Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag

Public mental health services fall into major areas of effort: Community Crisis Response and Services to Adults with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) or children with a serious emotional disturbance.

COMMUNITY CRISIS RESPONSE SERVICES
First line intervention for adults experiencing mental health crisis. These crisis may be defined as psychiatric symptoms such as thoughts of self-harm or harming others. Each Welfare region in Idaho has a community health center and one or more satellite offices which provide 24 hour crisis response services such as hotlines, emergency face-to-face psychiatric evaluations, treatment referral services and consultations with law enforcement agencies, local hospitals, and other social service organizations as requested.

SEVERE AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS
Services are targeted for individuals, at least 18 years of age, who suffer from the most severe and persistent forms of mental illness. The individual must have a diagnosis of schizophrenia, schizo-affective disorder, major affective disorder, delusional disorder or borderline personality disorder. This psychiatric disorder must be of sufficient severity to cause a disturbance in role performance or coping skills in at least two areas of functioning, on either a continuous or intermittent basis. SPMI services include screening and referral, assertive community treatment, crisis intervention, case management, psychiatric/medical service, short term outpatient therapy, individual and group psychosocial rehabilitation, consultation and education, and community supportive employment.

The Mental Health Program is administered by the Division of Behavior Health.

Public mental health services fall into major areas of effort: Community Crisis Response and Services to Adults with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) or children with a serious emotional disturbance.

COMMUNITY CRISIS RESPONSE SERVICES
First line intervention for adults experiencing mental health crisis. These crisis may be defined as psychiatric symptoms such as thoughts of self-harm or harming others. Each Welfare region in Idaho has a community health center and one or more satellite offices which provide 24 hour crisis response services such as hotlines, emergency face-to-face psychiatric evaluations, treatment referral services and consultations with law enforcement agencies, local hospitals, and other social service organizations as requested.

SEVERE AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS
Services are targeted for individuals, at least 18 years of age, who suffer from the most severe and persistent forms of mental illness. The individual must have a diagnosis of schizophrenia, schizo-affective disorder, major affective disorder, delusional disorder or borderline personality disorder. This psychiatric disorder must be of sufficient severity to cause a disturbance in role performance or coping skills in at least two areas of functioning, on either a continuous or intermittent basis. SPMI services include screening and referral, assertive community treatment, crisis intervention, case management, psychiatric/medical service, short term outpatient therapy, individual and group psychosocial rehabilitation, consultation and education, and community supportive employment.

The Mental Health Program is administered by the Division of Behavior Health.

The mission of Recovery International is to use the cognitive-behavioral, peer-to-peer, self-help training system developed by Abraham Low, MD, to help individuals gain skills to lead more peaceful and productive lives.

See the website for local and online meetings and resources.

• Specialized Information and Referral
• Internet Information Resources
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups

Public mental health services fall into major areas of effort: Community Crisis Response and Services to Adults with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) or children with a serious emotional disturbance.

COMMUNITY CRISIS RESPONSE SERVICES
First line intervention for adults experiencing mental health crisis. These crisis may be defined as psychiatric symptoms such as thoughts of self-harm or harming others. Each Welfare region in Idaho has a community health center and one or more satellite offices which provide 24 hour crisis response services such as hotlines, emergency face-to-face psychiatric evaluations, treatment referral services and consultations with law enforcement agencies, local hospitals, and other social service organizations as requested.

SEVERE AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS
Services are targeted for individuals, at least 18 years of age, who suffer from the most severe and persistent forms of mental illness. The individual must have a diagnosis of schizophrenia, schizo-affective disorder, major affective disorder, delusional disorder or borderline personality disorder. This psychiatric disorder must be of sufficient severity to cause a disturbance in role performance or coping skills in at least two areas of functioning, on either a continuous or intermittent basis. SPMI services include screening and referral, assertive community treatment, crisis intervention, case management, psychiatric/medical service, short term outpatient therapy, individual and group psychosocial rehabilitation, consultation and education, and community supportive employment.

