Health and wellbeing in Canyon County
Health and wellbeing
Family and consumer sciences programs work to improve the quality of life of adults, children and families by providing health and wellness programs focused on healthy aging, mental health and reducing the risk of chronic diseases.
Contact the UI Extension, Canyon County office at canyon@uidaho.edu or 208-459-6003 for information on current classes and programs.
Healthy aging
UI Extension offers several programs related to healthy aging, including physical activity, nutrition, emotional and social wellbeing and financial health. Visit the healthy aging website for more information.
Mental health and stress management
Mental health education is provided to help recognize signs and symptoms of those who are struggling, provide appropriate support and connect others to services. Classes are available for youth, adults and adults who work with youth. Email UI Extension, Canyon County for information on upcoming classes and or requests to teach a mental health education class.
Mental health first aid
Like learning first aid and responding to a physical crisis, this course teaches how to respond to a mental crisis. This course can be taught in-person or in a hybrid of online and in-person education. Participants will leave with an understanding of mental health disorders, the ability to recognize signs and symptoms, and connect others to appropriate means of help. Classes must have at least five participants and can be taught in English or Spanish. Contact UI Extension, Canyon County for more information on available classes.
Youth mental health first aid
As the numbers of youth struggling with their mental health continues to rise, it is important that adults learn skills to be able to direct youth and help them through mental health crises which may arise. This course can be taught in-person or in a hybrid of online and in-person education, it is intended for adults who work with or are parents to youth. Participants will leave with an understanding of mental health disorders, the ability to recognize signs and symptoms, and connect others to appropriate means of help. Classes must have at least five participants and can be taught in English or Spanish. Contact UI Extension, Canyon County for more information on available classes.
4-H building fences
4-H Building Fences is a youth-focused and led curriculum on mental health. Youth complete three modules and learn stress management, support during a mental health challenge and self-care.
Coping and stress management workshop
We all get stressed, and we all need to learn ways to cope with that stress. This stress management workshop is one hour and walks you through coping skills and strategies before providing a stress management plan. This workshop can be taught to youth or adults. Contact UI Extension, Canyon County for more information.
Diabetes prevention
The Diabetes Prevention Program is a year-long program developed specifically to prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes. It is designed for people with prediabetes or who are at-risk for developing type 2 diabetes. This program focuses on weight loss and physical activity while learning new habits and gaining new skills. Contact UI Extension, Canyon County for more information.
Eat Smart Idaho
The UI Extension Eat Smart Idaho program is designed to help limited-resource adults learn how to stretch their food dollars to provide tasty and healthy meals for their families. Eat Smart Idaho teaches nutrition and consumer-related skills that lead to individual change.
The goal of Eat Smart Idaho is to increase the self-sufficiency of food stamp individuals and families through community-based, informal education. The program builds basic living skills and decision-making abilities and teaches the value of life-long learning. To learn more, please contact Eat Smart Idaho professionals located in the southern district.
Health coalition
The Caldwell Health Coalition is focused on youth and adults working together to improve the health of Caldwell. We meet monthly and invite all to join and participate. For more information or to join the coalition, please contact Lindsey McConnell-Soong or visit their website.