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Region V - Twin Falls
Local Resources
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Adult Basic Education - Twin Falls |
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Provides basic educational services to persons 16 years of age and older, and out of public school, including GED preparation and testing, literacy services and ESL (English as Second Language) instruction. There are fees for GED testing and certain other services, but most are free of charge. Individual tutors are sometimes available, but not guaranteed. Also offers the JET program, JET offers job training to low income parents. Serves Region 5.
*The Adult Basic Education Program is administered by the Idaho Department of Education. |
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http://www.csi.edu/ip/adc/adult/ged.htm |
1-800-680-0274, Ext. 6221 (Idaho & Nevada) |
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AL-ANON |
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Support Group
District 4 is central Idaho including Bellevue, Buhl, Burley, Filer, Gooding, Hailey, Jerome, Ketchum, Rupert, Shoshone, Sun Valley, and Twin Falls.
24 Hour Information and Answering Service - 1-866-592-3198
District 4 Meetings, 10:00 a.m. Second Saturday of each month. First Presbyterian Church, Twin Falls, ID
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www.al-anon-idaho.org or http://www.al-anon-idaho.org/MeetingSchedules/Dist4ByDay.pdf |
866-592-3198 Hotline |
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ALATEEN |
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866-592-3198 |
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Boys & Girls Club Of Magic Valley |
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Youth development agency whose primary mission is to improve the quality of life of young people. A guidance-oriented, non-profit, non-sectarian organization dedicated to the mental, moral and physical development of boys and girls. After-school program, Teen Nights. Keystone Club, T3 Club(Teen Tech Team) & Summer Program. |
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http://www.bgcmv.com |
(208) 736-7011 |
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C.O.P.E.S COMMUNITY OF PEOPLE EXTENDING SUPPORT |
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Education & Parenting classes. |
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(208) 733-6610 |
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Canyon View Psychiatric and Addiction Services of Magic Valley |
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Mental Health Services
INSURANCE: Most
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http://mvrmc.org |
800-657-8000 |
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COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED |
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COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED |
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(208) 736-2140 |
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Community Partnerships |
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Services provided include: Counseling, PSR, IBI, Developmental Therapy, Med. management, SVC Co-ordination (child only), VA Employment Evaluations.
Hours: 9:00-5:30
Ages: All ages |
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208-376-4999 |
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Community Partnerships of Idaho, Inc(Twin Falls Office) |
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Counseling, PSR, Developmental Therapy, Independent Living Skills, Service Coordination EPSDT, Evaluation, Employment, Mental Health Services, Residential Habilitation, Rec. Programs, Workshops & Conferences. |
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http://www.cp-of-idaho.com |
(208) 735-2134 |
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Crisis Center of Magic Valley Domestic Violence Support Group |
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Shelters victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Domestic Violence Support Group
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(800) 882-3236 |
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DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CHILDREN: SPECIAL FRIENDS |
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DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CHILDREN: SPECIAL FRIENDS |
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(208) 733-6128 |
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Jerome - South Central Community Action Partnership |
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Helping people to become self-sufficient. Serving Blaine, Camas, Cassia, Gooding, Jerome, Twin Falls, Lincoln and Minidoka Counties. Twin Falls, Jerome & Mini-Cassia Offices. Services Provided: Food Bank, Family Development, Energy Asst., Emergency Services, Weatherization, Housing, Children & Youth Programs, & Employment. |
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http://idahocommunityaction.org |
1-800-627-1733 |
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JUVENILE SUPPORT GROUP |
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JUVENILE SUPPORT GROUP, Challenges/Choices/Born To Succeed)
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Liberty Care Mental Health Program & Clinic |
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Providing Mental Health Services: Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services,
Mental Health Case Mngt,
Targeted Services Coordination,
Counseling by Licensed Professional Counselors for family, individuals, children,
adolescents, eating disorders and alternative lifestyles. |
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208-734-7730 |
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Living Independence Network Corporation(Twin Falls office) |
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LINC provides a variety of services, so we can tailor our services to a particular individual; we do not believe in "one size fits all!" All people with disabilities should be integrated into their communities and have the same opportunities as their non-disabled counterparts.
