Center for New Directions External Resources

Center for New Directions is committed to maintaining an accurate and up-to-date resource list for our community. However, information may change without notice.

If you need assistance and do not find a resource that fits your situation, please contact the Center for New Directions at (208) 535-3500 to speak with a counselor.

Crisis & Hotlines

211

The 211 Idaho CareLine is a free, statewide community information and referral service, and is a program of the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. With a comprehensive database including programs that offer free or low-cost health and human services or social services.

211 Idaho

Find Help Idaho

Connects Idahoans seeking help with resources in their local community. It's free, confidential, easy to use, and provides up-to-date information.

Find Help Idaho

Suicide Hotlines

The suicide prevention hotline is available to call or text 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, year-round. Internet chat is also available at:

Idaho Crisis and Suicide Hotline

Call or Text 9-8-8

Clothing

St. Vincent de Paul

At St. Vincent de Paul, we help people in need by assisting with food, housing expenses, clothing, furniture, and other basic human needs.

805 S. Holmes Ave, Idaho Falls
(208) 522-6280
Mon, Wed, Fri 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM
St. Vincent De Paul

Safety & Crisis Support

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Center & Child Advocacy Center:

24-hour crisis phone line (208-235-2412), free crisis line (1-866-342-2483)
Emergency Shelter for victims and their immediate family who are in imminent danger, Support and education groups for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, Victim advocacy, Court advocacy and support services, Community education, Individual counseling

1050 Memorial Drive, Idaho Falls
(208) 529-4352
DVSAC

Rexburg Crisis Center

Program services include a 24-hour crisis line, shelter, crisis intervention services, immediate on-scene intervention with Law Enforcement, referral to emergency medical services, and legal advocacy.

(208) 356-0065
16 E. Main Street, Rexburg
Rexburg Crisis Center

Job Search & Career Resources

Employment Services LDS

Resume Writing, Job Leads and Networking, Interview Practice, Personalized Coaching, Computer and Printer Access, and Active Job Search Groups

If you cannot visit the employment center, one-on-one coaching is available through web conferencing or telephone.

2887 E 17th Street, Ammon, ID 83406
(208) 314-4529
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Help for Job Seekers

Idaho DOL

Job search, Job training and career exploration, Unemployment services, Idaho LAUNCH, Next Steps Idaho, Apprenticeships, Veterans services, Able to work, Farmworker services.

1515 E Lincoln Rd, Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 557-2500
Idaho Department of Labor

Community Council of Idaho

We develop strategies that in turn will assist farmworkers to increase their skill development in areas including: trade, educational, and professional skills.

1349 S. Holmes Ave, Idaho Falls
(208) 524-0980
Community Council of Idaho Employment Training

Food Assistance

Community Food Basket

245 N. Placer Ave, Idaho Falls
(208) 524-0994
Mon: 3-5 PM, Tues, Wed, Fri: 4-5 PM, Thurs 5-6 PM
6 per household every 6 months
Feed Idaho Falls

Food Box Distribution and Food Pantry

1349 S Holmes Ave, Idaho Falls
(208) 524-0980
Community Council of Idaho

Food Box Distribution at the City of Refuge

840 Park Avenue, Idaho Falls
(208) 745-3352
Mon- Thurs 1:00 PM- 3:00 PM
1 per household every 30 days
Idaho Falls Rescue Mission Meals

Salvation Army

605 N Blvd. Idaho Falls
(208) 522-7200
Mon- Thurs 9:30 AM- 12:30 PM
Salvation Army

St. Vincent De Paul

805 S. Holmes Ave, Idaho Falls
(208) 522-6280
Mon, Wed, Fri 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM
St. Vincent De Paul

Medical & Health Resources

Grand Peaks Medical

Grand Peaks is a nonprofit Community Health Center providing affordable, high-quality medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. Care is available to everyone, regardless of insurance status, with discounted sliding-fee rates based on household size and income for those who qualify.

Grand Peaks

Community Family Clinic

Community Family Clinic is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) providing affordable healthcare services to insured and uninsured patients. Income-based payment plans are available for those who qualify.

Community Family Clinic

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare

Supplmental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicaid applications for adults and children
150 Shoup Ave, Idaho Falls
(208) 528- 5780
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare

Eastern Idaho Public Health

Clinical Services such as immunization services, women’s health checks, Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) supplemental nutrition
1250 Hollipark Drive, Idaho Falls
(208) 522-0310
Eastern Idaho Public Health

Free Meals & Meal Programs

The Soup Kitchen

301 S Blvd. Idaho Falls
(208) 589-3310
Tues- Sat 12 PM- 1 PM
Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen

Idaho Falls Rescue Mission

380 E St. Idaho Falls
(208) 745-3352
Everyday 6 PM- 6:45 PM
Sunday/Monday 12 PM- 1PM
Idaho Falls Rescue Mission

People in Need Coalition (PINC) Grab & Go Kitchen

1800 E. 12th St. Idaho Falls
First Christian Church
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11:30 AM- 1:00PM

Housing & Shelter

Idaho Falls Rescue Mission

Men’s Services
840 Park Ave, Idaho Falls
(208) 522-5575
Women’s and Family Services
2480 S Yellowstone, Idaho Falls
(208) 523-6413
Idaho Falls Rescue Mission

EICAP

Website maintains current list of low-income housing
935 E. Lincoln Rd. Idaho Falls
(208) 522-5391
Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership Housing

Idaho Housing and Finance Association

Assistance to resources that help find Idahoans find and maintain housing as well as rental assistance programs
(208) 522-6002
Idaho Housing

CLUB, Inc.

CLUB, Inc. is a nonprofit agency providing housing to homeless individuals and families, and services to foster self-sufficiency and recovery.
Access to lunch/ showers/ laundry possible as well.
(208) 529-4673
Club Inc.

Community Council of Idaho

Assistance with rent, utility/energy bills
July-June as funding is available
1349 S Holmes Ave, Idaho Falls
(208) 524-0980
Community Council of Idaho

Promise Ridge

For women and children who are experiencing a housing crisis. They can house 5 families at a time in a family focused atmosphere.
Promise Ridge
(208) 346-8320

Needs-Based Support Programs

The resources in this section provide a variety of support services, including food assistance, utility bill assistance, emergency rent assistance, housing resources, and others. Because programs and eligibility requirements vary, some resources may be more appropriate than others depending on your situation. If you need assistance determining which resource best meets your current needs, please contact the Center for New Directions to speak with a counselor.

EICAP

935 E. Lincoln Rd. Idaho Falls
(208) 522-5391
Food Distribution, Energy Assistance Winter Heating Program, Energy Assistance Crisis Program, Housing Assistance
Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership

St. Vincent De Paul

805 S Holmes Ave, Idaho Falls
(208) 528-9979
One-time vouchers for utilities, rent, gas/auto, medical prescription costs, food purchases, miscellaneous
St. Vincent De Paul

Center for New Directions

Creek Building 5, Room 591 | Hours: M-F: 8-5 | Summer: M-F 7:30-4

(208) 535-5363

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