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Handicapped | disabled

CHILDREN’S SPECIAL HEALTH PROGRAM
- Idaho Department of Health & Welfare 450 West State Boise, Idaho 83720
  - 208-334-5962
- PURPOSE: to provide diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative services for handicapped children 0-20 years of age.
- SERVICES: Orthopedic rehabilitation, cleft lip, and palate program, neurologic program, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, cystic fibrosis program, cardiac program, congenital and acquired heart defects.
- ELIGIBILITY: Live in Idaho, under age 21 (except for adult cystic fibrosis).
- FEES: Based on total family income, family size, medical expenses., etc.
- HOW TO APPLY: Go to Public Health Department in the caller’s area.
- SOURCE OF FUNDS: State and federal funding.
CO-AD, INC. –DISABLED ADVOCATES
- 1409 W. Washington Boise, Idaho 83702
  - 800-632-5125
  - 208-336-5353 (Boise)
- 910 Yellowstone #203 Pocatello, Idaho 83201
  - 208-232-0922
- PURPOSE: To speak for and advocate the rights of the disabled.
- SERVICES: Information on individual rights, referral to appropriate services, intervention when government systems are found inappropriate or ineffective, support for handicapped or family regardless of age, special education, social security assistance, legal assistance. Boise office runs TTY for the hearing impaired.
- ELIGIBILITY: Need to fit criteria–must call directly.
MAGIC VALLEY REHABILITATION SERVICES
- 484 Eastland Drive South Twin Falls, Idaho 83301
  - 208-734-4112
- PURPOSE: To rehabilitate mentally or physically handicapped. The main thrust is to mainstream back into normal jobs. Occasionally works with special ed. students under age 16 through the school system.
- SERVICES: Diagnostic vocational evaluation, short-term training work adjustment, job development and placement, transition job training–may need skills–CSI course–or may need work adjustment program (work stamina, work habits). Also, offer extended employment, supported employment, community supported employment.
- ELIGIBILITY: Mentally or physically handicapped, 16 or older, not dangerous to self or others.
- FEES: Vary, contact the office or Idaho Department of Health & Welfare.
- COMMENTS: Operates A & E industries employing handicapped. Janitorial, car detailing services, also “main car wash”—automated car wash in Twin Falls.
LIVING IN PLACE PROGRAM
- Blaine County Senior Center, P.O. Box 28 Hailey, Idaho 83333
  - 208-788-3468
- AREA SERVED: Blaine County.
- PURPOSE: To provide R&R for caregivers of homebound individuals. Either the caregiver or the home-bound person must be age 60 or older.
- COMMENTS: A volunteer service.
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
- 1605 Addison Avenue East Twin Falls, Idaho 83301
  - 208-733-0865 (TWF)
- AREA SERVED: Blaine County and Magic Valley.
- PURPOSE: To help get individuals back to employment as soon as possible.
- SERVICES: Psychological testing, emotional testing.
- ELIGIBILITY: Disability must prevent individuals from prior forms of employment. Physical or mental handicap.
- FEES: No charge. Funding comes from both state and federal sources.

