HELPS

Works with VA Justice Outreach Coordinator to engage our Veteran offenders with the VA as much as possible. Also offers in custody substance abuse and cognitive behavioral programs as well as case management to assist with re-entry planning.  Veterans make up as much as 10% of the daily jailed population, which makes it important to link Veterans with needed services.

Can provide a wide array of services for all family members of the Air National Guard to include benefit information, emergency aide, referral to additional services, and local resources.

Contact John Spurny

Most insurances accepted, Tricare, Medicaid.

Counseling for Individuals, couples, family, children (7+), adolescents, elderly, developmental disabilities, refugees, and Military.Clinical Supervision to post graduates in counseling and social work.

Offers family and emergency assistance.  Can also contact deployed Service Members in the event of a family emergency and coordinate emergency leave and travel for the Service Member to return home during an emergency.

Your search stops here – click around for answers to the military life questions you didn't even know to ask. Military OneSourceis your central hub and go-to-place for the military community.

Get to know your benefits and prepare for the big stuff – deployments, reintegration,moves, parenthood, retirement and more. Browse by topic or search for that strangely specific question you want to know the answers to. No matter where military life takes you, with Military OneSource you'll always be in the loop.

contact Sheila Warner

AW2 Advocates provide personalized local support to AW2 Soldiers, Veterans, and their Families, regardless of their location or military status. They work with each Soldier through each stage of the Wounded Warrior Lifecycle, fostering the Soldier’s independence for the next stage of his/her life. AW2 advocates support wounded warriors with a wide range of issues and resources including benefits information, career guidance, education opportunities, coordination with government agencies

Veterans Upward Bound is one of several TRIO programs on the Boise State University campus and is designed to help veterans prepare for and succeed in post-secondary education. We serve veterans planning to attend college, universities , technical schools, certificate programs and more. Contact R.K. Williams. Crystal Van Komen crystalvankomen@cwidaho.cc Adrian San Miguel adriensanmiguel@cwidaho.cc  Autumn Brackley autumnbrackley@cwidaho.cc

Limited dental services are available for eligible Veterans.  Call to determine possible eligibility and additional information.

Clothing closet provides free clothing and shoes to Veterans.  Please call before time to schedule an appointment so that the clothing room can be opened and made available to Veterans. Contact Maggie Blandford

VA program to help those who are eligible receive job training and employment in an occupation that will allow them to work with their disability.  Several eligibility requirements exist, call for more information.

Contact Kathy Brooks by phone or stop by the Vet Center and let them know what you need.  Provides free clothing and shoes to Veterans. For assistance after hours, weekends, and holidays call: 1-877-WAR-VETS (1-877-927-8387)

Provides funds for a variety of needs to wounded or fallen Service Members, Veterans, and their families.  Application must be completed and approved for funds to be provided. contact Terry Scott

Mental Health Services: No Medicaid, subsidies for low income uninsured, won’t turn away. Spanish. Individual/group/ family/youth/children & parent education services. Spanish, interpreters available.Depression support group also available.

Financial Assistance: Financial literacy education to help with budgeting, saving money, manage finances.  Case mgmt.

We a premier group of mental health specialist that believe in the power of community, faith and excellence. We have specialists that work with children and families as well as single adults, helping you find methods to work with your child, reduce stress, cope with trauma, or find increased meaning in life.  In addition to our general mental health program, CCS has Specialists on our children’s team that can coach parents or teachers in the best methods for working with a special needs child, or provide help in overcoming a challenging behavior in a young child or teen. We also have on staff pastoral care specialist, providing care for caregiving professionals such as clergy, police, military and physicians.

24 hour hotline for combat Veterans to provide support, information about services and benefits available to them and referral to local resources.

Military and Veteran services.

Military and veterans assistance.

Provides advocacy to Veterans, and assistance with understanding and filing for VA benefits

Community Action Agencies are private non-profit or public organizations that were created by the federal government in 1964 to combat poverty in geographically designated areas. Status as a Community Action Agency is the result of an explicit designation by local or state government.

A Community Action Agency has a tripartite board structure that is designated to promote the participation of the entire community in the reduction or elimination of poverty.

Community Action Agencies seek to involve the community, including elected public officials private sector representatives, and especially low-income residents, in assessing local needs and attacking the causes and conditions of poverty.

All Local Food Pantry: Daily 8:30 A.M and 4:00 P.M.

May use every 60 days. Food boxes have 2-4 days of food.  USDA commodities  - call for more info.

Undocumented  welcome.

