Partner Resources and Tools
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Idaho Integrated Behavioral Health Network (IIBHN) has developed the following Behavioral Health Resource Guide to help meet the increased need for behavioral health information and access to tele-behavioral health services. Check back often for up-to-date informational resources, providers, and events.
Suicide & Distress Hotlines
24 Hour Hotlines
Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline: 208-398-4357 (Available for Call or Text)
State of Idaho COVID-19 Behavioral Health Distress Hotline (Idaho Department of Health and Welfare): 1-888-330-3010
Intermountain Hospital (Boise): 208-377-8400
- Psychiatric screening and assessments available 24/7
- Intake is available for your call, tele-assessments
may also be available
Optum Emotional Support Line: 1-866-342-6892
The National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Available in more than 200 languages. All calls are free and confidential.
1-833-9-HELP4MOMS – National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline provides 24/7, free, confidential support before, during, and after pregnancy. The Hotline offers callers:
- Phone or text access to professional counselors
- Real-time support and information
- Response within a few minutes, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Resources
- Referrals to local and telehealth providers and support groups
- Culturally sensitive support
- Counselors who speak English and Spanish
- Interpreter services in 60 languages
https://mchb.hrsa.gov/national-maternal-mental-health-hotline
Other Hotlines
Student Support Line – Idaho Department of Health and Welfare – Region 3
208-455-7089
Monday-Friday
8:00am –5:00pm
After Hours Crisis Line
208-459-0092
Covering School Districts in:
Canyon County
Owyhee County
Payette County
Gem County
Washington County
Adams County
Mental Health Minute
Mental Health Minute is a series of brief talks on strategies to maintain good emotional health during the challenges of the Covid 19 pandemic.
Mental Health Minute (episode I): Battling the COVID Blues
Presented by your friendly neighborhood Psychologist, Amy Walters, PhD.
Mental Health Minute (episode II): Health Behaviors
Presented by your friendly neighborhood Psychologist, Amy Walters, PhD.
Mental Health Minute (episode III): Self Care During the COVID Pandemic
Presented by your friendly neighborhood Psychologist, Amy Walters, PhD.
Mental Health Minute (episode IV): A Moment of Mindfulness
Presented by your friendly neighborhood Psychologist, Amy Walters, PhD.
Mental Health Minute (episode V): Stress in Children During the COVID Pandemic
Presented by your friendly neighborhood Psychologist, Amy Walters, PhD.
Mental Health Minute (episode VI): Stress in Teens During the COVID Pandemic
Presented by your friendly neighborhood Psychologist, Amy Walters, PhD.
This series is brought to you by Cornerstone Whole Health Organization (C-WHO) and Pfizer.
Drug Overdose Prevention & Resources – Idaho
Public Health – Idaho North Central District
https://www.idahopublichealth.com/community/drug-overdose-prevention
Idaho Central District Health
https://cdhd.idaho.gov/hl-rx-drugs.php
Southwest District Health
https://phd3.idaho.gov/healthy-living/drug-overdose-prevention-program/
Drug Addiction Resource Map – Public Health – Idaho District 5
Behavioral Health Resources for Communities and Providers: COVID-19
HHS Notification of Enforcement Discretion for Telehealth Remote Communications During the COVID-19 Nationwide Public Health Emergency [Web Link]
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
We are empowering medical providers to serve patients wherever they are during this national public health emergency. We are especially concerned about reaching those most at risk, including older persons and persons with disabilities. – Roger Severino, OCR Director.
Hello Idaho! Staying connected starts by reaching out to say hello.
Optum, Inc
Social isolation is a growing concern in the United States. Hello Idaho! empowers people to create a culture of inclusion and connectedness.
http://www.optum.com/helloidaho
Weekly Wind-Down for Health Care Staff
Primary Care Development Corporation
Join Primary Care Development Corporation’s free “Weekly Wind-Down,” a new 15-minute series every Friday at 9AM PST/Noon EST, created specifically for health care staff. Each session features: a live 5-minute guided relaxation practice; practical tips for resilience; and open conversation with peers. Join from your computer or phone and sign up to receive a weekly calendar invite: https://pcdc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_d8hJe0f_Ru-mugkV6sJR6g. Actively participate, or just listen in- we’re happy to have you.
COVID-19 Pandemic Response Resource Repository [Web Link]
Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress, Uniformed Services University.
Fact sheets and other resources to support the health and well-being of communities impacted by COVID-19.