Serving: Blaine, Camas, Cassia, Gooding, Jerome, Lincoln, Minidoka, and Twin Falls Counties. |
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http://www.lincidaho.org |
(208)733-1712 |
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Mini-Cassia - South Central Community Action Partnership |
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Helping people to become self-sufficient. Serving Blaine, Camas, Cassia, Gooding, Jerome, Twin Falls, Lincoln and Minidoka Counties. Twin Falls, Jerome & Mini-Cassia Offices. Services Provided: Food Bank, Family Development, Energy Asst., Emergency Services, Weatherization, Housing, Children & Youth Programs, & Employment. |
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http://idahocommunityaction.org |
1-800-627-1733 |
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Parenting Children With Disabilities |
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Parenting Children With Disabilities |
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(208) 788-3084 |
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Positive Connections |
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An Agency that is a community partner for emotional, mental health, behavioral, DDA disability support and services. Services include Clinical counseing, PSR, IBI, Developmental Therapy(DT), Parenting classes, and Adult mental health: Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Anger Management, Adult Living Skills, and Rehabilitation Services.
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www.positiveconnectionsusa.com |
(208) 737-9999 |
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South Central Community Action Agency, Partnership |
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Helping people to become self-sufficient. Serving Blaine, Camas, Cassia, Gooding, Jerome, Twin Falls, Lincoln and Minidoka Counties. Twin Falls, Jerome & Mini-Cassia Offices. Provides homeless prevention services. Services Provided: Food Bank, Family Development, Energy Asst., Emergency Services, Weatherization, Housing, Children & Youth Programs, & Employment. |
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http://idahocommunityaction.org |
800-627-1733 |
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South Central District Health Bellevue |
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Local public health agency to keep you, your family, and your community healthy. Providing a wide range of services...from immunizations to food establishment inspections to tracking infectious diseases. Services protect the health of adults and children in our community. We provide information, screenings, resource and referral help, as well as a broad range of clinical health services. Services for children are designed to promote and protect the health of our youth. Informational and clinical health services are offered in schools, homes, and at District Health clinics for children age 18 and under. Services: Emergency response facts, Public Health response Team, Enviromental issues. To prevent disease, disability and premature death. To promote healthy lifestyles. To protect the health and quality of the environment.
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http://phd5.idaho.gov/ |
208-788-4335 |
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South Central District Health Burley |
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Local public health agency to keep you, your family, and your community healthy. Providing a wide range of services...from immunizations to food establishment inspections to tracking infectious diseases. Services protect the health of adults and children in our community. We provide information, screenings, resource and referral help, as well as a broad range of clinical health services. Services for children are designed to promote and protect the health of our youth. Informational and clinical health services are offered in schools, homes, and at District Health clinics for children age 18 and under. Services: Emergency response facts, Public Health response Team, Enviromental issues. To prevent disease, disability and premature death. To promote healthy lifestyles. To protect the health and quality of the environment. Bi-lingual
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http://phd5.idaho.gov/ |
(208) 678-8221 |
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South Central District Health Main Office |
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Local public health agency to keep you, your family, and your community healthy. Providing a wide range of services...from immunizations to food establishment inspections to tracking infectious diseases. Services protect the health of adults and children in our community. We provide information, screenings, resource and referral help, as well as a broad range of clinical health services. Services for children are designed to promote and protect the health of our youth. Informational and clinical health services are offered in schools, homes, and at District Health clinics for children age 18 and under. Services: Emergency response facts, Public Health response Team, Enviromental issues. To prevent disease, disability and premature death.