The Mental Health Program is administered by the Division of Behavior Health.

Public mental health services fall into major areas of effort: Community Crisis Response and Services to Adults with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) or children with a serious emotional disturbance.

COMMUNITY CRISIS RESPONSE SERVICES
First line intervention for adults experiencing mental health crisis. These crisis may be defined as psychiatric symptoms such as thoughts of self-harm or harming others. Each Welfare region in Idaho has a community health center and one or more satellite offices which provide 24 hour crisis response services such as hotlines, emergency face-to-face psychiatric evaluations, treatment referral services and consultations with law enforcement agencies, local hospitals, and other social service organizations as requested.

SEVERE AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS
Services are targeted for individuals, at least 18 years of age, who suffer from the most severe and persistent forms of mental illness. The individual must have a diagnosis of schizophrenia, schizo-affective disorder, major affective disorder, delusional disorder or borderline personality disorder. This psychiatric disorder must be of sufficient severity to cause a disturbance in role performance or coping skills in at least two areas of functioning, on either a continuous or intermittent basis. SPMI services include screening and referral, assertive community treatment, crisis intervention, case management, psychiatric/medical service, short term outpatient therapy, individual and group psychosocial rehabilitation, consultation and education, and community supportive employment.

The Mental Health Program is administered by the Division of Behavior Health.

Public mental health services fall into major areas of effort: Community Crisis Response and Services to Adults with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) or children with a serious emotional disturbance.

COMMUNITY CRISIS RESPONSE SERVICES
First line intervention for adults experiencing mental health crisis. These crisis may be defined as psychiatric symptoms such as thoughts of self-harm or harming others. Each Welfare region in Idaho has a community health center and one or more satellite offices which provide 24 hour crisis response services such as hotlines, emergency face-to-face psychiatric evaluations, treatment referral services and consultations with law enforcement agencies, local hospitals, and other social service organizations as requested.

SEVERE AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS
Services are targeted for individuals, at least 18 years of age, who suffer from the most severe and persistent forms of mental illness. The individual must have a diagnosis of schizophrenia, schizo-affective disorder, major affective disorder, delusional disorder or borderline personality disorder. This psychiatric disorder must be of sufficient severity to cause a disturbance in role performance or coping skills in at least two areas of functioning, on either a continuous or intermittent basis. SPMI services include screening and referral, assertive community treatment, crisis intervention, case management, psychiatric/medical service, short term outpatient therapy, individual and group psychosocial rehabilitation, consultation and education, and community supportive employment.

The Mental Health Program is administered by the Division of Behavior Health.

Empower people with disabilities to achieve their desired level of independence.
Focus on transitioning people from institutions and prevention of institutionalization. Support services and advocacy for individuals wanting to live independently in the community. Peer support, information and referral, benefits counseling, personal assistance services, and independent living skills training. Help in applying for SSI, SSD, and PASS (Plan for Achieving Self-Support).
Provide A.D.A. site evaluations, discrimination prevention training, and education about Independent Living philosophy and disability issues. Used assistance equipment available at little or no cost.

All-volunteer organization committed to improving the lives of persons with serious (brain disorders) mental illnesses. Members include persons with mental illness, parents, siblings, spouses, friends, and professional service providers.

NAMI Coeur d'Alene
PO Box 1082
Coeur d'Alene ID 83816
Phone: 208-691-9674
Email: sensitivemhc@gmail.com
Contacts: Gene Salois - Vice President - 208-661-4244
Bonnie Wilson - President - 208-691-9674

NAMI Far North
PO Box 2415
Sandpoint ID 83864-0913
Phone: 208-597-2047
Email: namifarnorth@yahoo.com
Website: www.nami.org/sites/namifarnorth
Amber Snoddy (President) 208-597-6573

NAMI State Office and NAMI Wood River Valley
NAMI Idaho
PO Box 95
Hailey, ID 83333
Phone: 208-242-7430
Tom Hanson (President)
Email: namiidaho@yahoo.com
Website: www.nami.org/sites/namiidaho

