Mental Health Services (Adult/Children) - Twin Falls, Dhw5

Public mental health services encompass key areas such as Community Crisis Response and assistance for adults dealing with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) or children facing serious emotional challenges. COMMUNITY CRISIS RESPONSE SERVICES serve as the initial intervention for adults in mental health crises, which may include psychiatric symptoms like self-harm thoughts or threats to others. Each Welfare region in Idaho is equipped with a community health center and additional satellite offices that offer 24/7 crisis response services, including hotlines, emergency psychiatric evaluations, treatment referrals, and consultations with law enforcement, hospitals, and other social service entities as needed. SEVERE AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS services are aimed at individuals aged 18 and older who experience the most severe forms of mental illness. Eligibility requires a diagnosis of schizophrenia, schizo-affective disorder, major affective disorder, delusional disorder, or borderline personality disorder, with the condition significantly impacting functioning in at least two areas, either consistently 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 Behavior Health and services are available in English, with interpreters accessible upon request. Intake Procedure: Call to be screened for eligibility.