Accessing Resources
Our community has many resources available but it may be challenging to find them. The Bridge provides a single point-of-contact for youth and families who need help identifying and connecting to these resources, but you can also contact them directly.
Call or Text 988
TALK TO SOMEONE
The 988-dialing code operates through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to connect you to a trained crisis counselor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Pathways Youth Community Support Center serves youth between the ages of 10-17 experiencing or heading towards a behavioral health crisis. They provide a safe, non-judgmental environment, linkage to community resources, and referrals for ongoing care at no cost to those served. The center operates 24 hours, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
1-833-5-CRISIS (274747)
The Pathways Community Crisis Center operates 24 hours, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. They serve individuals 18 years and older experiencing a behavioral health crisis including substance abuse challenges. The crisis center provides a safe, non-judgmental environment, linkage to community resources, and referrals for ongoing care.
Located near the Boise Towne Square Mall off of Cole Road @
7192 Potomac Dr, Boise, ID 83704
1-208-489-8311
Safe Place provides access to immediate help, safety and supportive resources for youth in need. Schools, fire stations, libraries, and other youth-friendly organizations designated as Safe Place locations display the yellow and black sign. The Idaho Youth Ranch is a Safe Place Partner and manages Idaho’s Safe Place locations.
Call or Email Idaho Youth Ranch’s 24/7 Youth Crisis Helpline
1-208-322-2308
[email protected]
To use TXT 4 HELP, text the word “safe” and your current location (city/state/zip) to 4HELP (44357). Within seconds, you will receive a message with the closest Safe Place site and phone number. You will also have the option to text interactively with a professional for more help. It’s quick, easy, safe and confidential.
Search and connect to support. Find financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, and other free or reduced-cost services at Idaho Health Data Exchange.
A BIG thank you to the Idaho Commission for Libraries for their generous book donation! Youth can pick a book to read when they are at The Bridge or take one home for their own library. You should see how excited the kids are when they know they get to keep it.
Thanks for the Support
The Treasure Valley YMCA has a ton of options to get youth involved in positive programs and activities but sometimes families do not have the financial ability to access these programs. A BIG thank you to the Tate Family Charitable Trust for gifting $5,000 to the YMCA for Bridge kids! Now when we refer a youth to the Y and they cannot afford it, the cost of their class or membership can be covered and a YMCA youth coordinator will work with them to maximize the investment. We are thrilled to kick off 2024 with this new partnership.
“I feel lucky when I go to the YMCA”
A mom texted us this special note and picture from her son whose YMCA membership was sponsored by the Tate Family Charitable Trust. The Y reports that he has been bouncing down the hallway and they are happy to have him!
We would like to thank the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections for helping establish resource centers across Idaho. We could not have set-up our facility without their grant award! We would also like to thank the Ada County Board of Commissioners for providing personnel for youth prevention services, and our amazing governance board members and agencies for helping us get the word out.
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