Peer Support Services
Certified Peer Support Specialists who use their own lived experience to mentor and coach adults — and youth aged 12–17.
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Family support for caregivers
Family Support Partners bring their own lived experience to help caregivers build skills, feel less alone, and strengthen the whole family through recovery.
What family support is
Family Support Partners help caregivers of a child with mental illness or addiction develop the skills to manage and strengthen both their child and their family. The service is for families and caregivers of youth experiencing serious emotional disturbance (SED).
Partners work with the whole family to support recovery while improving quality of life and opportunities at home, at school and in the community. Because Partners bring their own lived experience and training, they understand the challenges caregivers face.
The goal is to reduce isolation, increase empowerment throughout recovery, and help families engage with their community.
Who this helps
Is family support right for your family?
- Caregivers of a child with mental illness or addiction
- Families and caregivers of youth experiencing serious emotional disturbance (SED)
- Families who want to feel less isolated in their child’s recovery
- Families who want support from someone who has faced similar challenges
What to expect
How family support works
Reach out
Call our office or request a callback and let us know you’re looking for family support.
Share your family’s story
Your Family Support Partner takes time to understand what your family is facing, so support fits your situation.
Build skills together
You and your Partner work together to manage and strengthen your child and your family, at home, at school and in the community.
Related services
Other ways we can help
Counseling
One-to-one, couples and family therapy with licensed clinicians — for grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction and more.
Learn moreThis page is not monitored and is not for emergencies. If you are in crisis, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24 hours a day. Existing clients can reach our after-hours line at (208) 339-4673. If there is immediate danger, call 911.
Common questions
Family support FAQ
What is a Family Support Partner?
A Family Support Partner is someone who brings their own lived experience and training to help caregivers of a child with mental illness or addiction develop skills to manage and strengthen the child and the family.
Who is family support for?
Family support is for families and caregivers of youth experiencing serious emotional disturbance (SED). Partners work with the whole family to support recovery and improve quality of life at home, at school and in the community.
How do I get started with family support services?
Call our office at (208) 234-4673 during business hours, Monday through Thursday, 8am to 6pm — or send a callback request through our contact page and we’ll reach out to you.
You don’t have to have it figured out to call
Tell us what’s going on and we’ll help you work out the right next step — even if that step isn’t with us.