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. For information on classes, locations, and
schedules, visit www.boiseschools.org/counselors/parented
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. www.aacap.org
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. www.becauseiloveyou.org/
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. www.Toughlove.com
Mental Health Resources
Internet mental health information about
50 of the most common mental disorders, diagnosis, medications,
research, internet links www.mentalhealth.com/p20-grp.html
Jason Foundation - a provider of educational
curriculums and training programs for students, educators/youth
workers
and parents to promote an awareness of youth suicide. www.jasonfoundation.com/community/
Virginia Tech self-help information including
study skills, time scheduling, note taking, concentration,
writing papers, etc. www.ucc.vt.edu/stdysk/stdyhlp.html
How to prepare and set goals, get information,
process information, take tests, write papers, and study
in specific subjects. www.howtostudy.org/
Substance Abuse Prevention & Treatment Services,
Idaho Dept. of Health and Welfare. Provides funds to treatment
providers and prevention programs. 334-5528
California Department of Justice web site
for drug information www.stopdrugs.org/
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. www.after3boise.com
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, boise.assistanceleague.org
Because I Love You (formerly Toughlove)
support group for parents of troubled children of all ages.
Meets at Intermountain Hospital 303 Allumbaugh. Donna 345-1539
or Leone 853-2770.
Boise City Housing & Community Development 384-4158,
1025 S Capital. Some subsidized rentals.
Boise Neighborhood Housing Services 343-4065
Boise State Learning Center Selland College
of Applied Technology 1464 University Dr #212, 426-4036 Adult
Basic Education - GED and ESL classes.
Department of Health and Welfare Family
and Children Services - Medicaid, Food Stamps, TAFI, Child
Support.
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
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 www.learninglabinc.org/
Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222
Teambuilding/Ropes
Course The YMCA manages the Ropes Course
located near Mountain Cove High School. 344-5502 ext.270
Medical
Boise Clinic (medical services for homeless/indigent)
344-3512. Medical Assistance (H&W income eligible) 334-6700
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
Rape Crisis Alliance 24 hours 345-7273
Women's Children's Crisis Center offers
assistance for domestic violence victims 24 hours, 343-7025
