Community Resource Directory Is Published by the City of Meridian

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Introduction

This resource directory is intended as a guide to most of the City services and human services in Meridian, Idaho, as well as others in Ada County. It is not an all-inclusive list, nor does inclusion in this directory constitute City endorsement. For additional information, contact the following:

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2 Meridian Fast Facts

Table of Contents

Community Resources by Category

Emergency Services 4 • Meridian was established in 1893 and incorporated in Community Services 4 1903, with a population of Local Government Services 4 200.

Utilities 4 • Meridian was originally Education & Schools 4 named Hunter, after its first postal superintendent. Higher Education, Employment Training & Services 5 Financial Assistance & Counseling 6 • Meridian is named for the Boise Meridian, the Idaho Low Income Healthcare & Programs 6 land surveyor’s north-south Parenting / Childcare Programs & Assistance 6 line running through Initial Point, located 16 miles due Emergency Shelters 7 south of the city. Food & Clothing Sources 7 • For many years, Meridian Legal Assistance 7 was known as a dairy center. Media Contacts 7 Its Dairy Days festival has been celebrated annually in Health Services 8 one form or another since Substance Abuse Services 8 1929.

Mental Health & Disabilities Services 8 • Meridian has been the Family Violence & Abuse 9 fastest growing city in Idaho since 1994, with the Hispanic Services 9 population tripling between Veterans Resources 9 1990 and 2000, and more than doubling between 2000 Counseling Services 10 and 2008. Senior Services 10 • For two consecutive years, Housing Services & Resources 10 Meridian was named one of the nation’s “100 Best Communities for Young People.”

• Due to a slight population shift westward, Meridian is now recognized as being the population center of the Treasure Valley.

3 Emergency Services Meridian Senior Citizens Center Meridian City Billing (water, sewer, trash) 133 W. Broadway 208-888-4439 Meridian, Idaho 83642 In Case of Emergency Only! Meridian City Sewer Department Phone: 208-888-5555 Police, Fire, Paramedics 208-888-2191 Phone: 911 Meridian Symphony Orchestra Meridian City Water Department Phone: 208-891-2721 208-888-5242 Idaho State Police: 700 S. Stratford Dr. Trash Services (County) Meridian, Idaho 83642 US Post Office 208-345-1265 208-846-7500 1200 N. Main Street Trash Services (Sanitary Services Co.) Meridian, Idaho 83642 1-800-ASK-USPS 208-888-3999 Fire Department (Non-Emergency) 540 E. Franklin Rd. Qwest (Telephone Service) Meridian, Idaho 83642 Parks & Recreation Summer Programs/Park 1-800-244-1111 208-888-1234 Reservations Phone: 208-888-3579 Education & Schools Police Dept (Non-Emergency) Western Ada Recreation District 1401 E. Watertower Lane Joint School District No. 2 Meridian, Idaho 83642 Phone: 208-887-1730 Phone: 208-855-4500 208-888-6678 Swimming Pool at Storey Park Phone: 208-888-4329 District Offices Community Services Administration Offices: 208-855-4500 Operations-Maintenance: 208-888-4320 Animal Control Local Government Services Special Services: 208-855-4400 Phone: 208-409-4251 City of Meridian—City Hall Transportation: 208-855-4440 Boise Rescue Mission Ministries’ River of Life 33 E. Broadway Avenue 676 South 13th Street Meridian, Idaho 83642 High Schools Boise, Idaho 83702 208-888-4433 Centennial High School: 208-855-4250

Phone: 208-389-9840 Central Academy: 208-855-4325 Building Department Eagle Academy: 208-939-5386 Boys & Girls Club 33 E. Broadway Avenue 201 East Idaho Meridian, Idaho 83642 Eagle High School: 208-939-2189 Meridian, Idaho 83642 208-887-2211 Meridian Academy: 208-855-4315

Phone: 208-888-5392 Meridian Charter High School: 208-288-2928 City Attorney / HR Director Meridian High School: 208-350-4160 Carpool, Vanpool, Park & Ride 33 E. Broadway Avenue Phone: 208-345-7665 Meridian, Idaho 83642 Meridian Medical Arts Charter High School: 208-898-5503 208-855-4075

