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Guidance & Counseling Programs
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Links & Resources
Parenting
Resources
- Boise Schools Parent Education provides
a variety of classes to support the needs of Boise
parents. Classes are offered throughout the school
year in a number of our schools.
- The 40 Developmental Assets
- Early Childhood Education Clearinghouse available
in English and Spanish.
- Parenting Information on
discipline, raising teens, family challenges.
- American
Academy of Child & Adolescent
Psychiatry offers a wealth of information
on issues pertinent to children and their families.
Download fact sheets on topics such as The Adopted
Child, Helping Teens with Stress, Children and
Divorce, Normal Adolescence, Children and Grief,
Discipline, Normal Adolescence, Children Who
Won't Go to School, Preparing for Adolescence,
Stepfamily Problems and more.
- Because I Love You (BILY) is
a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting
parents with troubled children of any age. BILY
promotes structure, consequences and consistency
in raising our kids and we have helped thousands
of families over the past 18 years.
- TOUGHLOVE International is
a non-profit, self-help organization that provides
ongoing education and active support to families,
empowering parents and young people to accept responsibility
for their actions.
Mental
Health Resources
- Internet
mental health information about
50 of the most common mental disorders, diagnosis,
medications, research, internet links.
- Jason Foundation -
a provider of educational curriculums and training
programs
for students, educators/youth workers and parents
to promote an awareness of youth suicide.
- Teen
Education & Crisis Hotline
- Adolescent
Mental Health ADHD/ADD,
OCD, depression in children/adolescents.
- C.H.A.D.D. Children
and Adults with ADHD
- Span
Idaho Suicide Prevention Action
Network of Idaho - Help in becoming better
informed and to recognize the warning signs
of suicide and have tools to help those who
may be at risk.
Study
Skills
Tutoring
- Huntington Learning Center Local
tutors and tutoring services.
- Sylvan Learning Center
- Learning
Lab Inc. Computer-assisted
learning center for adults and families with
children 0-6. Small fees based on income, scholarships
available. English Language Learning (ELL),
Adult Basic Skills, GED prep, Preschoolers & Parents
as Partners classes, and family literacy classes.
715 S. Capitol Blvd (Boise Public Library),
344-1335 ext. 130.
Substance
Abuse Concerns
Community
Resources
- After3
Boise is a web site that provides
a central place to quickly locate the best
after-school programs and activities in your
Boise neighborhood. Use After3 to find fun,
enriching ways for your children to expand
their talents and engage their time after the
final school bell rings.
- Assistance
League of Boise is an all volunteer,
philanthropic organization providing service
and education to the Ada County community,
including the following five philanthropies:
Operation School Bell, Operation School Supplies,
History in the Bown House, Kids on the Block,
Inc., and Project Hearing. P.O. Box 140104,
Boise, Idaho 83714, 208-377-4327.
- Because I Love You (formerly
Toughlove) support group for parents of troubled
children of all ages. Meets at Intermountain Hospital
303 Allumbaugh. Leone 853-2770, 645-1539, 484-1541.
- Boise City Housing & Community Development 384-4158,
1025 S Capital. Some subsidized rentals.
- Boise Neighborhood Housing Services 343-4065
- Camp
Erin is a bereavement camp designed
for children ages 6-17 who have experienced
the death of a parent, friend or loved one.
275-0000
- Department of Health and Welfare Family
and Children Services - Medicaid, Food Stamps,
TAFI, Child Support. 344-6800
- El-Ada Food Pantry, Soup Kitchen, Casual
Labor, Educational Resource Assistance,
offers help with, prescription assistance, shoe
vouchers, GED assistance, and educational, employment,
and financial counseling. 701 E. 44th, Garden
City 377-0700, or 3553 Americana Terrace, Boise
345-2820
- Grandparents as Parents 323-7538/377-1771
- Idaho CareLine 211 provides
free referrals to a range of health and human services
such as children and family resources, health and
wellness, social services, Medicaid doctors and
prescription drug help within Boise and around
the state. 800-926-2588 www.idahocareline.org or www.RxIdaho.org
- Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222
- Project Patch - Restoring troubled youth and
building strong families.
- Teambuilding/Ropes
Course The YMCA manages the Ropes
Course. 344-5502 ext.270
- Touchstone
Center for Grieving or 377-3216
Medical
- Boise Clinic (medical services
for homeless/indigent) 344-3512. Medical Assistance
(H&W income eligible) 334-6700
- Camp
Rainbow Gold administered by the
American Cancer Society. One of the first children's
oncology camps in the country located in Ketchum.
- Central District Health Department offers
medical assistance and immunizations 707 N. Armstrong
Place, Boise 375-5211, Dental health 327-8540,
Family planning services 327-7400
- Children's Health Insurance (CHIP)
Program (800) 926-2588
- Health Access provides primary
care services to uninsured Ada County residents
living below the poverty level through the Family
Practice Residency of Idaho, Inc. 367-6030.
Domestic Violence
Boise
School District Guidance & Counseling
8169 W. Victory Road
Boise, Idaho 83709
PHONE ~ (208) 854-4165
FAX ~ (208) 854-4012
Supervisor:
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