Resource Library

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.

The SILC works closely with the Idaho Centers for Independent Living and other organizations to promote independent living for Idahoans. They have resources for assistive technology, housing, transportation and more.

Idaho Centers for Independent Living:

• Disability Action Center Northwest (DAC) – Moscow, Coeur d’Alene, Hayden, Bonners Ferry, Sandpoint, Post Falls & Lewiston, Orofino, Grangeville, and surrounding areas
  • Living Independence Network Corporation (LINC) – Boise, Meridian Garden City, Eagle, Nampa, Caldwell, Twin Falls & surrounding areas
    • Life, A Center for Independent Living – Pocatello, Preston, Blackfoot, Burley, Ammon, Idaho Falls & surrounding areas

Findhelpidaho.org connects Idahoans seeking help with resources in their local community. It’s free, confidential, easy to use, and provides up-to-date information in more than 100 languages.
Through community collaboration and support, findhelpidaho.org works to improve health and social outcomes throughout Idaho.

We recommend using this statewide resource database if you need a resource that is not caregiver-specific or in the ICA Resource Database.

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/

A support group for caregivers of those with autism to gather for a moderated discussion and resource sharing that meets twice a month on the second and fourth Wednesday from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Attendees receive complimentary dinner and childcare services. Parent/Guardian(s) are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes before the start time to provide the Childcare Specialists with essential information about your child to prepare for any possible issues. After the meeting, parents receive a report on their child’s care during the group session.
RSVP is necessary at least two days before each meeting to ensure we have adequate staff and make the necessary arrangements for dinner and childcare. However, we understand the challenges that may arise in planning and will try our best to accommodate late RSVPs. Our primary aim is to maintain a low staff-to-child ratio to provide adequate care.

Dementia Friends is a global movement that is changing the way people think, act and talk about dementia. Developed by the Alzheimer’s Society in the United Kingdom and adopted by the U.S., the Dementia Friends initiative is now in Idaho. By helping everyone in a community understand what dementia is and how it affects people, each of us can make a difference for people touched by dementia and reduce the stigma surrounding dementia.

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.

This virtual support group meets twice a month, on 2nd and 4th Mondays, to help with tips, ideas and a listening ear to caregivers.  Contact Cherie Villeneuve at 509-332-0365 to get sign in information. All unpaid caregivers are welcome to attend.