NAMI Southeast Idaho
PO Box 6066
Pocatello, ID 83205-6066
Phone: 208-232-5791
Email: zrmagee@cableone.net
Contact: Zina Magee (Chapter Administrator)

NAMI Upper Valley Idaho
PO Box 2462
Idaho Falls, ID 83403
Phone: 208-529-9311
Email: namiuppervalley@aol.com
Website: www.namiuv.com
Contact: Jane Roberts (President) 208-757-8300

Crosspointe Family Services is a family oriented medical and behavioral health clinic. We are able to handle life’s little ups and downs. Our philosophy is to provide a one-stop “wrap around” experience that will benefit our clientele by reducing the time spent attending appointments with multiple providers. Instead, with wrap around collaborative care, all providers can easily communicate and support the client to make positive choices and allow for maximum improvement.

The Disability Action Center provides advocacy, information and referral, peer support and independent living skills training to people with disabilities and the community. Personal assistant services in the home are also available.

Information available on:
ADA, fair housing, access issues/discrimination, Independent living issues, transportation, personal assistants, sign language interpreters, community services, coping strategies, Social Security, vocational rehabilitation, Medicare and Medicaid, and assistive technology for people with hearing impairment.

Personal Assistance services in the Home are available.

Empower people with disabilities to achieve their desired level of independence.
Focus on transitioning people from institutions and prevention of institutionalization. Support services and advocacy for individuals wanting to live independently in the community. Peer support, information and referral, benefits counseling, personal assistance services, and independent living skills training. Help in applying for SSI, SSD, and PASS (Plan for Achieving Self-Support).
Provide A.D.A. site evaluations, discrimination prevention training, and education about Independent Living philosophy and disability issues.

Discounted fare transportation vouchers are provided FREE to the elderly of disabled. Call for more information.

*1 month free loans- devices that amplify sound and improve understanding of speech for: telephone, personal conversations, television, and speakers at meetings. After 1 month clients may apply for a grant.

Also, provide in-home care for seniors & people with disabilities under the HCBS waiver program & private pay.

Empower people with disabilities to achieve their desired level of independence.
Focus on transitioning people from institutions and prevention of institutionalization. Support services and advocacy for individuals wanting to live independently in the community. Peer support, information and referral, benefits counseling, personal assistance services, and independent living skills training. Help in applying for SSI, SSD, and PASS (Plan for Achieving Self-Support).
Provide A.D.A. site evaluations, discrimination prevention training, and education about Independent Living philosophy 2nd disability issues.

The CDHD currently operates a variety of independent grant programs and carries out training, services, technical assistance, research and dissemination activities across the state and nation. To meet its goals the CDHD engages in exemplary activities across five areas:

• Interdisciplinary training and preparation of students and fellows for employment in leadership and direct service positions.
• Direct Services and demonstration projects which include family and individual support, personal assistance services and infant monitoring.
• Community training and technical assistance, which is incorporated into all CDHD
  projects and focused on activities with individuals with development disabilities,
  families, professionals, paraprofessionals, policy makers, students and volunteers.
• Research and validation of new ideas and promising practices and contributions
  to the development of new knowledge in the field of developmental disabilities.
• Dissemination of information and research findings to individuals with development disabilities, families, professionals, paraprofessionals, policy makers, students and volunteers.

The Disability Action Center provides advocacy, information and referral, peer support and independent living skills training to people with disabilities and the community.

Information available on:
ADA, fair housing, access issues/discrimination, Independent living issues, transportation, personal assistants, sign language interpreters, community services, coping strategies, Social Security, vocational rehab, Medicare and Medicaid, and assistive technology for people with hearing impairments.

*1 month free loans- devices that amplify sound and improve understanding of speech for: telephone, personal conversations, television, and speakers at meetings. After 1 month clients may apply for a grant.

A private agency working for individuals with disabilities in partnership with their families, neighborhoods and communities for the purpose of promoting independence and community participation.

