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Mental/Behavioral Health Services

Adams County Behavioral Health Services
A Division of Adams County Health Center

205 N. Berkley
PO Box 428
Council, ID 83612

Phone: 208-253-6850
Fax: 208-253-6849


Adams County Behavioral Health Services (ACBHS) is a division of the Adams County Health Cener, Inc. We employ staff who assist adults, children, and families who are experiencing challenges with daily living.

We have a diverse, qualified staff serving individuals and families. A sampling of our qualifications include the following:

  • Educational backgrounds including Bachelors of Science in Psychology and Masters of Marriage and Family Counseling
  • Play therapy and other creative/expressive methods
  • Membership in professional organizations and continuing education credits

We provide assessment, treatment planning, counseling, individual and group therapy and assistance in developing life skills. All services are strictly confidential and specific to each individual’s needs.

ACBHS seeks to provide high quality Behavioral Health Care services to the residents of Adams County and the surrounding areas, regardless of social or economic status.

Idaho Medicaid is accepted for individuals who are eligible through Idaho Health and Welfare. All other insurances are also accepted. A sliding fee scale is available for those that qualify.

Services offered include:

Individual Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services for Children, Adolescents, and Families: This entails providing services in home, community, and school settings, addressing symptom management, family, medical, social, vocational or educational, housing, ADL skills, and financial issues.

Targeted Case Management Services for Adult Mental Health: We identify and link resources necessary to assist the individual in remaining independent, as well as advocate on the client’s behalf in an effort to keep all links viable.


Diagnostic Criteria for Children/Adolescents

1. Communication Disorders, such as Expressive Language Disorder,
    Mixed Receptive-Expressive Disorder, Communication Disorder NOS
2. Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: combined type, NOS
3. Oppositional Defiant Disorder
4. Disruptive Behavior Disorder NOS
5. Separation Anxiety Disorder, specify if early onset
6. Reactive Attachment Disorder of Infancy, or Early Childhood
7. Depression
8. Bipolar I Disorder
9. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Diagnostic Criteria for Adults

1. Schizophrenia Disorder
2. Schizoaffective Disorder
3. Bipolar I Disorder
4. Bipolar II Disorder
5. Major Depressive Disorder, Severe
6. Delusional Disorder
7. Borderline Personality Disorder
8. Psychotic Disorder NOS, for a max of 120 days without conclusive diagnosis

Service area: Adams County and surrounding areas including New Meadows, Council, Mesa, Indian Valley, Cambridge, and Midvale.



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