Medical Health
- AIDS HOTLINE (See National Aids Hotline)
- AIDS PROGRAM
- Idaho State Dept. of Health & Welfare 450 West State Street Boise, Idaho 83720
- 208-334-5937
- 9-5 M-F
- Lisa: Aids Prevention & Education Coordinator
- SERVICES: Information and referrals related to AIDS. AIDS tests are available at the Central District Health Department in Boise. AIDS test based on income.
- Ph: 208-375-5211.
- Idaho State Dept. of Health & Welfare 450 West State Street Boise, Idaho 83720
- ALZHEIMER’S HELP:
- Boise, ID
- 208-334-3833
- Boise, ID
- ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION
- National Toll-Free Information and Referral Service Boise, ID
- 800-621-0379
- 800-272-3900
- National Toll-Free Information and Referral Service Boise, ID
- AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
- P.O. Box 5386 2676 S. Vista Ave. Boise, Idaho 83705
- 208-343-4609
- AREA SERVED: State of Idaho.
- PURPOSE: Information on different types of cancer treatment. How to conquer cancer.
- SERVICES: Education for the public; patient services.
- ELIGIBILITY: No guidelines, except one, one must be an Idaho resident.
- FEES: None.
- HOW TO APPLY: Contact the American Cancer Society Division Office.
- SOURCE OF FUNDS: Public donations.
- P.O. Box 5386 2676 S. Vista Ave. Boise, Idaho 83705
- AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION
- 1528 Vista Avenue Boise, Idaho 83705
- 208-342-2774 (Boise)
- 800-232-3472
- SERVICES: Information clearing house, support group information.
- 1528 Vista Avenue Boise, Idaho 83705
- AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
- 270 S. Orchard St., Ste. B Boise, Idaho 83705
- 208-384-5066
- 8:30-5 M-F
- AREA SERVED: State of Idaho.
- PURPOSE: Education and research.
- SERVICES: Educate and provide literature to the public on diet, exercise, heart health, and disease and stroke.
- ELIGIBILITY: Open.
- FEES: Generally none.
- HOW TO APPLY: Call.
- SOURCE OF FUNDS: Public and private donations.
- 270 S. Orchard St., Ste. B Boise, Idaho 83705
- AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR CANCER RESEARCH
- Washington, D.C.
- 800-843-8114
- www.aicr.org
- SERVICES: Publishes newsletter. Educational materials are available.
- PORTNEUF LIFE FLIGHT HELICOPTER
- ISU Campus, Memorial Drive Pocatello, Idaho 83201
- 800-237-0911 (24 hours)
- CONTACT: Bannock Regional Medical Center, Pocatello
- 208-232-6150.
- AREA SERVED: Radius 180 miles of Pocatello as crow flies (includes Sun Valley, Ketchum, Hailey, Mammoth, and Yellowstone National Park).
- PURPOSE: Emergency medical service, handles all types of trauma. Fly with advanced life support, pacemakers, and respirators.
- SERVICES: Two flight nurses respond for emergency transport; mobile intensive care unit. Staffed with R.N. and paramedic when responding to the scene of an auto accident. Staffed according to patient’s needs, including M.D. when indicated. Response time 5 minutes to lift off. Flies with advanced life support.
- FEES: Call for current fee structure.
- SOURCE OF FUNDS: Bannock Regional Medical Center.
- ISU Campus, Memorial Drive Pocatello, Idaho 83201
- BLAINE COUNTY FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
- P.O. Box 1880 Hailey, Idaho 83333
- 208-788-5577 (24 hours)
- AREA SERVED: Blaine County, but will also provide transportation out of the county if necessary.
- SERVICES: To provide medical transportation.
- FEES: Varies according to distance traveled.
- SOURCE OF FUNDS: County.
- P.O. Box 1880 Hailey, Idaho 83333
- BLAINE COUNTY SENIOR CENTER
- Advisors (SHIBA) – 208-788-3468
- PURPOSE: A program that provides community-based advisors to assist seniors with Medicare and Medicaid insurance questions; i.e., eligibility, coverage, claims, and supplemental insurance.
- SERVICES: Provide advisors to assist seniors with insurance questions. A toll-free telephone number will put the caller in touch with the Senior Information & Referral Service of the Magic Valley Regional Medical Center in Twin Falls.
- FEES: None.
