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Idaho State and Local Level Referrals
When a disaster occurs, local governments often work together with community leaders and organizations to provide on-the-ground emergency management. You may also reference our national-level referrals list.
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For reference, the local resources we list provide disaster recovery services in the categories noted below.
For reference, see the full list of disaster recovery service categories covered in the below local resource list.
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Idaho State and Local Level Referrals
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| Category | Entity | Type of Assistance | Telephone Number |
| Access and Functional Needs and Disabilities | Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation | Information on state and public resources for people with disabilities who wish to find employment. | 208-334-3390 Toll Free (844) 324-3983 Online directory for local offices |
| Access and Functional Needs and Disabilities | Idaho Dept of Health & Welfare - Council of Developmental Disabilities | Information on state and public resources for people with developmental disabilities. | 208-334-2178 Toll Free (800) 544-2433 |
| Access and Functional Needs and Disabilities | Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired | Information on state and public resources for people who are blind or visually impaired. | In State: 800-542-8688 208-334-3220 |
| Aging Services | Idaho Commission on Aging | This service links those who need assistance with state and local area agencies on aging and community-based organization. | 877-471-2777 208-334-3833 |
| Aging Services | Idaho Area on Aging Agency - Area 1 North Idaho | This service links those who need assistance with state and local area agencies on aging and community-based organization. Older adults and their caregivers affected by the disaster. Kootenai, Bonner, Boundary, Benewah and Shoshone Counties | 800-786-5536 208-667-3179 |
| Aging Services | Idaho Area on Aging Agency - Area 2 North Central Idaho | This service links those who need assistance with state and local area agencies on aging and community-based organization.Older adults and their caregivers affected by the disaster. Clearwater, Idaho, Latah, Lewis, Nez Perce Counties | 208-746-5456 208-746-3351 |
| Aging Services | Idaho Area on Aging - Area 3 South West Idaho | This service links those who need assistance with state and local area agencies on aging and community-based organization. Older adults and their caregivers affected by the disaster. Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley, Washington Counties | 844-850-2883 208-898-7060 |
| Aging Services | Idaho Area on Aging Agency - Area 4 - College of Southern Idaho | This service links those who need assistance with state and local area agencies on aging and community-based organization. Older adults and their caregivers affected by the disaster. Blaine, Camas, Cassia, Gooding, Jerome, Lincoln, Minidoka, Twin Falls counties | 800-574-8656 208-736-2122 |
| Aging Services | Idaho Area on Aging Agency - Area 5 - Southeast Idaho | This service links those who need assistance with state and local area agencies on aging and community-based organization. Older adults and their caregivers affected by the disaster. Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Caribou, Franklin, Oneida, Power counties | 800-526-8129 208-233-4032 |
| Aging Services | Idaho Area on Aging Agency - Area 6 Eastern Idaho | This service links those who need assistance with state and local area agencies on aging and community-based organization. Older adults and their caregivers affected by the disaster. Bonneville, Butte, Clark, Custer, Fremont, Jefferson, Lemhi, Madison, Teton counties | 800-632-4813 208-522-5391 |
| Animal Information | Idaho Department of Agriculture | Disaster Animal plans, disease, quarantines, disposal. ESF 11 | 208-332-8500 |
| Agricultural Aid | Idaho State Farm Service Agency | USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA) provides emergency loans to help producers recover from production and physical losses due to drought, flooding, other natural disasters, or quarantine. | 208-378-5650 855-516-8875 |
| Agricultural Aid | USDA Rural Development Idaho | USDA Rural Development provides low interest mortgages, guaranteed mortgages, 1% interest mortgages for seniors, loans for repairs and mortgage payment assistance for families living in rural areas. | 800-632-5991 208-378-5600 |
| Consumer Services | Idaho Office of Attorney General | Information on price gouging and consumer complaint services. | 208-334-2400 |
| Consumer Services | Idaho Office of Attorney General - Consumer Protection | Information on price gouging and consumer complaint services. | 800-432-3545 208-334-2424 |
| Contractor | Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licensing - (Contractor's registration only) | Information on contractor licensing | 208-334-3233 |
| Contractor | Idaho Division of Building Safety - (licensing of specialty trades) | Information on contractor licensing | 800-955-3044 208-334-3950 |
| Contractor | Idaho does not require the licensure of general contractors. Contractors must register with the state. Licensing is required for the electrical, plumbing, pesticide, manufactured housing, landscaping, & asbestos trades. | ||
| Crisis Counseling | Idaho Suicide & Crisis Hotlines | 24-hour and toll-free suicide prevention service available to all those in suicidal crisis who are seeking help. Online directory of crisis hotlines and mental health services. | Emergency: 911 800-564-2120 Directory of Hotlines |
