PHOENIX – Mentally Ill Kids in Distress (M.I.K.I.D.) is partnering with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley’s Kingman Branch, located at Burbank Street and Airway Avenue, to introduce its evidence-based Too Good for Drugs curriculum beginning November 14.
As Arizona’s largest family-run behavioral health organization, M.I.K.I.D.’s collaboration with the Club expands opportunities for youth in the Kingman Unified School District to build habits that lead to lifelong success.
Too Good for Drugs equips young people with practical skills in goal-setting, responsible decision-making, emotional awareness, and effective communication. Designed to promote self-efficacy, healthy development, and academic achievement, the program also aligns closely with the Club’s mission to empower youth to reach their full potential.
“This partnership reflects our shared belief that investing in the mental, emotional, and social well-being of young people strengthens the future of our communities,” said Jeff Kazmierczak, chief executive officer of M.I.K.I.D. “Together, we’re enriching students’ education and helping them grow into confident, capable adults.”
Serving more than 100 students each month, the Kingman Branch offers after-school programs that inspire creativity, leadership, academic success, and healthy lifestyles. The addition of Too Good for Drugs strengthens these efforts by encouraging youth to take ownership of their decisions and understand the impact they have on themselves and others.
“Helping kids learn to make responsible choices is at the heart of what we do,” said Marcia Mintz, president and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley. “Along with M.I.K.I.D., we can continue teaching our students concrete strategies to navigate life’s challenges, while helping them thrive in and beyond the classroom.”
To learn more about M.I.K.I.D. and its mental health and prevention programs, visit https://www.mikid.org/. For information about the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley and programs at the Kingman Branch, visit https://kingman.bgcaz.org/.
