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Crisis & Hotline Numbers
Idaho Crisis and Suicide Hotline – Call or Text 988
If you are struggling with a mental or emotional problem, having trouble with drugs or alcohol, having family or relationship problems – reach out. Someone is always there for you on the other end of the line. When calling, press 1 to reach 988 for crisis calls or press 3 to speak with someone in the Department of Behavioral Health.
You can call for yourself, or someone you care about.
Online chat: https://988lifeline.org/chat/
National Hotline Numbers
National Suicide Prevention Hotline:
1-800-273-8255
Crisis Text Line (connects you with a trained volunteer for any crisis at any time though there may be a wait time): text HOME to 741741
National Domestic Violence Hotline:
1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) if you are in immediate danger call 911
SAMHSA’s National Helpline (English and Spanish, 24/7):
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Assessment Centers in Idaho
Youth Assessment Centers aim to prevent and divert youth from juvenile justice and child welfare systems through a single-point-contact. Centers use validated screening and assessment tools to determine needs and strengths and work with youth and their families to access community-based resources to meet those needs.