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

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 experiencing serious emotional disturbances. COMMUNITY CRISIS RESPONSE SERVICES serve as the initial intervention for adults undergoing a mental health crisis, which may include psychiatric symptoms like self-harm thoughts or threats to others. Each Welfare region in Idaho features a community health center and one or more 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 focus on individuals aged 18 and older who are affected by severe and ongoing mental health disorders. Eligible individuals must be diagnosed with 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 referrals, assertive community treatment, crisis intervention, case management, psychiatric/medical services, short-term outpatient therapy, individual and group psychosocial rehabilitation, consultation, education, and community supportive employment. The Mental Health Program is managed by the Division of Behavioral Health. Services are available in English, with interpreters accessible upon request. Intake Procedure: Call to be screened for eligibility.