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The Meridian Police Department’s Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) is comprised of two police officers, Brad Fernandes and Michael Panter, and a licensed mental health clinician, Sam Luque, who co-respond to calls for service involving individuals who may be suffering from mental health crises. When CIT responds to these calls, the focus is placed on coordinating with available mental health resources in the community to assist the individual rather than placing them in the justice system. In addition, CIT regularly collaborates with other local law enforcement agencies and community mental health providers to ensure community members receive available resources.
24/7 Crisis Support
Idaho Crisis & Suicide Hotline
National Number: 988
Call or Text
Press #1 for veterans, otherwise stay on the line for the next available counselor.
24/7 Mental Health Facilities
Claravita Adult Crisis Center
1-833-5-CRISIS
7192 Potomac Drive Boise, ID 83704
Claravita is not a homeless shelter but provides a safre place to stay while offering crisis management and resources for adults 24/7 at no cost.
Claravita Youth Community Crisis Center
1-833-5-CRISIS
9196 W Emerald, Suite 100, Boise, ID, 83704
Claravita provides a safe place while offering on location crisis management for juveniles ranging between 10 years old to 17 years old 24/7 at no cost.
Cottonwood Creek Behavioral Hospital
(208)-996-8449
2131 South Bonito Way Meridian, ID 83642
Cottonwood Creek is an in-patient psychiatric hospital which also offers out-patient treatment.
Intermountain Hospital
(208)377-8400
303 North Allumbaugh Street Boise, ID 83704
Intermountain Hospital is an in-patient psychiatric hospital which also offers out-patient treatment.
Lifeways Psychiatric Hospital
(208)-327-0504
8050 W Northview St, Boise, ID, 83704
Lifeways Psychiatric Hospital is an in-patient psychiatric hospital which also offers out-patient treatment. Lifeway's also offers single occupant rooms and smoking by patients is allowed.
Additional Resources
Boise VA Medical Center
(208)422-1000
500 West Fort Street Boise, ID 83702
The Bridge
(208)577-4820
The Bridge is a Family Resource Center that offers early intervention resources to keep youth out of the criminal justice system.
Meridian Police Department Crisis Intervention Team (CIT)
(208)377-6790 Ada County Dispatch
CIT is a specialized unit of trained officers and a mental health clinician who respond to incidents involving mental health crises. Call Ada County Dispatch and ask if the team is available.
Email: [email protected]
Monday- Friday 8:00AM- 6:00PM