ISU Meridian Counseling Clinic

Idaho State University recognizes that our mission is to care, support, and educate individuals and families affected by health conditions that diminish their quality of life. We acknowledge that individuals may experience discrimination in the healthcare system, which can adversely affect their health outcomes.  We recognize that both conscious and unconscious discrimination occur. Overt and conscious discrimination is not tolerated. Unconscious or unintentional discrimination need to be identified, challenged, and addressed. We believe everyone has the right to be healthy and have access to the resources they need.

We strive to achieve the following commitments to our colleagues and our patients:

•  Goal 1: We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, religion, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression.
• Goal 2: All patients receive the highest level of care possible delivered in a patient and family friendly approach using evidence-based medicine.
• Goal 3: We recognize racism, not race, as the cause for healthcare disparities and therefore will examine our healthcare treatment plans for bias.
• Goal 4: We will track information on factors that create disparities as they relate to health outcomes to better identify how we may actively seek to eliminate such disparities in healthcare.
• Goal 5: We intend to improve the diversity of our workforce to reflect the community we serve.
• Goal 6: We commit to listen, learn, and seek to understand in order to create impactful and sustainable positive change.
• Goal 7: We will recognize and reward practices that promote health equity.

Definition of health equity: The state in which everyone has a fair and just opportunity to attain their highest level of health. https://www.cdc.gov/healthequity/

While the terms equity and equality may sound similar, the implementation of one versus the other can lead to dramatically different outcomes for marginalized people: Equality means each individual or group of people is given the same resources or opportunities. Equity recognizes that each person has different circumstances and allocates the exact resources and opportunities needed to reach an equal outcome within the scope of care provided at ISU Clinics.

Make an Appointment

If you are interested in seeking services with us, complete the "Services Inquiry Form" or call (208) 373-1719 to schedule an appointment.  If you are unable to speak with someone, you can leave a voicemail.

Consent Forms

We prefer that you contact our office to set up an intake appointment.  A link to our online forms will be sent to you via email once we have done your initial intake.

Individual Counseling (Paper)

• Individual Counseling Intake Forms

Couple/Family Counseling (Paper)

• Couple/Family Counseling Intake Forms

Counseling for Minors (Paper)

• Minor Counseling Intake Forms

Other Forms (Paper)

• Telemental Health Consent Form
• Release of Information

Be Kind to Your Mind Group (Paper)

• Informed Consent for Group Counseling
• Consent to Video Tape Group Counseling

Parking

ISU provides free parking for clinic patients/clients:

• Clinic parking is outlined in yellow directly in front of the ISU Meridian Clinics' entrance.
• The parking area is located on the southwest side of the building facing I-84.

Billing

We currently do not accept or bill private insurance.  Our clinic is a cash pay clinic.  If you have questions about your bill, please contact the billing office at (208) 373-1734.

Payment

Payment is accepted at the time of service.  We accept cash, checks, and online payments at the link below

• Click here to make an online payment:
  
  Pay Online

Fees (Community Clients)

Occasionally we offer services that have different fees associated with them than the ones listed below.  Please contact our office for more information.

Fees (ISU Students)*

*ISU Counseling and Testing offers free services to ISU students and is located in Student Services near the front office on the first floor.  To contact their office for an appointment, call (208) 373-1921.

No Surprise Billing Act

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

The principle mission of the Department of Counseling is to prepare quality counselors for various settings in Idaho and the nation. More specifically, we seek to prepare quality School Counselors for public schools in K-12 settings, Marriage, Couple and Family Counselors and Clinical Mental Health Counselors for community agencies and other mental health settings, and Student Affairs Counselors for working in college settings such as advising, residence halls, and career centers.

We prepare doctoral level counselor educators and supervisors to serve as faculty members in counselor education programs, counselor supervisors in various settings, doctoral level counselors, leaders in higher education and counseling organizations, and scholars.

Community Mental Health Resources

2-1-1:  Idaho Careline

988:  National Suicide Hotline

1-800-662-HELP or text your zipcode to 435748:  SAHMSA's National Helpline for mental health and substance use treatment options/referrals

National Crisis Support: Text HOME to 741741 to chat with a volunteer crisis counselor

findhelp.org:  a comprehensive list of providers including mental health providers, primary health providers, assistance with food, housing, legal issues, employment, other healthcare providers, education, transportation, and other resources

Idaho Area 18 AA:  AA meetings in Idaho

Narcotics Anonymous:  Local NA meetings

24/7 Region IV Mobile Crisis Unit for Behavioral Health Crisis: (208) 334-0808

24/7 Domestic Abuse Hotline (208) 343-7025

24/7 Sexual Assault Hotline (208)  345-7273 (RAPE)

Sexual Assault & Rideshares