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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:
  • Sliding fee discount for medical clinic or counseling services for those not on Medicaid
  • WIC, PAT, and NFP applicants who are not adjunctively eligible for Idaho Medicaid, SNAP, or TAFI

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

A Life Worth Living

This resource hub connects you with trusted information and local services. Explore crisis support, prevention programs, training opportunities, wellness resources, and practical tools designed to build hope, encourage connection, and help prevent suicide.

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.

Locations

  • 707 N Armstrong Pl., Boise, ID 83704
  • 703 1st St., McCall, ID 83638
  • 520 E. 8th Street N, Mountain Home, ID 83647
208-519-8793
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Wellness

Suicide prevention starts long before a crisis. Building emotional wellness, strengthening connections, and developing healthy coping skills can help people navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence and resilience. Here you’ll find trusted resources, practical tools, and local programs designed to promote hope, reduce isolation, and encourage a life worth living.
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Suicide Prevention

Every conversation has the potential to save a life. Whether you’re an educator, employer, healthcare professional, community leader, or volunteer, suicide prevention training can give you the knowledge and confidence to recognize warning signs, respond with compassion, and connect someone to the help they need.
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Additional Training

The following trainings are offered virtually or in person and can be hosted at CDH or at your location. Customized suicide prevention trainings are available upon request.

Contact us for more information, to get Free Health Materials, or to schedule a training.

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Question, Persuade & Refer (QPR)

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)

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 45 participants at each workshop.

Youth Mental Health First Aid

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

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

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

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.