- BOOTH MEMORIAL HOME (Salvation Army)
- 1617 North 24th Street
- P.O. Box 1216 Boise, Idaho 83701
- 208-343-3571
- 8-4:30 M-F
- AREA SERVED: All of Idaho.
- PURPOSE: Residential care for pregnant girls; outpatient care for those living in Boise and surrounding communities, mother and infant extended care.
- SERVICES: Education grades 7-12, also classes in life skills, childbirth, infant care, and parenting. Medical care–medical checkup and delivery in St. Luke’s Hospital, Boise. Spiritual growth opportunities. Leisure time activities. Counseling–maternal/infant care; adoption support.
- ELIGIBILITY: State contract for girls under 18 years of age; over 18 years of age according to need. Private funding, Health & Welfare contracts, federal funding for maternal and infant care, United Way.
- CRITICAL CARE TRANSFER TEAM (Ada-Boi)
- 3985 Somerset Way Boise, Idaho 83709
- 208-362-2973 (24 hours)
- AREA SERVED: Entire U.S.A.–will fly patient anywhere in the USA.
- PURPOSE: To provide transfer of critically ill patients by any means necessary–airplane, ambulance, jet.
- SERVICES: With each transfer, two persons are provided; a nurse, respirational therapist, or emergency medical technician.
- ELIGIBILITY: Open.
- FEES: Vary depending on the vehicle used, as well as the time involved and distance traveled. Payment is required upfront unless the transfer is to St. Luke’s Hospital in Boise.
- SOURCE OF FUNDS: Patient or patient’s insurance.
- 3985 Somerset Way Boise, Idaho 83709
- EASTERN IDAHO REGIONAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER –Adult Special Care Unit
- 2280 East 25th Street Idaho Falls, Idaho
- 208-227-2260
- SERVICES: 24-hour, seven days per week telephone counseling with regard to depression. No charge. Confidential.
- 2280 East 25th Street Idaho Falls, Idaho
- EMERGENCY MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
- 219 First Ave. So. Ste 201 Hailey, Idaho 83333
- 208-788-5566
- 8-6 M-Th
- AREA SERVED: Blaine County.
- PURPOSE: To provide limited financial assistance for medical expenses to income-eligible households in an emergency situation.
- ELIGIBILITY: 100% of poverty. Intent to stay in Blaine County.
- SOURCE OF FUNDS: Federal.
- 219 First Ave. So. Ste 201 Hailey, Idaho 83333
- HOSPICE OF THE WOOD RIVER VALLEY
- 507 First Avenue North Ketchum, Idaho 83340 (One block north of Perry’s)
- 208-726-8464 (if staff is gone, a recording will indicate who is on call)
- AREA SERVED: Blaine County.
- PURPOSE: Hospice is a program that provided professional care and volunteer support to those with terminal illnesses as well as support to their families.
- SERVICES: Volunteer services such as visiting, relief for the primary caregiver, transportation, errands, and shopping, etc. Community education on death and dying and bereavement. Resource library available.
- ELIGIBILITY: Limited life expectancy for all diagnoses, including AIDS.
- FEES: None.
- HOW TO APPLY: Referrals from physicians, family, and patients–Hospice must have doctor’s permission.
- SOURCE OF FUNDS: Community support.
- COMMENTS: Always available to answer questions on bereavement and lend support. Can refer to Hospices nationwide.
- 507 First Avenue North Ketchum, Idaho 83340 (One block north of Perry’s)
- HOSPITALS
- St. Lukes 208-727-8800
- Wood River Family Medicine 208-788-3434
- Dr. Parry’s Office 208-622-3180
- IDAHO STATE MENTAL HOSPITALS
- 208-785-1200 (Blackfoot)
- 208-736-2177 (Twin Falls)
- 208-788-3584 (Hailey)
- PURPOSE: Residential treatment for seriously disturbed people. Contact Regional Mental Health Center in Twin Falls (208-734-9770–24 hours) because all referrals to the State Hospital must come from and through the Regional Center.
- HOW TO APPLY: Call 208-736-2177, Mental Health, Twin Falls Idaho.
Organizations | Clubs
- BOY SCOUTS
- Snake River Council
- 208-622-5345
- Wood River Area
- 208-733-2067
- CONTACT PERSON: District Chairman
- AREA SERVED: South Central Idaho.
