1 in 4 Idaho children are at risk for developing a developmental or behavioral health problem.
Source: National Survey of Children's Health, 2011/2012

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Central District Health Department's in-home Mental Health Services offer individualized programs for pregnant women, infants and children through age five, to help guide healthy relationships, emotions and behaviors.

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WHO CAN RECEIVE CARE?

You may qualify for Mental Health services through CDHD if:

You live in Ada County

You are pregnant, have an infant or child(ren) through age 5

There is a history of neglect, abuse, parent or household member with mental illness or substance use, low- birth weight, teen pregnancy

Have had life events that impact children (such as: divorce, violence, trauma)

Medicaid recipients; some non-Medicaid receiving individuals/households may also qualify for covered care

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REFERRAL PROCESS FOR FAMILIES AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS

Both individuals and health care providers can make referrals to CDHD's Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health program.

To Refer Yourself / Child

The online form will help us learn more about you or the person you are referring and determine if you/they qualify. CDHD will follow up with the family/household, typically within three business days.

Fill out Online Referral Form - or - call 208-327-7400 (weekdays)

Note: This referral form is not intended for urgent medical or mental health care needs. If you are having a medical or mental health emergency please call 911 or visit your nearest emergency department.

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Health Care Provider Referrals

Please print, fill out and fax this form back to CDHD (fax: 208-321-2331). This form will allow us to follow up with you regarding the person(s) you are referring to our program.

Referral Form (printable - fax to 208-321-2331) - or - call 208-327-7400 (weekdays)

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RESOURCES

Youth Empowerment Services (YES) Program - a mental health resource for youth in Idaho
Ada County Self Rescue Manual - a guide to all community resources in Ada and Canyon counties
What is Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health?
Program Flyer - Public

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CONTACT

If you have questions about this program, please call Jamie Larsen at 208-327-8628.

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