Interpreter available upon request.

Mountain Home Food Pantry Hours of Operation: M - F 8AM - 12PM & 1PM - 4:30PM

Family assistance center specialists are a main point of contact for family members before, during, and following deployment.  They can assist Veterans and family members with issues such as Tricare, DEERS, pay and financial issues, communication, and emergency financial assistance.   

At First Command Financial Services, we develop and deliver comprehensive financial plans to assist American Military families in their efforts to reduce debt, build wealth, and get their financial lives squared away.  Along with investment, insurance and banking products and services, First Command offers assistance with tax preparation, estate planning and trusts.  To learn more, visit our website or contact your local Financial Advisor. todd farrington

Food Pantry

Warrior Gateway is a non-profit whose mission is to connect individuals in the military, veterans, and their families with federal, state, and local government programs as well as non-profit organizations in their local communities. Warrior Gateway’s efforts were recognized in 2011 with the Federal Computer Week Fed-100 award for significant contributions to the Federal IT community.

Provides Service Members, Veterans, and family members with free therapeutic mental health care – including those who are ineligible for VA services.  Services offered are individualized counseling, family counseling, couples counseling, art therapy, sand tray therapy, military culture training, caregiver support groups, and PTSD and Military Sexual Trauma support groups.  All services are provided free of charge.

The Veteran must be willing to engage in services from the Department of Veterans Affairs through the VA Health Care Homeless Veterans (HCHV)

Homeless Vets Program
Boise VA Medical Center offers a variety of health services to meet the needs of our nation's Veterans.

Can provide information on all educations benefits available to Veterans and their family members, to include the GI Bill.  Can assist in obtaining necessary documentation and submitting the appropriate forms in order to receive eligible education benefits.

Provides employment assistance to members of the National Guard and all Reserve component members and their spouses, located on Gowen Field in the ESGR office Building 665, Room 141.  Resume assessment, interview help, dress for success, job referrals.  For additional information visit www.h2h.jobs or contact Teri. tsackman@a-teamsolutions.com 

Provides emergency financial assistance to Service Members and their immediate family members.  Contact your Family Assistance Center for more information about the Idaho Family Fund and other financial assistance programs.

To respond to the practical and spiritual needs of Service Members, Military Veterans, and their Families throughout the State of Idaho by deploying resources through the partnerships of faith-based communities.  Providing education and building awareness to church leaders and congregations on best practices for ministering to their Military Families and veterans. Chaplain Robert Morris Robert.w.morris.mil@mail.mil

The Idaho Military Legal Alliance, an initiative designed to support Service members, Veterans and their Families, is partnering with a team of experts to host a CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION CLASS to educate attorneys about the legal needs of Veterans. Among those experts are Judge Timothy Hansen; Sarah Mello, JD; Captain Stephen Stokes and Major Paul Boice, JD. For attorneys and law students, it’s an opportunity to gain an understanding of the unique legal needs of our military, explore reintegration challenges and learn about resources.

Assist active duty, reserve, and national guard Service Members with substance abuse resources and the Army Substance Abuse Program. Contact Denise Feltenberger Alcohol & Drug Control Officer or Mike Vandeveter Prevention Coordinator.

Provides the following to military families with children regardless of branch or status: resources and referral, education opportunities for families educators and community members, advocates for military children and youth, and provides youth development opportunities by way of trainings, camps, clinics, youth groups, and more. Additional contacts LeAnn Edwards (208) 272-8397 leann.d.edwards.ctr@mail.mil Debbie Blagburn (208) 272-4387 debbie.d.blagburn.ctr@mail.mil. Inquire by internet and phone.

Assist guard members and their families with a variety of issues toward establishing overall psychological health.  Services provided include confidential assessments, unit/command consultations, crisis intervention, and referrals to resource providers as needed.

Provides legal assistance to current Active and Reserve component Service Members, retirees, dependents, and other qualified individuals.  Services provided include:consultation; advice and select legal services in the areas of family law, estate planning, real and personal property matters, commercial disputes, enforcement of rights under the Service Members Civil Rights Act and the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, civilian and administrative matters, torts, and civilian criminal matters.  Judge Advocates do not represent individuals in court, but may be able to help clients find qualified attorneys in the appropriate geographic area.  Open legal assistance hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 0800-1530 or by appointment. CPT Stephen A. Stokes

Direct liaison between the Idaho National Guard and the VA health and benefits information.  Serves as first line of support for returning Veterans to help troubleshoot concerns surrounding their healthcare.  Can also provide resources available within the National Guard and Active Duty military systems for accessing healthcare.

