Emergency Resources
Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline:
Text (208) 398-4357 for immediate support.
24-hour hotline for LGBTQ youth: 1-866-488-7386
A 30+ page guide to community resources and supports in Ada County & Canyon County
Women’s and Children’s Alliance (WCA):
24-Hour Domestic Abuse Hotline (208) 343-7025; 24-Hour Sexual Assault Hotline (208) 345-7273; shelter, advocacy, support groups
Community Resources
Physical Health
At Ponderosa Counseling & Wellness Practice, the belief is held that our emotional and mental wellness is not only impacted by our mind, but also by our physical bodies. Check out the following companies who offer alternative and traditional medicine alike.
Accept insurance, offer internal medicine, pediatric care, women’s health care, and health coaching
Acupuncture Center of Idaho:
(208) 388-1171; Utilizes acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine for greater health and wellbeing.
Chiropractic care for children, adults, and canines
Perinatal Services
Ponderosa Practice is committed to helping individuals and families adjust to the new roles and responsibilities experienced when inviting a new member into the family. Whether you are expecting through birth or adoption, the adjustment to caring for a tiny human is both wonderful and challenging. Below are a few businesses that are committed to holistic health for babies and parents.
Craniosacral Therapy, Support Groups, Lactation Support, and Positive Discipline Education
Birth Story Support, Somatic Movement (Grounded in Feldenkrais principles), Child Birthing Classes, Doula Services
Labor and Postpartum Doula Services, Grandparent Classes, Postpartum Classes, Child birthing classes
Other Mental Health Providers
I recognize that Ponderosa Counseling & Wellness Practice might not be the best fit for everyone. I also provide these resources for existing clients who are either looking for a change or want to refer their friends and family members to counseling.
Reduced fee counseling along with groups and classes
Counseling services and retreats
Jefferson Street Wellness Center:
Counseling and coaching services
Idaho Clinical Hypnosis:
(208) 615-8755; Clinical hypnosis with specializations in sleep healing, smoking cessation, test anxiety, behavior change, and performance enhancement.
Mindfulness & Meditation Resources
Headspace
Subscription service that provides numerous guided meditation, mindful exercises, and education
Insight Timer
Free app with meditation and yoga for sleep, anxiety, and stress
BBC Earth Mindful Escapes
Meditative soundtracks paired with features of animals and their natural environment