Bright Tomorrows
Last updated on Dec 7, 2020
  • County or local government funds
  • Community Services Block Grant
  • Federal Grants
  • Medicaid
  • Community Mental Health Center
  • Other State Funds
  • State Financed Health Insurance plan
  • State welfare or child and family services funds

Contact Info

409 Washington Avenue
Pocatello, ID - 83201

T (208) 234-2646

Bright Tomorrows provides crisis intervention, child abuse interview, and mental health counseling and assessment services for children.

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About Bright Tomorrows

Services:
Child Advocacy Services
Counseling Services

Community Mental Health Center

Bright Tomorrows is a certified Community Mental Health Center and therefore operates through federal and state funds made possible by the Community Mental Health Act. The purpose of these funds to make diagnosis and treatment available to low-income and indigent individuals. The services are either free or under a sliding-scale. These services are available to people of all ages who do not have health insurance.

County or Local Government Funds

Counties are often responsible for backing services like schools and hospitals. Bright Tomorrows receives funding from either the county or another local government. This means that mental health services for local residents might be offered for free or at a reduced rate. Call to find out.

Community Services Block Grant

The US Department of Health and Human Services offers funds in the form of Community Services Block Grants to all states. The purpose of these funds is to reduce poverty by helping low-income individuals and families find work, access education, obtain housing, and improve their health. Bright Tomorrows is a recipient of this grant. You may qualify for assistance provided you meet low-income eligibility requirements but you must apply by contacting the following office:

ID Department of Health & Welfare
Dave Jeppesen ( Director )
450 W. State Street, 9th Floor
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID - 83720-0036
Phone: 208 334-5500
Fax: 208 334-5817
www.Healthandwelfare.idaho.gov
ID Department of Health & Welfare
Hailey Smith ( Program Manager )
450 W. State Street, 2nd Floor
Boise, ID - 83720
Phone: 208-334-5733
Fax: 208-334-5817
Hailey.Smith@dhw.idaho.gov
www.Healthandwelfare.idaho.gov

Federal Grants

Bright Tomorrows receives federal grants destined for mental health services. This means that Bright Tomorrows either recieved money to obtain certification or training for its employees or it has recieved money to offer services such as suicide prevention, telehealth programs, or other behavioral initiatives.

Medicaid

All state Medicaid programs provide some mental health services. Bright Tomorrows accepts Medicaid, a joint federal and state program that helps with medical costs for some people with low incomes and limited resources. Medicaid programs vary from state to state.

Community Mental Health Center

Community Mental Health Centers operate through federal and state funds made possible by the Community Mental Health Act. The purpose of these funds to make diagnosis and treatment available to low-income and indigent individuals. The services are either free or under a sliding-scale. These services are available to people of all ages who do not have health insurance. Bright Tomorrows is a certified Community Mental Health Center therefore offers services to those who might not be able to afford them.

Other State funds

Bright Tomorrows recieves funding from the state of Idaho other than traditional funding like Medicare, Medicaid, or Community Services Block grants. This means that it likely that these subsidies will translate to affordable or free mental health services to you. Call Bright Tomorrows to find out.

State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Bright Tomorrows receives State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

State welfare or child and family services funds

Bright Tomorrows recieves or accepts State welfare or child and family services funds.

Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) Insurance Coverage For Mental Health

Obamacare purchased from the Health Care Marketplaces covers Mental Health Care and Substance Use Disorder Treatment. Under the Health Care Law there are 10 categories of benefits. Mental Health Care and Substance Abuse Treatment are two of the 10.

If you have Affordable Care Act Coverage you will have mental health care coverage.

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