Mental Health Services (Adult/Children) - Preston, Dhw6

Public mental health services concentrate on key areas such as Community Crisis Response and assistance for adults with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) or children experiencing significant emotional disturbances. COMMUNITY CRISIS RESPONSE SERVICES serve as the initial intervention for adults undergoing mental health crises, which may include psychiatric symptoms like self-harm or threats to others. Each Welfare region in Idaho hosts a community health center along with one or more satellite offices that offer 24-hour crisis response services, including hotlines, emergency psychiatric evaluations, treatment referrals, and consultations with law enforcement, local hospitals, and other social service agencies as needed. SEVERE AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS services are designed for individuals aged 18 and older who are affected by the most severe and ongoing mental health conditions. Eligible individuals must have diagnoses such as schizophrenia, schizo-affective disorder, major affective disorder, delusional disorder, or borderline personality disorder. The severity of these psychiatric disorders must disrupt functioning or coping skills in at least two areas, either continuously or intermittently. SPMI services 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-supported employment. The Mental Health Program is overseen by the Division of Behavioral Health. Services are available in English, with interpreters accessible upon request.

Intake Procedure: Call to be screened for eligibility.