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Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Resources in Buhl, ID

Buhl, Idaho addiction resources

Buhl, Idaho Addiction Recovery and Mental Health Treatment Resources

There are many mental health and addiction recovery resources that are available to help people in Buhl, Idaho. Groups like Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous have been instrumental in millions of people’s lives. There are also treatment options that can help.

At Northpoint Recovery, we offer several facility locations that offer these services. But attending one of our programs is not always feasible and we understand that. We hope that this guide to the mental health and addiction recovery resources in Buhl will be helpful.

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What Should You Do In Case Of An Overdose?

With drug overdoses at an all-time high thanks to the ever-worsening opioid epidemic, there’s never been a more important time to know what to do in case of an overdose.

Information on What to do for an Overdose

Whether it’s legal drugs like alcohol, illicit ones like heroin and cocaine, or even prescription medications like Xanax or Adderall, taking too much of any addictive substance can lead to serious physical and mental harm. Added to that, sometimes the damages can even be permanent.

That’s why it’s crucial to remember that every second counts. And the longer you wait to call emergency services, the worse their chances of a full recovery – or even survival – will be.

So, if you suspect an overdose, call 9-1-1 immediately. They’ll be able to give you lifesaving advice on how to care for someone who’s in the middle of an overdose as well as send an emergency vehicle to your location.

Your friend or family member will likely be transported to the local hospital.

But before you can call emergency services, the very first step is identifying the signs of an overdose in the first place. It's important to recognize that not all overdoses look the same. The signs and symptoms largely depend on the type of substance itself as well as how much was taken.

Despite a significant lull in popularity (a 50% decline in U.S. consumption) from 2006 to 2010, cocaine has become much more popular in recent years.

And consequently, as this dangerous and highly trafficked stimulant becomes more popular, the rate of cocaine overdoses is bound to increase along with it. In 2014 alone cocaine caused around 5,800 overdose deaths in the United States.

Spotting the signs of a cocaine overdose can be tricky, especially because of how many fillers and adulterants are mixed with this drug. According to MedlinePlus, some of the most common symptoms of an overdose include:

  • Seizures
  • Loss of awareness of surroundings
  • Loss of urine control
  • High body temperature, severe sweating
  • High blood pressure, very fast heart rate or irregular heart rhythm
  • Bluish color of the skin
  • Fast or difficulty breathing
  • Death

In addition to being one of the most notorious street drugs available today, heroin is also known for being one of the deadliest. And thanks to increasing levels of purity as well as cutting this drug with the incredibly powerful opioid known as Fentanyl, the danger behind using heroin is getting worse with each passing year.

Information on Heroin Overdose

To put some numbers on the problem, there was a 533% spike in heroin overdose deaths from 2002 to 2016 – when over 13 thousand people died from this drug. The numbers for 2017 aren't out yet, but experts estimate that well over 15 thousand Americans are expected to die the same way.  

Knowing the signs of a heroin overdose, then, is critical. Some of the most common ones to watch out for include:

AIRWAYS AND LUNGS

  • No breathing
  • Shallow breathing
  • Slow and difficult breathing

EYES, EARS, NOSE, AND THROAT

  • Dry mouth
  • Extremely small pupils, sometimes as small as the head of a pin (pinpoint pupils)
  • Discolored tongue

HEART AND BLOOD

  • Low blood pressure
  • Weak pulse
  • SKIN
  • Bluish-colored nails and lips

STOMACH AND INTESTINES

  • Constipation
  • Spasms of the stomach and intestines

NERVOUS SYSTEM

  • Coma
  • Delirium
  • Disorientation
  • Drowsiness
  • Uncontrolled muscle movements

Prescription drugs are tricky. While they’re technically legal if you have a valid prescription for them, these medications have increasingly become a serious source of abuse in the past several decades.

Two prescription drug types in particular, benzodiazepines and prescription opioids, are the most problematic.

