Mental Health Services (Adult/Children) - Boise, Dhw4

Public mental health services are divided into key areas: Community Crisis Response and assistance for Adults with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) or children facing significant emotional challenges. COMMUNITY CRISIS RESPONSE SERVICES serve as the initial intervention for adults undergoing a mental health crisis, which may include psychiatric symptoms like self-harm or harm to others. Each Welfare region in Idaho hosts a community health center along with one or more satellite offices that offer 24/7 crisis response services, including hotlines, emergency psychiatric evaluations, treatment referrals, and consultations with law enforcement, local hospitals, and other social service entities as needed. SEVERE AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS services cater to individuals aged 18 and older who are afflicted with the most severe and ongoing mental health conditions. Eligible individuals must have a diagnosis of schizophrenia, schizo-affective disorder, major affective disorder, delusional disorder, or borderline personality disorder, with the severity of the disorder impacting their ability to function in at least two areas consistently or intermittently. SPMI services encompass screening and referrals, assertive community treatment, crisis intervention, case management, psychiatric and medical services, short-term outpatient therapy, individual and group psychosocial rehabilitation, consultation and education, and community supportive employment. The Mental Health Program is overseen by the Division of Behavioral Health, with services available in English and interpreters accessible as needed. Intake Procedure: Individuals are screened to assess eligibility. Please call for more information.