mental, emotional, and behavioral health care services and programs

for children and familiesthroughout our community.

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WARM SPRINGS COUNSELING CentersAs one of the most experienced outpatient providers of behavioral health services, the Warm Springs Counseling Centers (WSCC) sees about 90 children and their family members each and every day. ALL children deserve the opportunity to have access to superior mental, emotional, and behavioral health. The counseling centers in Boise and Meridian offer this care with early morning, late evening and weekend appointments. We’re proud to say that our intake calls are all returned within one business day, excluding weekends and holidays.

touchstoneThe Touchstone program is operated by the Children’s Home Society of Idaho’s Warm Springs Counseling Center. Touchstone was established to support the special needs of grieving children and adolescents, ages 5 to 18. The meetings occur once or twice a month in Boise and Meridian. For a schedule contact our office or check our calendar online.

Warm Springs Training InstituteOperated by the Children’s Home Society of Idaho, the Warm Springs Training Institute (WSTI) helps ensure continuing education to therapists by offering a series of professional development seminars.

A unique emphasis of this continuing education program is its collaboration with Idaho universities, school districts, state agencies, family physicians, pediatricians, and other non-profit organizations that serve children and families.

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We provide mental, emotional, and behavioral health care services to more than 90 children and family members each day. Through counseling and therapy our goal is to help our clients develop coping skills, attitudes and positive experiences necessary to succeed in educational settings and lead happy, healthy, and productive lives.

Children’s Home Society is home to the warm Springs Counseling centers and other services / programs providing mental, emotional, and Behavioral health care services. OUR SERVICES

FAMILY COUNSELING In family therapy, families can work on their problems with the guidance of a mental health professional in a safe and controlled environment.

COUNSELING Our caring, professional staff offers first-rate emotional, behavioral, and mental health care, and uses a variety of progressive, therapeutic approaches to recovery. Early identification and the right interventions help children develop emotionally, socially and educationally.

COMMUNITY SCHOOL PROGRAMS Our clinicians have the opportunity to work with children directly through the schools that provide the community programs. Check with your school to see if it is part of the program as it is continuing to grow.

Psychological EvaluationsEvaluations are conducted by psychologists and are tailored to the specific needs of the child/adolescent that may include measures of intellectual functions (IQ), academic achievement, behavioral and emotional functioning and personality.

MEDICATION MANAGEMENTServices include meeting with a physician to determine the most effective medication to prescribe and follow up appointments to monitor the medication for those in counseling at WSCC.

parent education programsOpportunity to learn parenting skills and enhance relationships between parent or guardian and child. Programs help establish healthy boundaries and incorporate effective discipline.

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The Children’s Home Society of Idaho was founded in 1908 by O.P. Christian. who worked alongside several community leaders, including C.W. Moore and Governor Frank R. Gooding, to provide a place for children who were roaming city streets, begging and stealing food. Cynthia A. Mann, a school teacher and philanthropist, donated the land on which the home was completed in 1910 and still elegantly stands at 740 Warm Springs Avenue. The building is now on the National Register of Historic Places.

When foster care came about in the late 1960s, orphanages were soon to become obsolete. Children’s Home Society worked with Boise State University to determine the greatest need in the community for children at that time. Studies showed that there was a lack of mental, emotional and behavioral health care for

children, especially those in low-income families. Thus, a transition began in 1975 from orphanage to outpatient mental health clinic.

TODAY The average number of clients served by both locations each day is 90. The majority (85 percent) of those treated are children who are considered “at-risk” due to their economic, physical, and/or emotional status. More than 80 percent of those treated at the center cannot pay or co-pay for services. Yet, they are treated anyway.

Common conditions that are treated include family conflict, bullying, trauma, abuse, grief, self-esteem issues, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, and foster care placement, just to name a few.

IT ALL STARTED IN 1908

The Children’s Home Society remains and functions today as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which operates the Warm Springs Counseling Centers. Through it’s community support program, the Children’s Home Society funds counseling services, psychological evaluations, families who can not afford proper care and more. For clinicians we provide on going education and training through the Warm Springs Training Institute (WSTI).

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Pictured: O.P. Christian, C.W. Moore Family, Frank R. Gooding, Cynthia A. Mann House

have you heard?

4 The Children’s Home Society operates two counseling centers (Warm Springs Counseling Center - WSCC), one located in the Children’s Home Society’s building on Warm Springs Avenue and one in Meridian, near Eagle and Overland.

1During the 60 years as an orphanage, over 4,900 children that came through the doors were not adopted, and over 2,500 children were adopted. Those original records remain with the Children’s Home Society of Idaho and were digitized in 2011 for safe keeping and easier dissemination. These records are available to the individual whose name is on the record and immediate family members.

