Idaho Department of Health and Welfare

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare provides health and social services to low-income individuals and families in Idaho Falls, Idaho. They serve seniors, the blind and disabled folks. They offer food and other basic necessities for adults, adolescents and children with serious emotional issues and substance use disorders.

These services are primarily provided via community providers and the Division of Behavioral Health. Crisis services are accessible for individuals experiencing acute psychiatric and substance use issues. They offer overdose and suicide prevention programs to educate and support individuals at risk.

Services are characteristically low cost, ensuring broader access to socially and economically disadvantaged Idahoans. They accept Medicaid and may offer discounts or sliding fee scales. Interpreter services and language assistance are available for patients with limited English, hearing, or vision impairments.

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is located at Shoup Avenue in downtown. GIFT bus service operates in the area with stops near Shoup Avenue for easy transit access.

Substance use and mental health services promote recovery and provide person-centered and evidence-based support for individuals. This may range from health problems to legal issues alongside fulfilling responsibilities at work, home, or school. Support may involve outpatient or residential care. Transitional or sober housing programs are available to help those in the early recovery stage build essential life skills that support independent living in the community.

The agency primarily offers confidential screenings to determine the level of care. Additionally, the agency provides medication assisted treatment or MAT to support those with opioid use issues. MAT involves using FDA-approved meds to help clients manage withdrawal symptoms and curb physiological cravings. The agency backs prescriptions with therapy and recovery support to ensure whole-person care.