Idaho Federation of Families – Mental Health

Mental Health · Idaho · Free

Family-run support and advocacy organization focused on children's mental health across Idaho. Fathers raising a child with behavioral, emotional, or mental health needs can get peer-to-peer support, navigation help with schools and Medicaid, and connection to local family groups. Services are free; call the Boise office or visit the site to be matched with a parent support partner.

Contact & Details

Address: 3100 S Vista Ave #200, Boise, ID 83705

Phone: 208-433-8845

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

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About Mental Health for Fathers

Mental health services in the US range from free crisis lines and public community mental health centers to private therapy and inpatient care. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline operates 24/7 nationwide and is free and confidential. SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP) connects callers with local treatment resources for mental health and substance use. Community Mental Health Centers exist in every state and serve people regardless of ability to pay, usually on sliding-scale fees. Medicaid covers mental health care in all states, and the ACA requires insurance plans to cover mental health at parity with medical care. Fathers are particularly at risk for undiagnosed depression, anxiety, and substance issues around separation and custody disputes — this directory surfaces crisis lines, low-cost therapy, support groups specifically for men, and state mental health authorities.

Mental Health in Idaho

Idaho magistrate divisions handle custody matters within the district courts. The Child Support Services division within the Department of Health and Welfare runs enforcement. Boise, Meridian, Nampa, and Idaho Falls are the largest cities. Idaho Legal Aid Services provides free family law help for eligible fathers statewide.

More Mental Health in Idaho

  • NAMI Idaho — Mental health education, peer support groups, and advocacy for Idaho families statewide. Fathers caring for a child or partner with mental i
  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Idaho — 24/7 free and confidential crisis support with trained counselors, available to Idaho fathers in emotional distress, suicidal crisis, or wor
  • Terry Reilly Health Services – Behavioral Health — Community mental health services for children, teens, and adults in the Boise-Nampa area, including therapy, psychiatric medication manageme
  • Idaho Youth Ranch – Behavioral Health — Mental health and family services for youth and families across Idaho, including individual therapy, family counseling, trauma-informed care
  • Heritage Health – Coeur d'Alene — Integrated behavioral health and primary care for the North Idaho panhandle. The Coeur d'Alene community health center offers counseling, ps
  • Eastern Idaho Regional Medical – Behavioral — Hospital-based mental health services for eastern Idaho residents, including inpatient psychiatric care, crisis stabilization, and outpatien

Mental Health — Common Questions

I'm in crisis right now — who do I call?
Dial or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, free and confidential, 24/7 nationwide. Veterans press 1. For non-crisis mental health support, call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.
How do I find a therapist I can afford?
Community Mental Health Centers (every state has them) charge on sliding-scale based on income. Medicaid covers therapy in all states. Private insurance must cover mental health at parity with medical care. Psychology Today's therapist finder lets you filter by insurance. Open Path Collective offers
0–$80 sessions.
Can therapy hurt my custody case?
Almost always no — judges view voluntarily-sought mental health treatment as responsible parenting. Therapists must keep sessions confidential (with narrow exceptions: child abuse disclosure, imminent self-harm). Court-ordered evaluations are different from voluntary therapy.
Is there support specifically for men?
Yes. Face It Foundation, HeadsUpGuys, Men's Sheds, and Man Therapy run men-focused programs. Many community mental health centers run men-only groups. Fatherhood programs often include peer support as part of their model.