Housing | Homeless

EMERGENCY FOOD & SHELTER PROGRAM BLAINE CO. SERVICES
- 219 First Ave. So. Ste 201 Hailey, Idaho 83333
  - 208-788-5566
  - 8-6 M-Th
- AREA SERVED: Blaine County.
- PURPOSE: To provide rent, mortgage, food, utilities for low-income households that are one month behind in payments.
- SERVICES: Pays rent, mortgage, utilities, and food for those one month in arrears.
- ELIGIBILITY: Low income, contact office.
- FEES: None.
- SOURCE OF FUNDS: Federal.
HOMELESS SHELTER FOR MEN RIVER OF LIFE
- 575 – South 13TH Street & River Street Boise, Idaho
  - 208-389-9840
- SERVICES: Shelter for homeless men.
- ELIGIBILITY: Registration is from 4 – 5:30 pm
- FEES: None
HOMELESS SHELTER FOR WOMEN & CHILDREN CITY LIGHT
- 1404 West Jefferson Street Boise, Idaho
  - 208-368-9901
- SERVICES: Shelter for homeless women and children up to age 11.
- ELIGIBILITY: Check-in is from 4 – 6:00 pm
- FEES: None
INTERFAITH SANCTUARY FOR MEN
- 1620 West River Street Boise, Idaho
  - 208-343-2630
- SERVICES: Shelter for homeless men. No meals are provided.
- ELIGIBILITY: Check-in is from 6:00 on. A person can come in 24 hours a day if they are not intoxicated or on drugs.
- FEES: None
ST. LUKE’S CENTER FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH
- 1450 Aviation Drive, Suite 200 Hailey, ID
  - 208-727-8733
  - Mon.-Fri. hrs: 9:00 – 5:00
  - www.stlukesonline.org
- SERVICES: Food, shelter, and gas for the needy. Emergency lodging – one night at a motel in Hailey. No cash is provided.
- FEES: None.
SNOW MOUNTAIN APARTMENTS
- 823 Laurelwood, Box 1566 Hailey, Idaho 83333
  - 208-322-7055
  - 208-788-2395
- AREA SERVED: Blaine County.
- PURPOSE: To provide low-income housing to the elderly, handicapped, and families.
- SERVICES: Two and three-bedroom townhouses, community room.
- ELIGIBILITY: Low income, credit checks. Application made at the complex. Probable waiting list. Fees are based on 30% of gross income.
SUMMIT APARTMENTS
- 155 West Galena, P.O. Box 1716 Hailey, Idaho 83333
  - 8-5 M-F
  - 208-788-2134
- AREA SERVED: Wood River Valley.
- PURPOSE: To provide low-income housing to the handicapped but self-sufficient and the elderly.
- SERVICES: One-bedroom housing with recreation room, caretaker, emergency cords, and laundry room (20 units).
- ELIGIBILITY: Minimum age of 62.
- FEES: Based on 30% of gross income.
- HOW TO APPLY: Call the property manager at the telephone number indicated above
VALLEY HOUSE HOMELESS SHELTER
- 507 Addison Twin Falls, Idaho
  - 208-734-7736
- PURPOSE: Valley House works with a wide range of community services to provide motivated homeless persons the help they need to become self-sufficient, productive citizens while advocating for policies that reduce homelessness.
- SERVICES: Shelter for single homeless men and women, and families with children.
  - There are 11 family units; one men’s room with 6 beds; and 12 beds for single women. Each unit has a small kitchen. A pantry with food is available, but all must be on food stamps.
- ELIGIBILITY: Guests must be seeking employment daily and work with caseworkers to become self-sufficient. Social Security recipients must be seeking employment and are limited to a 2-month stay.
  - There is no loitering allowed on the premises during the day to encourage people to be active.
  - Those with a criminal record of up to 5 yrs., and sex offenders are not allowed.
- FEES: None
VALLEY VIEW APARTMENTS
- 800 North Second Street
- P.O. Box 1107 Hailey, Idaho 83333
  - 208-788-3883
- PURPOSE: To provide low-income housing.
- SERVICES: Sixty units of two-bedroom units for families.
- ELIGIBILITY: Must have some kind of income.
- FEES: Subsidized for low-income. Contact the manager for updated rent information.
WEATHERIZATION/COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
- Twin Falls, Idaho 83301
  - 208-733-9351
  - 8-5 M-F
- AREA SERVED: Eight-county area in southern Idaho.
- PURPOSE: To serve income-eligible families with the weatherization of homes (including rentals). Serves elderly and handicapped (first priority), then low-income families.
- SERVICES: Weatherization, including insulation, window replacement, and air infiltration.
- ELIGIBILITY: Based on full-year income.
- FEES: None.
- HOW TO APPLY: Call or visit the office.