For prescription drugs like benzodiazepines (like Klonopin), WebMD points out a couple of symptoms that may appear when someone is overdosing. They include:  

  • Drowsiness
  • Confusion
  • Dizziness
  • Blurred vision
  • Weakness
  • Slurred speech
  • Lack of coordination
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Coma

With prescription opioids like OxyContin, the signs of an overdose are a little bit different. The CDC lists some symptoms to watch out for as:

  • Small, constricted “pinpoint pupils”
  • Falling asleep or loss of consciousness
  • Slow, shallow breathing
  • Choking or gurgling sounds
  • Limp body
  • Pale, blue, or cold skin

Meth, Crystal Meth, Ice, Glass – whatever you call it, this dangerous drug is still 100% deadly. Whether it’s the hellish psychosis that can come about as a result of using, the incessant pestering of imaginary bugs crawling under the skin, or the very real dangers of overdosing, meth is one nasty drug.

If you suspect someone is overdosing on meth, they’ll likely show a number of common symptoms including:

  • Agitation
  • Chest pain
  • Coma or unresponsiveness (in extreme cases)
  • Heart attack
  • Irregular or stopped heartbeat
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Very high body temperature
  • Kidney damage and possibly kidney failure
  • Paranoia
  • Seizures
  • Severe stomach pain
  • Stroke

Last but certainly not least, alcohol is without a doubt the most commonly abused drug in the world. After all, it’s legal to use and can even be found in gas stations, corner stores, and practically anywhere food goods are sold.

Information on Alcohol Poisoning

But despite just how common this drug might be, alcohol poisoning can be incredibly deadly.

In fact, the CDC points out that an average of 6 people die every single day from alcohol poisoning in the U.S. alone.

Some common symptoms to watch out for include:

  • Constant vomiting
  • Blackouts
  • Loss of consciousness
  • Hypothermia
  • Stupor
  • Seizures
  • Confusion
  • Impaired coordination
  • Shallow or irregular breathing
  • Skin color changes
Buhl Resource Profile

12-Step Meetings Happening Around Buhl

One of the best and most accessible addiction resources in Idaho and around the country is what’s known as a 12-step meeting. These support groups are built on the foundational principles of recovery developed by Bill Wilson and Dr. Robert Smith in 1935 when they founded Alcoholics Anonymous.

From there, the power of the 12-steps spread to other addictions and problem areas. Today, there are over 30 different 12-step groups, from Clutterers Anonymous all the way to Underearners Anonymous.

These meetings can be incredibly helpful for a number of reasons.

First, they’re a great way to stay connected with others which, in turn, can help promote sobriety.

They’re also an excellent way of building up a support network that can be critical for preventing a relapse from occurring further down the line. The more people you have in your network, the more you can incorporate them into your relapse prevention plan.

And finally, these groups are widely available, free to attend, and of course, 100% confidential.

It isn’t any wonder that 12-step meetings like AA and NA have literally millions of members around the world.

And best of all, there are plenty of 12-step groups to choose from that regularly meet around the Buhl, Idaho area too.

Information on 12 Step Meetings

Alcoholics Anonymous is a support group program that provides help and support to anyone who is a recovering from alcoholism.

There are only a couple of meetings that take place within Buhl itself. Their information can be found below.

Monday Evening
Mondays at 6:00pm
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
First Christian Church
1005 Poplar St
Buhl, ID 83316

Buhl Friday Night
Fridays at 8:00pm
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
First Methodist Church Basement
908 Maple St
Buhl, ID 83316

And while the number of meetings within Buhl itself might seem sparse, there are plenty of other groups to attend that take place in the area. Below are some of the closest.

SUNDAYS

Sunday Morning Breakfast
Sundays at 8:30 am
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
Magic Valley Fellowship Hall
801 2nd Ave N
Twin Falls, ID 83301

Eye Opener
Sundays at 9:30 am
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
Magic Valley Fellowship Hall
801 2nd Ave N
Twin Falls, ID 83301

New Journey
Sundays at Noon
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
Magic Valley Fellowship Hall
801 2nd Ave N
Twin Falls, ID 83301

Newcomers Group
Sundays at Noon
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
New Hope Cottage (Entrance in Alley)
425 2nd Ave N
Twin Falls, ID 83301

The Chosen
Sundays at 5:00 pm
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
New Hope Cottage (Entrance in Alley)
425 2nd Ave N
Twin Falls, ID 83301

Depot Bunch Group
Sundays at 10:00 am
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
War Memorial Hall Basement
107 7th Ave E
Jerome, ID 83338

Rovers (3rd Sunday only)
Sundays at 1:00 pm
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
Library
100 1st Ave E
Jerome, ID
This meeting is wheelchair accessible; Potluck at noon.