- PURPOSE: Promotes youth and good value systems for boys. Ages 8-18.
- FEES: Yearly registration fees.
- HOW TO APPLY: Call.
- 4-H
- County Extension Service Old Blaine County Courthouse Hailey, Idaho 83333
- 208-788-5585
- 9-5 M-F
- PURPOSE: Youth education programs to teach life skills–leadership and responsibility.
- HOW TO APPLY: Call.
- County Extension Service Old Blaine County Courthouse Hailey, Idaho 83333
- GIRL SCOUTS OF AMERICA
- P.O. Box 6 Ketchum, Idaho 83340
- 208-726-9637
- CONTACT: Willa McLoughlin, service unit director
- AREA SERVED: Sun Valley/Ketchum
- ELIGIBILITY: First grade through sixth grade.
- P.O. Box 6 Ketchum, Idaho 83340
- THE SUN CLUB
- 571 Second Street East P.O. Box 1982 Ketchum, Idaho 83340
- 208-726-7710
- 12 Noon – 10 p.m.
- PURPOSE: To provide facilities for meetings of 12-Step programs and other community organizations. 12-Step groups might include AA, CODA, Alanon, Alateen, ACOA, ISA, OA. Please see individual listings for further information
- 571 Second Street East P.O. Box 1982 Ketchum, Idaho 83340
- KETCHUM/SUN VALLEY RESCUE UNIT Dial 911
- Ketchum Fire Department
- 208-726-7805 (24 hours)
- AREA SERVED: Blaine County north of East Fork bridge.
- PURPOSE: Ambulance service and emergency medical service.
- ELIGIBILITY: Residents of the area served.
- FEES: None if the transport is not needed. Fee charged if the transport is required.
- SOURCE OF FUNDS: Ketchum city taxes.
- Ketchum Fire Department
- MEDICAL HEALTH CLINICS (private)
- Sawtooth Orthopedic & Fracture Clinic
- 208-622-3311
- Ketchum Chiropractic Clinic
- 208-726-4554
- Centers For Disease Control C.D.C. INFO
- 800-342-2437
- Sawtooth Orthopedic & Fracture Clinic
- NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE
- 9000 Rockville Pike Bethesda, Maryland 80892
- 800-422-6237 (Recording gives menu. Dial 1 to talk about the specific questions; Dial 2 to request free publications.)
- PURPOSE: To provide information on cancer.
- SERVICES: Answers caller’s questions directly or the caller can order publications for information.
- FEES: None.
- HOW TO APPLY: Call.
- 9000 Rockville Pike Bethesda, Maryland 80892
- OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS (OA)
- c/o The Sun Club
- 571 Second Street East
- P.O. Box 1982 Ketchum, Idaho 83340
- 208-726-7710 (12 Noon – 10 p.m.)
- PURPOSE: A support group to help stop eating compulsions and obsessions, including overeating, anorexia, bulimia, etc. A 12-Step program. Contact The Sun Club at the telephone number indicated above for current information on meeting days and times.
- PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF IDAHO
- 3668 N. Harbor Lane Boise, Idaho 83705
- 208-376-9300
- M-Th 9-7, Fri 9-6
- 2 Sats/month 10-2
- PURPOSE: Women’s reproductive health care and community education.
- SERVICES: Reproductive health care, referrals, family planning, educational services, abortion information, Classes for moms/daughters 9 yrs to 12 yrs, 13 yrs to 15 yrs, parents/sons 10 yrs to 13 yrs, 14 yrs to 18 yrs. Topics covered: communication skills, puberty, self-esteem, dating-date rape, contraception, etc.
- ELIGIBILITY: Open.
- FEES: Sliding scale based on income, low-income criteria grants.
- HOW TO APPLY: non-profit
- www.ppfa.org
- 3668 N. Harbor Lane Boise, Idaho 83705
- POISON CONTROL –
- St. Alphonsus Hospital State Communication Center Boise, Idaho
- 800-632-8000 (24 hours)
- PURPOSE: Provide information on control/connection of poison ingestion. Communication center can alert local help throughout the state.
- HOW TO APPLY: Call.
- St. Alphonsus Hospital State Communication Center Boise, Idaho
- PRE-MENSTRUAL SYNDROME INFORMATION
- PRIVATE AGENCY:
- Hailey Medical Clinic, Dr. Richard Paris
- (208)788-3434.
