Kentucky Youth Health Network

11/11/2025

The Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental, and Intellectual Disabilities (DBHDID) is excited to announce the launch of the 2026 Kentucky Gallery of Youth Voices campaign!
The Kentucky Gallery of Youth Voices is a public awareness initiative that gives children and youth living with mental health and/or substance use challenges an opportunity to share their stories of hope and healing through art. This initiative is sponsored by DBHDID with support from the Regional Interagency Councils (RIACs).
This year’s theme — Art Through the Heart: More than an expression, it’s a path to wellness — celebrates the power of creativity in promoting mental health and well-being.

11/07/2025

🗓️ Mark Your Calendar: Wear Green Day is November 13! Save the date! 💚 On Thursday, November 13, join us for Wear Green Day — a day to stand up for youth experiencing homelessness. Don’t forget to post your photo with and to show your support!
Let’s unite as a community, wear green, and shine a light on youth homelessness.
   
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11/03/2025

Important SNAP & WIC update

Please read this SNAP and WIC update from Oct. 30, 2025.
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact:

Department for Community Based Services Call Center at 1-855-306-8959

Kentucky WIC Help Desk at 1-877-597-0367

10/07/2025

Foundation For a Healthy Kentucky
Is hosting "Real Talk with Doctors & Nurses About Vaccines," on Oct. 16 at 7:30 pm ET. This is your chance to hear from trusted medical professionals and get the facts you need.

10/06/2025

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During the 2025 federal government shutdown, Kentucky WIC participants should continue to use their eWIC cards to purchase WIC foods. WIC-approved stores will continue to be able to process purchases. We encourage families to keep their WIC appointments and stay in contact with their local WIC clinics.

We are monitoring the situation closely and are doing everything we can to ensure continued services to Kentucky’s families.

We will provide as much notice of potential impact as possible to participants, local WIC agencies, authorized WIC vendors, and partners as more information becomes available.

10/01/2025

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Join us for as we explore the theme of "With Survivors, Always.”

Throughout the month, we'll be diving into conversations about promoting healthy relationships, increasing awareness, education on what abuse is, & more. What do you want to learn this DVAM?

Follow us on our socials to stay in the loop. 🤝

Remember, you are not alone. Advocates are available for you 24/7 💜

📞 Call: 1-800-799-SAFE(7233)
💬 “START” to 88788
💻 Chat: the hotline.org

08/06/2025

📢📢Attention all Youth Professionals 📢📢

Kentucky Strengthening Families Youth Thrive will be conducting a virtual Youth Thrive for Professionals Training on

🗓️ September 26
⏰ 9 AM-4 PM EST

The goal of Youth Thrive is to achieve healthy outcomes by mitigating risk and enhancing the healthy development and well-being of youth ages 9-26 and their families.

The components of the Youth Thrive training will enhance the work you are already doing with young people and their families. The training utilizes a strength-based approach to teach young people about Positive and Adverse Childhood experiences (PACEs), the impact of trauma, how to embed the six Guiding Premises, which are best practices for professionals to implement when developing a connection with young people and to incorporate the five Protective Factors daily.

Register Here:

Date: September 26, 2025 Time: 9 am -4 pm EST Location: Virtual Contact: shannong.parker@ky.gov ellery.hauser@ky.gov Young people are best supported by professionals who understand and recognize the importance of the Guiding Premises in their own professional practice. These Guiding Premises are the...

07/31/2025

Check out these tips from Face It Movement on helping ease the back to school transition.

The end of summer often brings mixed feelings, excitement for a new school year combined with emotions such as fear and anxiety. While it’s tempting to dive in with solutions and advice, just sitting with your child and helping them feel supported can go a long way. Transitioning back to school can be challenging and big transitions aren’t easy for anyone.

Check out these tips to help your child navigate and ease the transition: https://bit.ly/4eQ98T4

07/15/2025

Reminders for communities of color:

You are worthy of love and joy.
You are allowed to ask for help.
Your voice is powerful.

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Explore resources at mhanational.org/july

07/14/2025

🌞 Summer 2025 SEBT Is Here! 🌞

There’s still time to apply for Kentucky’s Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (SEBT) program if your child has not received automatic approval. Submit your application by August 15, 2025, to secure a $120 benefit for your eligible student’s healthy meals all summer long.

✅ Automatic Approval: If your child has received Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Kentucky Transitional Assistance Program (KTAP) or Kinship Care benefits for at least one month since July 1, 2024, they’re automatically approved -- no application needed! The benefit has been directly deposited onto your household’s Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card.
📝 How to Apply: If your child hasn’t received these benefits, you can apply now to see if they qualify for Summer EBT benefits.
📆 Closing Date: Submit your application by Aug. 15, 2025, at KYSEBT.ky.gov or kynect.ky.gov/benefits/.
☎️ Need Assistance? Call 855-306-8959 or visit your local Department of Community Based Services office for help.

For more details, visit https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dcbs/dfs/Pages/SEBT.aspx

Let’s keep our kids nourished and thriving all summer long! 🍎🥦

07/10/2025

Mental health isn’t just about what’s going on inside. It’s also shaped by how we’re treated, what we have access to, and what’s expected of us. For BIPOC communities, these factors can have an even bigger impact on mental health.

Learn more at mhanational.org/bipoc.

07/01/2025

July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month (also referred to as BIPOC Mental Health Month). Moore Campbell’s ability to tell impactful stories highlighting themes of racism, mental health, and family left a lasting mark on this world and is a foundation for much of the work that continues in support of Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) mental health.

Learn More Here:

July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month!Each July, Mental Health America honors the legacy of author, advocate, and trail...