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As of July 1, 2025, Idaho law requires CDH to verify the lawful presence of those applying for public benefits through our agency.

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As of July 1, 2025, Idaho law requires CDH to verify the lawful presence of those applying for public benefits through our agency.

The programs impacted by this change are:
  • WIC applicants who are not on Medicaid, SNAP, or TAFI
  • Clinic services for which a sliding scale is used
  • Licenses and permits for food establishments
  • Licenses and permits for septic onsite, pumper and installer services

You can review the policy here and then complete the form below to verify your lawful presence online or you can visit one of our CDH offices to confirm in person.

Lawful Presence Online Forms: English | Spanish

WIC: English | Spanish

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Suicide Prevention

Please note that Central District Health does not provide crisis services. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, help is available.

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Suicide is Preventable. Increase suicide safety in our community through training and resources provided here.

Training

The following trainings are offered virtually or in person and can be hosted at CDH or at your location:

  • Question, Persuade & Refer (QPR) is for groups or individuals interested in learning more about how to identify suicide warning signs, ask the question, and refer suicidal individuals to help.
  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a 2-day training program that teaches participants how to assist those at risk for suicide. Although many healthcare professionals use ASIST, anyone 16 years or older can use the approach, regardless of their professional background. ASIST workshops can be delivered at no cost with a minimum of 8 participants and a maximum of 30-45 participants at each workshop.
  • Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed for adults who regularly interact with youth. The course covers common youth mental health challenges, typical adolescent development, and a 5-step action plan for helping young people in crisis and non-crisis situations.
  • LivingWorks Faith is a self-paced, online training for Christian Faith Leaders that helps increase knowledge on keeping individuals safe from suicide and ministering to those who have experienced suicide loss.
  • Mental Health First Aid teaches people how to recognize mental health or substance misuse challenges in adults ages 18 and older, how to offer and provide initial help, and how to guide a person toward appropriate care if necessary.
  • Adolescent Mental Health 101 is designed to give caregivers and school staff a better understanding of mental health and brain development by learning how to communicate with adolescents, differentiate between typical behavior and potential mental health challenges, and seek mental healthcare.
  • LivingWorks Start is a self-paced, online course that teaches individuals to recognize when someone is thinking about suicide and how to connect them to professional and community support.

Customized Suicide Prevention trainings are available upon request.

Contact us for more information or to schedule a training: 208-519-8793 or suicideprevention@cdh.idaho.gov.

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