HANDICAPPED / DISABLED
CHILDREN'S SPECIAL HEALTH PROGRAM 208-334-5962
Idaho Department of Health & Welfare
450 West State
Boise, Idaho 83720
PURPOSE: to provide diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative services for handicapped children 0-20 years of age.
SERVICES: Orthopedic rehabilitation, clef lip and palate program, neurologic program, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, cystic fibrosis program, cardiac program, congenital and acquired heart defects.
ELIGIBILITY: Live in Idaho, under age 21 (except adult cystic fibrosis).
FEES: Based on total family income, family size, medical expenses., etc.
HOW TO APPLY: Go to Public Health Department in caller's area.
SOURCE OF FUNDS: State and federal funding.
CO-AD, INC. –DISABLED ADVOCATES 800-632-5125
1409 W. Washington 208-336-5353 (Boise)
Boise, Idaho 83702
910 Yellowstone #203 208-232-0922
Pocatello, Idaho 83201
PURPOSE: To speak for and advocate the rights of the disabled.
SERVICES: Information on individual rights, referral to appropriate services, intervention when government systems are found inappropriate or ineffective, support for handicapped or family regardless of age, special education, social security assistance, legal assistance. Boise office runs TTY for the hearing impaired.
ELIGIBILITY: Need to fit criteria--must call directly.
MAGIC VALLEY REHABILITATION SERVICES 208-734-4112
484 Eastland Drive South
Twin Falls, Idaho 83301
PURPOSE: To rehabilitate mentally or physically handicapped. Main thrust is to mainstream back into normal jobs. Occasionally works with special ed. students under age 16 through the school system.
SERVICES: Diagnostic vocational evaluation, short-term training work adjustment, job development and placement, transition job training--may need skills--CSI course--or may need work adjustment program (work stamina, work habits). Also offer extended employment, supported employment, community supported employment.
ELIGIBILITY: Mentally or physically handicapped, 16 or older, not dangerous to self or others.
FEES: Vary, contact office or Idaho Department of Health & Welfare.
COMMENTS: Operates A & E industries employing handicapped. Janitorial, car detailing services, also "main car wash"---automated car wash in Twin Falls.
LIVING IN PLACE PROGRAM 208-788-3468
Blaine County Senior Center
P.O. Box 28
Hailey, Idaho 83333
AREA SERVED: Blaine County.
PURPOSE: To provide R&R for care-givers of homebound individuals. Either the care-giver or the home-bound person must be age 60 or older.
COMMENTS: A volunteer service.
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION 208-733-0865 (TWF)
1605 Addison Avenue East
Twin Falls, Idaho 83301
AREA SERVED: Blaine County and Magic Valley.
PURPOSE: To help get individuals back to employment as soon as possible.
SERVICES: Psychological testing, emotional testing.
ELIGIBILITY: Disability must prevent individual from prior forms of employment. Physical or mental handicap.
FEES: No charge. Funding comes from both state and federal sources.
HOUSING / HOMELESS
EMERGENCY FOOD & SHELTER PROGRAM
BLAINE CO. SERVICES 208-788-5566
219 First Ave. So. Ste 201 8-6 M-Th
Hailey, Idaho 83333
AREA SERVED: Blaine County.
PURPOSE: To provide rent, mortgage, food, utilities for low-income households which are one month behind in payments.
SERVICES: Pays rent, mortgage, utilities, food for those one month in arrears.
ELIGIBILITY: Low income, contact office.
FEES: None.
SOURCE OF FUNDS: Federal.
HOMELESS SHELTER FOR MEN
RIVER OF LIFE 208-389-9840
575 – South 13TH Street & River Street
Boise, Idaho
SERVICES: Shelter for homeless men.
ELIGIBILITY: Registration is from 4 – 5:30 pm
FEES: None
HOMELESS SHELTER FOR WOMEN & CHILDREN 208-368-9901
CITY LIGHT
1404 West Jefferson Street
Boise, Idaho
SERVICES: Shelter for homeless women and children up to age 11.
ELIGIBILITY: Check in is from 4 – 6:00 pm
FEES: None
INTERFAITH SANCTUARY FOR MEN 208-343-2630
1620 West River Street
Boise, Idaho
SERVICES: Shelter for homeless men. No meals provided.
ELIGIBILITY: Check-in is from 6:00 on. A person can come in 24 hours a day if they are not intoxicated or on drugs.
FEES: None
ST. LUKE'S CENTER FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH 208-727-8733
1450 Aviation Drive, Suite 200 Mon.-Fri. hrs: 9:00 – 5:00
Hailey, ID www.stlukesonline.org
SERVICES: Food, shelter and gas for the needy. Emergency lodging – one night at a motel in Hailey. No cash provided.
FEES: None.
SNOW MOUNTAIN APARTMENTS 208-788-2395
823 Laurelwood, Box 1566 208-322-7055
Hailey, Idaho 83333
AREA SERVED: Blaine County.
