Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline: 208-398-4357 (Available for Call or Text) State of Idaho COVID-19 Behavioral Health Distress Hotline (Idaho Department of Health and Welfare): 1-888-330-3010 Intermountain Hospital (Boise): 208-377-8400 Optum Emotional Support Line: 1-866-342-6892 The National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) Available in more than 200 languages. All calls are free and confidential. 1-833-9-HELP4MOMS – National Maternal Mental Health Hotline The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline provides 24/7, free, confidential support before, during, and after pregnancy. The Hotline offers callers: https://mchb.hrsa.gov/national-maternal-mental-health-hotline Student Support Line – Idaho Department of Health and Welfare – Region 3 208-455-7089 Monday-Friday After Hours Crisis Line Covering School Districts in: Mental Health Minute (episode I): Battling the COVID Blues Mental Health Minute (episode II): Health Behaviors Mental Health Minute (episode III): Self Care During the COVID Pandemic Mental Health Minute (episode IV): A Moment of Mindfulness Mental Health Minute (episode V): Stress in Children During the COVID Pandemic Mental Health Minute (episode VI): Stress in Teens During the COVID Pandemic Public Health – Idaho North Central District https://www.idahopublichealth.com/community/drug-overdose-prevention Idaho Central District Health https://cdhd.idaho.gov/hl-rx-drugs.php Southwest District Health https://phd3.idaho.gov/healthy-living/drug-overdose-prevention-program/ Drug Addiction Resource Map – Public Health – Idaho District 5 HHS Notification of Enforcement Discretion for Telehealth Remote Communications During the COVID-19 Nationwide Public Health Emergency [Web Link] We are empowering medical providers to serve patients wherever they are during this national public health emergency. We are especially concerned about reaching those most at risk, including older persons and persons with disabilities. – Roger Severino, OCR Director. Hello Idaho! Staying connected starts by reaching out to say hello. Social isolation is a growing concern in the United States. Hello Idaho! empowers people to create a culture of inclusion and connectedness. http://www.optum.com/helloidaho Weekly Wind-Down for Health Care Staff Join Primary Care Development Corporation’s free “Weekly Wind-Down,” a new 15-minute series every Friday at 9AM PST/Noon EST, created specifically for health care staff. Each session features: a live 5-minute guided relaxation practice; practical tips for resilience; and open conversation with peers. Join from your computer or phone and sign up to receive a weekly calendar invite: https://pcdc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_d8hJe0f_Ru-mugkV6sJR6g. Actively participate, or just listen in- we’re happy to have you. COVID-19 Pandemic Response Resource Repository [Web Link] Fact sheets and other resources to support the health and well-being of communities impacted by COVID-19. Rural Response to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) [Web Link] https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/topics/covid-19 Covid-19 Community Resource List [Web Link] https://www.unitedwaytv.org/covid-19-treasure-valley-community-resource-page Talking to Children & Teens in the Midst of Coronavirus [PDF] https://public.3.basecamp.com/p/6DfohUe2nAfQbm6pGChhuQtC Psychological First-Aid (with Suicide Prevention) [Full Course PPT] https://public.3.basecamp.com/p/jeghA5CJhVkmHTN2zjbHnyJ4 Psychological First-Aid, Application of CISM Methods for Suicide Prevention, Intervention & Postvention [Light Course PPT] https://public.3.basecamp.com/p/P8Qu3nPY4sfY2bDEPxQEWqbT Psychological First-Aid Supplemental Hand-outs: Suicide Prevention [2 PDF] https://public.3.basecamp.com/p/81EWxpRHuYytDJmPwXsGwVB5 https://public.3.basecamp.com/p/ghaeGzcFDGp651KL5ZfJDnXh Medicaid Provider Information Regarding Telehealth (Updated April 7, 2020) [PDF] https://public.3.basecamp.com/p/GCXR4J1gcopiQGeS9QR53ChT Using Zoom for Telehealth & Virtual Care [Web Link] Optum Provider Alert Telemental Health Attestation (Updated March 25, 2020) [PDF, Web Link] Behavioral Health Board [Web Link] https://www.cdhd.idaho.gov/hl-r4bhb.php Behavioral Health Services [Web Link] Telemedicine Vendor List [PDF, Web Links] The following list reveals the key functionality of the various telemedicine products as reported by the vendors on their own websites. This information contained is intended to serve as a general resource. No recommendation or endorsement by the MMS for the individual(s) or service(s) listed is expressed or implied. https://drive.google.com/file/d/18XQr8Wk7VQS_PAvyDD-aLYVEbnEsvOGm/view Use Technology to Boost Mental Health for Kids [PDF] https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v9hv-n32Ncn7vA-PU3LZfovetQeYoqRF/view GUIDANCE: Behavioral Health in Primary Care is Ready to Serve During the COVID19 Pandemic [PDF] https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_ifGOQfbs6LTXTYvX6WmdaWbWmKIPNV7QWv8_jL8ZNY/edit Managing Stress at Home While Managing the Stress of Seeing Patients at Work https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IcMZWy-y2FLurKagDITSuRoC27a8kWoh/view Managing Loneliness During COVID‐19 Isolation https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HiuFtJfrCtBDOFg6RL55sxpQxnqRrfxF/view Tips to Support Patients Who are Afraid, Anxious or Stressed https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KWfAYEZG3ny1IUDO-AbqSSRBf-6zmMm5/view Tips On How to Talk to Kids About COVID‐19 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NCfQuhZVk0GUB8qmgvZm5U8eDuqdORVM/view Fun Activities to do With Kids at Home https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mTopWic1G39sXhJo1NBh7pRvaSvsWa_7/view Telehealth 101 & Telehealth Roundup Weekly Webinars https://learntelehealth.org/2020/03/sctrc-now-offering-weekly-telehealth-101-webinars/view Telepsychiatry Toolkit Corona Virus & TeleMental Health: Act Now https://www.zurinstitute.com/clinical-updates/corona-virus-telemental-health-act-now/ Mental Health and COVID-19 https://afsp.org/mental-health-and-covid-19 Ambitions of Idaho: Behavioral Health & Developmental Disability Services https://www.c-who.