Depot Bunch Group
Sundays at 6:30 pm
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
War Memorial Hall Basement
107 7th Ave E
Jerome, ID 83338

MONDAYS

Eye Opener
Mondays at 9:00 am
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
Magic Valley Fellowship Hall
801 2nd Ave N
Twin Falls, ID 83301

New Journey
Mondays at Noon
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
Magic Valley Fellowship Hall
801 2nd Ave N
Twin Falls, ID 83301

Newcomers Group
Mondays at Noon
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
New Hope Cottage (Entrance in Alley)
425 2nd Ave N
Twin Falls, ID 83301

The Chosen
Mondays at 5:00 pm
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
New Hope Cottage (Entrance in Alley)
425 2nd Ave N
Twin Falls, ID 83301

Bridge the Gap
Mondays at 8:00 pm
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
Crisis Center of South Central Idaho (Enter NW door)
570 Shoup Ave W
Twin Falls, ID

Depot Bunch Group
Mondays at Noon
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
War Memorial Hall Basement
107 7th Ave E
Jerome, ID 83338

Priory Group
Mondays at 7:30 pm
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
Monastery of the Ascension
541 E 100 S
Jerome, ID 83338
This meeting is wheelchair accessible.

Grupo Nuevo Amanecer
Mondays at 8:00 pm
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
Herrera Office Building
101 W Main St #6
Jerome, ID 83338
This meeting is wheelchair accessible; This is a Spanish-speaking meeting.

East Enders Group
Mondays at 7:30 pm
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
Senior Citizen Center
310 Main St N
Kimberly, ID 83341
This meeting is wheelchair accessible.

TUESDAYS

Eye Opener
Tuesdays at 9:00 am
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
Magic Valley Fellowship Hall
801 2nd Ave N
Twin Falls, ID 83301

New Journey
Tuesdays at Noon
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
Magic Valley Fellowship Hall
801 2nd Ave N
Twin Falls, ID 83301

Newcomers Group
Tuesdays at Noon
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
New Hope Cottage (Entrance in Alley)
425 2nd Ave N
Twin Falls, ID 83301

The Chosen
Tuesdays at 5:00 pm
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
New Hope Cottage (Entrance in Alley)
425 2nd Ave N
Twin Falls, ID 83301

Tuesday Night Open Women's 
Tuesdays at 6:15 pm
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
New Hope Cottage (Entrance in Alley)
425 2nd Ave N
Twin Falls, ID 83301
This meeting is for women only.

Tuesday Night Group
Tuesdays at 7:30 pm
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
Filer Baptist Church
254 US-30
Filer, ID 83328
This meeting is wheelchair accessible.

Depot Bunch Group
Tuesdays at Noon
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
War Memorial Hall Basement
107 7th Ave E
Jerome, ID 83338

Big Book Study
Tuesdays at 7:00 pm
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
War Memorial Hall Basement
107 7th Ave E
Jerome, ID 83338
This meeting follows a literature study format.

WEDNESDAYS

Sunrise Serenity Group
Wednesdays at 7:00 am
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
Magic Valley Fellowship Hall
801 2nd Ave N
Twin Falls, ID 83301

Eye Opener
Wednesdays at 9:00 am
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
Magic Valley Fellowship Hall
801 2nd Ave N
Twin Falls, ID 83301

New Journey
Wednesdays at Noon
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
Magic Valley Fellowship Hall
801 2nd Ave N
Twin Falls, ID 83301

Newcomers Group
Wednesdays at Noon
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
New Hope Cottage (Entrance in Alley)
425 2nd Ave N
Twin Falls, ID 83301

The Chosen
Wednesdays at 5:00 pm
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
New Hope Cottage (Entrance in Alley)
425 2nd Ave N
Twin Falls, ID 83301

Back to Basics
Wednesdays at 7:30 pm
This meeting is closed; only those who have a desire to stop drinking may attend.
Magic Valley Fellowship Hall
801 2nd Ave N
Twin Falls, ID 83301

Hub City Group
Wednesdays at 8:00 pm
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
Senior Center
105 W Ave A
Wendell, ID 83355
This meeting is wheelchair accessible.

