As a reminder, you can now find our match guidelines here. This outlines the expectations, policies, and guidelines that should be followed in each match. Should you ever have any questions, please reach out to your Match Support Specialist.

Match Guidelines

Big Brothers Big Sisters, greatly appreciates everything Bigs are able to do for the Littles in our program. You all do such an amazing job. We know that many of you have busy schedules and it can be difficult to think of some ideas of activities to do with your Little. Below are some ideas of activities you could do with your little at little to no cost.

Indoor Activity Ideas

  • Arts and Crafts

  • Games

  • Reading

  • Puzzles

  • Cooking/Baking

  • Minute to Win It

  • Building with legos, blocks, etc.

  • Watching a Movie

  • Build a Tent

  • Story Writing

Click the button below to see what types of deals you can receive when doing activities in our community together.

Outdoor Activity Ideas

  • Go for a Walk/Hike

  • Yard Games

  • Go to the Park

  • Swimming

  • Chalk

  • Jump Rope

  • Riding Bikes

  • Sports

  • Washing Cars

  • Building

  • Gardening

You can also join us in different match activities and events. Click the button below to be taken to our events calendar.

Trainings & More Resources

Youth Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training course that teaches participants about youth mental health and substance-use issues

Talkable Communities

 

Talkable Communities provides free online mental health trainings including Youth Mental Health First Aid, Question Persuade, Refer (QPR), Adult Mental Health First Aid, and It’s Time to Talk About It. These online trainings run monthly and are a important way to identify and recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health and substance abuse in youth and adults and provides valuable tools on how to offer hope and get help for someone in crisis. Trainings are typically 2 hours.

211 & United Way

 

211 is a free and confidential service that connects you with thousands of local programs and services. Simply dial 211 on your phone to reach one of our friendly, trained community resource specialists available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. And Community Resource Specialists don’t just give you a phone number — they provide “warm transfers" — meaning they connect callers to a real person at the appropriate agency.

Simply dial 211 to access family, health, and social service resources. Or:

  • Call toll-free 1-866-211-3380

  • Search online

  • Chat with a representative by texting your zip code to 898-211

United Way of Washington County is a local sponsor for the 211 Helpline.

Below are some additional resources you may need for working with your Little. They may help in things such as understanding, helping, and guidance. If you are looking for a specific resource that you do not see listed but would like more information on, please click the Request for Resources button and we will do our best to assist you.