IN THE CASE OF A LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCY, IMMEDIATELY CALL 911.
RESOURCES - IDAHO STATEWIDE | REGIONAL | NATIONAL BY TOPIC
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STATEWIDE
Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline (Text or Call: 1-208-398-4357) provides crisis intervention, emotional support, problem solving, and referrals to local resources for persons at risk for suicide and for those concerned about them.
2-1-1 Idaho CareLine is a free statewide community Information and Referral service.
Idaho Wellness Guide is an online guide for chronic disease resources in Idaho.
The Live Better Idaho helps Idahoans seek, find, and access services from providers who offer those services.
Community Resources Idaho is dedicated to helping with successful community transition.
Idaho’s Suicide Prevention Print Materials - The Idaho Department of Heath and Welfare have a number of publications available to individuals, health care professionals, and others who care for people with chronic diseases. These materials can be ordered free of charge by selecting the quantity of each material you would like and completing a check out process.
REGIONAL
DISTRICT 1 - PANHANDLE
Idaho Dept. of Health & Welfare - Region 1
Kootenai Recovery Community Center
DISTRICT 2 - NORTH CENTRAL
Region 2 Behavioral Health Board Resources
Idaho Dept. of Health & Welfare - Region 2
Nez Perce Recovery and Resource Center
DISTRICT 3 - SOUTHWEST
Idaho Dept. of Health & Welfare - Region 3
Gem County Recovery Community Center
DISTRICT 4 - CENTRAL
Self Rescue Manual - Ada County
Idaho Dept. of Health & Welfare - Region 4
What to Do in a Mental Health Crisis Flyer: NAMI Flyer
Crisis Center: Pathways Crisis Community Center of Southwest Idaho
Recovery Center: PEER Wellness Center
Supportive Housing Innovative Partnerships
DISTRICT 5 - SOUTH CENTRAL
Wood River Valley "Get Help" English
2017 Self Rescue Manual - Region 5
Idaho Dept. of Health & Welfare - Region 5
South Central Public Health District
DISTRICT 6 - SOUTHEASTERN
Idaho Dept. of Health & Welfare - Region 6
Hope and Recovery Resource Center
DISTRICT 7 - EASTERN
Idaho Dept. of Health & Welfare - Region 7
RECOVERY
Working definition of recovery from mental disorders and/or substance use disorders: A process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential.
Addiction - Idaho Prevention Program List - 2015
NATIONAL
GET IMMEDIATE HELP
People often don’t get the mental health services they need because they don’t know where to start.
Talk to your primary care doctor or another health professional about mental health problems. Ask them to connect you with the right mental health services.
If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help for yourself, your friends, your family, or your students.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES - 911
If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day.
NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE – 1‑800‑273‑TALK (8255) OR LIVE ONLINE CHAT
If you or someone you know is suicidal or in emotional distress, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline . Trained crisis workers are available to talk 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Your confidential and toll-free call goes to the nearest crisis center in the Lifeline national network. These centers provide crisis counseling and mental health referrals.
SAMHSA TREATMENT REFERRAL HELPLINE – 1‑877‑SAMHSA7 (1‑877‑726‑4727)
Get general information on mental health and locate treatment services in your area. Speak to a live person, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST.
NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION RESOURCES
American Association of Suicideology (AAS) www.suicidology.org
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) www.afsp.org
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) www.cdc.gov
The Jason Foundation www.jasonfoundation.com
The Jed Foundation www.jedfoundation.org
The Trevor Project www.thetrevorproject.org
The Links National Resource Center for Suicide Prevention and Aftercare www.thelink.org
National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) www.cdc.gov/ncipc/default.htm
National Institute of Health (NIH) www.nih.gov
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) www.nimh.nih.gov
National Strategy for Suicide Prevention (NSSP) www.mentalhealth.org/suicideprevention
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Office of the Surgeon General www.surgeongeneral.gov
Organization for Attempters and Survivors of Suicide and Interfaith Services (OASSIS) www.oassis.org
Samaritans USA www.samaritansnyc.org
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE) www.save.org
Centre for Suicide Prevention www.suicideinfo.ca
Suicide Prevention Action Network (SPAN USA) www.spanusa.org
Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) www.sprc.org
Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program www.yellowribbon.org
The Speedy Foundation believes that topics of trauma, toxic stress, adverse childhood experiences, and resiliency are relevant to the conversation surrounding suicide prevention and mental health advocacy. Please reach out with additional topics and resources that you've found beneficial or with feedback on these issues: info@thespeedyfoundation.org.