PURPOSE: To provide low-income housing to elderly, handicapped and families.
SERVICES: Two and three-bedroom townhouses, community room.
ELIGIBILITY: Low income, credit checks. Application made at complex. Probable waiting list. Fees based on 30% of gross income.
SUMMIT APARTMENTS 208-788-2134
155 West Galena, P.O. Box 1716 8-5 M-F
Hailey, Idaho 83333
AREA SERVED: Wood River Valley.
PURPOSE: To provide low-income housing to the handicapped but self-sufficient and the elderly.
SERVICES: One-bedroom housing with recreation room, caretaker, emergency cords, laundry room (20 units).
ELIGIBILITY: Minimum age of 62.
FEES: Based on 30% of gross income.
HOW TO APPLY: Call property manager at the telephone number indicated above
VALLEY HOUSE HOMELESS SHELTER 208-734-7736
507 Addison
Twin Falls, Idaho
PURPOSE: Valley House works with a wide range of community services to provide motivated homeless persons the help they need to become self-sufficient, productive citizens, while advocating for policies that reduce homelessness.
SERVICES: Shelter for single homeless men and women, and families with children.
There are 11 family units; one men’s room with 6 beds; and 12 beds for single women. Each unit has a small kitchen. A pantry with food is available, but all are must be on food stamps.
ELIGIBILITY: Guests must be seeking employment daily and work with caseworkers to become self-sufficient. Social Security recipients must be seeking employment and are limited to a 2-month stay.
There is no loitering allowed on premises during the day to encourage people to be active.
Those with a criminal record up to 5 yrs., and sex-offenders are not allowed.
FEES: None
VALLEY VIEW APARTMENTS 208-788-3883
800 North Second Street
P.O. Box 1107
Hailey, Idaho 83333
PURPOSE: To provide low-income housing.
SERVICES: Sixty units of two-bedroom units for families.
ELIGIBILITY: Must have some kind of income.
FEES: Subsidized for low income. Contact manager for updated rent information.
WEATHERIZATION/COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY 208-733-9351
Twin Falls, Idaho 83301 8-5 M-F
AREA SERVED: Eight-county area in southern Idaho.
PURPOSE: To serve income-eligible families with weatherization of homes (including rentals). Serves elerly and handicapped (first priority), then low-income families.
SERVICES: Weatherization, including insulation, window replacement, air infiltration.
ELIGIBILITY: Based on full year income.
FEES: None.
HOW TO APPLY: Call or visit the office.
WOOD HAVEN APARTMENTS 208-788-3411
P.O. Box 757, 627 Winterhaven Drive 8-5 M-F
Hailey, Idaho 83333
PURPOSE: To provide low-income housing for family and handicapped.
SERVICES: Twenty-four units, children's playground, two- and three-bedroom units only.
ELIGIBILITY: Family only (with children). No senior citizens (over 62) unless handicapped.
FEES: Thirty percent of gross income is rent basis.
HOW TO APPLY: Contact property manager at telephone number indicated above.
LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE
SPANISH TRANSLATOR
Marta Hernandez 208-721-2920
Give her the phone number of the caller.
Spanish Court Alcohol School; Group Therapy; Treatment of alcohol and drugs; domestic violence counseling.
Spanish Helpline 972-233-2438
SPANISH HOTLINE 314-647-1150
LEGAL / LAW ENFORCEMENT
BLAINE COUNTY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE 208-788-5545
Suite 100 9-5 M-F
201 Second Avenue South
Hailey, Idaho 83333
PURPOSE: To act as prosecutor in Blaine County court.
SERVICES: Prosecution and investigation for Blaine County.
BLAINE COUNTY SHERIFF 208-788-5555
P.O. Box 98
First and Walnut
Hailey, Idaho 83333
PURPOSE: To provide law enforcement for Blaine County.
SERVICES: Blaine County jail, driver's license, investigation, public safety, criminal records, child abuse investigation, runaway person investigation.
CHILDREN’S ADVOCATES -COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIPS
GUARDIAN AD LITEM PROGRAM 208-733-9351
P.O. Box 531 8-5 M-F
Twin Falls, Idaho 83303-0531
AREA SERVED: Eight Magic Valley counties (Blaine, Camas, Twin Falls, Jerome, Minidoka, Cassia, Lincoln and Gooding counties).
PURPOSE: To provide support to child in court -- "friend" of child or advocate for child in sexual or physical abuse or neglect cases. Guardian Ad Litem would accompany child in court.
SERVICES: County pays child's attorney--supports child in court proceedings. Sexual or physical abuse and neglect cases. Representation of child, provides support in court only. Guardian ad litem may be involved in some independent investigation.
ELIGIBILITY: Any child that has been abused/neglected.
FEES: None--all volunteer.
HOW TO APPLY: Call the telephone number indicated above--court appointed.
