Parenting EducationOffers a 6-week certification course for parents and caregivers focused on strengthening parenting skills, including "Active Parenting" classes taught by certified Family Support Partners, and hosts parent support groups.
- Respite Services Respite Care for DisabilitiesProvides respite services for families and youth in the Children’s Behavioral Health System, delivered at home or in the community to alleviate caregiver stress.
- Respite Services Respite Care for DisabilitiesProvides respite services for families and youth in the Children’s Behavioral Health System, delivered at home or in the community.
- Respite and Living Skills Services Respite Care for DisabilitiesProvides respite services for families and youth in the Children’s Behavioral Health System in home or community settings, and offers Living Skills instruction focused on independent living, household management, budgeting, communication, and stress reduction to support functioning in family and community environments.
- Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Program Youth Transition Support ServicesOperates a Transitional Age Youth Program for youth aged 13–25 to build skills and relationships for independent living, using an evidence-based TAY model, and provides early transition planning for youth in various state programs.
- Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Program Youth Transition Support ServicesOperates a Transitional Age Youth Program for youth aged 13–25 to build skills and relationships for independent living, using an evidence-based TAY model, CASEY assessments, PAYA curriculum, and family Roadmap, and provides early transition planning for youth in Foster Care, Division of Developmental Disabilities, and Title 19 programs.
- Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Program Youth Transition Support ServicesProvides a structured program for youth aged 13–25 using the evidence-based CASEY assessment, PAYA curriculum, and family Roadmap to build skills and relationships for independent living, including early transition planning for youth in Foster Care, Division of Developmental Disabilities, and Title 19 programs.
- Transitional Age Youth Program Youth Transition Support ServicesOperates a Transitional Age Youth Program for youth aged 13–25 to build skills and relationships for independent living, utilizing evidence-based models.
- Youth Health and Wellness Program (MIfitKID) Youth Health & Wellness Through Physical ActivityOperates the MIfitKID program to connect, educate, and improve wellness among youth through a youth-centered approach, including a therapeutic recreational program that supports youth with behavioral or mental health issues in developing teamwork skills and healthy habits, and educates families on incorporating health and wellness into daily life.
- Youth Health and Wellness Programs Youth Health & Wellness Through Physical ActivityOperates the MIfitKID program to connect, educate, and improve wellness among youth, provides education to families on incorporating health and wellness, and runs a therapeutic recreational program for youth with behavioral or mental health issues.
- Youth Leadership Groups Youth Civic Leadership TrainingFacilitates youth leadership groups for individuals aged 13–17 to promote positive social and community involvement through discussions and activities.
- Youth Leadership and Development Programs Youth Civic Leadership TrainingFacilitates youth leadership groups, a youth council, and the MIfitKID program for youth aged 13–17 (and up to 25 in transitional programs) to promote social involvement, community engagement, wellness, teamwork, and independent living skills through structured meetings, volunteering, and recreational activities.
- Youth Leadership and Engagement ProgramsFacilitates youth leadership groups and operates a youth council for individuals aged 13–17 to promote positive social and community involvement, discuss topics, fundraise, and engage in volunteering.
- Youth Services Child & Youth Outpatient Mental Health ServicesProvides youth services for individuals from birth to 17 years old based on medical necessity, including various therapeutic and support programs.
capacity building · 3
- Agency-Wide Trainings Clinical Supervision & Licensure SupportConducts semimonthly, agency-wide trainings and provides ongoing supervision and regular oversight to maintain clinical quality across services.
- Clinical Quality and Staff Training Clinical Supervision & Licensure SupportConducts semimonthly agency-wide trainings and provides ongoing supervision and regular oversight to maintain clinical quality, supported by over 150 professionally trained staff.
- Staff Training and Supervision Clinical Supervision & Licensure SupportConducts semimonthly, agency-wide trainings and provides ongoing supervision and regular oversight to maintain clinical quality for its over 150 professionally trained staff.
strategies · 24
how they think
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- Early and Integrated Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Support early-transition-planningThe organization provides targeted mental health services for transitional age youth, starting transitional support at age 13. This approach integrates evidence-based models, data-driven service plans, family involvement, and peer support to guide youth through the critical period between adolescence and adulthood.
