Resource Library

Navigators can help you find resource using a statewide resource database. They can help find resources to address various concerns including employment, food, domestic violence, housing, mental health, transportation, medical care, and more. Navigators can help with rental and deposit assistance for families with children in the home who qualify. They have an online resource list: https://211-idaho.communityos.org/

This project focuses on enhancing the quality of life for persons with dementia and their caregivers. The project strengthens dementia capability for service providers, public, family caregivers, and education programs.

OSFS Is a non-profit 501(C) 3, faith-based community service organization. OSFS offers the following services:

• Respite care: They have different options for respite. Call or visit them in Coeur d’ Alene to inquire about these services.
• Caregiver education: Powerful Tools for Caregiver classes and SAVY Caregiver training are available. Check their website or call for more information
• Support groups: Their Caregiver Support Group is currently meeting on the 2nd and the 4th Saturday of each month from 1:30 to 3:30. Call to reserve your spot!

501(c)3 nonprofit focused on improving the health and well-being of American Indians, Alaska Natives and other indigenous people as they move through the aging spectrum. They have initiatives specifically targeting indigenous communities on various topics including brain health, dementia friends, wandering, caregiving, elder justice, and cancer prevention.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers classes help caregivers take better care of themselves while caring for a friend or relative.

Trualta provides healthcare training for family caregivers. This training is provided through an interactive online program that is tailored to meet the specific needs of each individual situation.

LEARN is an Idaho based non-profit organization with the purpose of providing free education to communities by the community. Free educational classes are provided for caregivers to learn in the areas of health, wealth, lifestyle, and caregiving.

In response to the needs of those who have been affected by brain injuries in Idaho, the Brain Injury Alliance of Idaho provides services such as advocacy, education, and support groups for individuals who have had a brain injury and their families.

The Idaho Commission on Aging offers education to all, targeted services to those who are at the highest risk, as well as help for those in crisis. The education they provide aims to equip older adults with the knowledge they need to keep them living in their communities as long as possible. They provide online module trainings on dementia skills, caregiver skills, healthy caregiving, and ending loneliness.

The Idaho Project for Children and Youth with Deaf-Blindness works to improve the educational services that are provided to those who have a combination of vision and hearing impairments. They provide these services to people up to age 21. They achieve this goal by providing technical assistance and training to parents, service providers, and agencies.