Depot Bunch Group
Wednesdays at Noon
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
War Memorial Hall Basement
107 7th Ave E
Jerome, ID 83338

Grupo Nuevo Amanecer
Wednesdays at 8:00 pm
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
Herrera Office Building
101 W Main St #6
Jerome, ID 83338
This meeting is wheelchair accessible; This is a Spanish-speaking meeting.

THURSDAYS

Eye Opener
Thursdays at 9:00 am
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
Magic Valley Fellowship Hall
801 2nd Ave N
Twin Falls, ID 83301

New Journey
Thursdays at Noon
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
Magic Valley Fellowship Hall
801 2nd Ave N
Twin Falls, ID 83301

Newcomers Group
Thursdays at Noon
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
New Hope Cottage (Entrance in Alley)
425 2nd Ave N
Twin Falls, ID 83301

The Chosen
Thursdays at 5:00 pm
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
New Hope Cottage (Entrance in Alley)
425 2nd Ave N
Twin Falls, ID 83301

Thursday Evening Women’s
Thursdays at 5:30 pm
This meeting is closed; only those who have a desire to stop drinking may attend.
The Senior Citizen Center
530 Shoshone St S
Twin Falls, ID 83301
This meeting is wheelchair accessible; This meeting is for women only.

Thursday Evening Men’s Stag
Thursdays at 8:00 pm
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
Magic Valley Fellowship Hall
801 2nd Ave N
Twin Falls, ID 83301
This meeting is for men only.

Depot Bunch Group
Thursdays at Noon
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
War Memorial Hall Basement
107 7th Ave E
Jerome, ID 83338

FRIDAYS

Eye Opener
Fridays at 9:00 am
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
Magic Valley Fellowship Hall
801 2nd Ave N
Twin Falls, ID 83301

New Journey
Fridays at Noon
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
Magic Valley Fellowship Hall
801 2nd Ave N
Twin Falls, ID 83301

Newcomers Group
Fridays at Noon
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
New Hope Cottage (Entrance in Alley)
425 2nd Ave N
Twin Falls, ID 83301

The Chosen
Fridays at 5:00 pm
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
New Hope Cottage (Entrance in Alley)
425 2nd Ave N
Twin Falls, ID 83301

Road to Happy Destiny Candlelight
Fridays at 8:00 pm
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
Magic Valley Fellowship Hall
801 2nd Ave N
Twin Falls, ID 83301

Gougars Gulch Group
Fridays at 8:00 pm
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
Methodist United Church Basement
270 E Salmon St
Hagerman, ID 83332

Depot Bunch Group
Fridays at Noon
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
War Memorial Hall Basement
107 7th Ave E
Jerome, ID 83338

Magic Valley Group
Fridays at 7:00 pm
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
Calvary Church Hall
201 S Adams St
Jerome, ID 83338

Grupo Nuevo Amanecer
Fridays at 8:00 pm
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
Herrera Office Building #6
101 W Main St
Jerome, ID 83338
This meeting is wheelchair accessible; This is a Spanish-speaking meeting.

SATURDAYS

Eye Opener
Saturdays at 9:00 am
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
Magic Valley Fellowship Hall
801 2nd Ave N
Twin Falls, ID 83301

New Journey
Saturdays at Noon
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
Magic Valley Fellowship Hall
801 2nd Ave N
Twin Falls, ID 83301

Newcomers Group
Saturdays at Noon
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
New Hope Cottage (Entrance in Alley)
425 2nd Ave N
Twin Falls, ID 83301

Saturday Solution
Saturdays at 8:00 pm
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
New Hope Cottage (Entrance in Alley)
425 2nd Ave N
Twin Falls, ID 83301

Depot Bunch Group
Saturdays at Noon
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
War Memorial Hall Basement
107 7th Ave E
Jerome, ID 83338

Rovers
Saturdays at 7:00 pm
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
Calvary Church Hall
201 S Adams St
Jerome, ID 83338

Grupo Nuevo Amanecer
Saturdays at 8:00 pm
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
Herrera Office Building
101 W Main St #6
Jerome, ID 83338
This meeting is wheelchair accessible; This is a Spanish-speaking meeting.