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/AOI-COVID-19-Concerns-1.pdf Insight Counseling & Therapy http://www.insightcounselingtherapy.com/ Virtual Recovery Resources: COVID-19 https://www.c-who.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/virtual-recovery-letter-resources.pdf Behavioral Health Integration ECHO https://www.c-who.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/04.08.2020_BHI-ECHO_Telemed101.pptx Headspace for Healthcare Professionals https://www.c-who.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/04.08.2020_BHI-ECHO_Telemed101.pptx Telehealth: Health care from the safety of our homes Behavioral Health Resources and Links https://www.c-who.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Resources-2020-Intermountain.pdf Resources – Including Recorded Webinars Sharing knowledge about promising practices and their sustainable implementation is vital to ending the opioid crisis. Our resources include the recommendations of experts and the perspectives of those on the frontlines. https://forefdn.org/resources/ ECHO IDAHO – COVID-19 https://www.c-who.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/2020-COVID19_-Series-Flyr_May-2020_Final.pdf The current COVID-19 crisis has created some unique challenges for parents, especially those raising children who were already struggling with emotional or behavioral issues. Below are resources to help you navigate through some of these challenges. Supporting Families During COVID-19 https://childmind.org/coping-during-covid-19-resources-for-parents/ Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope with COVID-19 https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/fact-sheet/outbreak_factsheet_1.pdf Mental Health and COVID-19 – Information and Resources https://mhanational.org/covid19 Talking with Children about COVID-19 https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/talking-with-children.html Coronavirus: Latest Updates and Tips https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/coronavirus-latest-updates Healthy Parenting Infographics https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/healthy-parenting COVID-19 Resources for Parents, Families, and Youth The Rural Health Information Hub (RHIhub) is your first stop for rural health information. Funded by the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy, RHIhub is the national clearinghouse on rural health issues, providing a variety of services to help you plan, develop, learn, and connect. Find 20+ toolkits, 50+ topic guides and hundreds of program models that address a variety of rural health needs. RHIhub can assist in locating statistics, maps, funding opportunities, and other resources that support healthcare and population health in rural communities. The Collaborative Family Healthcare Association (CFHA) is a multi-guild member association whose goal is to make integrated care the standard of care across the United States and beyond. For us, collaboration is not just a word in our name; it defines who we are, how we interact with each other and other organizations. We believe deeply that collaboration across professions is an essential element necessary for revisioning healthcare. CFHA is a proud co-sponsor of the 3rd Annual IIBHN conference.
Partner Resources and Tools
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Idaho Integrated Behavioral Health Network (IIBHN) has developed the following Behavioral Health Resource Guide to help meet the increased need for behavioral health information and access to tele-behavioral health services. Check back often for up-to-date informational resources, providers, and events.
Suicide & Distress Hotlines
24 Hour Hotlines
may also be available
Other Hotlines
8:00am –5:00pm
208-459-0092
Canyon County
Owyhee County
Payette County
Gem County
Washington County
Adams County
Mental Health Minute
Mental Health Minute is a series of brief talks on strategies to maintain good emotional health during the challenges of the Covid 19 pandemic.
Presented by your friendly neighborhood Psychologist, Amy Walters, PhD.
Presented by your friendly neighborhood Psychologist, Amy Walters, PhD.
Presented by your friendly neighborhood Psychologist, Amy Walters, PhD.
Presented by your friendly neighborhood Psychologist, Amy Walters, PhD.
Presented by your friendly neighborhood Psychologist, Amy Walters, PhD.
Presented by your friendly neighborhood Psychologist, Amy Walters, PhD.This series is brought to you by Cornerstone Whole Health Organization (C-WHO) and Pfizer.
Drug Overdose Prevention & Resources – Idaho
Behavioral Health Resources for Communities and Providers: COVID-19
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Optum, Inc
Primary Care Development Corporation
Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress, Uniformed Services University.
Rural Health Information Hub
United Way of Treasure Valley
Loyola University New Orleans Play Therapy Center
JEC Counseling Inc. – Dr. Daniel Casey
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
Zoom Video Communications
Optum, Inc. Idaho
Idaho Region 4
Terry Reilly Health Services
Massachusetts Medical Society
Interprofessional Primary Care Institute
TMF Health Quality Network
South Central Telehealth Resource Center – University of Arkansas for Medical sciences
American Psychiatric Association
Zur Institute
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
OPTUM Provider Communications
Arizona State University College of Health Solutions
Headspace, Inc
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – Health Resources and Services Administration
Intermountain Hospital
FORE – Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts
The University of Idaho, WWAMI Medical Education Program
Parenting Resources for COVID-19
Child Mind Institute
National Child Traumatic Stress Institute
Mental Health America
U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Understood For All, Inc
World Health Organization
National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health
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