Idaho Mental Health Resources for Children
Hello Idaho! For crisis situations that are not life-threatening, find mental and behavioral health resources and other information below close to you. While these resources are general, the best resource is your family’s medical provider.
If you are in a life threatening situation, call 9-1-1 or go to an emergency department.
If you are having thoughts of suicide or need to talk, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 988. If you prefer to text, you can text "START" to 741-741 where a live, trained specialist will respond back to you.
Resources
Suicide/Crisis Hotlines
Idaho Suicide Prevention Program
- 208-398-4357
- 24/7 hotline
- http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Families/SuicidePreventionProgram/tabid/486/Default.aspx
Crisis Intervention
- 208-334-0800
- Crisis Response 24 hours a day
- https://211-idaho.communityos.org/apssreadonly/render/id/882/form/service/record_id/2762
Mental Health Hotlines
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- 1-800-273-8255
NAMI National Help Line
- 1-800-950-6264
- Staffed M-F, 10 AM - 6 PM EST
- https://www.nami.org/find-support/nami-helpline
Girls & Boys Town National Hotline
- (800) 448-3000
National Hopeline Network
- (800) SUICIDE
National Youth Crisis Hotline
- (800) 442-HOPE (4673)
SAMHSA National Helpline
- 800-662-4357
Child Abuse
Idaho Child Abuse Reporting Hotline
- Statewide: 1-855-552-5437
- Treasure Valley: 208-334-5437
Domestic Abuse
Idaho 24-Hour Domestic Violence Hotline
- 1-800-669-3176
- www.icdv.idaho.gov/victims/we-can-help
Idaho Careline
- Call 2-1-1 to connect with resources
- Map of domestic violence shelters in Idaho
Parent Hotlines/Resources
Idaho Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health
- 208-433-8845 or 1-800-905-3436
- http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Medical/MentalHealth/ChildrensMentalHealth/InformationandResourcesforParents/tabid/480/Default.aspx
Autism
Idaho Parents Unlimited
Infant Toddler Program Early Intervention
- healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/services-programs/children-families/about-infant-toddler-program
- Click on link to find the number for your region