The Idaho Division of Veterans Services operates three Veterans Homes in Boise, Lewiston and Pocatello. All three homes share a common goal of providing responsive medical and supportive care to veterans who can no longer provide for themselves.  In addition to providing outstanding care for veterans and their spouses, Idaho Veterans Homes also offer numerous activities and social services.

ISPH, A program of Mountain States Group, Inc, is a resource for persons at risk for suicide and their families and loved ones, providing crisis intervention, emotional support, problem solving and referrals to local resources, empowering callers to look at options and make their own decisions.

Idaho Veterans Network is a non-profit, non-military organization that works with military families and combat Veterans in crisis and need.  They have a large network of referral and combat Veterans mentors.  They are familiar with the legal and court systems, drug and alcohol issues, and are available 7 days a week.  They are not counselors or financial providers themselves, but can refer you to the appropriate people in order to address your needs. contact Marnie Bernard or George Nickel

Can provide case management and resource information for incarcerated Veterans that will assist them in their transition from incarceration to the community.  Services include information and assistance related to understanding conditions of parole or probation, housing, employment, transportation, VA and community benefits and resources, VA and Social Security disability, and education and vocational rehabilitation. Daniel Fell, LCSW

Friends in Action, a program of the nonprofit Mountain States Group, supports Veterans and military families caring for a loved one at home in Ada, Canyon, and Elmore counties.  Our Legacy Corps program provides the family caregiver regular weekly time away from their caregiving responsibilities, while a highly trained and motivated volunteer stays with your loved one.

Legacy Corps volunteers, themselves Veterans or military family members, provide companionship and transportation, and can assist with errands (they are not able to assist with personal care, medications, or physical transferring).  For more information visit the website www.fiaboise.org or call Melissa Radloff.

Legacy Corps Program Details:

•  Each Legacy Corps Family will receive a minimum of 4 hours/week of caregiver relief

•  One Legacy Corps Member assigned to each family provides consistent, quality service

•  Legacy Corps Members receive up to 90 hours of training throughout the year covering topics specific to our Legacy Corps Families' needs

•  Legacy Corps Member's primary role is to give caregivers a break by keeping your loved one company

•  Legacy Corps Members may also assist with minor household tasks such as light housekeeping

Who is eligbile to receive Legacy Corps services:

•  Family members who care for a veteran

•  Veterans who care for a family member

•  Families with any military service history - including deceased relatives and in-laws

•  Families in Southwest Idaho

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Friends-in-Action-163789536991977/

Additional services we provide to homeless men in Nampa include:

• Education
• Work-search assistance
• Mental health counseling
• New Life Program (Addiction recovery)
• Veterans Ministry Program

VISIT OUR EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR HOMELESS MEN

If you need help now — whether shelter, food, clothing or anything in between — that staff at the Lighthouse will never turn you away due to lack of space. The doors of our Nampa, ID men’s shelter are always open.

Meal Times (Open to Men, Women & Children)

Breakfast – 6:30 a.m. (Monday – Saturday), 8:00 a.m. (Sunday)
Lunch – 12:00 p.m. (Monday – Saturday), 1:00 p.m. (Sunday)
Dinner – 7:00 p.m. (Daily)

Check-In Overnight Shelter – 4:00 p.m. (Daily). Single Men. Call 208-461-4833 or come by to find out how to check in for the night.

Chapel Service – 6:00 p.m. (Daily)

Welcome to MHN Government Services, behavioral health and wellness expert and contractor to the U.S. government. We provide Active Service Members, Guard and Reserve Components, their families and Veterans with the coping skills, proven behavioral techniques and psycho-education necessary to thrive in the face of the challenges presented by the military lifestyle. contact Darren Bushee

Military OneSource is a free service provided by the Department of Defense to service members and their families to help with a broad range of concerns including money management, spouse employment and education, parenting and child care, relocation, deployment, reunion, and the particular concerns of families with special-needs members. They can also include more complex issues like relationships, stress, and grief. Services are available 24 hours a day — by telephone and online. Many Military OneSource staff members have military experience (veterans, spouses, Guardsmen, Reservists), and all receive ongoing training on military matters and military lifestyle. The program can be especially helpful to service members and their families who live at a distance from installations. Inquire by internet and phone.

For over 65 years we have been dedicated to helping Nevada veterans get the services, benefits and quality of life they deserve. With 339,000 veterans living in our state, they rely on us to not only understand their lives, but to help them get a better quality of life. We do everything we can to show our American Heroes the same amount of respect, empathy, gratitude and service that have shown us.

