The Boise, ID area is filled with options for anyone seeking alcohol and drug addiction treatment. Online resources are more plentiful than they have ever been before, and many 12-Step programs now offer virtual meetings. The best approach to recovery is what works for each individual because people all have very different needs as they heal.
Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous are both available, and there are several meetings that take place in the Boise area on a weekly basis. In addition, families and loved ones can get support and help through Al-Anon and Alateen.Â
We are not affiliated with these programs in any way. But we have seen how beneficial they are for those who apply their principles. That is why we felt they should be included in this addiction recovery resource guide for the Boise area.
Many places around the US have suffered from substance abuse problems. Illicit use of prescription drugs like OxyContin and the abuse of illegal drugs such as heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, and marijuana can uproot and devastate lives. Excessive use of alcoholic beverages can spin out of control. Whether it’s opioids or alcoholic abuse, the problem necessitates a solution. One of the important solutions to a full recovery is group therapy and other supporting resources.
Addiction is a challenging obstacle to overcome but there is help. Whether you identify your addiction or there is an intervention by your loved ones, you are going to need the resources available to you in Boise. There are places that offer you the help you need to stay on track. The first step is yours to take but once you do, you’ll have help on the other side.
Don't let health insurance be a barrier to getting your life back. If you're worried about paying for treatment, consider obtaining health insurance via https://www.healthcare.gov/.
If you're concerned about want kind of coverage your health insurance will get you, visit SAMHSA.gov. Here you can find information about the Affordable Care Act and other links with information about how to get assistance. Don't worry – there are measures in place to ensure that you get the help you need.
While some medical plans may not cover inpatient detox and rehabilitation, they may be willing to pay for part or all of an intensive outpatient program. There are also options for affordable or free drug and alcohol rehab. If you have the resources to get into the best rehabilitation program possible, you’re best off to do that. Some of the programs that are free will be a long wait time or don’t offer the amount of support you need.
Grants are available through SAMHSA to cover the cost of addiction treatment. The funds should pay for both detox (if necessary) and rehab. Because of this grant money, even more people are able to get the help they need, free of charge.
Alcoholics Anonymous, or AA, is one of the most successful support groups in the world. Their tried-and-true 12-step recovery plan has helped millions recover from alcohol abuse, and membership is completely free. They have dozens of meetings in the Boise area each week which we have included below. AA remains one of the most valuable addiction resources in Boise – all you need to do is take the first step.
7 AM Attitude Adjustment
7 a.m.
Little Red House
419 S 2nd St, Boise, ID 83702
This meeting is open and anyone may attend.
Happy Hour Group Spiritual Meeting
10 am
Little Red House
419 S 2nd St, Boise, ID 83702
This is a closed group. Only for people who have a desire to stop drinking.
Women’s Connection
11:30 am
El-Ada
2250 S Vista Ave, Boise, ID, 83705
Wheelchair accessible.
Open for women.
Back to Basics
3:00 pm
Little Red House
419 S 2nd St, Boise, ID 83702
This meeting is open for anyone who wants to attend.
Alive at the Hive
5:30 pm
Boise Hive
3907 Custer Dr, Boise, ID, 83705
Open to everyone.
(SNL) Saturday Night Live
8 pm
PEER Wellness Center
963 S Orchard St #102, Boise, ID, 83705
Open to all. The big book is applied to these meetings.
Morning Reflections
8:30 am
Little Red House
419 S 2nd St, Boise, ID 83702
This meeting is open to everyone.
Lunch Bunch
12:00 noon
Presbyterian Church
950 W State St, BOISE, ID, 83702
To access the meeting room, the entrance is through Lindsey Hall to the elevator and to the 6th floor.
This meeting is open for those who have a desire to stop drinking.
(SNL) Saturday Night Live
2 pm
PEER Wellness Center
963 S Orchard St #102, Boise, ID, 83705
Open to all. The big book is applied to these meetings.
The Glass House
5:30 pm
1520 N 12th St, Boise, ID, 83702
Open to anyone with the desire to stop drinking.
DTs & Beyond
7:00 pm
River Valley Community Church
1115 N Garden St, Boise, ID, 83706
This meeting is open to anyone.
Happy Hour Group
10:00 pm
Little Red House
419 S 2nd St, Boise, ID 83702
This meeting is open to everybody.
7 AM Attitude Adjustment
7 a.m.
Little Red House
419 S 2nd St, Boise, ID 83702
This meeting is open and anyone may attend.