Rural Response to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) [Web Link]
Rural Health Information Hub
https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/topics/covid-19
Covid-19 Community Resource List [Web Link]
United Way of Treasure Valley
https://www.unitedwaytv.org/covid-19-treasure-valley-community-resource-page
Talking to Children & Teens in the Midst of Coronavirus [PDF]
Loyola University New Orleans Play Therapy Center
https://public.3.basecamp.com/p/6DfohUe2nAfQbm6pGChhuQtC
Psychological First-Aid (with Suicide Prevention) [Full Course PPT]
JEC Counseling Inc. – Dr. Daniel Casey
https://public.3.basecamp.com/p/jeghA5CJhVkmHTN2zjbHnyJ4
Psychological First-Aid, Application of CISM Methods for Suicide Prevention, Intervention & Postvention [Light Course PPT]
https://public.3.basecamp.com/p/P8Qu3nPY4sfY2bDEPxQEWqbT
Psychological First-Aid Supplemental Hand-outs: Suicide Prevention [2 PDF]
https://public.3.basecamp.com/p/81EWxpRHuYytDJmPwXsGwVB5
https://public.3.basecamp.com/p/ghaeGzcFDGp651KL5ZfJDnXh
Medicaid Provider Information Regarding Telehealth (Updated April 7, 2020) [PDF]
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
https://public.3.basecamp.com/p/GCXR4J1gcopiQGeS9QR53ChT
Using Zoom for Telehealth & Virtual Care [Web Link]
Zoom Video Communications
Optum Provider Alert Telemental Health Attestation (Updated March 25, 2020) [PDF, Web Link]
Optum, Inc. Idaho
Behavioral Health Board [Web Link]
Idaho Region 4
https://www.cdhd.idaho.gov/hl-r4bhb.php
Behavioral Health Services [Web Link]
Terry Reilly Health Services
Telemedicine Vendor List [PDF, Web Links]
Massachusetts Medical Society
The following list reveals the key functionality of the various telemedicine products as reported by the vendors on their own websites. This information contained is intended to serve as a general resource. No recommendation or endorsement by the MMS for the individual(s) or service(s) listed is expressed or implied.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18XQr8Wk7VQS_PAvyDD-aLYVEbnEsvOGm/view
Use Technology to Boost Mental Health for Kids [PDF]
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v9hv-n32Ncn7vA-PU3LZfovetQeYoqRF/view
GUIDANCE: Behavioral Health in Primary Care is Ready to Serve During the COVID19 Pandemic [PDF]
Interprofessional Primary Care Institute
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_ifGOQfbs6LTXTYvX6WmdaWbWmKIPNV7QWv8_jL8ZNY/edit
Managing Stress at Home While Managing the Stress of Seeing Patients at Work
TMF Health Quality Network
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IcMZWy-y2FLurKagDITSuRoC27a8kWoh/view
Managing Loneliness During COVID‐19 Isolation
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HiuFtJfrCtBDOFg6RL55sxpQxnqRrfxF/view
Tips to Support Patients Who are Afraid, Anxious or Stressed
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KWfAYEZG3ny1IUDO-AbqSSRBf-6zmMm5/view
Tips On How to Talk to Kids About COVID‐19
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NCfQuhZVk0GUB8qmgvZm5U8eDuqdORVM/view
Fun Activities to do With Kids at Home
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mTopWic1G39sXhJo1NBh7pRvaSvsWa_7/view
Telehealth 101 & Telehealth Roundup Weekly Webinars
South Central Telehealth Resource Center – University of Arkansas for Medical sciences
https://learntelehealth.org/2020/03/sctrc-now-offering-weekly-telehealth-101-webinars/view
Telepsychiatry Toolkit
American Psychiatric Association
Corona Virus & TeleMental Health: Act Now
Zur Institute
https://www.zurinstitute.com/clinical-updates/corona-virus-telemental-health-act-now/
Mental Health and COVID-19
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
https://afsp.org/mental-health-and-covid-19
Ambitions of Idaho: Behavioral Health & Developmental Disability Services
https://www.c-who.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/AOI-COVID-19-Concerns-1.pdf
Insight Counseling & Therapy
http://www.insightcounselingtherapy.com/
Virtual Recovery Resources: COVID-19
OPTUM Provider Communications
https://www.c-who.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/virtual-recovery-letter-resources.pdf
Behavioral Health Integration ECHO
Arizona State University College of Health Solutions
https://www.c-who.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/04.08.2020_BHI-ECHO_Telemed101.pptx
Headspace for Healthcare Professionals
Headspace, Inc
https://www.c-who.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/04.08.2020_BHI-ECHO_Telemed101.pptx
Telehealth: Health care from the safety of our homes
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – Health Resources and Services Administration
Behavioral Health Resources and Links
Intermountain Hospital
https://www.c-who.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Resources-2020-Intermountain.pdf
Resources – Including Recorded Webinars
FORE – Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts
Sharing knowledge about promising practices and their sustainable implementation is vital to ending the opioid crisis. Our resources include the recommendations of experts and the perspectives of those on the frontlines.
https://forefdn.org/resources/
ECHO IDAHO – COVID-19
The University of Idaho, WWAMI Medical Education Program
https://www.c-who.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/2020-COVID19_-Series-Flyr_May-2020_Final.pdf
Parenting Resources for COVID-19
The current COVID-19 crisis has created some unique challenges for parents, especially those raising children who were already struggling with emotional or behavioral issues. Below are resources to help you navigate through some of these challenges.
Supporting Families During COVID-19
Child Mind Institute
https://childmind.org/coping-during-covid-19-resources-for-parents/
Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope with COVID-19
National Child Traumatic Stress Institute
https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/fact-sheet/outbreak_factsheet_1.pdf
Mental Health and COVID-19 – Information and Resources
Mental Health America
https://mhanational.org/covid19
Talking with Children about COVID-19
U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/talking-with-children.html
Coronavirus: Latest Updates and Tips
Understood For All, Inc
https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/coronavirus-latest-updates
Healthy Parenting Infographics
World Health Organization
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/healthy-parenting
COVID-19 Resources for Parents, Families, and Youth
National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health
Our Partners
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