Central District Health Mountain View High School: 208-855-4050 707 North Armstrong Place MDC (Urban Renewal Agency) Rocky Mountain High School: 208-350-4340 Boise, Idaho 83704 208-888-4433 Phone: 208-375-5211 WIC: 208-327-7488 Parks & Recreation Department Middle Schools 11 W. Bower St Crossroads Middle School: 208-855-4275 Crime Prevention Programs Meridian, Idaho 83642 Eagle Middle School: 208-939-2216 208-888-3579 Phone: 208-887-4713 Heritage Middle School: 208-350-4130

Lake Hazel Middle School: 208-855-4375 Idaho Humane Society – Animal Shelter Planning Department 4775 Dorman Street 660 E. Watertower Lane Ste 202 Lewis and Clark Middle School: 208-377-1353 Boise, Idaho 83705 Meridian, Idaho 83642 Lowell Scott Middle School: 208-939-2101 208-884-5533 Phone: 208-342-3508 Meridian Middle School: 208-855-4225

Pathways Middle School: 208-350-4040 Meridian Cemetery Public Works Dept. Phone: 208-888-5705 660 E. Watertower Lane Suite 200 Sawtooth Middle School: 208-855-4200 Meridian, Idaho 83642 Meridian Food Bank 208-898-5500 K-8 Schools 58 E. Idaho Ave. Christine Donnell School of Arts: 208-855-4355 Meridian, Idaho 83642 Utilities Galileo Math & Science School: 208-350-4105 Phone: 208-888-1209 Siena K-8 School: 208-350-4370 Cable One Meridian Library 208-455-5555 1326 W. Cherry Lane Idaho Power Meridian, Idaho 83642 208-388-2323 Phone: 208-888-4451 Intermountain Gas Company 208-377-6840

4 Elementary Schools Idaho State University – Boise Center ITT Technical Institute Cecil D. Andrus Elementary: 208-939-3400 12301 West Explorer Drive, Suite 102 12302 West Explorer Drive

Chaparral Elementary: 208-350-4180 Boise, ID 83713 Boise, ID 83713-1529 208-373-1700 208-322-8844 Chief Joseph Elementary: 208-350-4200 www.isu.edu/boisect www.itt-tech.edu Desert Sage Elementary: 208-350-4020 Discovery Elementary: 208-855-4090 Northwest Nazarene University—STEP Program Milan Institute of Cosmetology Eagle Elementary: 208-855-4365 623 Holly St. 1021 W Hemingway Nampa, ID 83686 Nampa, ID 83651 Eagle Hills Elementary: 208-350-4085 208-467-8011 888-207-9460 Frontier Elementary: 208-350-4190 www.nnu.edu Hunter Elementary: 208-855-4285 www.milaninstitute.edu Joplin Elementary: 208-855-4345 Stevens Henager College Razzle Dazzle College of Beauty 700 Americana Blvd 120 Holly St. Lake Hazel Elementary: 208-350-4075 Boise, ID 83702 Nampa, ID 83686 Linder Elementary: 208-855-4430 208-345-0700 208-465-7660 Mary McPherson Elementary: 208-855-4300 www.stevenshenager.edu www.razzledazzlecollege.com McMillan Elementary: 208-855-4475 Treasure Valley Community College Selland College of Applied Technology Meridian Elementary: 208-855-4335 650 College Blvd 2407 Caldwell Blvd. Paramount Elementary: 208-350-4120 Ontario, OR 97914 Nampa, ID 83651 Pepper Ridge Elementary: 208-855-4130 541- 881-8822 208-562-2001 Peregrine Elementary: 208-888-1384 www.tvcc.cc.or.us www.selland.boisestate.edu

