WOMENS SUPPORT
ADVOCATES FOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC 208-788-4191
VIOLENCE 208-788-6070
P.O. Box 3216 (24 hours)
Hailey, Idaho 83333 1-888-676-0066
SERVICES: 24-hour hotline, emotional support, counseling referrals, group counseling, temporary safe housing, referrals for financial, legal and medical aid. Court advocacy. Support group and counseling scholarships available.
FAMILY HEALTH HOTLINE
Washington 800-322-2588
Utah 888-222-2542
SERVICES: Pregnancy testing and health care, financial assistance, nutrition information.
BOOTH FAMILY CARE CENTER (Salvation Army) 208-343-3571
1617 N. 24th Street 8-4:30 M-F
Boise, Idaho 83702
AREA SERVED: All of Idaho.
CONTACT: Debby Woodall
PURPOSE: Residential care for pregnant girls; outpatient care for those living in Boise and surrounding communities, mother and infant extended care.
SERVICES: Education grades 7-12, classes in life skills, childbirth, infant care, and parenting. Medical care--medical checkup and delivery in St. Luke's Hospital, Boise. Spiritual growth opportunities. Leisure time activities. Counseling--maternal/infant care; adoption support. Financial arrangements.
ELIGIBILITY: State contract for girl under age 18; over 18 according to need.
FEES: Sliding scale or variable according to need.
SOURCE OF FUNDS: Private funding; Health & Welfare contracts; Federal funding for maternal and infant care; United Way.
CENTER FOR NEW DIRECTIONS 208-736-0070
College of Southern Idaho - Ext. 360
P.O. Box 1238
Twin Falls, Idaho 83303
Hailey Campus: 115 S. Main, Hailey 208-788-2033
SERVICES: Center for New Directions; deal with battered men and women; counseling for persons entering the job market; building self-esteem; new image. Re-entry school program for anyone who has been out of school awhile and wants to return. Basic Skills Academy & Study Skills Center; GED classes, English as a second language, and individualized instruction for illiterate people.
ELIGIBILITY: Anyone.
FEES: Vary--call for information.
SOURCE OF FUNDS: Federal, state and local grants.
VOICES AGAINST VIOLENCE 208-733-0100 or .800-882-3236
P O Box 2444
Twin Falls, Idaho 83303-2444
PURPOSE: Women’s shelter and supportive services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault
SERVICES: 24-hour crisis line, shelter home, individual and group counseling sessions, legal/court advocacy, childcare, and transportation. Community outreach and training are also available upon request. All services of the Crisis Center are free of charge.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE, INTERNATIONAL (Safe Helpline) 877-995-5247
PURPOSE: Help is available to callers 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Hotline advocates are available for victims and anyone calling on their behalf to provide crisis intervention, safety planning, information and referrals to agencies in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Assistance is available in English and Spanish with access to more than 170 languages through interpreter services.
SERVICES: The Hotline serves as the only domestic violence hotline in the nation with access to more than 5,000 shelters and domestic violence programs across the United States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands
PLANNED PARENTHOOD HAILEY 208578-4906
Planned parenthood.org Help for teens and parents. Teen pregnancy information and support.
SOUTH CENTRAL DISTRICT HEALTH
FAMILY PLANNING CLINIC (Pro-Choice) 208-788-4335
117 Ash St.
Bellevue, Idaho
SERVICES: Confidential (age 13 and over) pregnancy counseling, testing, pre-natal care, birth control information and counseling, adoption and abortion information and referrals, crisis pregnancy counseling.
FEES: Sliding scale.
NATIONAL ABORTION FEDERATION 800-772-9100
202-667-5881
PLANNED PARENTHOOD 208-376-9300
4301 Franklin Road M-Th 9-7, Fri 9-6
Boise, Idaho 83705 2 Sats/month 10-2
PURPOSE: Women's reproductive health care and community education.
SERVICES: Reproductive health care, referrals, birth control, educational services, mother-daughter, puppet show for abuse, abortion information, Facts of Life Line. Classes for moms/daughters 9 yrs to 12 yrs, 13 yrs to 15 yrs, parents/sons 10 yrs to 13 yrs, 14 yrs to 18 yrs. Topics covered: communication skills, puberty, self-esteem, dating-date rape, contraception, etc.
