Health & Safety
Having a safe and healthy school experience sets each child up for academic success. This page offers links to various resources that support the well-being of Idaho students.
- Are you or your child experiencing a mental health emergency? Please reach out to the Idaho Crisis & Suicide Hotline at (800) 273-8255 to talk or (208) 398-4357 to text, or dial 911
Professionals Available in School
Idaho public schools have staff members on site who are trained to help your child with health and safety concerns.
- The school counselor fills various needs from counseling to academic coaching.
- The school psychologist offers several different services to students from behavioral and mental health to family support.
Idaho Department of Education Resources
At the Idaho Department of Education, we want every student to have a safe and healthy school experience. Here are links to resources offered through the department:
Your Community Resources
There are resources available outside of the school setting. You will find links to community resources below:
- Idaho Behavioral Health Resources
- Idaho Department of Health & Welfare Behavioral Health Services
- 2-1-1 Idaho Careline: A free, statewide, community information and referral service offered by the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare
- Be the Parents: A campaign from the Idaho Office of Drug Policy that offers guidance for parents on underage drinking, drug use, and creating valuable connections with your teenagers
- Food Assistance Locator: A resource offered by the Idaho Food Bank; please call locations before arriving to confirm status
Internet Safety
Threats to a student’s health and safety can sometimes come from online platforms. Social media and online gaming can pose a risk to your child. You will find informative, up-to-date guides on social media and gaming safety below:
The safety guides are a project of Legacy Health Endowment, Jeffrey Lewis, President
Digital Safety for Idaho Children
United States Attorney for the District of Idaho, Joshua Hurwit, has released guidance to parents, guardians, and children regarding digital safety for Idaho Students. These tip sheets were made with both parents and children in mind, giving extensive information on staying safe on the internet while using mobile phones, texting and more. The guides are available in both English and Spanish.
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