Idaho Crisis & Suicide Hotline

CRISIS PHONE & TEXT LINE: Dial 988

Idaho Crisis & Suicide Hotline (ICSH) provides 24/7 free and confidential behavioral health crisis support that helps Idahoans lead healthier, more productive lives.
Since 2012, ICSH has supported Idahoans aged 7 – 92 and individuals from every county in our state. ICSH is a direct connection to compassionate, accessible care and support for anyone experiencing mental health-related distress – whether that is thoughts of suicide, mental health or substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotion al distress. People can also dial 988 if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support. ICSH is accredited through the International Council of Help Lines and is a proud member of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, previously known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

When a person contacts ICSH, a trained crisis responder evaluates the person’s situation, conducts a risk assessment, helps the person identify personal strengths and reasons to live, and assists the help-seeker by creating a safety plan or providing support. By keeping Idahoans safe and connecting them to local resources, ICSH is a critical partner in the state’s crisis care and suicide prevention system. By providing support at the moment of crisis, ICSH helps reduce unnecessary emergency department visits and welfare checks by local law enforcement.