To promote healthy lifestyles. To protect the health and quality of the environment. |
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http://phd5.idaho.gov/ |
208-734-5900 |
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Walker Center |
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The Walker Center provides quality, cost effective and accessible extensive out patient treatment for adults and adolescents in Twin Falls and residential treatment at the Gooding location, & Outpatient centers in Hailey & Burley. |
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http://www.thewalkercenter.org |
800-227-4190 |
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Wraparound Specialist Region V |
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Wraparound services. |
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208-734-4000 |
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State Wide Resources
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211 Idaho CareLine |
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Statewide bi-lingual service avaliable to link Idahoans with health or human service providers and programs. |
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http://www.idahocareline.org |
800-926-2588 |
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Brain Injury Association of Idaho |
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The Brain Injury Association of Idaho provides a number of educational opportunities for persons with brain injury, their loved ones and professionals. |
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http://www.biaid.org |
(208) 342-0999 In-State: (888) 374-3447 |
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Bureau of Family and Children's Services |
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Division of Family and Community Services, Department of Health and Welfare. |
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208-334-6559 |
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Bureau of Mental Health and Substance Abuse |
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Division of Family and Community Services, Department of Health and Welfare. |
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http://www2.state.id.us |
208-334-6500 |
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Comprehensive Advocacy, Inc. (Co-Ad, Inc.) |
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Assisting people with disabilities to protect, promote, and advance their legal and human rights, through quality legal, individual, and system advocacy. |
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http://users.moscow.com/co-ad |
800-632-5125 |
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Daybreak Canyon |
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Daybreak Canyon is a small owner operated residential treatment center located 40 miles south of Twin Falls, Idaho, 9 miles almost due east of Jackpot, right on the Nevada/Idaho State line. Daybreak Canyon is licensed by the State of Idaho for boys ages 12-17. We are a proud volunteer member of NATSAP.
Daybreak Canyon is the first Green Residential Treatment Center in the nation. Located on 160 scenic acres, this facility is completely off the grid. We generate our own electricity, and use 5 natural hot springs on the property for heat and other uses. At the facility the youth are actively involved in recycling, composting, gardening, and helping to plan, build, and implement further sustainable energy ideas. Daybreak Canyon makes and uses our own bio-fuel to use in vehicles and generators. We are in the process of developing other sustainable energy sources of wind, solar, geothermal, and hydroelectric.
Daybreak Canyon uses a holistic multi-systemic approach to treatment based in the belief in the 5 Pillars of Daybreak Canyon- Self, Family, Community, World, and Spirituality. Daybreak Canyon believes that these 5 Pillars define each of us as human beings. By focusing and developing stewardship in each of these areas, it is Daybreaks believe that it will lead to a healthy individual.
Off the grid and environmentally conscious, this facility offers a perfect setting for a youth to learn more about cause and effect. In everyday situations youth will learn how their decisions impact themselves, their families, the community, the world we live in.
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-Long Term Residential Treatment with anticipated stay of at least 6 months to a year
-Weekly individual counseling with our Masters level therapist
-Regular family counseling with therapist
-Bi-weekly group counseling with therapist
-On-site school: award winning self-paced delivery, NAAS accredited grades 6-12. College prep and AP classes available.
-Behavior management and strong CBT treatment component
-Recreation activities/ recreation therapy: like hiking, fishing, camping, basketball, and soccer
-Psychiatry services available
-Home cooked meals approved by a dietician. Youth help plan, shop for, and prepare meals served family style.
-24 hour a day awake staff, high staff to resident ratio, never higher than 1:6 day or 1:10 night
-Family Weekends, family invited to optional Super Outings
-Optional International Service Trips
-Level system based off the use of 14 social skills
-Parenting classes that are identical to staff training, helps families create similar environment at home.
-Staff and families speaking the same language will assist youth transition home.
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http://www.daybreakcanyon.com |
208-312-4117 |
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Division of Vocational Rehabilitation |
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The Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation's program goal is to place Idahoans with disabilities into the workforce by securing and maintaining productive employment. IDVR can provide the services required to assist you to go to work and can assist you in locating suitable employment. Only services that you need to reach employment will be provided.