Pioneer School of the Arts: 208-855-4100 Treasure Valley Community College – Caldwell Job Placement Services Ponderosa Elementary: 208-855-4040 Office Prospect Elementary: 208-350-4000 317 Happy Day Blvd. Adecco River Valley Elementary: 208-884-1741 Caldwell, ID 83607 450 S. Meridian Rd 208-454-9911 Meridian, Idaho 83642 Seven Oaks Elementary: 208-350-4095 www.tvcc.cc.or.us Ph. 208-887-0877 Silver Sage Elementary: 208-855-4485 Spalding Elementary: 208-321-2150 University of Idaho – Boise Campus AES Inc Star Elementary: 208-855-4110 322 E. Front Street 1335 N. Main Street Boise, ID 83702 Meridian, Idaho 83642 Summerwind Elementary: 208-375-0210 208-334-2999 Ph. 208-887-7740 Ustick Elementary: 208-855-4120 www.boise.uidaho.edu Bbsi Higher Education, Employment Vocational & Technical Schools 2375 S. Cobalt Point Way Apollo College Training & Services 1200 North Liberty Street Boise, ID 83704 College of Idaho (formerly Albertson College) 877-205-1458 2112 Cleveland www.apollocollege.edu Caldwell, ID 83605 208-459-5011 Academy of Professional Careers http://www.collegeofidaho.edu/ 1021 W. Hemmingway Nampa, ID 83651 "Treat people as if Boise State University 208-461-0616 1910 University Drive www.apcschool.edu they were what Boise, ID 83725 208-426-1000 Boise State University – Canyon County they ought to be www.boisestate.edu 2407 Caldwell Blvd., Nampa, ID 83651 and you help Boise State University West Campus 208-562-2100 5500 E. University Way www.boisestate.edu them to become Nampa, ID 83687 208-562-3100 Boise State University Division of Vocational what they are www.boisestate.edu Technical Education 2407 Caldwell Blvd. capable of being." George Fox University – Boise Center Nampa, ID 83651 1810 S. Eagle Road 208-562-2100 Meridian, ID 83642 www.boisestate.edu 208-375-3900 -Goethe www.georgefox.edu

5 Financial Assistance and www.unitedwaytv.org Medicare (Social Security Administration) Veterans Employment and Reemployment Rights Counseling 1249 S. Vinnell Way, Suite 101 413 W. Idaho St., Suite 101 Boise, ID 83709 Boise, ID Agency for New Americans 208-321-2900 208-332-3570 ext. 3168 www.socialsecurity.gov 1614 West Jefferson St. Boise, Idaho 83702 World Relief-Treasure Valley WIC (Women, Infant & Children) 208-338-0033 6702 Fairview Ave. 707 N. Armstrong Place, Boise, Idaho 83704 Boise, ID 83704 American Civil Liberties Union 208-323-4964 ext. 106 P.O. Box 1897 208-327-7488 www.worldrelief.org www.healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/site/3453/ Boise, Idaho 83701 208-344-5243 default.aspx or Low Income Healthcare and www.cdhd.idaho.gov Comprehensive Advocacy, Inc. (Co-Ad, Inc.) Programs 4477 Emerald Street –Suite B 100 Parent / Childcare Programs and Boise, Idaho 83706 Central District Health Services Assistance 208-336-5353 707 N. Armstrong Place, Boise, ID 83704 A New Leaf, Inc. Consumer Financial Solutions 208-327-7488 5360 N. Eagle Rd Ste 102 1090 N. Cole Rd. www.cdhd.idaho.gov Boise, Idaho 83713 Boise, Idaho 83704 208-939-3888 208-375-8140 Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) www.anewleaf.info www.consumerfinancialsolutions.com Medicaid Program 211 or (800) 926-2588 Affinity, Inc. Idaho Dept. of Health & Welfare www.healthandwelfare.idaho.gov 8100 W. Emerald, Suite 150 Self-Reliance Boise, Idaho 83705 1720 Westgate Drive Children’s Special Health Program (CSHP) 208-345-5166 Boise, ID 83704 381-7092 www.e-affinityinc.com 208-344-6700, Hot-line 211 www.healthandwelfare.idaho.gov www.healthandwelfare.idaho.gov All Together Now, Inc. Give Kids A Smile Dental Care Program 1111 S. Orchard, Suite 650 Child Support Services: 334-2479 www.ada.org/prof/events/featured/gkas Boise, Idaho 83705 Developmental Disabilities: 334-6800 208-336-4504 Family & Children’s Services: 334-6800 Idaho Careline 2-1-1 www.alltogether-now.com Financial, Medical Assistance: 334-6700 The 2-1-1 Idaho CareLine is Idaho's statewide, Food Stamps: 334-6700 comprehensive community information and Because I Love You Healthy Connections: (800) 354-2574 referral service. Simply dial 2-1-1. 303 Allumbaugh Infant/Toddler Program: 334-5514 Boise, Idaho 83706 Immunization Program: (800) 554-2922 Idaho Department of Health and Welfare 208-853-2770 1720 Westgate Drive www.becauseiloveyou.org Idaho Housing and Finance Association Boise, ID 83704 565 W. Myrtle St. 208-344-6700, Hot-line 211 Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP) – Idaho Dept. Boise, ID www.healthandwelfare.idaho.gov of Health & Welfare 208-331-4743 170 Westgate Drive, Suite D www.ihfa.org Child Support Services: 334-2479 Boise, Idaho 83704 Developmental Disabilities: 334-6800 208-334-6800 Debt Reduction Services Family & Children’s Services: 334-6800 www.healthandwelfare.idaho.gov DRS Education Program Financial, Medical Assistance: 334-6700 6213 North Cloverdale Road, Suite 100 Food Stamps: 334-6700 Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Boise, ID 83713 Healthy Connections: (800) 354-2574 1720 Westgate Drive 208-378-0200 Infant/Toddler Program: 334-5514 Boise, ID 83704 www.debtreductionservices.org Immunization Program: (800) 554-2922 208-344-6700, Hot-line 211 www.healthandwelfare.idaho.gov Social Security Administration Lead Based Paint Safety 1249 S. Vinnell Way, Suite 101 Facts about Lead Based Paint Idaho ‘Safe Haven’ Act Boise, ID 1-800-424-LEAD (5323) 450 W. State Street 208-321-2900 Boise, Idaho 83720-0036 Medicaid (Welfare Division) 911 or Toll Free 1-800-926-2588 Idaho Careline Tax Return Assistance 3232 Elder www2.state.id.us/dhw/ecic/PC/ 1010 Dearborn St. Boise, ID Q&A_SafeHaven.htm Caldwell, ID 83605 208-334-8515 208-459-3242 www.healthandwelfare.idaho.gov K.I.D.S. Service – Kids in Divorce Support www.lili.org/caldwell 1530 West State Street Meridian, Idaho 83642 United Way of Treasure Valley 208-375-5800 1276 W. River Street, Ste. 100 Boise, ID 83702 208-336-1070 6 Necessary Nannies of Idaho Idaho Food Bank US Department of Housing and Urban P.O. Box 444 3562 South T.K. Ave. Development - HUD Meridian, Idaho 83642 Boise, Idaho 83705 800 Park Ave. 208-846-8411 208-336-9643 Boise, ID 83712 www.necessarynannies.com www.idahofoodbank.org 334-1990 or (800) 669-9777 www.hud.gov/offices/fheo Idaho Caregivers Academy, Inc. Meridian Food Bank 820 N. Linder Road, Suite A 58 E. Idaho Ave. Media Contacts Meridian, Idaho 83642 Meridian, Idaho 83642 208-888-1209 208-288-2153 Idaho Press Tribune

