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

Public mental health services are organized into key areas: Community Crisis Response and support 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 in mental health crises, characterized by psychiatric symptoms like self-harm thoughts or threats to others. Each Welfare region in Idaho has 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, hospitals, and social service organizations as needed. SEVERE AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS services are designed for individuals aged 18 and older who experience severe and ongoing mental health issues. Eligible individuals must have a diagnosis of schizophrenia, schizo-affective disorder, major affective disorder, delusional disorder, or borderline personality disorder, with the condition significantly impairing their 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-supported employment. The Mental Health Program is managed by the Division of Behavioral Health, and services are available in English, with interpreters accessible upon request.

Intake Procedure: Individuals are screened to assess eligibility. Please call.