Idaho Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health
3173 N. Cole Road
Boise, Idaho 83704
208-433-8845
800-905-3436 (toll free)

The Idaho Federation of Families works to develop a coalition of groups and individuals to educate policy makers, professional organizations, legislators, educators, and the public about the needs of children with emotional, behavioral, and mental disorders and their families. Fundamental to the Idaho Federation of Families is a focus on family participation and support. They believe that policies, legislation, funding and service systems must utilize the strengths of families by:

• Ensuring that families are equal partners in the planning and implementation of services,
• Viewing the child as a whole person rather than emphasizing the disability,
• Empowering families and children to make decisions about their lives, and
• Encouraging innovative programming that increases options for service.

Federation of Families
The National family-run organization dedicated exclusively to helping children with mental health needs and their families achieve a better quality of life. They:

• Provide leadership to develop and sustain a nationwide network of family-run organizations.
• Focus the passion and cultural diversity of our membership to be a potent force for changing how systems respond to children with mental health needs and their families.
• Help policy-makers, agencies, and providers become more effective in delivering services and supports that foster healthy emotional development for all children.
  

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, Idaho (NAMI)
331 North Allumbaugh Street
Boise, Idaho 83704-9208
800-572-9940 (toll free) in Idaho only

NAMI is a nationwide organization dedicated to support, education and advocacy on behalf of people with a mental illness and their families.
In Idaho, they provide:

• Support through our support groups located across the state.
• Education about mental health issues and concerns aimed at reducing the stigma about mental illnesses.
• Advocacy through work at the local and statewide level for policies that help people with a mental illness live full, productive lives.
  NAMI Idaho is a non-profit, tax-exempt family organization for people with brain
  

Dispute Resolution Specialist
State Department Of Education
Bureau of Special Education
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, Idaho 83720-0027
208-332-6912

Consumer Advocacy Commission
Jerry Fehlman, Chair
Confluence Club
1002 Idaho Street
Lewiston, Idaho 83501
208-746-1519

Idaho Parents Unlimited, Inc.
4696 Overland Road, Suite 478
Boise, Idaho 83705
208-342-5884 (V/TDD)
800-242-IPUL (toll free)

Comprehensive Advocacy (CoAd)
4477 Emerald Street, Suite B-100
Boise, Idaho 83706
208-336-5353 (V/TDD)
800-632-5125 (toll free) (V/TDD)