Children's Mental Health

Many Idaho children may need some type of help for emotional or behavioral disorders that affect their thinking, judgment, emotions, and behavior. A wide range of therapeutic, educational, and social services is essential to address the needs of these children their families.

 

Adult Mental Health

 

Services through the Adult Mental Health Program are targeted for people 18 and older who have a severe and persistent mental illness. Our mission is to create an environment where these individuals, their families, communities, and the Department work together to realize self-reliance, dignity, and a healthful quality of life.

 

There are three categories of services available in Idaho for adults with serious mental illness:

• State-provided community mental health services;
• State hospital services; and 
• Community-based and inpatient mental health services in the private sector.