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Challis Area Health Center

Challis, ID

SAMHSA Verified Outpatient MAT Telehealth

Outpatient · MAT · Telehealth center · in Challis, ID · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Private · TRICARE · Serves adolescents, seniors.

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Direct line to Challis Area Health Center: 208-879-4351

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About Challis Area Health Center

Challis Area Health Center treats a wide range of conditions, including acute illnesses, chronic diseases, and behavioral health issues for patients of all ages. They provide primary emergency care and mental health services, offering support regardless of patients’ ability to pay. As the only Federally Qualified Health Center in central Idaho, they focus on accessible and affordable care.
Their approach combines physical and mental health care through coordinated counseling and medical treatment. Therapies include counseling for PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief, bipolar disorder, and addiction. These services help patients manage their conditions, improve emotional well-being, and support recovery in a caring environment tailored to individual needs.
The center offers unique programs like Telehealth for remote appointments, making care easier for those with mobility or transportation challenges. Their Community Health Worker assists patients with Medicaid enrollment and sliding fee discounts, connecting families to important support services. This outreach helps ensure everyone can access the healthcare they need.

Private non-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, mental health treatment.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: April 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Quick Facts

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA.

Level of care
Outpatient · MAT · Telehealth
Service settings
Outpatient
Therapy approaches
Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale
Age groups
Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors
Medications used
Nicotine replacement
Recovery supports
Mentoring/peer support
Emergency services
Psychiatric emergency walk-in services
Facility operation
Private non-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

Verify coverage
Medicaid
Medicare
Private insurance
TRICARE / VA
Self-pay / Cash
Sliding scale

Full list from SAMHSA: County or local government funds; Medicare; Medicaid; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Other State funds; Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid; U.S. Department of VA funds

Contact & Location

Address

611 Clinic Road, Challis, ID 83226

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Facility direct line

208-879-4351

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Challis Area Health Center accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Challis Area Health Center accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific ID Medicaid plan. Call 208-879-4351 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Challis Area Health Center offer?
This facility offers: Outpatient, MAT, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Mental health treatment.
Does Challis Area Health Center have specialized programs?
SAMHSA data does not list specialized populations. The facility may still offer specialty tracks — confirm directly.
What therapy methods does Challis Area Health Center use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale.
How do I start treatment at Challis Area Health Center?
Call the facility directly at 208-879-4351 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: April 2026. Editorial policy.

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