Idaho Parents Unlimited
September 2026

Idaho Parents Unlimited's Hope Tree

Every hope matters. Every voice helps us grow.

A statewide collection of hopes from Idaho youth, families, caregivers, and communities.

September is National Suicide Prevention Month

We invite everyone to visit our Hope Trees both in person and online where we can promote awareness and share hope with each other.

Take Hope, Share Hope

A Hope Tree display at a public library in Boise, Idaho
Boise, Idaho
A Hope Tree display at a public library in Lewiston, Idaho
Lewiston, Idaho
A Hope Tree display at a public library in Sandpoint, Idaho
Sandpoint, Idaho

23 hopes shared so far

I hope everything goes well!— Anonymous · For my community
Hope for a world where disability is never a barrier to belonging— Melissa · For my community
I hope that everyone knows that they are valued and I am happy they are a part of my community.— Allison · For my community
I hope for more kindness in the world.— Angela · For the future
I hope the world is kinder to our children— Cara · For the future
I hope that people will do what is right, genuinely making decisions that are supportive and lead to growth.— Sarah · For the future
I hope you know that your strengths out weigh the struggles.— Tylee · For my family
I hope you stop and look around every once in a while!— Anonymous · For my community
I hope for a world soon where acceptance is shown instead of people being shamed for being themselves— Lily · For my community
I hope you know you are loved!— Jennifer · For my community
Hope that brighter days are ahead 💚— Rhys · For the future
To keep dancing, even in the rain.— Truman · For my community
I hope our children always feel safe to be exactly who they are and who they are meant to be.— Candice · For my community
I hope that everyone can have some wealth in their life.— Gannon · For the future
I hope that I can financially and physically be stable to retire one day.— Kristi · For myself
I hope my son will grow up happy and strong and make good choices in the future.— Anonymous · For my family
I hope things get better. I hope I can figure out the person I am supposed to be— B · For myself
I hope I find people who understand me.— Anonymous · For myself
I hope school gets easier this year.— Maya · For my school
I hope every kid knows they belong.— Anonymous · For my community
I hope my little brother gets the help he needs.— Anonymous · For my family
I hope things feel less heavy next year.— Anonymous · For myself
I hope more people learn what our families go through.— Devon · For the future

If you need someone to talk to

We read every hope, but we can't respond to submissions directly. If you need help, please use one of the resources below.

Is someone in immediate danger?

If there is an immediate threat to someone's safety or a life-threatening medical emergency:

Call 911

Experiencing a mental health crisis?

If you or your child is experiencing a mental health crisis, having thoughts of suicide or self-harm, or needs immediate emotional support:

Call or text 988  988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

If you don’t know if you need emergency/crisis help

Call Magellan at 1-855-202-0973 (TTY 711), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

For behavioral health crisis support and help connecting with appropriate services.

Not an emergency, but you don't know where to start?

Idaho Parents Unlimited can provide information, education, advocacy, and support related to your child's mental health needs and the YES System of Care.

Call (208) 342-5884  or email parents@ipulidaho.org

The Hope Tree is an Idaho Parents Unlimited community project. IPUL provides free, statewide parent support and training around special education, children's healthcare, and Youth Empowerment Services (YES).