Mental Health Services (Adult/Children) - Caldwell, Dhw3

Public mental health services are divided into key areas: Community Crisis Response and assistance for adults with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) or children experiencing significant 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 that offer 24-hour crisis response services, including hotlines, emergency psychiatric evaluations, treatment referrals, and consultations with law enforcement, hospitals, and social service agencies as needed. SEVERE AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS services are designed for individuals aged 18 and older diagnosed with serious mental health disorders such as schizophrenia, schizo-affective disorder, major affective disorder, delusional disorder, or borderline personality disorder. These disorders must significantly impair functioning in at least two areas of life, either continuously 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, education, and community supportive employment. The Mental Health Program is managed by the Division of Behavior Health. Services are available in English, with interpreters accessible upon request.

Intake Procedure: Call for screening to determine eligibility.