Resource Library

Whether you care for an aging loved one or are an older adult yourself, at Life Changes Elder Care Consulting they promote safety and security, dignity and independence. We look at the whole person, assessing strengths and areas where a little extra help might be needed. Taking into account your budget, personal preferences and other resources, we assist you to develop a plan that works for everyone involved.
Services include: creating a plan for peace of mind, managing and preventing crises, adressing memory loss, recommending care options, aging-in-place, conecting with local resources, preparing necessary paprework, and providing emotionl and family support.

At Nurse Next Door, they go beyond home care. They believe seniors should have choice in everything they do. They match you or your loved one with the perfect caregiver, with care tailored to fit individual needs. They also provide 24/7 live support, providing you with peace of mind. Serves Southwest Ada County and Kootenai county. They provide the following services: companionship, meal preparation, homemaking, respite care, personal care, transportation, around the clock care, post operative care, clinical pharmacy services, medication management and social work.

This workbook is specifically designed for Idaho family caregivers caring for someone with dementia. You can either request a printed copy to be shipped to you or you can download it.

WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Planning) is a peer-support group for families, caregivers, love ones and/or the person living with mental illness. They follow the Mary Ellen Copeland model & a few other helpful learning tools that will enhance your mental wellbeing. They meet every Wednesday from 4:00 -5:00 p.m.. PST

The ProActive Youth and Family Crisis Center is designed to fulfill the need for youth-focused crisis services for youth experiencing a mental health or substance abuse crisis. Services are free and available 24/7, 365 days a year. Youth and their families may walk into Twin Falls Idaho location at any time. 

Naloxone (brand name Narcan) is the medication that can reverse an opioid overdose. Learn more about how naloxone might help you or someone you love, how you can begin carrying naloxone, and where you can find naloxone in your community. DHW has relaunched the naloxone distribution program. Click on the link to request free naloxone.

The only helpline for Treasure Valley kids that is on-call and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Hays House provides shelter and support for kids, ages 9 to 17, who are runaways, homeless, victims of abuse or neglect, or just need a safe place to stay.

Idaho Crisis & Suicide Hotline (ICSH) provides 24/7 free and confidential behavioral health crisis support that helps Idahoans lead healthier, more productive lives. You can call or text 9-8-8.

If your area code differs from Idaho, you will not be routed to the Idaho Crisis and Suicide Hotline. You will be directed to the area code’s state’s suicide hotline. The Idaho Crisis and Suicide Hotline direct phone number is 1-800-273-8255.

This is a list of Idaho Senior Centers from Idaho Care Planning Council. Senior centers can often have different resources to help family caregivers, like prepared meals or social activities. Call the senior center in your community to find out what resources they have.