1618 North Midland Emergency Shelters Legal Assistance Nampa, ID 83651 www.idahopresstribune.org Boise Rescue Mission American Civil Liberties Union of Idaho Circulation/Customer Service: 467-9252 520 Front Street P.O. Box 1897 Classified Advertising: 467-9253 Boise, Idaho 83704 Boise, Idaho 83701 208-343-2389 208-344-9750 Idaho Statesman www.boiserm.org www.acluidaho.org/legal 1200 North Curtis Ave. Boise, ID 83706 City Light – Home for Women and Children Directory of Idaho Legal Services 377-6200 1404 West Jefferson P.O. Box 895 www.idahostatesman.com Boise, Idaho 83701 Boise, Idaho 83701-0895 Circulation/ Home Delivery: 377-6370 208-368-9901 208-334-4510 Classified Advertising: 377-6333 www.boisererm.org www.idaho.gov/cao/documents/legaldir.htm La Prensa Libre Homeward Bound Program Co-Ad – Comprehensive Advocacy, Inc 1618 North Midland 1401 Shoreline Drive 4477 Emerald Suite B-100 Nampa, ID 83651 Boise, Idaho 83702 Boise, Idaho 83706 www.laprensa-libre.com 208-343-4065 208-336-5353 or 1-866-262-2464 Circulación/Circulation: 465.8165 www.nhsid.org/services www.users.moscow.com/co-ad Clasificados/Classifieds: 475.2339