Find More AA Meetings Nearby

For those who are struggling with a drug addiction, Narcotics Anonymous offers a place to meet with others regularly to share and get support.

Information on Narcotics Anonymous

Unfortunately, there is only one Narcotics Anonymous meeting that takes place in Buhl. The info for this meeting is listed below.

Buhl Assembly of God Church
Thursdays at 6:30 PM
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
703 Locust Street
Buhl, Idaho 83316
This meeting is wheelchair accessible. This meeting follows a Question and Answer format.

However, there are many other groups that regularly meet nearby Buhl. The closest ones are listed below. Note that each of these meetings takes place less than an hour away from Buhl.

SUNDAYS

Magic Valley Fellowship Hall
Sundays at 7:30 PM
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
801 2nd Avenue North
Twin Falls, Idaho 83301-5749
This meeting is wheelchair accessible. This meeting follows a Discussion/Participation format.

NA Meeting Hall
Sundays at 11:00 AM
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
220 East Ellis Street
Paul, Idaho 83347-5009
This meeting is wheelchair accessible.

NA Meeting Hall
Sundays at 7:00 PM
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
220 East Ellis Street
Paul, Idaho 83347-5009
This meeting is wheelchair accessible. This meeting follows a Discussion/Participation format.

MONDAYS

Magic Valley Fellowship Hall
Mondays at 7:00 PM
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
801 2nd Avenue North
Twin Falls, Idaho 83301-5749
This meeting is wheelchair accessible. This meeting follows a Discussion/Participation format.

War Memorial Hall
Mondays at 8:00 PM
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
3rd & Idaho
Gooding, Idaho 83330
This meeting is wheelchair accessible. This meeting follows a Discussion/Participation format.

NA Meeting Hall
Mondays at 8:00 PM
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
220 East Ellis Street
Paul, Idaho 83347-5009
This meeting is wheelchair accessible. This meeting follows a Topic Discussion format.

NA Meeting Hall
Mondays at 6:00 PM
This meeting is closed; only those who have a desire to stop using drugs may attend.
220 East Ellis Street
Paul, Idaho 83347-5009
This meeting is wheelchair accessible. This meeting is for women only; This meeting follows a Discussion/Participation format.

Oats Family Center
Mondays at 6:30 PM
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
911 South Highway 30
Heyburn, Idaho 83336-5001
This meeting is wheelchair accessible. This meeting is for men only; This meeting follows a Discussion/Participation format.

TUESDAYS

847 Robbins Avenue
Tuesdays at 7:00 PM
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
847 Robbins Avenue
Twin Falls, Idaho 83301-3676
This meeting is wheelchair accessible. This meeting follows a Topic Discussion format.

NA Meeting Hall
Tuesdays at 7:00 PM
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
220 East Ellis Street
Paul, Idaho 83347-5009
This meeting is wheelchair accessible. This meeting follows an It Works How and Why Study format.

WEDNESDAYS

Magic Valley Fellowship Hall (Desert Building # 112)
Wednesdays at 7:00 PM
This meeting is closed; only those who have a desire to stop using drugs may attend.
801 2nd Avenue North
Twin Falls, Idaho 83301-5749
This meeting is wheelchair accessible. This meeting follows a Topic Discussion format.

NA Meeting Hall
Wednesdays at 7:00 PM
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
220 East Ellis Street
Paul, Idaho 83347-5009
This meeting is wheelchair accessible. This meeting follows a Discussion/Participation format.

THURSDAYS

Magic Valley Fellowship Hall
Thursdays at 7:00 PM
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
801 2nd Avenue North
Twin Falls, Idaho 83301-5749
This meeting is wheelchair accessible.

Calvary Episcopal Church
Thursdays at 7:30 PM
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
201 South Adams Street
Jerome, Idaho 83338-2600
This meeting is wheelchair accessible. This meeting is specifically catered to problem users new to NA; This meeting is specifically catered to young problem users; Children are welcome at this meeting.

605 11th Avenue East
Thursdays at 7:30 PM
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
605 11th Avenue East
Gooding, Idaho 83330-5368
This meeting is wheelchair accessible.

NA Meeting Hall
Thursdays at 7:00 PM
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
220 East Ellis Street
Paul, Idaho 83347-5009
This meeting is wheelchair accessible. This meeting follows a Discussion/Participation format.