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http://www.state.id.us/idvr/idvrhome.htm |
208-334-3390 (V/TTY) |
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Dr. J.T. Leavell |
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Developmental Pediatrician
Age: Birth-18 years
Insurance: Most
Hours: Monday-Thursday
8:00-5:00
Hours: Friday
8:00-12:00 |
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208-381-7312 |
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Early Childhood Information Clearinghouse |
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The bilingual website with information for parents and caregivers of young children, with focus on the first three years (includes a section devoted to Special Needs). |
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http://www.idahochild.org |
800-926-2588 or in Idaho 2-1-1 |
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Easter Seals-Goodwill Clinical Services |
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At Easter Seals-Goodwill you'll have access to a wide range of clinical services and a friendly, dedicated team of professionals who are highly skilled in working with many life challenging mental health issues facing adults, adolescents, and children. |
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(208) 461-8470 |
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Epilepsy Foundation of Idaho |
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Is a non-profit agency committed to the prevention and control of epilepsy and to helping people with epilepsy and their families overcome the problems associated with the disorder. |
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http://www.epilepsyidaho.org |
800-2376676 (In ID) |
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Idaho Council on Developmental Disabilities |
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To promote the capacity of people with developmental disabilities and their families to determine, access and direct the services and support they choose, and to build the communities abilities to support those choices.
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http://www.state.id.us/icdd |
208-334-2178 |
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Idaho Department of Education |
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Through leadership and collaboration, the Department supports and promotes a 21st Century system of public education that delivers relevant life and academic skills to all Idaho children.
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http://www.sde.state.id.us/Dept/ |
800-377-3529 800-377-3529(TTY) |
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Idaho Parents Unlimited, Inc. |
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Idaho Parents Unlimited (IPUL) is a statewide parent training and information center. IPUL provides information, resources and support to parents of children with disabilities who speak both Spanish and English. |
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http://www.ipulidaho.org |
800-242-IPUL |
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Idaho System of Care |
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Idaho System of Care is your nonprofit community. Go here to find anything for families and children |
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http://www.idahosystemofcare.com |
(800) CARELINE |
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Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program |
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Providing access to legal services for low-income people.
Services: Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Enforcement or Modifications of child custody court orders, Guardianship Child(ren), Guardianship Adults, Mediation for some child custody cases, bankruptcy-hardship situations, Dept collection. |
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http://www.idaho.gov/isp/pub-info/ivlp.htm |
800-221-3295 |
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Idaho Youth Ranch |
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The Idaho Youth Ranch provides troubled children and families a bridge to a valued, responsible and productive future.
To this end, we help each child find the hope, vision, courage and will to succeed. We provide stability, opportunity and security. We encourage growth and offer a chance to develop confidence, independence, esteem and respect. We teach values, responsibility and self discipline in honest, caring environments. We believe in family, work, accountability, education and responsible behavior.
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http://www.youthranch.org |
208-377-2613 |
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Intermountain Hospital |
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Highly individualized psychological, educational and medical attention, structured level system or other individualized system encouraging personal accountability and social responsibility maximizing wellness.
Typical resident: Major Depression, Bipolar Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Oppostitional Defiance, Intermittent Explosivity, Adoption issues-reactive attachment, Chemical dependency
AGES: 12-17
Call for FREE screening
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http://www.intermountainhospital.com |
800-321-5984 |
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Lee Pesky Learning Center |
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Lee Pesky Learning Center improves literacy in Idaho with a special emphasis on learning disabilities. We believe individuals have a right to learn and deserve to reach their fullest potential in reading, writing, and math. We accomplish our goals by providing quality, research-based services, programs, and resources to individuals, educators, organizations, and communities.
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http://www.LPLearningCenter.org |
208-577-1113 |
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Northwest Children's Home |
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The Northwest Children's Home is a private, nonprofit residential treatment center that provides therapeutic and educational services to emotionally troubled, at-risk children. |
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http://www.northwestchildrenshome.org/ |
208.743.9404 |
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Prescriptions for Free of Idaho |
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Prescriptions for Free of Idaho (PFF)can help with Medications for the following illnesses: diabetes, heart medications, cancer medications, asthma, depression, high blood pressure, thyroid, inhalers, ADD/ADHD, MS, controlled medication, mental health medications, transplant medication, vitamins, and more! |
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(208)376-3114 |
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Programs for Children with Disabilities: Ages 3-5 |
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Welcome to the Bureau of Special Education. To enable all students to achieve high academic standards and quality of life, the Special Education Bureau works collaboratively with districts, agencies, and parents to ensure students receive quality, meaningful, and needed services.
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http://www.sde.state.id.us/specialed |
208-334-5514 |
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