ELIGIBILITY: Open.
FEES: Sliding scale based on income, low income criteria grants.
HOW TO APPLY: Call.
SOUTH CENTRAL DISTRICT HEALTH
PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT (Pro-Choice) 208-788-4335
117 Ash St.
Bellevue, Idaho 8-5 M-F
AREA SERVED: Blaine County.
PURPOSE: Physical health, environmental health.
SERVICES: WIC immunizations, home nursing service for well babies, high-risk infants, pregnancy information, AIDS testing, pro-choice family planning clinic.
ELIGIBILITY: Doctor referral, low income.
HOW TO APPLY: Call.
SOURCE OF FUNDS: South Central District Health Department.
COMMENTS: 800-632-5927, Department of Preventative Medicine.
NOTE: PRO-CHOICE FAMILY PLANNING CLINIC--CONFIDENTIAL (ALL AGES), SLIDING SCALE, PREGNANCY TESTING, BIRTH CONTROL, CRISIS PREGNANCY COUNSELING.
GAY & LESBIAN SUPPORT GROUP 208-336-3870
Community Center
PO Box 323
308 East 37th Street
Garden City, ID
AREA SERVED: Boise, Treasure Valley
PURPOSE: To provide support, information, and referrals to gay men and women.
SERVICES: The community center is open at variable times and has a library. They have regular support groups, and groups to play cards together. Center publishes a monthly newspaper with free 3-month trial subscription. The Nook, a coffeehouse in the Hyde Park area of Boise provides an alternative to gay bars.
PRE-MENSTRUAL SYNDROME INFORMATION 208-788-3434
PRIVATE AGENCIES: Hailey Medical Clinic; Sun Valley Family Practice.
RAPE CRISIS HOTLINE, BOISE 208-345-7273 24 hrs
Women's Crisis Center (Collect calls okay)
YWCA, Boise
720 W. Washington
Boise, Idaho
ST. LUKE’S CENTER FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH
WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTER 208-727-8733
1450 Aviation Drive, Suite 200 Mon.-Fri. hrs: 9:00 – 5:00
Hailey, ID www.stlukesonline.org
PURPOSE: To facilitate and provide support, referral, and educational services to the women of the Wood River Valley area to enhance their status, quality of life and continuing growth.
SERVICES: Resource library, information and referral helpline, health education, parenting classes and support, emergency clothing, food, and supplies.
UTAH WOMEN'S HEALTH CENTER 801-363-1920
515 South 400 East
Salt Lake City, Utah
SERVICES: Full-service OB-GYN, abortion.
FEES: Fee varies depending on trimester. Fee rises after first trimester. No personal checks. Money order, cash, Mastercard, VISA accepted.
VOICES AGAINST VIOLENCE 208-733-0100 (24 hrs)
also Crisis Center of Magic Valley
P.O. Box 2444 208-733-5054
Twin Falls, Idaho 83301
(Shelter address not given out for safety.)
PURPOSE: Spouse abuse, child abuse, rape.
SERVICES: 24-hour crisis line, shelter, food, clothing, counseling, legal aid, help in relocation to women and their children. Will also “refer” battered men to someone who can help with shelter and counseling. If caller calls during business hours, one-on-one counseling will be available.
ELIGIBILITY: Women who are abused and afraid for their physical well-being. No other options available. Physically and psychologically capable of caring for herself and her children. Not intoxicated or displaying drug abuse behavior. No male children over 12 years of age accompanying her.
FEES: Minimal daily fee if women is able to pay.
HOW TO APPLY: All victims must be assessed by a volunteer before being brought to the shelter.
WOMEN’S AND CHILDREN’S ALLIANCE 208-343-3688
YWCA, Boise (Collect calls okay)
726 W. Washington
Boise, Idaho
SERVICES: Provides long-term shelter. No charge. Children welcome, including teenage boys up to age 18. RAPE CRISIS HOTLINE (see above) at 208-345-7273 available 24 hours (can call collect).
YOUTH/CHILDREN
C/o THE SUN CLUB
P.O. Box 1982 208-726-7710 (office)
Ketchum, Idaho 83340
AREA SERVED: Blaine County.
