Children's Mental Health (YES)
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If you feel you cannot keep yourself or your youth safe during an emergency, go to the nearest emergency department or call 911.
988
Idaho’s available behavioral health crisis resources range beyond the scope of emergency departments. The network includes youth crisis centers and the 24/7 Idaho Crisis & Suicide Hotline – 988.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988.
Mobile Response Team (MRT)
988 can send out Mobile Response Teams (MRTs). MRTs are staffed by behavioral health professionals who travel to the individual experiencing a crisis and provide assessment, stabilization, and, if needed, triage the individual to a higher level of care.
Children’s Mental Health
Children’s Mental Health (CMH) is involved in helping children and youth who don’t have Medicaid through the CMH Regional Mental Health offices.
When a child has a serious emotional disturbance (SED), growing up can be incredibly challenging. It can feel like every step towards adulthood is difficult. Families of these children often feel overwhelmed, and parents may feel alone, helpless, and unsure about what to do. That’s where YES comes in. YES offers services and support to increase the abilities of children with SED and their families to live, work, learn, and be active members of their community.
Youth Empowerment Services (YES)
Children’s Mental Health (CMH) has played a crucial role in creating a program called Youth Empowerment Services (YES) in Idaho. YES is designed to help children who have serious emotional problems.
YES is the new system of care in the state of Idaho for children with SED. The program provides services and supports that increase the capacity for children with SED and their families to live, work, learn, and participate fully in their community.
To learn more about YES, visit yes.idaho.gov.
Idaho parents play a vital role in shaping the future of children’s mental health services through the Youth Empowerment Services (YES) System of Care. One way to make a real difference is by participating in your local Regional Behavioral Health Board (RBHB) and joining the Family Advocacy Movement (FAM) Subcommittee. These groups ensure that families’ perspectives are front and center in developing and improving mental health supports for children and youth across the state. Whether by attending meetings, sharing your experiences, or helping to guide new initiatives, your voice matters. Together, we can build a stronger, more family-centered system of care in Idaho. Want to learn more? For the Regional Behavioral Health Boards, you can find yours using the links on the right!