As Bill Sees It
12:00 noon
Five Mile Church of the Nazarene
2701 S Five Mile Rd, Boise, ID, 83709
Between Overland and Victory
This meeting is open to everyone.
Lest We Forget
12:30 pm
King of Glory
3430 N Maple Grove Rd, Boise, ID, 83704
This meeting is open for everyone to attend.
Living Today
5:30 pm
Alano Club
3820 Cassia St, Boise, ID, 83705
The meeting is open to everyone.
District 3 Meeting
7:00 pm
Collister United Methodist Church
4444 W Taft St, Boise, ID, 83703
This meeting is open to everybody to attend.
A Vision for You
8:00 pm
First Congregational Church
2201 Woodlawn Ave, Boise, ID, 83702
Morning Reflections
8:30 am
Little Red House
419 S 2nd St, Boise, ID 83702
This meeting is open to the public.
New Beginnings
12:00 noon
Nazarene Church
1319 S Euclid Ave, Boise, ID, 83706
Open to everyone. Wheelchair accessible.
Overdue Group
5:30 pm
Bown Crossing Library
2153 E Riverwalk Dr, Boise, ID, 83706
Whatever It Takes
5:30 pm
Mountain View Church of the Brethren
2823 N Cole Rd, Boise, ID, 83704
This meeting is open to everyone.
Group One
8:00 pm
Corpus Christi House
525 S Americana Blvd, Boise, ID, 83702
This meeting is open to the public.
Happy Hour Group
10 am
Little Red House
419 S 2nd St, Boise, ID 83702
This meeting is open to anyone.
7 AM Attitude Adjustment
7 a.m.
Little Red House
419 S 2nd St, Boise, ID 83702
This meeting is open and anyone may attend.
Seekers
12:00 noon
Immanuel Lutheran Church
707 W Fort St, Boise, ID, 83702
This meeting is closed. Only available to those who have a desire to stop drinking.
Living Today (12 X 12 Study)
Alano Club
3820 Cassia St, Boise, ID, 83705
This meeting is open to everyone.
Happy Hour Group Newcomer Meeting
5:30 pm
Little Red House
419 S 2nd St, Boise, ID, 83702
This meeting is open to the public.
Twilight Zone Group
7:00 pm
All Saints Episcopal Church
704 S Latah St, Boise, ID, 83705
This meeting is open to the public.
A Vision for You (Gay Men and Women)
8:00 pm
First Congregational Church
2201 Woodlawn Ave, Boise, ID, 83702
23rd and Woodlawn
This meeting is open to the public but specifically for gay men and women.
6:30 AM Men’s Meeting
6:30 am
Elmer's
1385 S Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID, 83706
Although it’s a meeting for men, it is open to everyone.
New Beginnings
12:00 noon
Nazarene Church
1319 S Euclid Ave, Boise, ID, 83706
This meeting is open to anyone.
Happy Hour Group
5:30 pm
Little Red House
1319 S Euclid Ave, Boise, ID, 83702
This meeting is open to all.
Stepping N2 Serenity
7:00
Suite A
7265 Potomac Dr, Boise, ID, 83704
This meeting is open and anyone can attend.
Boise Beyond Belief
7:30 pm
Peer Wellness Center
963 S Orchard St, Boise, ID, 83705
This meeting is open to the public.
Happy Hour Group
10:00 pm
Little Red House
419 S 2nd St, Boise, ID 83702
This meeting is open to everybody.
7 AM Attitude Adjustment
7 a.m.
Little Red House
419 S 2nd St, Boise, ID 83702
This meeting is open and anyone may attend.
Steps Come Alive Step Alive
9:30 am
Nazarene Church
1319 S Euclid Ave, Boise, ID, 83706
On the corner of Euclid and Hale
This is an open meeting for all.
On Awakening
11:00 am
Presbyterian Church
950 W State St, Boise, ID, 83702
Closed meeting. Only for those who are looking to stop drinking.
Just Do It-Women’s Meeting
3:00 pm
Alano Club
3820 Cassia St, Boise, ID, 83705
This meeting is open but is primarily for women.
Lest We Forget
5:30 pm
3820 Cassia St
3430 N Maple Grove Rd, Boise, ID, 83704
This meeting is open to the public.
Happy Hour Group
10:00 pm
Little Red House
419 S 2nd St, Boise, ID 83702
This meeting is open to everybody.
There is no substitute for physically attending an AA meeting. But not everyone is able to do that. Fortunately, there are online AA meetings available, and they can provide a lot of support.
The Idaho Area 18 AA organization has listed multiple options for online AA meetings on their website. These are local meetings, so participants can still work with others within their own community. Also, the Online Intergroup AA organization has provided several options for virtual AA meetings.
