Light up green in May to promote mental health awareness
The National Association of Mental Health (now called Mental Health America) established May as Mental Health Month in 1949, making this year the 75th Anniversary of Mental Health Awareness Month.
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DHW opens new foster care facility in Payette
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) hosted a ribbon cutting Thursday, May 2, for a new 16-bed foster care facility in the city of Payette.
The Payette Assessment and Care Center (PACC) is a place that will provide structure, safety...
Division of Behavioral Health to host mental health awareness event at Idaho Capitol
Gov. Brad Little will headline the speakers gathered Friday, May 3, from 1-3 p.m. at the Idaho Capitol to update the public about the state of the behavioral health system in Idaho. The event will also feature presentations by behavioral...
Board of Health and Welfare to meet March 26
The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at 8 a.m. MT Tuesday, March 26, via Webex and in Boise.
Reporters who would like to join the meeting by Webex should follow the link at the top of the agenda and...