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| Disaster Unemployment | Idaho State Dept. of Labor - Unemployment Benefits Helpline | This assistance provides weekly benefit payments to those out of work due to the disaster, including self-employed persons, farm and ranch owners, and others not covered under regular unemployment insurance programs. | FAQ: 208-332-8942 208-332-3570 |
| Essential Needs | Idaho Dept. of Health & Welfare - Food Stamps or WIC | Assistance in filing an application for food stamps, and other essential needs programs provided by the department of Health and Welfare. | 877-456-1233 |
| Essential Needs | The Idaho Foodbank: Southwestern Region (Boise Office) | Referrals to organizations providing emergency food assistance. | 208-336-9643 |
| Essential Needs | The Idaho Food bank -North Central Idaho (Lewiston) | Referrals to organizations providing emergency food assistance. | 208-746-2288 |
| Essential Needs | The Idaho Food bank -Eastern Region (Pocatello) | Referrals to organizations providing emergency food assistance. | 208-233-8811 |
| Essential Needs | 2-1-1 Idaho Care Line | Referrals to organizations providing emergency food, shelter, clothing, medical, crisis counseling, rental, and utility assistance. | 211 800-926-2588 |
| Family & Protective Services | Idaho Department of Health and Welfare: Children | Individuals concerned with children at risk for abuse and neglect. Online listing for local Child Protection Contact numbers. | Emergency: 911 855-552-KIDS (5437) Treasure Valley: 208-334-KIDS (5437) |
| Family & Protective Services | Idaho Commission on Aging: Adult Protection | Individuals concerned with possible elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Online listing for local area agency. | Emergency: 911 Online directory for local offices |
| Financial Assistance | Idaho Temporary Assistance to Families in Idaho (TAFI) | The TAFI Program provides temporary cash assistance and work preparation services for families with kids. The program provides cash benefits for eligible low-income families and households to help pay for food, clothing, shelter, and other essentials. | 877-456-1233 |
| Financial Assistance | U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Customer Service Center (SBA) | Low interest mortgages, personal property, and economic injury loans are available to homeowners, renters, and business owners affected by the disaster. | 800-659-2955 TTY: 800-877-8339 |
| Fraud | Idaho Office of Attorney General - Consumer Protection | Information on price gouging and consumer complaint services. | 800-432-3545 208-334-2424 |
| Health Care Services | Idaho Dept. of Health & Welfare - Medicaid | Referrals to local state assisted medical facilities and information on how to apply for Medicaid. | 877-456-1233 |
| Health Care Services | Idaho Dept. of Health & Welfare - Idaho Childrens Health Plan (CHIPS Program) | Information and application assistance in applying for the State Children's Health Insurance Program (S-CHIPS) which provides free or low cost medical insurance for children. | 877-456-1233 |
| Housing Information | USDA Rural Development Idaho - Housing Division | USDA Rural Development provides low interest mortgages, guaranteed mortgages, 1% interest mortgages for seniors, loans for repairs and mortgage payment assistance for families living in rural areas. | 208-378-5600 Online directory of local offices |
| Housing Information | Social Serve.com - Housing Resource Center (HRC) | Socialserve.com is a non-profit organization that assist tenants and agencies in finding affordable housing for callers free of charge. Using a toll-free number, callers work with trained, bilingual call center specialists to find available housing. | 877-428-8844 |
| Housing Information | Idaho HUD - Public & Indian Housing Resource Center | Applicants will be given the telephone number of their local HUD Counseling Office for assistance in applying for Section 8 rentals or Public Housing assistance. | 208-334-1990 |
| Housing Information | Idaho HUD - Automated, Housing Counseling Agency | Applicants will be given the telephone number of their local HUD Counseling Office for assistance with HUD mortgage services. | Online listings |
| Insurance | Idaho Dept. of Insurance - Consumer Assistance | General insurance information and fraud reporting services. | 800-721-3272 |
| Legal Services | Idaho State Bar & Idaho Law Foundation, Inc. | Information and referrals to attorneys providing legal services to individuals affected by a disaster. | 208-334-4500 |
| Legal Services | Idaho Legal Aid Services, Inc. - Senior Legal Hotline | Information and referrals to attorneys providing free or reduced fee legal services to individuals affected by a disaster. | 208-746-7541 |
| Legal Services | Idaho Legal Aid Services, Inc. - Administrative Office | Information and referrals to attorneys providing free or reduced fee legal services to individuals affected by a disaster. | 208-746-7541 Online directory of local offices |
| Roadside Assistance | Idaho 511 | Recorded road condition information | 511 888-432-7623 |
| Tax Assistance | Idaho State Tax Commission - Tax Assistance | State tax information assistance | 800-972-7660 Boise: 208-334-7660 TTY: 800-377-3529 |
| Veterans Services | Idaho Division of Veterans Services | Information regarding veteran benefits including pensions, medical care, home loans, burial, and life insurance. | Online directory of local offices |
| Vital Statistics | Idaho Transportation Office - Transportation Dept (DMV) | Duplicate drivers license services, identification card information, online drivers services. | 208-334-8000 |
| Vital Statistics | Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics | Duplicate birth/death/marriage certificates or other vital documents services. | 208-334-5980 |
| Vital Statistics | Vital Records - VitalChek - On-line orders | Replacement birth/death/marriage certificates and other vital document services. | 800-669-8310 |
| Volunteer | VOLUNTEERS SHOULD NOT SELF-DEPLOY |
Referrals Last Updated: May 2024