Like AA, Narcotics Anonymous (NA) adheres to a 12-step plan that has helped countless people regain control of their lives. Narcotics Anonymous provides support to those suffering from drug addiction in all its forms. NA is there to help anyone struggling with addiction to:
Don't assume that addiction isn't a problem just because it comes from a doctor and not a dealer. Consider an addiction assessment if you think you may have a problem. And if you're interested in getting support at local NA meetings, see this list of gatherings in Treasure Valley to find a meetup near you.
Sunday Morning Early Birds
9:00 AM
Alano Club
3820 Cassia
Contact: Janette: 208-631-9192
Debby S: 208-338-8936
Meeting is in the basement
Improve Our Conscious
12:15 PM
Literature Center Complex
1111 S. Orchard St., Door 2 Room 112A
Contact: Tina N: 208-629-9415
Helen Z. 208-631-2090
Use Entry Door 2
Al Anon Meeting
12:00 pm
Southminster Presbyterian Church
6500 Overland Rd.
Contact: Beth P: 208-484-6348
Tina N: 208-629-9415
Meets Twice a Week on 1st Floor
Monday CAL Solutions
12:45 pm
First Presbyterian Church
950 W. State St
Contact: Paula F: 208-713-3553
Robbin B: 208-602-2743
Use metal stairs off alley.
Monday Newcomer
12:00 pm
Eagle United Methodist Church
651 N. Eagle Rd.
Contact: Marc: 208-941-3721
Helen S: 208-230-2425
Steps to Serenity
7:00 pm
First Congregational Church
2201 Woodlawn Ave.
Contact: Ladora: 208-377-1083
Susan K: 208-571-3508
Meeting In Basement, Rm. 6
Tuesday & Friday Noon Five Mile
12:00 pm
Five-Mile Church of the Nazarene
2701 S. Five Mile Rd
Contact: Katie R. 208-949-6220
Marion H. 208-362-3434
Meets Twice a Week. *AA meets in the building next door at same time.
Tuesday Night Women's Al-Anon
6:30 pm
First Congregational Church
2201 Woodlawn Ave.
Contact: Susan H: 208-577-6852
Barbara S: 208-559-3931
Kid friendly.
Garden Valley Al-Anon
6:00 pm
Crouch Community Church Library
8 One Way Ln.
Contact: Linda: 208-462-8126
Barb S: 208-462-3120
Wednesday Night Collister
6:00 pm
Collister United Methodist Church
4400 Taft St.
Contact: Phil F: 208-322-8125
Phil F: 208-577-1730
Meets in main building. Children over 13 welcome.
Thursday Men's
6:00 pm
Five-Mile Church of the Nazarene
2701 S. Five Mile Rd
Contact: Dan K: 208-870-5409
Speaker Meetings 2nd Thursday of Mar, June, Sept, & Dec and are open to Men and Women. Meet in Annex Building.
Thursday Night Friends
7:00 pm
Tree City Church
3852 N. Eagle Rd.
Contact: Bob C 208-891-2992
Michelle S.: 208-412-5050
Meets In Main Floor Chapel
Friday Night Fireside Group
7:00 pm
St. Stephens Episcopal Church
2206 N. Cole Rd.
Contact: Amy C: 208-932-3928
First Friday Monthly Speaker Meeting
Saturday's Serenity
9:00 am
Five-Mile Church of the Nazarene
2701 S. Five Mile Rd
Contact: Derrick: 208-954-2558
Heather: 208-319-6403
Childcare available. Meet in main building.
Saturday Morning Spiritual
10:00 am
Our Lady of the Rosary Church
1500 E. Wright St.
Contact: Lloyd H: (208) 333-8342
Use the far left entrance.
Narcotics Anonymous in the Southern Idaho Region offers many NA meetings online throughout the week. Several of them are overseen by groups in Boise and they are scheduled every day of the week.
The NA website is another great resource for anyone searching for online NA meetings. They have listed more than 300 of them, so there are plenty to choose from.
24-Hr. Information: (208) 344-1661
Idaho Area Website: www.al-anon-idaho.org
World Service website:Â www.al-anon.org
Literature Center Info Hours: (Call ahead—volunteer hours may vary)
Monday thru Friday 11:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday 10:00am to 2:00pm
Phone: (208) 344-1661
Address for AAISC: Al-Anon/Alateen Information Service Center 1111 S. Orchard St. Suite 172, Boise 83705 Email: al.anon.idaho@gmail.com
Although there are many Al-Anon and Alateen meetings scheduled in Boise, some families may not be able to physically attend them. Fortunately, the organization has set up online meetings for anyone in need.