- PMS ACCESS (private)
- 800-222-4PMS
- 800-222-4767
- PURPOSE: To provide an information newsletter six times per year. Physician referral and answer questions.
- SERVICES: For a fee, will send physician referral lists for anywhere in the U.S. Also sends PMS information with the list.
- SOUTH CENTRAL DISTRICT HEALTH
- 324 East Second Street
- P.O. Box 547 Twin Falls, Idaho 83301
- 208-788-4335
- 208-734-5900
- 8-5 M-F
- AREA SERVED: Blaine County line, Gooding, Jerome, Minidoka, Cassia, Twin Falls, Camas counties.
- PURPOSE: Disease prevention and health promotion.
- SERVICES: Family planning, improved pregnancy program, sexually transmitted disease clinic, AIDS screening, immunizations, school nursing-woman, infant-children nutrition program, prenatal care for low-income pregnant women.
- ELIGIBILITY: Depending on the need.
- FEES: Nominal fee based on sliding scale but no one denied access.
- HOW TO APPLY: Ask for the service desired.
- SOURCE OF FUNDS: Federal, state, county, and private.
- LUKE’S PHARMACY
- Bullion St
- P.O. Box 1527 Hailey, Idaho 83333
- 208-788-4970
- 9-5:30 M-F, 9-1 Sat
- PURPOSE: To provide prescriptions and medical supplies for the home. Rent and sell equipment (oxygen tanks, wheelchairs, walkers, hospital beds, etc.–will refill or exchange oxygen tanks); sells small medical equipment (blood pressure kits, etc.), back braces, orthopedic aids, colostomy supplies, vitamins, foam pads, etc.
- SERVICES: Will provide Medicare billing or secondary insurance billing when necessary. Also, carry janitorial supplies.
- WOOD RIVER PREGNANCY CENTER (PRO-LIFE)
- 17 E. Bullion St. Hailey, Idaho 33333
- 208-788-2429
- AREA SERVED: Blaine County.
- SERVICES: Peer counseling for girls, boyfriends, parents, etc. Film and information, pregnancy testing, maternity and baby items, adoption information, financial assistance, arranging for school/housing, and post-abortion counseling.
- ELIGIBILITY: Open.
- FEES: Free, including pregnancy testing.
- HOW TO APPLY: Walk-in
- 17 E. Bullion St. Hailey, Idaho 33333
- AMERICAN DIVORCED ASSOC. OF MEN (ADAM)
- 3000 Town Center, Ste. 1300 Southfield, MI 48075
- 248-356-2326
- AREA SERVED: U.S.A.
- PURPOSE: To educate men regarding their rights in relation to divorce–how the system works.
- SERVICES: Divorce consultation, marriage counseling, lawyer referral, newsletters, educational materials, guidance in self-representation, strategic layman options, and group conferences.
- ELIGIBILITY: Open.
- FEES: $100.00 annual membership/$ 125.00 for membership with referral services.
- HOW TO APPLY: Call or write.
- SOURCE OF FUNDS: Membership fees, counseling fees, contributions.
- 3000 Town Center, Ste. 1300 Southfield, MI 48075
- GAY & LESBIAN SUPPORT GROUP
- Community Center 305 East 37th St. Garden City, ID
- 208-336-3870
- AREA SERVED: Boise, Treasure Valley
- PURPOSE: To provide support, information, and referrals to gay men and women.
- SERVICES: The Community Center is open at variable times and has a library. The Center publishes a monthly newsletter.
- Community Center 305 East 37th St. Garden City, ID
- GAY/LESBIAN HOTLINE
- 888-843-4564
- GAY HOTLINE
- 888-340-4528
- Gay Youth Hotline (under 21)
- 800-399-7337
- FATHER’S ADVOCACY, INFORMATION, AND REFERRAL
- VEPCO Office Building
- P.O. Box 389 Camden-Wyoming, Delaware 19934
- 800-722-FAIR Recording
- AREA SERVED: Nationwide.
- PURPOSE: Assist non-custodial divorced fathers with “visitation interference” problems (not allowed to see children they have a legal right to see), custody, and support problems.
- WOMEN’S CRISIS CENTER
- P.O. Box 2444 1300 Kimberly Road, C4 Twin Falls, Idaho 83301 (shelter address not given out for safety)
- 208-733-5054
- 208-733-0100 (24 hours)
- 1-5 M-F
- PURPOSE: Spouse abuse, child abuse, rape.