The site provides low income & extremely low income veterans assistance through the Department of Veterans Affairs, Supportive Services for Veterans and Families (SSVF) grant which focuses on homelessness prevention and rapid re-housing.

Individual therapy up to age 26 Other services for Veterans/Active Duty Only

The River of Life Rescue Mission plays a vital role in Boise Rescue Mission Ministries’ ministry of serving homeless men in Boise, ID.

In addition to emergency food, shelter and clothing, this Boise shelter for men offers:

• Education
• Job-search assistance
• Mental health counseling
• New Life Program (Addiction recovery)
• Veterans Ministry Program

NEED HELP NOW? YOU’RE WELCOME HERE

If you are homeless, hungry or struggling, we invite you to join us at River of Life. No matter where you are at in life, our doors are always open to you — we will never turn you away due to lack of space.

Contact us about visiting our Boise, ID men’s homeless shelter for food, a place to sleep, or any of our other services or programs.

Meal Times (Open to Men, Women & Children)

Breakfast – 6:30 a.m. (Daily)
Lunch – 12:00 p.m. (Daily)
Dinner – 5:00 p.m. for community guests, 7:00 p.m. for residents (Daily)

Check-In Overnight Shelter – 4:00 p.m. (Daily). Single men, male head of household with children (full custody). Call 208-389-9840 or come by to find out how the check in for the night.

Chapel Service – 6:00 p.m. (Daily)

Undocumented OK. Overnight shelter, free meals, shower, & clothing provided to those in need. Chores assigned daily. Visibly intoxicated men will not be admitted & curfew exists. Open to public, including many people who are not homeless. Jobs program, sign a contract & meet certain objectives to extend shelter stay.

Every 60 days. Non-perishables and perishables. Bring proof of address & photo ID for every family member & must live in Ada Co. Senior Day is Friday from 1:30-3:00. Seniors come in for food, clothing & energy assistance.

The offer Project share for financial aid, free food boxes, case management, and more. Other assistance will be baby items, such as diapers and formula, water bill help, and the Angel Tree free Christmas toy program.

Help with Idaho Power & Intermountain Gas bills. Call and leave message with your name and phone #, will be put on wait list.  Call backs done at first of month until funding gone. During telephone interview caseworker will tell the person what they need to bring in. Bring proof of address & photo ID. From October to April.

State St.: Gas vouchers as one-time assistance. Must have valid driver’s license, insurance, current registration on vehicle.  Vouchers for job searching, job attendance, medical and court related appointments.  Bring paper proof for why voucher is needed. Tuesday-Friday 9-3 monthly until funding runs out. Bus passes may be available for attendance of life skills class. 343-5429 ext 2

Services Offered:

• Military Personnel Assistance
• Transitional Care & Work Release
• Disaster Services
• Emergency Financial Assistance
• Emergency Shelter
• Food & Nutrition Programs
• Seasonal Services
• Casework Services
• Homemaker Services
• Emergency Shelter
• Transitional Housing
• Camping Activities
• Visitation Services
• Worship Services - Children's / Teen
• Worship Services - Church
• Christian Education
• Men's Ministries
• Music & Arts Programs
• Worship Services - Sunday School
• Women's Ministries
• Worship Services - Young Adult
• Worship Services - Youth Ministries
• Character Building Programs
• Day Care
• Residential Camping Activities

Boise Email: Robert.Lloyd@usw.salvationarmy.org

Nampa Email: Maureen.Lawliss@usw.salvationarmy.org

Caldwell Email: Brent.Church@usw.salvationarmy.org

SHIP provides a job training program which is an accredited training unit of the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER).  Students who complete the training earn a nationally recognized credential.  The course is a 12 week course.  SHIP also has a social venture called Second Chance Building Materials Center which provides employment for veterans and others who are in recovery from substance use disorders.  Positions include cashier/ sales person, donation clerk, and carpenter.  We make furniture and other products from reclaimed lumber for sale at Second Chance and in select nurseries in the area.

Call for Food Pantry Hours

Health Care, Mental Health Services, Housing Assistance, Employment Programs for veterans

To provide safe and sober housing to recovering addicts and alcoholics with services, support, and

commitment to our client’s long term success using a 12-step recovery process. The Empowerment

Center has grown from two small rentals in Sparks to a 34 bed facility providing a recovery-oriented

system of care within a sober living facility for adult men and women who are ready to become

successful, self-sufficient, and productive members of society.

