If this is a medical emergency or you are in danger - CALL 911
Idaho Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence is a statewide non-profit dual coalition that advocates on behalf of victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Idaho Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is a valuable resource providing timely information that empowers the deaf and hard-of-hearing community to make informed decisions regarding their quality of life and issues pertaining to deafness, hearing loss, advocacy, accessibility, education, and technology.
Idaho Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ICBVI) assists blind and visually impaired persons to achieve independence by providing education, developing work skills, increasing self-confidence and helping them remain employed or prepare for employment.
Idaho Office for Refugees works to promote mutual understanding between refugees and the larger community by sharing information, encouraging social interaction and developing opportunities for refugees to participate in all aspects of community life.
Idaho Refugee Resettlement Services are accessible for transitional refugee assistance. This web site provides information about case management, employability services, local eligibility determination, immigration services and services to older refugees.
Idaho Refugee Health Screening Program provides initial medical screening and follow-up for newly arriving refugees through a statewide network of public health agencies. This program also provides health education and promotes access to health care for newly arrived refugees.
In the Boise Area, contact Central District Health Department
In the Twin Falls Area, contact District 5 Health Department
Victims and Perpetrators of Domestic Violence are provided a message of hope, help and healing through the Silent Witness program. The Silent Witness web site provides information to its readers about Silent Witness's efforts to end the silence of domestic violence and bring successful programs to every state.
Idaho Safe Haven for Abandoned Infants information is provided on the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare website, Assuring the Safety of Abandoned Infants. This web site provides readers with detailed information regarding the protection for abandoned infants and a safe alternative for parents who otherwise might abandon their babies. Read the Law
Health and Welfare child protection, 208-334-5700
Idaho Food Bank provides food, information, and supportive services to hungry people through partnerships with nonprofit agencies, the food industry, government, volunteers, corporations, and individuals by serving as a central clearinghouse for donated and purchased food.
Food/Cash assistance is provided through the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Food Stamp and Women's Infants and Children (WIC) programs. The corresponding links provided readers with information regarding process for assistance application, eligibility, recertification, and online forms available for download.
Emergency Medical Transportation resources are available to streamline access to physicians and transportation services. St. Luke's Referral/Transport Center 1-877-STLUKES (1-877-785-8537) and St. Alphonsus emergency transportation web pages will inform the reader about ground and air emergency transportation options.
Drugs and Alcohol this link will provide information for local substance abuse hotlines, comprehensive drug addiction treatment, drug and alcohol rehabs and substance abuse treatment. Idaho drug and alcohol addictions problems, substance abuse issues, treatment and rehabilitation research are also available.
Animal and Pet shelter listings for Idaho are provided through AnimalShelters.org. This web site also provides information on Idaho pet adoption, tips for pet medication, illnesses, grooming, exercise and more.
Protect Children and Strengthen Families Idaho Child Protection Services are designed to help protect children, while providing supports to strengthen families to prevent abuse and neglect. You will find a listing of child protection contact phone numbers for Idaho and more information through the Idaho Department of Human Services web site.
International Child Abuse Network - listing of United States child protection contact numbers
Idaho Homeless Shelters web site is a complete list of Idaho Shelters with a map of locations. Information is provided for emergency shelters and are good contacts for emergency situations.
Idaho Housing and Finance Association web site provides information on home loans, rental property, grant programs, housing resources, housing compliance and investor/bond information.
National Center on Elder Abuse web site provides information to assist in reporting and preventing the abuse of elders through help hotlines, the elder care locater, state and local resources, news letters with informative reports and links to family and adult protection services.