Idaho Youth Ranch-Hays Shelter Home Idaho Legal Aid KBCI-Channel 2 (CBS) 7221 West Poplar www.idaholegalaid.org 140 North 16th Street Boise, Idaho 83704 Domestic Violence Legal Advice Line: Boise, ID 83702 208-322-6687 (800) 500-2980 472-2222 www.youthranch.org Migrant Farm Worker Unit www.2news.tv 1104 Blaine St. Salvation Army- Booth Family Care Center Caldwell, ID 83605 KAID-Channel 4 (PBS) 4308 West State Street 454-2591 1455 North Orchard Boise, Idaho 83702 Senior Legal Hotline: 345-0106 Boise or Boise, ID 83706 208-343-3571 (866) 345-0106 373-7220 Spanish 454-2591 Caldwell area or www.idahotv.org Food and Clothing Sources (866) 954-2591 KIVI-Channel 6 (ABC) American Red Cross Idaho Ombudsman 1866 E. Chisholm Drive th 254 Cole Road 125 E. 50 Street Nampa, ID 83687 Boise, Idaho 83704 Garden City, Idaho 83714 336-0500 208-375-0368 208-334-3833 www.kivitv.com www.redcross.org www.idahoaging.com/programs KTVB-Channel 7 (NBC) The ARC Idaho Volunteer Lawyer Program PO Box 7 4402 Albion PO Box 895 Boise, ID 83707 Boise, Idaho 83705 Boise, Idaho 83701 321-5614 www.thearcinc.org 208-334-4510 www.ktvb.com www.state.id.us/isb/pub_info/ivlp.htm Dress for Success Channel 11 TV 2760 E. Fairview Ave. Insurance Consumer Information 6225 Overland Road. Meridian, Idaho 83642 1-800-721-3272 Boise, ID 83709 208-288-4405 343-1100 www.dressforsuccess.org IRS: Internal Revenue Service www.tvctvonline.org 1-800-829-3676 Helping Hands Across the Valley www.irs.gov KTRV-Channel 12 (Fox) PO Box 893 To order forms or answer questions on federal 1 Sixth St. North Meridian, Idaho 83642 tax forms. Nampa, ID 83687 208-455-9488 466-1200 www.fox12idaho.com

7 Health Services Substance Abuse Services Multiple Sclerosis

6901 Emerald, Suite 207 American Cancer Society Alcoholism Intervention Services Boise, ID 83704 2676 South Vista Avenue 8436 Fairview Avenue – Fairview Plaza 208-388-1998 Boise, Idaho 83705 Boise, Idaho 83704 www.nationalmssociety.org/IDI/ 208-343-4609 208-338-5249 www.cancer.org Muscular Dystrophy Association All About You Treatment Program 1166 N. Cole Call St. Luke’s 2537 W. State St., Suite 110 Boise, ID 83704 190 East Bannock Street Boise, Idaho 83702 208-327-0107 Boise, Idaho 83712 208-947-7277 www.mda.org 208-381-1200 www.stlukesonline.org Alta – Addictions and Mental Health Services Social Security Administration 4915 Denton 1118 S. Kimball Ave. Central District Health Department Boise, Idaho 83706 Caldwell, ID 83605 707 North Armstrong Place 208-395-1713 (800)772-1213 Boise, Idaho 83704 www.socialsecurity.gov 208-375-5211 Ascent Behavioral Health Services www.cdhd.idaho.gov 366 SW 5th Ave. Suite 100 United Cerebral Palsy of Idaho (UCPI) Meridian, ID 83642 5420 Franklin, Gem State Development Center, Inc. 208-898-9755 Boise, ID 83705 818 West 15th Street 208-377-8070 Meridian, Idaho 83642 Harmony House- Bell Counseling www.cerebralpalsy.org 208-888-5566 4615 South Locust Grove Meridian, Idaho 83642 Humphreys Diabetes Center 208-288-1018 1226 W. River Street Boise, Idaho 83702 United Way of Treasure Valley 208-331-1155 1276 W. River St. Ste 100 www.hdiabetescenter.org Boise, ID 83702 208-336-1070 Idaho Commission for the Blind www.unitedwaytv.org “A healthy social 341 W. Washington life is found only Boise, Idaho 83702 Mental Health & Disabilities 208-334-3220 or 1-800-542-8688 www.icbvi.state.id.us/ Services when in the mirror

