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

Public mental health services are organized into key areas: Community Crisis Response and assistance for adults with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) or children dealing with serious emotional disturbances. COMMUNITY CRISIS RESPONSE SERVICES serve as the initial intervention for adults in mental health crises, which may include psychiatric symptoms like self-harm or threats to others. Each Welfare region in Idaho is equipped with a community health center and several 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 agencies as needed. SEVERE AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS services are aimed at individuals 18 years and older diagnosed with severe mental health conditions such as schizophrenia, schizo-affective disorder, major affective disorder, delusional disorder, or borderline personality disorder. The severity of these disorders must significantly disrupt functioning 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 supportive employment. The Division of Behavior Health oversees the Mental Health Program, and services are available in English with interpreters accessible upon request. Intake Procedure: Call to be screened for eligibility.