RESOURCES IN A TIME OF CRISIS

If you, your student, or a peer is experiencing more extensive or crisis-related concerns (such as severe depression, harm to others, self-harm, or suicidal ideation), please contact one of the following resources immediately:

• Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline | Call 988 or 1-800-273-8255

• Department of Health and Welfare’s Children’s Mental Health Program 

• North Idaho Crisis Services 208-947-5595 | FREE Service 

• Crisis Text Line | Text the word START to 741-741

• National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK

• 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)

• Drug and Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222

OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES

• St. Vincent de Paul HELP Center: Assistance with housing, rent and utility assistance, and various other resources

• Heritage Health: Assistance with medical, dental and behavioral health regardless of income and insurance status

• Post Falls Food Bank: Free food to eligible families

• Housing Directory:  Information about housing programs and local housing options with sliding scale rent based on income

• Community Action Partnership: Contact for help with housing, utilities, and/or food

• United Way Community Resources: Link to many local nonprofits providing assistance to children and families

• North Idaho Directory: Directory that is constantly updated with a variety of local resources

• North Idaho Connections: Directory of local resources you can look up by zip code and need 

• Kootenai County Resource Guide: Various local community resources