WOOD HAVEN APARTMENTS
- P.O. Box 757, 627 Winterhaven Drive Hailey, Idaho 83333
  - 208-788-3411
  - 8-5 M-F
- PURPOSE: To provide low-income housing for families and the handicapped.
- SERVICES: Twenty-four units, children’s playground, two- and three-bedroom units only.
- ELIGIBILITY: Family only (with children). No senior citizens (over 62) unless handicapped.
- FEES: Thirty percent of gross income is rent basis.
- HOW TO APPLY: Contact the property manager at the telephone number indicated above.

Language Assistance

SPANISH TRANSLATOR
- Marta Hernandez
  - 208-721-2920 – Give her the phone number of the caller.
- Spanish Court Alcohol School; Group Therapy; Treatment of alcohol and drugs; domestic violence counseling.
  - Spanish Helpline 972-233-2438
SPANISH HOTLINE
- 314-647-1150

Legal | Law Enforcement

BLAINE COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE
- Suite 100 201 Second Avenue South Hailey, Idaho 83333
  - 208-788-5545
  - 9-5 M-F
- PURPOSE: To act as prosecutor in Blaine County court.
- SERVICES: Prosecution and investigation for Blaine County.
BLAINE COUNTY SHERIFF
- First and Walnut
- P.O. Box 98 Hailey, Idaho 83333
  - 208-788-5555
- PURPOSE: To provide law enforcement for Blaine County.
- SERVICES: Blaine County jail, driver’s license, investigation, public safety, criminal records, child abuse investigation, runaway person investigation.
CHILDREN’S ADVOCATES -COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIPS GUARDIAN AD LITEM PROGRAM
- P.O. Box 531 Twin Falls, Idaho 83303-0531
  - 208-733-9351
  - 8-5 M-F
- AREA SERVED: Eight Magic Valley counties (Blaine, Camas, Twin Falls, Jerome, Minidoka, Cassia, Lincoln, and Gooding counties).
- PURPOSE: To provide support to a child in court — “friend” of the child or advocate for a child in sexual or physical abuse or neglect cases. Guardian Ad Litem would accompany the child in court.
- SERVICES: The county pays the child’s attorney–supports the child in court proceedings. Sexual or physical abuse and neglect cases. Representation of child provides support in court only. Guardian ad litem may be involved in some independent investigation.
- ELIGIBILITY: Any child that has been abused/neglected.
- FEES: None–all volunteer.
- HOW TO APPLY: Call the telephone number indicated above–court appointed.
- SOURCE OF FUNDS: Funded by grants and donations.
- COMMENTS: Gives a child a friend to get through court proceedings and gives child support. If CO-AD, INC.
  - 800-632-5125
- 1409 W. Washington Boise, Idaho 83702
  - 208-336-5353 (Boise)
- 910 Yellowstone #203 Pocatello, Idaho 83201
  - 208-232-0922
- PURPOSE: To speak for and advocate the rights of the disabled.
- SERVICES: Information on individual rights, referral to appropriate services, intervention when government systems are found inappropriate or ineffective, support for handicapped or family regardless of age, special education, social security assistance, legal assistance. Boise office runs TTY for the hearing impaired.
- ELIGIBILITY: Need to fit criteria–must call directly
IDAHO LEGAL AID
- 112 Shoshone Street East Twin Falls, Idaho 83301
  - 208-734-7024 or
  - 866-345-0106
  - 8:30-5 M-F
- AREA SERVED: Blaine, Camas, Lincoln, Minidoka, Twin Falls, and Cassia counties.
- PURPOSE: To provide free legal assistance for low-income people without a specific area of law. Does not include criminal DUI or traffic offenses, and must refer to private attorneys in certain cases. NO FAMILY LAW PROVIDED (see Pro Bono Program).
- SERVICES: Non-English speaking translator. Will come to your home or provide a telephone interview. Services for the elderly. References to Human Rights Commission, Insurance Commission, Ombudsman for the Elderly. PROVIDES DIVORCE WORKSHOPS FOR DO-IT-YOURSELF, NO-CONTEST DIVORCES.