Mental Health/ Community Support Program for Children and Adolescents and Adults:
- Assistance in gaining and using skills needed for school or employment. This may include grooming, communication, anxiety reduction, appropriate school related behaviors, in school supportive contracts.
- Problem solving and support related to daily living, such as personal hygiene, grooming, money and time management and use of transportation.
- Medication prescription, monitoring and education about the role and effects of medication in symptom treatment.
- Community crisis support is designed to provide assistance in crisis situations to ensure health/safety or to try to prevent hospitalization.
- Additional services for outreach groups, counseling, assistance with pre-assesment

Developmental therapy Occupational therapy, Psychosocial rehabilitation, Employment services and residential habilitation.

Service Coordination for all ages 3 to 21. We attend meetings and appointments with families and creative problem solving.

Employment services: Finding and maintaining employment for individuals with developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injury, learning disabilities, mental illness, physical disabilities.

Recreation: A camp for adults with disabilities.

Pre-Employment skills: Job explorations, preparing resumes, competent completion of job applications, interview skills.

Public mental health services fall into major areas of effort: Community Crisis Response and Services to Adults with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) or a children with a serious emotional disturbance.

COMMUNITY CRISIS RESPONSE SERVICES
First line intervention for adults experiencing mental health crisis. These crisis may be defined as psychiatric symptoms such as thoughts of self-harm or harming others. Each Welfare region in Idaho has a community health center and one or more satellite offices which provide 24 hour crisis response services such as hotlines, emergency face-to-face psychiatric evaluations, treatment referral services and consultations with law enforcement agencies, local hospitals, and other social service organizations as requested.

SEVERE AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS
Services are targeted for individuals, at least 18 years of age, who suffer from the most severe and persistent forms of mental illness. The individual must have a diagnosis of schizophrenia, schizo-affective disorder, major affective disorder, delusional disorder or borderline personality disorder. This psychiatric disorder must be of sufficient severity to cause a disturbance in role performance or coping skills in at least two areas of functioning, on either a continuous or intermittent basis. SPMI services include screening and referral, assertive community treatment, crisis intervention, case management, psychiatric/medical service, short term outpatient therapy, individual and group psychosocial rehabilitation, consultation and education, and community supportive employment.

The Mental Health Program is administered by the Division of Behavioral Health.

Public mental health services fall into two major areas of effort: Community Crisis Response and Services to Adults with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) or children with a serious emotional disturbance.

COMMUNITY CRISIS RESPONSE SERVICES
First line intervention for adults experiencing mental health crisis. These crisis may be defined as psychiatric symptoms such as thoughts of self-harm or harming others. Each Welfare region in Idaho has a community health center and one or more satellite offices which provide 24 hour crisis response services such as hotlines, emergency face-to-face psychiatric evaluations, treatment referral services and consultations with law enforcement agencies, local hospitals, and other social service organizations as requested.

SEVERE AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS
Services are targeted for individuals, at least 18 years of age, who suffer from the most severe and persistent forms of mental illness. The individual must have a diagnosis of schizophrenia, schizo-affective disorder, major affective disorder, delusional disorder or borderline personality disorder. This psychiatric disorder must be of sufficient severity to cause a disturbance in role performance or coping skills in at least two areas of functioning, on either a continuous or intermittent basis. SPMI services include screening and referral, assertive community treatment, crisis intervention, case management, psychiatric/medical service, short term outpatient therapy, individual and group psychosocial rehabilitation, consultation and education, and community supportive employment.

The Mental Health Program is administered by the Division of Behavior Health.

Public mental health services fall into major areas of effort: Community Crisis Response and Services to Adults with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) or children with a serious emotional disturbance.

COMMUNITY CRISIS RESPONSE SERVICES
First line intervention for adults experiencing mental health crisis. These crisis may be defined as psychiatric symptoms such as thoughts of self-harm or harming others. Each Welfare region in Idaho has a community health center and one or more satellite offices which provide 24 hour crisis response services such as hotlines, emergency face-to-face psychiatric evaluations, treatment referral services and consultations with law enforcement agencies, local hospitals, and other social service organizations as requested.

