Mental health professionals and domestic violence shelter programs from Southeast Idaho were invited to our community to help us understand and address these issues of suicide, domestic violence and sexual assault in Lemhi County. It was determined that the county would provide and operate a small emergency shelter. Small grants were written and awarded to provide a support group, educational pamphlets and workshops that would specifically address domestic violence. Our services are offered with a commitment to confidentiality, empathy, honesty, and integrity. Staff and board members conduct themselves professionally, hold one another accountable, and work collaboratively to deliver services. The organization recognizes that clients will make their own choices and respect the right to self-determination.
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Domestic violence - is about one person getting and keeping power and control over another person in an intimate or family relationship. It is a pattern of abusive behavior where one person uses physical violence, coercion, threats, intimidation, isolation and emotional, sexual or economic abuse to control and change the behavior of the other partner. Domestic violence happens to people of all ages, ethnicities, religions, income levels and backgrounds.
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All services are free, confidential, and offered to all victims and survivors, non-offending adults and their children. We provide services without discrimination.
Services Offered To: Adults Teens Children
Payment: Sliding Scale
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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.
