The National Institutes of Mental Health (NIMH) reports that more than 20% of American adults have some kind of chronic mental health issue that may interfere with activities of daily living. Depression and anxiety are among the most common, but schizophrenia and addiction disorders aren’t far behind. In 2021, more than 40% of adults in Idaho reported at least some of the symptoms of depression and anxiety, and more than 71,000 people over age 18 have a serious mental disability. The Idaho mental health helpline offers these people support when they need it, along with advice and referrals for care from Idaho behavioral health resources that can help. If you live in the Nampa, ID, area and could use assistance dealing with a mental health issue, consider reaching out to one of the helpful resources below today.
National Resources for Mental Health
- National Alliance on Mental Illness
The NAMI helpline takes calls Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. People in need of Idaho behavioral health interventions can speak with a trained counselor for a needs assessment and referral to local resources. Calls to the helpline are confidential and free for all. People can reach out to NAMI via email at info@nami.org to get a detailed written response to their inquiries. While the helpline isn’t itself a crisis line, NAMI’s emergency response team can be reached by text 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Call: (800) 950-NAMI (6264) Text: NAMI to 741-741 - National Mental Health Hotline
The National Mental Health Hotline offers 24-7 support to callers nationwide. This number connects callers with trained professionals who can answer questions and direct them to free and low-cost local resources for more in-depth support. Calls are confidential, and there’s no cost. Language services are available for people with limited English ability. (866) 903-3787
Idaho Behavioral Health Resources
- National Alliance on Mental Illness–Idaho
NAMI–Idaho is the state chapter of a nationwide advocacy group that’s focused on the needs of people with mental and behavioral health issues. It offers help to individuals affected by mental illness, including crisis intervention, and advice to families with a loved one who needs help. Assistance is available via email at idahonami@gmail.com or by texting or by calling the national hotline. Call: 988 | Text: NAMI to 988 - Idaho 211
Idaho 211 is a free statewide helpline that offers referrals and useful information about mental health issues in Idaho. Calls to the helpline are confidential, and counselors are available to answer questions 24-7. Advice and referrals available from 211 include mental and behavioral health, as well as physical health, medical services and other local resources. 211
Help in Nampa, ID
- Behavioral Health Response Team
The Behavioral Health Response Team is a joint collaboration between the Boise Police Department and local nonprofit agencies that answers emergency calls that may implicate a mental health issue. Sworn police officers on the mobile crisis unit in Boise are trained to recognize the signs of a mental health emergency, and the counselors who ride along can perform an on-the-spot needs assessment and act as a person’s first contact with mental health services when they’re in crisis. Call: 911 | Call or Text: (208) 398-4357 - BPA Health
BPA Health administers state programs for people in Boise and the surrounding areas with substance abuse disorders. Advice and referrals are available, as is help signing up for Medicaid. Walk-in service is also accepted at the agency’s Boise location. (800) 922-3406
Getting Help When You Need It in Nampa, ID
Our mental health hotline serves people throughout the Boise-Nampa area and is ready to take your call when you need help. Whether you’re dealing with depression, anxiety, addiction or another serious mental health condition, the compassionate counselors at the helpline are here for you. Call us anytime, 24-7, and take your first step toward living a healthier, more comfortable life by getting the assistance you need.