Are you looking for help with an addiction? Do you need help? The Empowerment Center provides

services to assist women, men and veterans in the community.

The Salvation Army

This charity type organization provides Shelter, low income housing, and homeless prevention/rent assistance is offered. emergency financial assistance such as rent, housing & utilities to lowincome clients and families residing in North Rural Clark County area of Bunkerville as well as Mesquite and surrounding areas. They also administer a variety of other social services, and are a great place to call for referrals too. http://www.salvationarmysouthernnevada.org/familyservices

Programs That Help

Adult Rehabilitation Program

For over 100 years, The Salvation Army has been providing assistance to people with a variety of physical and social afflictions through its United States based Adult Rehabilitation Centers (ARCs).
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Adult Rehabilitation Centers began in 1881 when William Booth - founder of The Salvation Army - opened shelters for homeless people on the streets of London, England. His initiative quickly spread to the United States, and to this day, people come to us with issues of substance abuse, legal problems, relational conflicts, homelessness, unemployment and a need for spiritual awakening and restoration.
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Drug and alcohol addiction are among the country's most destructive social problems, and The Salvation Army's Adult Rehabilitation Centers comprise the largest residential rehabilitation program in the United States.  This comprehensive program is free to the public and financed through our well known Salvation Army Thrift Stores.
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Adult Rehabilitation Centers are probably the most widely known of all The Salvation Army services. They provide long term, social model, and residential recovery programs for individuals seeking to deal with substance abuse and other addictions. They seek to help participants regain self-worth, learn how to build an orderly and disciplined life and become contributing members of society. Each program participant is provided with a clean and healthy living environment, nutritious food, group and individual counseling, spiritual direction, work therapy assignments and recreational activities.

Emergency Disaster Services

355 W. Mesquite Blvd. Suite B50, Mesquite, Nevada, 89027,

The VA Dental Insurance Program offers dental insurance at a special low rate for Veterans.  Choose plans from MetLife or Delta Dental.  This is currently a temporary program that can be extended indefinitely.  Eligibility for VADIP is limited to Veterans who are currently enrolled in VA healthcare.  Visit the above websites for additional information and to sign up. www.deltadentalvadip.org www.metlife.com/VADIP

A volunteer transportation service for seniors, Veterans, and those with disabilities.  It provides low cost transportation services to individuals in Ada and Canyon Counties.  All drivers are volunteers who volunteer their time and vehicles to help those with transportation needs. Service is limited to outside normal bus and ACCESS routes.  Cost is $3.00 per 8 miles of travel.  For more information contact David Pederson.

Veterans administration medical center residential substance abuse program. Optional substance abuse program. Must have at least 2 years active duty with honorable discharge. Substance abuse program and continuing care.

The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text. Veterans and their loved ones can call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, chat online, or send a text message to 838255 to receive confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Support for deaf and hard of hearing individuals is available. Link to chat online https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/ChatTermsOfService.aspx?account=Veterans%20Chat Press 1 for veterans.

We work to help relieve chronic Veterans issues such as homelessness, continuing medical and emotional issues from devastating wounds, physical disabilities, unemployment and poverty just to name a few.

Our Mission: To foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts. To serve our veterans, the military and our communities. To advocate on behalf of all veterans. 

Monday-Saturday 9 AM-7 PM, Sunday 12 PM-6 PM Provides second hand clothing at low costs, however if a Veteran is unable to pay they do have a voucher program that would allow them to receive clothing for free.  Veterans must have had an honorable discharge and either a Veteran’s ID card or military ID card in order to apply. 

Substance Use Disorders, Mental Health Disorders, Domestic Violence /, Sexual Assault, Homelessness, Criminal Justice, HIV / AIDS, Youth Specific, Veteran Specific, Education / Prevention, Intervention, Outpatient Treatment, Residential Treatment, Triage / Mental Health Crisis, Stabilization / Detoxification,

Employment & Training: Mon-Fri 8-5 Case management, job search preparation, related classes, resume & cover letter aid, faxes, phones, copies & computer time . Required for those who receive food stamp and cash assistance who are mandatory to look for work. Interpreters available. MUST BE

REFERRED BY Department of Health & Welfare to receive gas vouchers & bus passes.

Non-profit organization that provides educational scholarships, mentoring, training, networking, and job placement for severely wounded and injured Veterans. The goal is to guide wounded and disabled Veterans through the transition from military to civilian lives and careers. There are certain eligibility requirements, please call for additional information.