ISU's Pocatello Counseling Clinic provides individual, couple, and family counseling at minimal costs to community members and Idaho State University faculty, staff, students. Please note: If you are an ISU student, you are eligible for free individual, couples, and group counseling through the ISU Counseling and Testing Service on campus.
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Services Offered
Individual Counseling Individual counseling is a process through which clients work one-on-one with a student counselor to explore their feelings, beliefs, or behaviors; work through challenging or influential memories; identify aspects of their lives that they would like to change; better understand themselves and others; set personal goals; and work toward a desired change.
Family Counseling Family counseling is a process through which families work with a student counselor to help family members communicate more effectively and/or resolve conflicts. Family counseling can teach you skills to deepen family connections and get through difficult life challenges. Couples Counseling Couples counseling is a process through which couples work with a student counselor to recognize and resolve conflicts and improve their relationship.
Fees and Payment
Our clinic does not accept or bill insurance and is a cash pay clinic. Payment is expected at the time of service. We accept cash and/or checks.
Qualifying for assistance from Idaho's program usually depends on the severity of your condition and financial circumstance. Read our full guide to Idaho's program.
A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.