Meridian Counseling and Wellness Center Idaho Commission for the Blind of each soul the 934 East 5th Street 341 W. Washington Meridian, Idaho 83642 Boise, ID 83702 whole community 208-888-1320 208-334-3220 or 1-800-542-8688 www.meridiancounseling.com www.icbvi.state.id.us/ finds its reflection,

St. Alphonsus – Meridian Health Plaza Idaho State Council on Developmental and when in the 3025 W. Cherry Lane Disabilities Meridian, Idaho 83642 802 W. Bannock, Suite 308 whole community 208-367-8500 Boise, ID 83702 www.saintalphonsus.org 208-334-2178 the virture of each www.state.id.us/icdd St. Luke’s Meridian Medical Center one is living.” 520 S. Eagle Rd. LINC (Living Independence Network Corp.) Meridian, Idaho 2922 Cleveland Blvd., Ste. 800 208-706-5000 Caldwell, ID 83605 208-454-5511 - Unknown Suicide Hot Line www.lincidaho.org 1720 West Gate Drive Boise, Idaho 83725 March of Dimes 208-334-0808 3222 W. Overland Rd. Boise, ID 83705 United Way of Treasure Valley www.marchofdimes.com/idaho/ 1276 River Street, Suite 100 Boise, Idaho 83707 Medicare (Social Security Administration) 208-336-1070 ext 0 208-454-3096 or (800) 772-1213 www.unitedwaytv.org www.socialsecurity.govorwww.medicare.gov

8 Family Violence & Abuse Community Council of Idaho Armed Forces Emergency Services (formerly Idaho Migrant Council) American Red Cross - Idaho th ID Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence 317 Happy Day Blvd., Ste 250 404 South 8 Street, Ste 232 200 N. 4th, Suite 10 Caldwell, ID 83607 Boise, ID 83702 Boise, ID 83702 208-454-1652 (800) 853-2570 208-384-0419 or (888)293-6118 Caldwell Migrant Council www.redcrossidaho.org Hotline/Crisis: (800) 669-3176 22730 Farmway Road www.idvsa.org Caldwell, ID 83607 Idaho Department of Labor - Veterans Benefits 208-459-6536 Information Idaho Child Protection Services www.idahomigrantcouncil.org Canyon County Office 1-800-600-6474 6107 Graye Lane Council on Hispanic Education Caldwell, ID 83607 Idaho Council on Domestic Violence 317 Happy Day Blvd. Suite 125 208-364-7781 (800) 291-0463 Caldwell, ID 83607 www.labor.idaho.gov Hotline/Crisis (800) 669-3176 208-453-1320 www2.state.id.us/crimevictim Email: [email protected] Idaho Division of Veterans Services 320 Collins Road Idaho Council on Domestic Violence & Victim Hispanic Business Association Boise, ID 83702 Assistance 10624 W. Executive Drive 208-334-3513 450 W. State Street, 10thFloor Boise, ID 83713 PO Box 83720 208-322-7033 Idaho State Veterans Cemetery Boise, ID 83720 www.hbaonline.org 10100 N. Horseshoe Bend Rd. 208-334-6512 or (800) 291-0463 Boise, ID 83714 www2.state.id.us/crimevictim Hispanic Cultural Center 208-334-4796 Idaho Statewide 24-Hour Hotline 315 Stampede Drive (800)669-3176 Nampa, ID 83651 Idaho State Veterans Home 208-442-0823 320 Collins Road Idaho Women’s Commission www.hccidaho.org Boise, ID 83702 PO Box 83720 208-334-5000 www2.state.id.us/women Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs Services & Resources for Veterans 5460 West Franklin Rd., Ste B A wealth of information and links Victim Compensation Program Boise, ID 83705 www.archives.gov/veterans/for-vets 317 Main Street 208-334-3776 Statehouse Mail www2.state.id.us/icha/menus/jobs.asp US Department of Veteran Affairs Boise, ID 83720 James O. Vance, Regional Director 208-334-6000 Idaho Hispanic Caucus 805 West Franklin Street 317 Happy Day Blvd., Ste 115 Boise, ID 83702 WCA Women’s Crisis Center Caldwell, ID 83607 (800) 827-1000 Hotline/Crisis 343-7025 208-454-3600 www.va.gov 208-345-7273 www.wcaboise.org Idaho Hispanic Chamber of Commerce US Veteran’s Outreach Center 208-323-1337 Readjustment & Counseling Service YWCA Women’s & Children’s Crisis Center www.idahohcc.org 5440 W Franklin Road Ste 100, 720 West Washington Boise, ID 83705 Boise, ID 83702 La Prensa Libre 208-342-3612 208-343-3688 Hotline/Crisis 343-7025 1618 North Midland www.vba.va.gov Nampa, ID 83651 VA Medical Center - Boise (Hospital) www.laprensa-libre.com 500 W. Fort Street Hispanic Services Circulación/Circulation: 465-8165 Boise, ID 83702 Clasificados/Classifieds: 475-2339 Catholic Charities of Idaho St. Paul's Catholic Church 1515 8th St South Veterans Resources Nampa, ID 83651 Family Strengthening Worker: 318-0387 American Legion Post 113 22 W Broadway, PO Box 112 Hispanic Cultural Center Meridian, Idaho 83680 315 Stampede Drive 208-841-9949 Nampa, ID 83651 Citizenship & Immigration: 208-461-2749 www.catholiccharitiesidaho.org/immigration.htm