- Family-Centered and Family-Run Service Delivery family-run_clinic_modelOperates as a family-run, licensed outpatient clinic using a family-centered approach that involves families in service planning and leverages family leadership to improve youth behavioral health and system navigation.
- Family-Run and Family-Centered Approach family-run_clinic_modelThe organization operates as a family-run entity and employs a family-centered approach to improve behavioral health and wellness for children and youth. This includes involving families in intake, service planning, and providing support to parents of children with mental illness.
- Family-Run and Family-Centered Approach family-run_clinic_modelOperating as a family-run organization, the approach emphasizes family involvement and support, providing services that strengthen family units, validate emotions, reduce isolation, and build self-sufficiency for families of children with mental illness.
- Family-Run and Family-Centered Approach family-run_clinic_modelThe organization operates as a family-run entity, providing outpatient mental health services and employing a family-centered approach to improve behavioral health and wellness for children and youth. This includes individualized, family-involved intake and support services.
- Holistic Youth Development and Wellness holistic_healthThe organization focuses on building youth self-efficacy and healthy development through skill-building in areas like goal-setting, decision-making, and emotion management. It also integrates mental health services with broader health and wellness initiatives, using a holistic approach to promote long-term well-being.
- Individualized and Family-Involved Service Planning individualized service planningUses individualized intake processes that involve families to create data-driven service plans aligned with member needs, goals, and developmental transitions.
- Integrated and Evidence-Based Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Support early-transition-planningThe organization provides targeted mental health services for transitional age youth, starting early at age 13 with evidence-based curricula, data-driven service plans, family involvement, and peer support to facilitate a critical period of development.
- Integrated and Holistic Health Model holistic_healthIntegrates mental health services with broader health and wellness initiatives, combining clinical expertise with compassion and holistic education to support long-term well-being for youth and families.
- Lived Experience and Peer Support Model lived_experience_modelThe organization employs staff with lived experience as family members or young adults to deliver services, utilizing a peer-to-peer, family-driven support model to build self-sufficiency and provide support across multiple systems. This includes peer support for youth and families in behavioral health systems.
- Lived Experience and Peer Support Model lived_experience_modelThe organization employs staff with lived experience (as family members or young adults) to deliver services, utilizing peer-to-peer support to connect youth and families, foster mutual understanding, and build self-sufficiency through shared experiences in behavioral health or youth-serving systems.
- Lived Experience and Peer Support Model lived_experience_modelThe organization leverages the power of lived experience by employing staff who have personal experience as family members or young adults navigating behavioral health systems. This model fosters mutual understanding and builds self-sufficiency through peer-to-peer and family-driven support.
- Parenting Skills Development and Support parenting skills developmentThe organization strengthens parenting skills to prevent children's engagement in risk-taking behaviors and provides immediate support services for parents of mentally ill youth, focusing on emotional validation and reducing isolation for families.
- Peer Support Led by Lived Experience lived_experience_modelEmploys peer support models led by individuals with lived experience as family members or youth to foster mutual understanding, guide service delivery, and support families and transitional age youth across systems.
- Peer-to-Peer Family Support and Advocacy peer-to-peer family supportProvides peer-to-peer, family-driven support that reduces isolation, offers emotional validation, and unites families to advocate collectively for systemic improvements in children’s mental health services.
- Prevention, Education, and Early Intervention mental health prevention and educationImplements prevention and education programs to address mental health issues before escalation, including early transition planning starting at age 13 and parenting skills development to reduce youth risk behaviors.
- Transitional Age Youth Support and Early Planning early-transition-planningThe organization provides targeted mental health services for transitional age youth, starting transitional support at age 13 with an evidence-based curriculum, data-driven service plans, family involvement, and peer support to aid in the critical period between adolescence and adulthood.
- Trauma-Informed Care trauma-informed careThe organization uses a trauma-informed approach to tailor counseling and youth services, addressing the emotional and behavioral impacts of trauma and individual needs.