Online Al-Anon meetings can provide support for hurting families. There are many different ones scheduled each week, and people can also find support at any time of the day or night.
Teenagers between the ages of 13 and 18 years old are invited to join in with Alateen chat meetings. These meetings are held weekly, and the sessions are adult moderated. They can be a great source of support for hurting teens.
A heroin overdose can be deadly, especially since Fentanyl was thrown in the mix. The first step is to call 911. Idaho is one of the states that honor the Good Samaritan laws. Here’s the disclaimer though, if you give the person first aid and don’t actually know how to treat the person overdosing, you can be held liable. It’s likely you won’t have a dose of Naloxone to bring the heroin user out of the overdose. Your first reaction should be to call 911. If you suspect it’s a drug overdose, let them know so they can come prepared.
Emergency medical providers provide emergency care to people overdosing on the scene. They are taken to emergency for more care. When the patient reaches emergency, they will often induce vomiting or use IV fluids. This will stabilize the person. It can take a few days for the person to recover from the trauma their body went through.
Naloxone has been used in the medical system all over the U.S. for years. As of July 1, 2015, Idaho has allowed easy access to Naloxone. First responders will use it when attending a scene, which is saving the lives of heroin users. Naloxone can also be used in opioid prescription painkiller overdoses.
When someone overdoses on cocaine, get medical help immediately. While waiting for the ambulance, apply a cold cloth or compress on the person to help keep their body temperature down. They may have seizures so move anything around them to avoid injury. Stay with the person until medical help comes. The medical professionals will check their vitals and benzodiazepines may possibly be used to calm the person down.
Twelve-Step groups are always free. Some churches and community centers offer their space for the meetings. If you’re a part of a church community, they may have support for addiction. There are funds the state of Idaho gives to certain treatment centers and organizations. This allows them to treat addicts for free or for a reduced price based on a sliding scale.
There are deferred prosecution programs. For those who are first-time offenders in a drug-related crime, they are eligible for many of the programs. In many ways, this is what can make it challenging to get into these free programs. Many addicts haven’t committed crimes so they aren’t considered for the free programs. If you can get in, the programs aren’t always as in-depth as an addict needs.
What type of detox do you offer?
Find out if they offer medically assisted or medically monitored detox. These programs monitor your vitals while you’re going through withdrawal. This is the most acutely uncomfortable part of your recovery. They will look to make sure your body is managing the withdrawal as comfortably as possible. Medical detox is when you get medications administered to ensure you remain safe through the process. This can prevent seizures that may occur with certain addictions.
What type of treatment therapies are available?
Various rehabs have different kinds of treatment. There is dialectical behavior therapy, faith-based, adventure, and trauma based to name a few. Dialectical behavior therapy is one of the most proven therapies. Some rehabs won’t offer the full program. Make sure to ask any facility what their treatment program offers. It’s important to do the full program to deal with all the aspects of what caused addiction.
What medical insurance companies do you work with?
You want to go to a rehab that your insurance plan will cover if possible. This can save you thousands of dollars. An intensive outpatient facility is usually more likely to be considered with your insurance because it tends to cost far less.
Do you have inpatient and outpatient treatment programs?
Who are the professionals on staff? What are their credentials?
Find out what kind of credentials the staff has for their programs. Peer-to-peer therapy is good support but you need someone trained in addiction. What is their level of education? They should have a master’s degree in Social Work. Doctors involved should be certified for Addiction Medicine. Also, ask what the patient to staff ratio is. You want to ensure you have help whenever you need it.
What kind of after-care does the facility provide?
You may need additional support after detox and rehabilitation have completed. Find out what kind of after-care you can get.
It’s important to note that while there are free programs like NA and AA meetings in Boise, you need more. Ashwood recovery at Northpoint for treatment is a good starting point on your journey to full recovery. As an intensive outpatient program (IOP), it offers you the ability to keep your life on track while you get the help you need. The treatment center is in the Boise/Meridian area.
Even though drug and alcohol rehab may not be the best option for everyone, for most people, it can be very beneficial. The right treatment program can make such a big difference in a person’s long-term outcome. When they choose a quality facility, they will get a lot of support to help them reach their recovery goals.
While there are several alcohol and drug treatment facilities in the area, anyone seeking treatment should proceed with caution. Not every program will be able to provide them with what they need. It is important to ask questions about the care they will receive prior to making a commitment.