- ELIGIBILITY: Must meet income guidelines. People already qualifying for public benefits–AFDC, SSI, and food stamps will most likely qualify. Also county assistance, Medicare, Medicaid, unemployment, utility shutoffs, and farm workers.
- HOW TO APPLY: Call for an appointment.
- SOURCE OF FUNDS: Legal Services Corporation.
IDAHO SENIORS LEGAL HOTLINE
- 866-345-0106
IMMIGRATION ALLIANCE OF IDAHO
- 208-309-5684
- Works to protect the basic human rights of immigrants by engaging in education, outreach, policy reform, and advocacy at local, state, and national levels.
- PURPOSE: Helps immigrants know their rights regarding search warrants and provides legal aid.
- SERVICES: Free confidential 24/7 hotline for information, support, and solidarity.
JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER/PRIVATE COUNSELOR
- P.O. Box 704 Hailey, Idaho 83333 (In the judicial building behind old courthouse)
  - 208-788-5528 or
  - 208-788-3434
  - 208-788-9008 (after hours)
  - 9-5 M-F
- Private counseling and substance abuse evaluation referrals from Wood River Medical Center.
- AREA SERVED: Blaine County.
- PURPOSE: Provide adolescent probation services and, through the Wood River Medical Center, private counseling to adolescents and their families.
- SERVICES: Counseling and psychotherapy to individuals and families, specializing in adolescence. Also counseling for alcohol and drug abuse, and free counseling for Vietnam-era vets. Probation and Vietnam vet services are free. Fees for other services vary. Contact the office for further information.
POLICE DEPARTMENTS Dial 911
- Bellevue Marshall, 115 E. Poplar
  - 208-788-3692
- Blaine County Sheriff, First Ave S., Hailey
  - 208-788-5555
- Carey Police Department
  - 208-823-4303
- Hailey Police Department
  - 208-788-3531
- Sun Valley/Elkhorn Police Department
  - 208-622-5345
- Ketchum Police Department
  - 208-726-9333
- Stanley Police Department
  - 208-774-3327
PRO BONO PROGRAM OF THE IDAHO BAR ASSOCIATION
- P.O. Box 895 Boise, Idaho 83701
  - 800-221-3295
  - 208-342-8959 (Boise)
  - 8-5 M-F
- AREA SERVED: State of Idaho.
- PURPOSE: To assist low-income individuals with emergency legal information in areas that Legal Aid cannot deal such as domestic relations/family law/wills/bankruptcy.
- SERVICES: A recording will take the caller’s number and will return calls on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays to provide the names of lawyers in the caller’s area who volunteer to provide this service.
STATE POLICE OFFICE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT
- 218 W. Yakima St. Jerome, ID 83338
  - 208-324-6000
  - After hours referred to the state police:
    - 208-736-3060
- CONTACT PERSON: Ask for an investigator.
- AREA SERVED: Ten counties (eight in the Magic Valley as well as Butte and Custer counties).
- PURPOSE: Narcotics investigations and enforcement.
- SERVICES: Enforcement of narcotic violations concerning manufacture, possession, growth, and investigation. Provides anonymity when calling from a small town.
VOLUNTEER LAWYER PROGRAM
- P.O. Box 895 Boise, Idaho 83701
  - 800-221-3295
  - 8-5 M-F
- AREA SERVED: Idaho.
- PURPOSE: To assist low-income people with emergency legal information in areas that Legal Aid cannot deal such as domestic relations/family law/wills.
- SERVICES: Application process
- FEES: No fee except filing fees for court expenses.
- SOURCE OF FUNDS: Idaho Bar Association.
- COMMENTS: Pro Bono is Latin “for the good” (voluntary).

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