- SERVICES: 24-hour crisis line, shelter, food, clothing, counseling, legal aid, and help in relocation to women and their children. Will also “refer” battered men to someone who can help with shelter and counseling. The director of the shelter is available for one-on-one counseling over the telephone during business hours.
- ELIGIBILITY: Women who are abused and afraid for their physical well-being. No other options are available. Physically and psychologically capable of caring for herself and her children, not intoxicated or displaying drug abuse behavior. No male children over 12 years of age accompanying her.
- FEES: $3.50 per day if possible.
- HOW TO APPLY: All victims must be assessed by a volunteer before being brought to the shelter.
- P.O. Box 2444 1300 Kimberly Road, C4 Twin Falls, Idaho 83301 (shelter address not given out for safety)
Religious Organizations
- CALVARY BIBLE
- P.O. Box 1676 Hailey, Idaho 833333
- 208-788-9174 (o)
- P.O. Box 1676 Hailey, Idaho 833333
- COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH
- P.O. Box 1596 Hailey, Idaho 83333
- 208-788-4107
- M-Th
- P.O. Box 1596 Hailey, Idaho 83333
- CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
- Hailey Ward P.O. Box 1436 Hailey, Idaho 83333
- 208-788-4150
- Hailey Ward P.O. Box 1436 Hailey, Idaho 83333
- CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
- Carey Ward
- 208-823-4384
- Carey Ward
- CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
- Sun Valley Ward P.O. Box 268 Sun Valley, Idaho 83353
- 208-622-5121
- 208-726-5984
- Sun Valley Ward P.O. Box 268 Sun Valley, Idaho 83353
- EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH
- 101 Second Avenue South P.O. Box 576 Hailey, Idaho 83333
- 208-788-3547
- 101 Second Avenue South P.O. Box 576 Hailey, Idaho 83333
- JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES
- 2731 Shenandoah P.O. Box 1842 Hailey, Idaho 83333
- 208-788-2299
- 2731 Shenandoah P.O. Box 1842 Hailey, Idaho 83333
- LIFE CHURCH
- 3140 Snowbank Dr. Hailey, ID 83333
- 208-788-2992
- 3140 Snowbank Dr. Hailey, ID 83333
- LIGHT ON THE MOUNTAIN CHURCH OF RELIGIOUS SCIENCE
- P.O. Box 485 Ketchum, Idaho 83340
- 208-727-1631
- P.O. Box 485 Ketchum, Idaho 83340
- OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS CATHOLIC CHURCH
- Sun Valley Road P.O. Box 1650 Sun Valley, Idaho 83353
- 208-622-3432
- Sun Valley Road P.O. Box 1650 Sun Valley, Idaho 83353
- PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF THE BIG WOOD
- P.O. Box 473 Office hours vary Warm Springs Road Ketchum, Idaho 83340
- 208-726-8144 (After hours)
- 208-726-5123
- P.O. Box 473 Office hours vary Warm Springs Road Ketchum, Idaho 83340
- ST. CHARLES CATHOLIC CHURCH
- 311 First Avenue P.O. Box 789 Hailey, Idaho 83333
- 208-788-3024
- 311 First Avenue P.O. Box 789 Hailey, Idaho 83333
- ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
- Sun Valley Road P.O. Box 1240 Sun Valley, Idaho 83353
- 208-726-5349
- Sun Valley Road P.O. Box 1240 Sun Valley, Idaho 83353
- SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST
- 701 South Main Hailey, Idaho 83333
- 208-788-9448 (24 hours)
- 701 South Main Hailey, Idaho 83333
- VALLEY OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH
- P.O. Box 218 Hailey, Idaho 83333
- 208-221-4114
- P.O. Box 218 Hailey, Idaho 83333
- THE ROCK CHURCH
- P.O. Box 508 Hailey, Idaho 83333
- 208-788-5470
- P.O. Box 508 Hailey, Idaho 83333
- WOOD RIVER JEWISH COMMUNITY
- Po Box 837 741 Leadville Ave. Ketchum, ID 83340
- 208-726-1183
- CONTACT: Rabbi Barnette Brickner? Office Mgr: Jen Koval
- Po Box 837 741 Leadville Ave. Ketchum, ID 83340