2 The name Warm Springs Counseling Center was adopted as we transitioned from an adoption agency to a center providing services for troubled youth.

5 We have clinicians with many skills and certifications, including Foster Care Therapy, Animal Assisted Play TherapyTM, ADHD Therapy, families with interruptions in care, families who have adopted a high needs child and more.

1 : Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 2 - 6: National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

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1. Call our client services line at (208) 343-7797 ext 1238 where you’ll be asked a series of questions regarding you and/or your child by our New Client Services Coordinator. An intake appointment will be scheduled with a clinician who matches with your needs. Intake appointments are typically one hour.

2. Paperwork will be sent to you (via US Postal Service or email). *NOTE: this paperwork must be completed prior to your scheduled appointment.

3. Please arrive on time to your scheduled appointment. Arriving late or without completed paperwork may cause the appointment to be rescheduled.

4. During your intake appointment, the clinician will review your completed paperwork; clarify the history and the current issues you are facing. This is also the perfect time to ask any questions you may have regarding counseling.

5 . At the conclusion of your intake appointment, we’ll schedule further appointments, if necessary.

6. If you need to cancel your appointment, please call (208) 343-7797, and give us 24-hour notice.

7. We accept most insurance plans and Optum Idaho (Medicaid).

follow the steps below if you are interested in coordinating services with the Children’s Home Society.

prevalence of mental illness

7.1 percent of children ages three to 17 (approximately 4.4 million) have been diagnosed with anxiety, while 3.2 percent of children ages three to 17 (approximately 1.9 million) have been diagnosed depression. 1

One in five teenagers between 13 and 18 will experience at least one “severe mental disorder” during their life, as will roughly 13 percent of kids ages five to 15 years. 2

Consequences Of Lack Of Treatment

70% of youth in juvenile justice systems have at least one mental health condition and at least 20% live with a serious mental illness.5

Over one-third (37%) of students with a mental health condition ages 14 to 21 and older who are served by special education drop out—the highest dropout rate of any disability group.6

Social StatsJust over half (50.6%) of children with a mental health condition ages eight to 15 received mental health services in the previous year.3

Half of all chronic mental illness begins by age 14; three-quarters by age 24. Despite effective treatment, there are long delays—sometimes decades—between the first appearance of symptoms and when people get help.4

Warm Springs Counseling Center (WSCC) yearly stats

COMPLETED INTAKE APPOINTMENTS

1K+COUNSELING SESSIONS

CONDUCTED

24K +OF OUR CLIENT BASE HAS

MEDICAID INSURANCE

50% +CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILY

MEMBERS COME THROUGH OURDOORS FOR COUNSELING & THERAPY

2.5K + 5CAN I MAKE PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS WITH WSCC?

Co-pays, deductibles and coinsurance payments are due at the time services are rendered. Payment arrangements may be made with a billing specialist if needed. Insurance billed as a courtesy.

HOW DO I SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT WSCC?To schedule a new patient appointment in Boise or Meridian please call the new client services line (208) 343-7797 ext 1238. Please leave a message with your contact information. All calls are returned within one business day, excluding weekends and holidays.

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DO I NEED A PRE-AUTHORIZATION TO BE SEEN AT WSCC?Many insurance plans require pre-authorization for mental health services. Clients are responsible to obtain pre-authorizations directly from their insurance companies.

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WHAT TYPES OF INSURANCE DOES WSCC ACCEPT?WSCC accepts most insurance plans and Optum Idaho (Medicaid). Subsidy programs are available to those who qualify.

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DO I NEED A DOCTOR’S REFERRAL TO BE SEEN AT WSCC?Most insurance companies do not require a doctor’s referral.1

How is it determined which Clinician my child sees?At CHSI/WSCC we have a wide variety of clinicians that can provide counseling to meet your child’s need. The needs of your child will be determined at the intake and will be aligned with a provider that best meets your child’s needs.

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HOW do I know if my child needs a psychological evaluation?A child may be referred for a psychological assessment for many reasons. They may have a learning disorder, have a pattern of behavior problems, or may have difficulty with attention at home or in school. They may have experienced trauma, be subjected to bullying, or show signs of depression or anxiety. Often when kids are struggling in school or seem to be behind their peers developmentally, a counselor or teacher will suggest the child undergo a psychological assessment.

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WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO HAVE A HIGH NEEDS CHILD?A high needs child can be described as “intense” and there may be challenges with normal daily routines such as regular napping, the child has extreme separation anxiety, and may be difficult to sooth. However, each child is different and while some behaviors may indicate that you have a high needs child there may be other factors contributing to your child’s dysregulation. It is recommended to discuss any concerns you have with your child’s pediatrician.

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740 Warm Springs Avenue • Boise, Idaho 83712

1833 S. Millennium Way #120 • Meridian, Idaho 83642

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