community resources
National hotlines
- National Runaway Safeline - 1-800-RUNAWAY www.1800runaway.org/
- National Domestic Violence Hotline - 1-800-799-SAFE thehotline.org/
- National Sexual Violence Hotline - 1-800-656-HOPE rainn.org/
- National Teen Dating Violence Hotline - 1-866-331-9474 www.loveisrespect.org/
- The Trevor Project/LGBTQIA+ Youth Hotline - 1-866-488-7386 http://thetrevorproject.org/
- National Eating Disorders Association - 1-800-931-2237 (limited hours) www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/
- Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline - 1-800-4-A-Child www.childhelphotline.org/
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 988 988lifeline.org/
Idaho Resources and Services
Search for available resources and support throughout Idaho. Many free or reduced-cost services are available.
Food pantries, clothing, housing, transportation, health care, mental health, financial, education, legal assistance, and more.
Find Help Idaho
Find assistance in your area by entering your zip code.
2-1-1 Idaho CareLine
Dial 211 from an Idaho phone.
Eastern Idaho:
Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership - provides services in ten counties in Eastern Idaho: Bingham, Bonneville, Butte, Clark, Custer, Fremont, Jefferson, Lemhi, Madison, and Teton.
Southeastern Idaho Community Action Agency Inc. (SEICAA) - serves the following counties: Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Caribou, Franklin, Oneida, Power.
Northern Idaho:
Kootenai County Assistance Resource List
Food pantries, clothing, housing, transportation, health care, mental health, financial, education, legal assistance, and more.
Find Help Idaho
Find assistance in your area by entering your zip code.
2-1-1 Idaho CareLine
Dial 211 from an Idaho phone.
- Idaho Navigation Services - Get help with resource navigation and crisis management. Anyone can request a referral to navigation by calling 2-1-1 (Monday-Friday between 8am and 6pm MST). Navigators will make contact within two business days of the referral.
Eastern Idaho:
Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership - provides services in ten counties in Eastern Idaho: Bingham, Bonneville, Butte, Clark, Custer, Fremont, Jefferson, Lemhi, Madison, and Teton.
Southeastern Idaho Community Action Agency Inc. (SEICAA) - serves the following counties: Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Caribou, Franklin, Oneida, Power.
Northern Idaho:
Kootenai County Assistance Resource List
Food Assistance
The Idaho Foodbank distributes food to pantry partners statewide. There are no requirements or income qualifications to use free food assistance services provided by The Idaho Foodbank or through its community network.
Idaho Food Bank’s Food Assistance Locator find food pantries anywhere in Idaho.
Second Harvest in Spokane serves Northern Idaho food pantries.
Summer Food Locator find lunches for students in the Summer.
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) A national hunger-relief program through the USDA that provides low-income Idahoans with emergency food and nutrition assistance at no cost.
Food Stamps, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) regular food assistance for your family.
WIC Food, Nutrition education, Support.
Idaho Food Bank’s Food Assistance Locator find food pantries anywhere in Idaho.
Second Harvest in Spokane serves Northern Idaho food pantries.
Summer Food Locator find lunches for students in the Summer.
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) A national hunger-relief program through the USDA that provides low-income Idahoans with emergency food and nutrition assistance at no cost.
Food Stamps, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) regular food assistance for your family.
WIC Food, Nutrition education, Support.
HOUSING ASSISTANCEIdaho Navigation Services find housing resources or financial support through calling the 2-1-1 Navigation Services.
Idaho Housing and Finance Association provides funding for affordable housing opportunities in Idaho communities. Homelessness Resources for Idaho families that are experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless, including shelters and long-term housing. Idaho Homeless Shelters in your area. Additional Ada County/Canyon County Housing Resources: Our Path Home Jesse Tree CATCH Boise City / Ada County Housing Authorities Salvation Army Boise Rescue Mission Financial AssistanceTemporary Assistance for Families in Idaho (TAFI) provides temporary cash benefits for eligible low-income families and households to help pay for food, clothing, shelter, and other essentials.