FRIDAYS

College of Southern Idaho (Desert Building #113, Directions: Enter through Rm 250)
Fridays at 7:00 PM
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
315 Falls Avenue
Twin Falls, Idaho 83303
This meeting is wheelchair accessible. This meeting follows a Discussion/Participation format.

NA Meeting Hall
Fridays at 7:00 PM
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
220 East Ellis Street
Paul, Idaho 83347-5009
This meeting is wheelchair accessible. This meeting follows a Basic Text format.

SATURDAYS

560 Shoup Avenue West
Saturdays at 3:00 PM
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
560 Shoup Avenue West
Twin Falls, Idaho 83301-5029
This meeting is for women only.

Magic Valley Fellowship Hall
Saturdays at 9:00 PM
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
801 2nd Avenue North
Twin Falls, Idaho 83301-5749
This meeting is wheelchair accessible. This meeting follows a Candlelight format; This meeting follows a Basic Text format.

NA Meeting Hall
Saturdays at 7:00 PM
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
220 East Ellis Street
Paul, Idaho 83347-5009
This meeting is wheelchair accessible.

Art Gallery (Gallery)
Saturdays at 11:00 AM
This meeting is open, and anyone may attend.
Normal Avenue & East 16th Street
Burley, Idaho 83318
This meeting is wheelchair accessible. This meeting follows a Discussion/Participation format.

Find More NA Meetings Nearby

Al-Anon meetings offer support, help, and encouragement to the families of anyone who has an addiction. Alateens are also welcome to attend.

As with any addiction, the addicts themselves aren’t the only people who are hurt along the way. In fact, the support and healing power of Al-Anon can actually be life-saving.

If you’ve been hurt or impacted by a friend or loved one’s drinking, you owe it to yourself to attend an Al-Anon meeting as soon as possible.

Below are some of the closest meetings that take place nearby Buhl, Idaho.

Serenity Seekers AFG
Fridays at 8:00 PM
Methodist Church
908 Maple St, Buhl, ID, 83316, USA
Student & Professional observers welcome.  

Filer Tuesday Night AFG
Tuesdays at 7:30 PM
First Baptist Church
254 Highway 30, Filer, ID, 83328, USA
Student & Professional observers welcome.  

Beginning Again AFG
Fridays at 12:00 PM
First Presbyterian Church
209 5th Ave N, Twin Falls, ID, 83301, USA
Student & Professional observers welcome.  

Wednesday Night AFG
Wednesdays at 7:00 PM
First Presbyterian Church
209 5th Ave N, Twin Falls, ID, 83301, USA
Discussion meeting. library in center of building.  

New Beginnings AFG
Thursdays at 12:00 PM
Nazarene Church Annek
950 N 7th E, Mountain Home, ID, 83647, USA
Student & Professional observers welcome.  

Find More Al-Anon Meetings Nearby

Information on Al-Anon

Alateen meetings are available for teens and children of those who are in recovery from addiction. They provide much-needed help and support for teenagers during an especially critical developmental time in their lives.

Unfortunately, there aren’t many Alateen meetings that take place in Buhl. In fact, there are only two in the entire state of Idaho. However, teenagers who have been hurt or affected by a loved one’s addiction shouldn’t be afraid to attend one of the many Al-Anon meetings above.

Below are the two Alateen meetings that take place in Idaho.

Just for Today Alateen (Age range 10-17)
Wednesdays at 7:00pm
St. Pius X Catholic Church (Front door – Room 3)
625 E Haycraft Ave, Coeur d Alene, ID, 83815, USA

High Five Alateen (Age range 9-18)
Mondays at 7:30pm
New Life Church
2170 12th St, Idaho Falls, ID, 83404, USA

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SMART Meetings located in or around Buhl

The advances in drug and alcohol addiction recovery science have been nothing short of astounding in the last decades. For those people who are not compatible with a faith-based organization, such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous, there is a newer organization to consider named SMART. 

SMART, which stands for Self-Management and Recovery Training, has a 4-point plan that targets all forms of addiction and provides innovative tools and knowledge to help combat them. If you are addicted to drugs or alcohol, and trust science in a personal way, SMART is the best aftercare support meetings to attend.

