Idaho Mental Health Hotline
Free, confidential support for Idaho residents — available 24/7.
⚠ Safety Notice
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911.
If you’re having thoughts of suicide or are in emotional crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. From a 208 number, 988 connects you to the Idaho Crisis & Suicide Hotline.
The Mental Health Hotline offers support and resources. It is not a substitute for emergency services.
Nearly one in four Idaho residents experiences some form of mental illness, and Idaho has consistently had one of the higher suicide rates in the country. As in many other states, there is a gap between how many people are struggling and how many are getting treatment.
There is help. A shortage of providers in your area, or limited funds, should not stop you from getting the support you need — whether you are going through a hard stretch, need a diagnosis and treatment, or are worried about someone you love. Many of the resources below are free to contact and available to Idaho residents statewide.
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Options for Idaho Hotlines
The following resources provide support, information and connections to care across Idaho. The Mental Health Hotline is one of several places to turn — explore what fits your needs.
Regional Crisis Centers in Idaho
Idaho’s crisis centers are walk-in, no-cost places for adults 18 and older to go during a mental health or substance use crisis. No referral is needed. Two of the longest-running centers are below; the Department of Health and Welfare lists the rest.
Local Resources by City
For city-specific mental health resources in Idaho, explore the pages below:
Idaho Mental Health Statistics to Know
Rates of serious mental health conditions in Idaho have fallen somewhat since 2010, but the treatment gap has not closed. If you are feeling isolated or worried about being judged for seeking help, these figures show how common that experience is.
Additional finding: Nearly one in four Idaho residents experiences some form of mental illness in a given year, including depression and anxiety. Reaching out takes real work, and it is a step a lot of people never get to. Source: SAMHSA Idaho Behavioral Health Barometer, Volume 6.
Help Is Here
A hard stretch can arrive at any time, and everyone needs help sometimes. Whether you are dealing with a mental health condition, a substance use problem, or both at once, you do not have to work out the next step alone.
The Mental Health Hotline can answer your questions and help you find mental health resources across Idaho. Calls are free and confidential, and you can share as much or as little as you want.
Call when you’re ready.