Heating Assistance Program Idaho families meeting certain eligibility requirements will receive one payment that will be applied to their heating bills to prevent loss of service or help to restore services. Weatherization Assistance Program helps low-income Idaho families conserve energy, save money and increase the comfort of their homes by making their home more cost effective and energy efficient. Telephone Assistance helps eligible low-income Idaho families pay for basic telephone service installation costs or monthly costs for basic residential phone service. Idaho Navigation Services financial assistance through calling the 2-1-1 Navigation Services. |
mental health Resources
Helpful Websites and Apps:
ReconnectU Connections Academy provides opportunity to prioritize your emotional well-being through a combination of creative resources, inspirational tips, and events featuring expert speakers. Enjoy a better way to reconnect you to you. Find family activities, parenting education, mind and body support, and feel good inspiration.
Calm Get help with sleep, meditation, relaxation and focus.
Chill Drills Built for military families, these fun mindfulness exercises help to relax the body, calm your mind.
Headspace Help you stress less, move more, and sleep better.
Left Brain Buddha Help your student (and yourself/whole family!) practice mindfulness.
Find Mental Health and Behavioral Health Treatment Options in your area:
Optum Behavioral Health Provider Directory
Find Help Idaho
Crisis Information:
Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline - call or text 988; provides crisis intervention, emotional support, problem solving, and referrals to local resources for persons at risk for suicide and for those concerned about them. You do not have to be in crisis to call.
Children's Mental Health through the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare- Idaho CMH Offices Contact Information
- YES Program; Youth Empowerment Services (YES) helps families access services and supports for their children under 18 with serious emotional disturbance. The YES system of care also creates meaningful partnerships between families, youth, providers, and public agencies to address the youth’s specific needs and help them function better at home, in school, and in the community.
Idaho Youth Behavioral Health Community Crisis Centers Serving the communities of Idaho Falls, Twin Falls, Boise, and Nampa.
- The centers provide a calm environment for youth aged 12-17 to de-escalate. This gives parents and/or guardians time to re-group during crisis situations. These centers help young people who are experiencing mental health or substance use challenges that greatly disrupt their lives and negatively impact their families. Services for youth are 100% voluntary and free of charge. Walk-ins are welcome. No referral is needed. Stabilize for up to 23 hours, 59 minutes. Doors are open 24/7.
Substance USe Resources
Vaping/Tobacco education and cessation support for teens:
Central District Health Southwest District Health
Project Filter My Life My Quit
Helping Teens Quit Truth Initiative
Smokefree Teen
Find Substance Use Treatment Options in your area:
Optum Behavioral Health Provider Directory
Find Help Idaho
Central District Health Southwest District Health
Project Filter My Life My Quit
Helping Teens Quit Truth Initiative
Smokefree Teen
Find Substance Use Treatment Options in your area:
Optum Behavioral Health Provider Directory
Find Help Idaho
Domestic Violence Resources
Idaho Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence Search for help anywhere in Idaho; 24/7 hotlines, shelters, court advocacy, and case management.
WCA Boise Area FS Alliance Pocatello Area
Nampa Family Justice Center Nampa Area DVSAC Idaho Falls Area
Advocates Against Family Violence Caldwell Area YWCA Lewiston Area
Voices Against Violence Twin Falls Area Safe Passage Coeur d'Alene Area
WCA Boise Area FS Alliance Pocatello Area
Nampa Family Justice Center Nampa Area DVSAC Idaho Falls Area
Advocates Against Family Violence Caldwell Area YWCA Lewiston Area
Voices Against Violence Twin Falls Area Safe Passage Coeur d'Alene Area
Legal Assistance
Civil legal assistance for low-income Idaho families.
Idaho Legal Aid Services
Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program
Idaho Legal Aid Services
Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program
Insurance / Health Care
Idaho Medicaid provides health coverage for children who meet certain eligibility criteria; low-income families, children with disabilities, and children with behavioral needs.
The Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) is a low-cost health coverage program for children under age 19 whose family income is too high to qualify for Medicaid. CHIP covers routine checkups, doctor and dentist visits, vision, immunizations, inpatient and outpatient hospital care, behavioral health services, prescriptions, laboratory and x-ray, emergency services and more.
Katie Beckett is a Medicaid program for children living at home with long-term disabilities or complex medical needs, who may be eligible for Medicaid services even if their family income is above Medicaid federal poverty guidelines.
Idaho's Community Health Centers are here to help, offering quality and affordable medical, dental, pharmacy, and behavioral health care throughout 67 communities in Idaho. No one is turned away because of lack of insurance or inability to pay. Find a health center near you. Their certified enrollment counselors can provide free Medicaid/CHIP application assistance and give you the information needed to make the best decision for your family.
The Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) is a low-cost health coverage program for children under age 19 whose family income is too high to qualify for Medicaid. CHIP covers routine checkups, doctor and dentist visits, vision, immunizations, inpatient and outpatient hospital care, behavioral health services, prescriptions, laboratory and x-ray, emergency services and more.
Katie Beckett is a Medicaid program for children living at home with long-term disabilities or complex medical needs, who may be eligible for Medicaid services even if their family income is above Medicaid federal poverty guidelines.
Idaho's Community Health Centers are here to help, offering quality and affordable medical, dental, pharmacy, and behavioral health care throughout 67 communities in Idaho. No one is turned away because of lack of insurance or inability to pay. Find a health center near you. Their certified enrollment counselors can provide free Medicaid/CHIP application assistance and give you the information needed to make the best decision for your family.
Internet
Please see Internet Offers in Idaho for a complete list of internet providers offering special services during this time.
Computers - laptops and desktops
Computers for Kids, Inc. (CFK) is a non-profit organization that takes donations of computers, refurbishes and licenses them as a registered Microsoft refurbisher, and then donates fully equipped computer systems to schools, non-profits and students in grades K-14.
Empowering Parents Provides eligible Idaho families with grant funds for use towards eligible education services and technology devices to help students recover from learning loss.
Empowering Parents Provides eligible Idaho families with grant funds for use towards eligible education services and technology devices to help students recover from learning loss.
Cell phone
Q link – free cell phone service; minutes, data, and texting for individuals who qualify for programs such as SNAP, Medicaid, or based on household income.
enTouch - Idaho Lifeline Cell Phone Service - offers government assisted wireless services to low income families and individuals in Idaho. Qualified customers receive free cell phone service. Certain residents may be eligible for a free cell phone. They offer Lifeline discounts to qualified Idaho customers who meet certain eligibility requirements such as government assistance or a household income that is at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. The FREE Lifeline benefit is limited to one per household and cannot be combined with any other Lifeline offer.
enTouch - Idaho Lifeline Cell Phone Service - offers government assisted wireless services to low income families and individuals in Idaho. Qualified customers receive free cell phone service. Certain residents may be eligible for a free cell phone. They offer Lifeline discounts to qualified Idaho customers who meet certain eligibility requirements such as government assistance or a household income that is at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. The FREE Lifeline benefit is limited to one per household and cannot be combined with any other Lifeline offer.
Afterschool Community Programs
YMCA Child Development and Youth programs with locations throughout Idaho. These include child care, preschool, before and after school, sports, fitness, arts, education, leadership, and camp programs. Programs are available regardless of income level.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Idaho Many locations throughout Idaho that provide safe places where kids can be themselves and participate in fun programs that build their skills for school, the workforce and life. The Clubs provide mentors, meals and meaningful life experiences for youth ages 6-18 after school and during the summer.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Idaho Many locations throughout Idaho that provide safe places where kids can be themselves and participate in fun programs that build their skills for school, the workforce and life. The Clubs provide mentors, meals and meaningful life experiences for youth ages 6-18 after school and during the summer.
Staff Reading List and Education resources
Check out the reading lists created by staff members! Inspire and Empower staff also created a collection of education resources.
Questions?
We are happy to help students and families connect to the support they need! Reach out to the school social worker or your school counselor.