SMART does not host any meetings right in the city of Buhl. The closest is in Twin Falls, with another one in Boise if you do not mind a longer trip.

Thursday
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: 560 Shoup Ave W, Twin Falls
14.7 miles

Wednesday
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: PEER Wellness Center 5371 W Franklin Road - Boise
121 miles

Mental Health Resources in Buhl, Idaho

Buhl, Idaho has a lot to offer people who are searching for mental health resources. There are many support groups and programs that can help.

  • The Twin Falls County Treatment and Recovery Clinic can provide mental health referrals and services. Their phone number is (208) 736-5048.
  • The Twin Falls office of the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare offers behavioral health services for adults and children. Their phone number is (208) 736-2177.
  • They also offer mental health services for children. Call (208) 732-1630.
  • Mental Health Court is available in Twin Falls County to help people who have been incarcerated. Call (208) 735-4374.
  • Idaho 211 is a free service that people can call to learn about mental health resources near them. Dial 211 from any phone.
  • There is an Anxiety Support Group that meets every Thursday at 6:00 pm in Twin Falls. Please call (208) 410-2768.
  • A Christian 12-Step Codependency support group meets on Mondays at 6:00 pm at the Twin Falls Reformed Church.
  • Divorce Care meets on Mondays at 6:00 pm at the Twin Falls Reformed Church.
  • Overeaters Anonymous has two support groups that take place every week in the Buhl area.
  • The Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity support group meets on Monday at 7:00 pm. For information about the location, call (208) 784-8891.

The Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline offers phone and texting support. Their phone number is (208) 398-4357.

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s phone number is 1-800-273-8255.

Finding a Treatment Center That’s Right For You

While 12-step programs like AA and NA can be incredibly helpful when it comes to maintaining sobriety, it often takes using these programs concurrently with a professional treatment program to truly recover from an addiction.

For most people, that will mean a combination of detoxification (to help the body get through withdrawals safely) and rehabilitation (to retrain the brain to learn how to live without having to use drugs).

Recovering addicts will also need to determine what level of rehab treatment they’ll need in order to successfully recover. In general, there are three major types of rehabilitation: inpatient, outpatient, and intensive outpatient.

  • Inpatient TreatmentThese programs typically last for around 28 days and offer the most intensive form of treatment. Patients are required to eat, sleep, and live on campus, giving them the time and space to truly focus on their recovery. Of course, the tradeoff is needing to commit all of their time to such a program, making work or schooling during this time impossible in most cases.
  • Outpatient TreatmentA more flexible type of treatment, this program usually features evening sessions where patients can move towards recovery without having to take time off of work or school. These programs also tend to last a bit longer too – around 3 months. While it may sound much more manageable, it also opens up patients to a higher risk of relapse as they won’t be living in a sober facility.
  • Intensive Outpatient Treatment – Also known as intensive outpatient programs or IOPs, this type of treatment is a form of outpatient, but patients tend to meet more frequently and for a longer amount of time in each session. It’s perfect for someone who wants flexibility but also needs a greater degree of care as well.

It can be hard to know what treatment is right for you at first. And as is so often the case, you’ll likely prefer to be in one kind of program when, in fact, you actually need another.

That’s why it’s so helpful to talk to an addiction professional about finding the program to treat your individual needs. They’ll be able to offer an expert opinion on where you’ll thrive the most and will be most likely to succeed.

While there are a few facilities nearby Buhl, Idaho, there is always something to be said about travelling out of town to get treatment.

There are a couple of benefits to doing so. First, it opens up the range of possibilities and levels of treatment quality. A nearby facility might only be twenty minutes down the road, but if partnering with them means you're at a higher risk of relapse, it isn't worth the gamble.

Finding the best treatment that truly is right for you should be priority number one.

On top of that, travelling for drug rehab can also help you break old bad habits simply because you’re separated from your old life. And that separation from the people, the places, and the things of your old life can be incredibly empowering.

There are plenty of other reasons to travel outside your home town for rehab too. In the end, you have to do what’s right for your future, not what’s right for right now.

Did you know that you can get help paying for your addiction treatment? There was once a time when people had to cover these costs out of their own pockets. However, this is no longer the case at all. Please visit SAMHSA.gov, and you can get all the information you need about the changes that have taken place over the last several years.