SOURCE OF FUNDS: Funded by grants and donations.
COMMENTS: Gives a child a friend to get through court proceedings and gives child support. If CO-AD, INC. 800-632-5125
1409 W. Washington 208-336-5353 (Boise)
Boise, Idaho 83702
910 Yellowstone #203 208-232-0922
Pocatello, Idaho 83201
PURPOSE: To speak for and advocate the rights of the disabled.
SERVICES: Information on individual rights, referral to appropriate services, intervention when government systems are found inappropriate or ineffective, support for handicapped or family regardless of age, special education, social security assistance, legal assistance. Boise office runs TTY for the hearing impaired.
ELIGIBILITY: Need to fit criteria--must call directly.
IDAHO LEGAL AID 208-734-7024 or 866-345-0106
112 Shoshone Street East 8:30-5 M-F
Twin Falls, Idaho 83301
AREA SERVED: Blaine, Camas, Lincoln, Minidoka, Twin Falls, and Cassia counties.
PURPOSE: To provide free legal assistance for low-income people without specific area of law. Does not include criminal DUI or traffic offenses, must refer to private attorneys in certain cases. NO FAMILY LAW PROVIDED (see Probono Program).
SERVICES: Non-English speaking translator. Will come to your home or provide a telephone interview. Services for the elderly. References to Human Rights Commission, Insurance Commission, Ombudsman for the Elderly. PROVIDES DIVORCE WORKSHOPS FOR DO-IT-YOURSELF, NO-CONTEST DIVORCES.
ELIGIBILITY: Must meet income guidelines. People already qualifying for public benefits--AFDC, SSI, food stamps will most likely qualify. Also county assistance, Medicare, Medicaid, unemployment, utility shutoffs, farm workers.
HOW TO APPLY: Call for an appointment.
SOURCE OF FUNDS: Legal Services corporation.
IDAHO SENIORS LEGAL HOTLINE 866-345-0106
IMMIGRATION ALLIANCE OF IDAHO 208-309-5684
Works to protect the basic human rights of immigrants by engaging in education, outreach, policy reform, and advocacy at local, state, and national levels.
PURPOSE: Helps immigrants know their rights regarding search warrants and provides legal aid.
SERVICES: Free confidentioal 24/7 hotline for information, support, and solidarity.
JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER/PRIVATE 208-788-5528 or
COUNSELOR 208-788-3434
P.O. Box 704 9-5 M-F
Hailey, Idaho 83333 208-788-9008
(In judicial building behind old (after hours)
courthouse)
Private counseling and substance abuse evaluation referrals from Wood River Medical Center.
AREA SERVED: Blaine County.
PURPOSE: Provide adolescent probation services and, through the Wood River Medical Center, private counseling to adolescents and their families.
SERVICES: Counseling and psychotherapy to individuals and families, specializing in adolescence. Also counseling for alcohol and drug abuse, free counseling for Vietnam-era vets. Probation and Vietnam vet services free. Fees for other services vary. Contact office for further information.
POLICE DEPARTMENTS Dial 911
Bellevue Marshall, 115 E. Poplar 208-788-3692
Blaine County Sheriff, First Ave S., Hailey 208-788-5555
Carey Police Department 208-823-4303
Hailey Police Department 208-788-3531
Sun Valley/Elkhorn Police Department 208-622-5345
Ketchum Police Department 208-726-9333
Stanley Police Department 208-774-3327
PROBONO PROGRAM OF THE IDAHO BAR 800-221-3295
ASSOCIATION 8-5 M-F
P.O. Box 895 208-342-8959
Boise, Idaho 83701 (Boise)
AREA SERVED: State of Idaho.
PURPOSE: To assist low-income individuals with emergency legal information in areas which Legal Aid cannot deal such as domestic relations/family law/wills/bankruptcy.
SERVICES: A recording will take caller's number and will return call on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays to provide the names of lawyers in caller's area who volunteer to provide this service.
STATE POLICE OFFICE
IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT 208-324-6000
218 W. Yakima St.
Jerome, ID 83338
After hours referred to state police: 208-736-3060
CONTACT PERSON: Ask for investigator.
AREA SERVED: Ten counties (eight in the Magic Valley as well as Butte and Custer counties).
PURPOSE: Narcotics investigations and enforcement.
SERVICES: Enforcement of narcotic violations concerning manufacture, possession, growing and investigation. Provides anonymity when calling from a small town.
VOLUNTEER LAWYER PROGRAM 800-221-3295
P.O. Box 895 8-5 M-F
Boise, Idaho 83701
AREA SERVED: Idaho.
PURPOSE: To assist low-income people with emergency legal information in areas which Legal Aid cannot deal such as domestic relations/family law/wills.
SERVICES: Application process
FEES: No fee except filing fees for court expenses.
SOURCE OF FUNDS: Idaho Bar Association.
COMMENTS: Pro Bono is Latin "for the good" (voluntary).