The best drug and alcohol rehabs offer patients their own, unique treatment plans. They understand that everyone’s needs are different and people recover in various ways. It is also important to find a Joint Commission accredited program that maintains a small patient to staff ratio.
There are more than 20 alcohol and drug treatment facilities in the Boise area, alone. According to the SAMHSA treatment locator tool, there are almost a hundred of them within a 50-mile radius. That means that people have plenty of options to choose from. But again, it is important to choose the right type of program for every individual person.
When researching addiction treatment centers, it is good to know the various types of programs people can choose from. They include:
All of the above are excellent options, and can be effective. But the key is to choose program that works best for each individual person.
At Ashwood Recovery, we offer one of the best outpatient rehabs in the Boise area. Our approach is one that centers on individualized recovery. We are very careful to address our clients’ specific mental health needs and background while we treat their addictions.Â
Of course, even in an outpatient setting, people need various levels of care. That is why we offer partial hospitalization, an IOP and a more traditional outpatient program.
It is vital to recognize that there are those who may need to attend an inpatient rehab program as they begin recovering. Fortunately, we recognize that need as well, which is why we also have an inpatient program in Boise called Northpoint Recovery.
Alcohol rehab is essential for anyone who has the desire to stop drinking. At Northpoint Recovery, patients will undergo an intensive, 28-day recovery program that also includes detoxification services.Â
For those who need inpatient drug rehab, Northpoint Recovery offers services to assist them as well. Their 28-day drug addiction recovery program includes detox and medical detox services. Also, patients will receive many types of therapy to help them be successful.
Twelve-Step groups are always free. Some churches and community centers offer their space for the meetings. If you’re a part of a church community, they may have support for addiction. There are funds the state of Idaho gives to certain treatment centers and organizations. This allows them to treat addicts for free or for a reduced price based on a sliding scale.
There are deferred prosecution programs. For those who are first-time offenders in a drug-related crime, they are eligible for many of the programs. In many ways, this is what can make it challenging to get into these free programs. Many addicts haven’t committed crimes so they aren’t considered for the free programs. If you can get in, the programs aren’t always as in-depth as an addict needs.
Ashwood Recovery offers individual treatment which means they take the time to assess each patient. They offer all of the evidence-based therapies that are proven to work in helping people recover from addiction. We help addicts recover by identifying the issues that cause addiction and other disorders. We work with leading providers to create a professional and nurturing environment. Our holistic approach has proven very successful and includes:
One of the most valuable addiction resources in Boise is a full recovery program that meets the individual’s specific needs. To have that support through each step of the process can mean all the difference of a successful recovery. It is our goal to give patients current, effective addiction treatment in Boise. We know how important support for resident of Boise is when someone is struggling with addiction.
There is no need to suffer quietly or watch a loved one go through addiction on their own. There is help and support available. If you’re looking to help someone who has a problem with alcohol or drugs, call us at Ashwood Recovery to start the process of hope. We are always available to answer your questions so you can get the help you need.
There are times when physically attending a rehab program may not be feasible for some people. In the past, these individuals were often left to either continue using or try to quit on their own. At Ashwood Recovery, we want to ensure that everyone who wants to recover from their addictions has that opportunity. That is why we are offering an online rehab program.
We use telehealth with our clients to connect them with their therapists and even groups of their peers. This way, they can participate in individual treatment sessions and group therapy. Since starting this service, so many more people have been able to get the recovery help they need.
For anyone who is concerned about how to cover the costs of rehab in Boise, we have great news! Health insurance companies are required by law to include addiction treatment benefits for their customers.Â
At Ashwood Recovery, we are in network with many major insurance companies, including Blue Cross of Idaho. Because of that, more people are now able to get addiction treatment than ever before.
Some of our clients have recently lost their jobs due to lay-offs or furloughs. If that is the case, we want them to know that we do participate with Cobra plans. We also encourage them to shop for a new policy through their state website.
It may require some creativity for some people to come up with the funds to pay for rehab. It is possible to start a fundraising campaign online to ask for help from friends or family. Many may also have relatives who would be willing to cover the cost of rehab for them.
At Ashwood Recovery, we are happy to help people work through any financial challenges they might be facing. We will do what we can to help them get the treatment they need.
At Ashwood Recovery, our goal is to get people into treatment. Whether that means physically attending rehab or opting for an online addiction recovery program, we are here to help.
Our admissions coordinators are here to help you get started with treatment the right way. They'll verify your health insurance, help set up travel arrangements, and make sure your transition into treatment is smooth and hassle-free.
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