Some of the most exciting changes come from the fact that legislation regarding addiction treatment has changed quite a bit. Now, nearly all insurance providers are legally required to help cover treatment costs when it comes to rehabilitation.

And that can make a huge difference when it comes to what you’re paying for out of pocket. Even still, it’s always helpful to verify your insurance coverage before picking out a specific facility or program.

In the end, treatment has never been cheaper than it is today. And that’s just one more reason to get help now.

Drug Rehab in Buhl, ID

While there are no drug rehab facilities located in the city of Buhl itself, there are many that can be found in the neighboring city of Twin Falls. A whopping 18 drug rehab centers are located in Twin Falls. Two of these rehab facilities are inpatient, with the remaining 16 offering only outpatient services.

Alcohol Rehab in Buhl, ID

As with drug rehab centers, there are no programs for alcohol addiction located in Buhl. Once again, many can be found in Twin Falls, so a long trip is not necessary to find some choices. Twin Falls contains 10 different alcohol rehab centers, all but one of which offers outpatient services only.

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Alcohol and Drug Detox in Buhl

When you finally get yourself in the place to start your recovery from an addiction, your first step should almost always be an alcohol or drug detox program. While rehab programs provide the main body of tools and skills needed to stay sober, it is impossible to get the most out of it with the uncomfortable nature of detoxing to contend with as well. Attempting to quit by yourself, also known as going cold turkey, is almost never possible without professionals on hand to manage it successfully.

The first reason for this is the extreme nature of withdrawal, where your body desperately wants the drink or drug, and is unable to have it. Withdrawal is known as one of the most difficult things to experience, especially if it is alcohol or opioids. Without constantly being surrounded by people to help you navigate the worst of it, the chances are exponentially higher that you will break down and use just to get those feelings to stop. Drug and alcohol detox programs also do not allow you to leave the facility at any time during the program, so slip ups are avoided.

Medicated detox may also be necessary, depending on which substance you abuse, and how often the abuse occurs. Medicated detox is where the attending staff provides you with supplemental medicines to help curb the most extreme aspects of the withdrawal. Without these medications, it is actually possible for the detox attempt to end in seizures or even death.

Alcohol & Drug Detox Facilities in Buhl

Given that there are no drug or alcohol detox or rehab facilities located right in Buhl, the best recourse for someone with an emergency case of withdrawal is a local hospital. This also requires a trip to Twin Falls, since Buhl is not large enough to warrant one directly in the city. Twin Falls has seven hospitals to choose from if the withdrawal gets too bad to handle on your own.

The Promise Program: Idaho’s Best Outpatient Mental Health Treatment Centers

The Promise Program is considered one of the best mental health treatment programs in Idaho. We treat many mental health conditions and we primarily work with people who have been through an inpatient stay.

We offer a number of services, such as:

  • A psychiatric evaluation.
  • Medication management services.
  • Trauma therapy.
  • Individual counseling sessions.
  • Psychiatric treatment.

Northpoint Recovery

Given the lack of drug and alcohol detox and rehab programs in Buhl, travel is always going to be a necessity. While it is a little over 100 miles from Buhl, Northpoint Recovery is well worth the drive. Northpoint Recovery is an inpatient detox and rehab program that has treatment programs for both drugs and alcohol. Our program is 28 days long and starts off with a week-long detox program. Following successful completion of the detox phase, the remaining three weeks is dedicated to the rehab phase.

Health Insurance

One of the most important factors when selecting an inpatient drug or alcohol detox and rehab program is whether or not they accept your health insurance. Professional addiction recovery is expensive, and cannot be shouldered by many people who need it. One of the biggest tragedies is to lose someone to addiction when their only obstacle was being unable to pay for it.

Northpoint Recovery understands the importance of accepting as many health insurance carriers and plans as possible. As such, we have expended much effort to find the many carriers and networks that we are a part of. We accept most major policies and carriers, and are adding new ones to our roster as often as possible. If you want to check to see if we accept your health insurance you can visit our website or call us up.

Talk With Us About Addiction Recovery and Mental Health Resources in Buhl, Idaho

At Northpoint Recovery, we want all of our patients to experience the freedom of recovery. We hope you have found this guide to the addiction and mental health resources in Buhl to be useful.

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