- Trauma-Informed Care Model trauma-informed careUses a trauma-informed approach across counseling and youth services to address emotional and behavioral impacts of trauma, tailoring interventions to individual experiences and promoting safety, trust, and empowerment.
- Trauma-informed Care trauma-informed careThe organization uses evidence-based, trauma-informed care to tailor counseling and youth services, addressing the emotional and behavioral impacts of trauma and fostering mutual understanding through shared lived experience.
- Trauma-informed Care trauma-informed careThe organization uses a trauma-informed approach to tailor counseling and youth services, addressing the emotional and behavioral impacts of trauma and fostering mutual understanding through shared lived experience.
- Youth Development and Holistic Well-being youth_developmentThe organization focuses on building youth self-efficacy and healthy development through skill-building, prevention, and education programs. It uses a youth-centered approach that integrates mental and physical health to promote long-term holistic well-being.
- Youth Development and Holistic Well-being youth_developmentThe organization focuses on building youth self-efficacy and healthy development through skill-building in goal-setting, decision-making, emotion management, and communication, while also promoting holistic well-being by integrating mental and physical health education.
- Youth Development and Skill-Building Approach youth-centeredPromotes youth self-efficacy and healthy development through targeted skill-building in emotion management, decision-making, and communication, using youth-centered programming that supports individual growth.
named programs · 10
what they call their work
Active Parenting Classes
Parenting classes taught by certified Family Support Partners, recognized by the Department of Child Safety.
Family Support
Peer-to-peer support provided by Family Support Partners to help families navigate education, behavioral health, legal, and community systems; includes IEP/504 preparation, court support, parenting classes, and community resource guidance.
Living Skills: Group & Individual
Teaches youth independent living, social, and communication skills including self-care, budgeting, community resource use, and transitioning to adulthood.
Parent Support Now (PSN)
A program within Family Support that offers support to assist with the reunification process for parents.
Peer Support
Connects youth with peers in a trauma-informed environment using lived experience to foster mutual understanding and support.
Peer Support (Youth)
Connects youth with peers in a trauma-informed environment, fostering mutual support and understanding through lived life experience.
Respite
Short-term relief for families and youth in the Children’s Behavioral Health System, offering structured community activities and skill-building in a safe setting.
Transitional Age Youth Program (TAY)
Evidence-based program for youth ages 13-25 focusing on supportive relationships, peer and family support, economic and housing support, and educational/vocational training to promote independent living.
Youth Leadership
Leadership groups for youth ages 13-17 to promote positive social and community involvement, open to M.I.K.I.D. enrollees and community youth.
Youth Services
Trauma-informed services for youth ages birth to 17, including peer support, respite care, and living skills training to support growth, independence, and healing.
relationships · 14
who they work with
- Arizona Government — Provides outpatient mental health services to communities in Arizona.
- Arizona Behavioral Health Corporation Partner — MIKID's founder served as board secretary of Arizona Behavioral Health Corporation.
- Arizona Council of Human Service Providers Network — Member organization
- Arizona State Hospital Government — MIKID's founder was a member of the Governing Body of the Arizona State Hospital.
- Department of Child Safety Government — Recognizes M.I.K.I.D.'s “Active Parenting” classes as an approved program.
- Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health Network — State chapter member organization
- Massachusetts Department of Social Services Partner — Developer of the PAYA best practice curriculum used in M.I.K.I.D.'s Transitional Age Youth Program.
- Mental Health Awareness Coalition Coalition — MIKID's founder served on the Board of Directors of the Mental Health Awareness Coalition.
- Mental Health Awareness Coalition Network — Member organization
- NAMI Arizona Network — Member organization
- PAFCO Network — Member organization
- SafeTALK Partner — Delivers SafeTALK suicide alertness training to help participants identify individuals with suicidal thoughts and connect them to resources.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights Government — Entity with which individuals can file civil rights complaints regarding access or discrimination issues.
- referrals@mikid.org Partner — Receives referral inquiries and submissions for counseling services.