SEVERE AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS
Services are targeted for individuals, at least 18 years of age, who suffer from the most severe and persistent forms of mental illness. The individual must have a diagnosis of schizophrenia, schizo-affective disorder, major affective disorder, delusional disorder or borderline personality disorder. This psychiatric disorder must be of sufficient severity to cause a disturbance in role performance or coping skills in at least two areas of functioning, on either a continuous or intermittent basis. SPMI services include screening and referral, assertive community treatment, crisis intervention, case management, psychiatric/medical service, short term outpatient therapy, individual and group psychosocial rehabilitation, consultation and education, and community supportive employment.

The Mental Health Program is administered by the Division of Behavior Health.

Independent Living Center - provides advocacy, peer counseling, information and referral, independent living skills and personal assistance in the home.

Public mental health services fall into major areas of effort: Community Crisis Response and Services to Adults with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) or children with a serious emotional disturbance.

COMMUNITY CRISIS RESPONSE SERVICES
First line intervention for adults experiencing mental health crisis. These crisis may be defined as psychiatric symptoms such as thoughts of self-harm or harming others. Each Welfare region in Idaho has a community health center and one or more satellite offices which provide 24 hour crisis response services such as hotlines, emergency face-to-face psychiatric evaluations, treatment referral services and consultations with law enforcement agencies, local hospitals, and other social service organizations as requested.

SEVERE AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS
Services are targeted for individuals, at least 18 years of age, who suffer from the most severe and persistent forms of mental illness. The individual must have a diagnosis of schizophrenia, schizo-affective disorder, major affective disorder, delusional disorder or borderline personality disorder. This psychiatric disorder must be of sufficient severity to cause a disturbance in role performance or coping skills in at least two areas of functioning, on either a continuous or intermittent basis. SPMI services include screening and referral, assertive community treatment, crisis intervention, case management, psychiatric/medical service, short term outpatient therapy, individual and group psychosocial rehabilitation, consultation and education, and community supportive employment.

The Mental Health Program is administered by the Division of Behavior Health.

Public mental health services fall into major areas of effort: Community Crisis Response and Services to Adults with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) or children with a serious emotional disturbance.

COMMUNITY CRISIS RESPONSE SERVICES
First line intervention for adults experiencing mental health crisis. These crisis may be defined as psychiatric symptoms such as thoughts of self-harm or harming others. Each Welfare region in Idaho has a community health center and one or more satellite offices which provide 24 hour crisis response services such as hotlines, emergency face-to-face psychiatric evaluations, treatment referral services and consultations with law enforcement agencies, local hospitals, and other social service organizations as requested.

SEVERE AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS
Services are targeted for individuals, at least 18 years of age, who suffer from the most severe and persistent forms of mental illness. The individual must have a diagnosis of schizophrenia, schizo-affective disorder, major affective disorder, delusional disorder or borderline personality disorder. This psychiatric disorder must be of sufficient severity to cause a disturbance in role performance or coping skills in at least two areas of functioning, on either a continuous or intermittent basis. SPMI services include screening and referral, assertive community treatment, crisis intervention, case management, psychiatric/medical service, short term outpatient therapy, individual and group psychosocial rehabilitation, consultation and education, and community supportive employment.

The Mental Health Program is administered by the Division of Behavior Health.

The Northwest Parkinson's Foundation serves people living with Parkinson's disease in the northwest. They offer care, support, education and resources, come to CDA for educational programs. Contact them for questions about the disease or need resources. Ruth Egger, MS Gerontology, Social Services Manager

Adult Cancer Support Group is designed to bring cancer patients together to discuss cancer related topics and offer emotional support. Meets 1st Monday 4:00PM - 5:30PM and 3rd Monday 5:00PM - 6:00PM.