PURPOSE: A support group of teenagers where alcohol is a problem in their lives either directly or indirectly. These meetings are not for alcohol-abusing teens; for such meetings, call 208-726-4650 for time and place.
ELIGIBILITY: Teenagers 13-19 years of age.
BLAINE COUNTY RECREATION 208-578-2273
1050 Fox Acres Rd. 9-5 M-F
Hailey, Idaho 83333
AREA SERVED: Blaine County, including Carey and Picabo.
PURPOSE: Establish fun activities for kids in a healthy environment.
SERVICES: Aquatics, basketball, soccer, etc.
ELIGIBILITY: 3 yrs to Junior High.
FEES: Varies according to program.
HOW TO APPLY: Call-flyers sent home through the schools. Fill out paperwork.
BLAINE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #61 208-578-5000
SERVICES: Special Psychological Services provides testing for students with learning disabilities. Social work may be reached at 208-788-4928.
HOW TO APPLY: Referral by teacher/principal.
BOY SCOUTS 208-733-2067
Snake River Council
Wood River Area
AREA SERVED: South Central Idaho.
PURPOSE: Promotes youth and good value systems for boys.
Ages 8-18.
FEES: Yearly registration fees.
HOW TO APPLY: Call
CHILD ABUSE PROGRAM 208-788-3584
IDAHO DEPT. OF HEALTH & WELFARE 208-734-4000
621 Main St. (After hours)
Bellevue, ID 833301
Chris Waitley, Exec.Director 208-678-0974
Burley Office
AREA SERVED: Blaine County.
PURPOSE: To provide services directed to enable individuals, families, and children to restore, maintain, and enhance their capabilities of self-support, self-care, independent living, and strengthening family.
SERVICES: Child abuse investigation, sexual abuse investigation, adult services information and referral. Counseling and psychotherapy. Treatment for sexual abuse, physical abuse and youth rehabilitation.
FEES: None for most services; based on income for other services.
www.health&welfare.idaho.gov
CHILDREN'S SPECIAL HEALTH PROGRAM 208-334-5962
Idaho Department of Health & Welfare
450 West State Street
Boise, Idaho 83720
PURPOSE: To provide diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative services for handicapped children 0-20 years of age.
SERVICES: Orthopedic rehabilitation, cleft 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 Health Department in caller's area.
SOURCE OF FUNDS: State and federal.
4-H 208-788-5585
County Extension Service 9-5 M-F
Old Blaine County Courthouse
Hailey, Idaho 83333
PURPOSE: Youth education programs to teach life skills--leadership and responsibility.
HOW TO APPLY: Call.
GIRL SCOUTS OF AMERICA 208-726-9637
P.O. Box 6
Ketchum, Idaho 83340
Snake River Council 208-733-2067
ELIGIBILITY: Grades 1-6.
HOW TO APPLY: Call.
GAY & LESBIAN SUPPORT GROUP 208-336-3870
Community Center
305 East 37th St.
Garden City, ID
AREA SERVED: Boise, Treasure Valley
PURPOSE: To provide support, information and referrals to gay men and women.
SERVICES: The Community Center is open at variable times and has a library. The Center publishes a monthly newsletter.
GAY/LESBIAN HOTLINE 888-843-4564
GAY HOTLINE 888-340-4528
Gay Youth Hotline (under 21) 800-399-7337
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: 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 208-733-9351/court appointed.
SOURCE OF FUNDS: Funded by grants and donations.
COMMENTS: Gives child a friend to get through court proceedings and gives child support. If home is needed for abused child, contact Volunteers Against Violence (208-733-0100) or Advocates for Survivors of Domestic Violence (208-788-6070).
HOME FREE PROGRAM 208-733-4376
Trailways-Greyhound
461 Second Avenue South
Twin Falls, Idaho 83301
PURPOSE: To provide free transportation home for runaways.
SERVICES: Free transportation home to teenagers under age 17.
ELIGIBILITY: Under 17 years of age and a documented runaway. Must have a caseworker number and be brought in by an officer of the court or police officer.
FEES: Free.
IDAHO STATE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF & BLIND 208-934-4457
1450 Main Street 8-5 M-F
Gooding, Idaho 83330 208-934-4457
(After hours)
AREA SERVED: State of Idaho.
