Mental Health Crisis Response in Idaho

If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide, you may call the Idaho crisis line at 208-398-HELP (4357). If you’d like to speak with someone more local, you may find the contact information for the crisis line nearest you by visiting this site. No matter where you are, you can call the National Suicide Prevention hotline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). This NSP hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The State of Mental Health in Idaho

Idaho ranks 48th in the United States for mental healthcare, and this is a status that the Division of Behavioral Health is working to improve from. The state has been divided into seven regions with their own, publicly-funded, Regional Behavioral Health Centers (RBHC). These are community based and operated, intended to uniquely cater to the local communities which they serve. To improve accessibility, interpreters are made available for those with limited English speaking proficiency, as well as those who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind or visually impaired. These make it possible for often underserved communities to link up with a therapist, counselor, or psychologist. The goal of these RBHCs is to instill hope in those suffering from mental health illnesses, setting them on the road to recovery.

Idaho has consulted with research firms to receive an accurate analysis of their current state of mental health and, as a result, the State has been able to develop and implement programs that target their trouble areas. This includes the Youth Empowerment Services (YES) Project, and the Jeff D. Settlement Agreement, which work to make mental healthcare more accessible for children. The counselors and therapists that work with mentally troubled or emotionally disturbed youth assess their needs, their current community situations, and create a comprehensive plan for the best outcomes for the child. Continued training of therapists, counselors, and psychologists, ensures that Idahoans will be receiving high quality care, and their providers will be adopting best practices as the field continues to evolve.

For assistance in navigating treatment for substance abuse in Idaho, use this guide to find your local 24/7 hotline, detox services, crisis intervention, and prevention services.

If you are LGBTQ+ and you need support, contact The Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386.

NAMI Idaho

The National Alliance for Mental Illness, or NAMI, is open to anyone struggling with mental illness. NAMI is an inclusive and community-based resource geared towards raising awareness and supporting group members on their journey to recovery. With group counseling sessions led by a trained member with a diagnosis (past or present), meetings follow a set of 12 principles for support. NAMI meetings are meant to complement your existing treatment plan with your counselor or psychologist. There are many chapters of NAMI that meet in Idaho, including virtual meet-ups. Find yours here.

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