9 Counseling Services Housing Services & Resources Idaho Housing and Finance Association (IHFA) 565 W. Myrtle

General Mental Health Counseling Services Boise City Ada County Housing Authority Boise, ID 83707 1910 North Lakes Place 1276 River Street, Suite 300 331-4882 (General Information) Meridian, Idaho 83646 Boise, ID 83702 Hearing Impaired, TDD: (800)545-1833 ext. 400 208-342-2273 208-345-4907 www.ihfa.org www.livingbalancecounseling.com www.bcacha.org Fair Housing Act The Idaho Housing and Finance Association’s Meridian Counseling and Wellness Center The Federal Fair Housing Act is part of the 1968 mission is to expand Idaho’s affordable housing 934 East 5th Street Civil Rights Act that prohibits discrimination in the opportunities by providing vision, leadership and Meridian, Idaho 83642 sale, rental and financing of dwellings and other results in: identifying, securing and administering 208-888-1320 housing-related transactions based on race, monies for housing, cultivating partnerships www.meridiancounseling.com color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status through excellent customer service, creatively and disabilities. To learn more about the Fair and innovatively maximizing limited resources; Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Housing Act, please visit the HUD website at: actively responding to housing challenges Health www.hud.gov/offices/fheo/ efficiently and effectively; and providing 189 West Spicewood Drive education, training, resource coordination and Meridian, Idaho 83642 Accessibility (ADA) policy formulation on housing issues affecting 208-895-0898 The Fair Housing Act was amended in 1988 to provide protections from discrimination in any Senior Services aspect of the sale or rental of housing for families with children and persons with disabilities. The AARP- American Association of Retired Persons Fair Housing Act also establishes requirements 3080 E. Gentry Way, Suite 100 for the design and construction of new rental or Meridian, Idaho 83642 for-sale multi-family housing to ensure a 1-866-295-7284 minimum level of accessibility for persons with www.aarp.org/statepages/id.html disabilities. To learn more, please visit www.hud.gov/offices/fheo/ Home Care Professionals, Inc. “A community is 820 North Linder Suite A Boise Valley Habitat for Humanity Meridian, Idaho 83642 704 S. Latah like a ship; 208-322-5556 Boise, ID 83705 208-3312916 everyone ought to Meadow Lake Village Assisted Living http://www.hfhboise.org 650 West Arbor Lane be prepared to take Meridian, Idaho 83642 Intermountain Fair Housing Council 208-319-5400 350 N 9th Street, Suite M200 the helm.” Boise, ID 83702 Meridian Area Senior Citizen’s Center L.L.C 208-383-0695 or (800)717-0695 133 West Broadway Avenue www.idahofairhousing.org Meridian, Idaho 83680 - Henrik Ibsen 208-888-5555 Idaho Legal Aid P.O. Box 913 Response Link Boise, ID 83701 104 East Fairview Avenue #217 208-345-0106 Meridian, Idaho 83642 www.idaholegalaid.org 1-208-401-0005 www.responselink.com

Sun Bridge Rehabilitation and Living Center for Meridian 1111 West Pine Avenue Meridian, Idaho 83642 208-888-7049

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