PURPOSE: To provide those with sight and hearing impairments with educational programs that any hearing or sighted person would obtain in a public school.
SERVICES: Services available to student include hearing tests, mobility instruction for the blind, Braille and sign language classes and both residential and day programs.
ELIGIBILITY: Preschool and school-age child with hearing and/or visual impairment.
FEES: None.
HOW TO APPLY: Call or referral from school district.
SOURCE OF FUNDS: State of Idaho.
INTERVENTION 180 888-435-7960
Based in Boise
Ben Seymour, Director, Co-founder intervention180.com
AREA SERVED: National.
PURPOSE OF AGENCY: National treatment referral and information service. Will assist anyone with a drug problem.
SERVICES: Substance abuse, mental health issues. They send someone to the family for a 2-day process. 1st day: 6-8 hr presentation to the family. 2nd day: They escort client to a treatment facility.
FEES: Sliding scale.
JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER/PRIVATE 208-788-5528
COUNSELOR
219 – 1st Ave. So., Ste 105
Hailey, Idaho 83333 9-5 M-F
Eric Thomas: Private Counselor 788-5528
After hours: call Sheriff's office to contact on-call probation officer.
AREA SERVED: Blaine County.
PURPOSE: Provide adolescent probation services, 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 vets.
SERVICES: Supervise juveniles on probation and diversion.
FEES: Probation services free of charge, Vietnam vets services free. Counseling through Wood River Medical Center and DUI/substance evaluation fees vary. Call for current information.
HOW TO APPLY: Call.
TEEN HELP/CHAT SITES ON THE CRISIS HOTLINE WEBSITE: THECRISISHOTLINE.ORG
LAMPLIGHT help@lamplight.com
Teen Website
Chat Room Help/Online answers to Questions for teens
MISSING CHILDREN'S HOTLINE 800-843-5678
699 Prince St. 24 hr
Alexandria, VA 22314
AREA SERVED: Nat'l and Int'l.
PURPOSE: National clearinghouse for missing/and or exploited children.
SERVICES: Reports missing and/or exploited children to proper agencies. Assists parents in organizing search. Works with local agencies.
ELIGIBILITY: Individual reporting missing child must have legal custody of that child.
FEES: None.
HOW TO APPLY: Call.
SOURCE OF FUNDS: Gov't funded. www.missingkids.com
NATIONAL TEEN DATING ABUSE HELPLINE 866-331-8453
PURPOSE: Information and advocacy concerning dating abuse. The Helpline offers 24-hour one-on-one chat advocacy. Outreach and awareness for teen safety.
Chat site: www.loveisrespect.org and www.myspace.com/ntdah
RUNAWAY HOTLINE 1-800-RUNAWAY
800-786-2929
24 HRS
PURPOSE: Runaways can call hotline and hotline will give message to their parents and vice versa. They listen. Refer runaways to shelters. Do NOT find runaways. Crisis intervention services to include families.
SOURCE OF FUNDS: Gov't funded.
SCHOOLS WITHIN BLAINE AND CUSTER
Bellevue Elementary, K-3 208-578-5080
Community Education/CSI 208-788-2099
District #61 Superintendent 208-788-2296
Hailey Elementary, 4-6 208-788-3091
Hemingway Elementary, K-6 208-578-5050
Ketchum/Sun Valley Community School 208-622-3955
Wood River High School 208-788-3481
Wood River Middle School 208-788-3523
Valley Christian School 208-788-2406
District #61 Special Services 208-788-4928
Stanley School 208-774-3503
VOICES AGAINST VIOLENCE 800-882-3236
THE TREVOR HELPLINE FOR TEENS 800-850-0057
A National Suicide Prevention Hotline for gay and
questioning youth. Statistics have shown that gay teens are three
times more likely to attempt suicide than their heterosexual peers.
SOS TEEN SUICIDE HOTLINE 800-949-0057
24 hr/7days/week
They cover Southeastern Idaho only and take calls only as far north as Boise. Based in Pocatello.
YOUTH AMERICA HOTLINE 877-968-8454
24 Hrs/7 Days/week
YAH is the first and only toll free, peer to peer hotline network linking callers to community based peer counseling hotlines in the nation.