Mental Health Services (Adult/Children) - Burley

Public mental health services are primarily divided into two key areas: Community Crisis Response and Services for Adults with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) or children experiencing serious emotional disturbances. COMMUNITY CRISIS RESPONSE SERVICES provide immediate intervention for adults in mental health crises, which may include psychiatric symptoms like self-harm or harm to others. Each Welfare region in Idaho is equipped with a community health center and additional satellite offices offering 24/7 crisis response services, including hotlines, emergency psychiatric evaluations, treatment referrals, and collaboration with law enforcement, local hospitals, and other social services as needed. SEVERE AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS services cater to individuals aged 18 and older diagnosed with severe mental health conditions such as schizophrenia, schizo-affective disorder, major affective disorder, delusional disorder, or borderline personality disorder. These disorders must significantly impact the individual's ability to function in at least two areas consistently or intermittently. Services for SPMI encompass screening and referral, 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 managed by the Division of Behavioral Health. Services are available in English, with interpreters accessible upon request. Intake involves a screening process to assess eligibility.