Free & Low-Cost Rehab in Idaho

99 of the 107 Idaho programs in our directory don't charge, are government-run, offer reduced fees or accept Medicaid. Call a program to confirm what it charges and whether you qualify.

How Idaho Programs Handle Cost

Each count comes from the payment details programs report in our directory. The counts overlap: a program with a sliding scale that also takes Medicaid appears in both. When one organization lists a site more than once, it counts once.

No payment accepted
1Programs that report they do not charge patients.
Government-run
9Run by a state, county, tribal or federal agency. Some still bill insurance or use a sliding scale. 1 is a VA, military or Indian Health Service program that serves only eligible patients.
Sliding fee scale
40The fee is based on your income and other factors.
Payment assistance
22The program offers some help paying. Ask what it covers.
Accepts Medicaid
96Takes Idaho Medicaid. What's covered depends on your plan and the service.
State-financed insurance
74Accepts a state-funded health plan other than Medicaid.

Idaho Programs with Free, Reduced-Fee or Medicaid Options

Programs that don't charge, are government-run or offer reduced fees are listed first, followed by programs whose low-cost option is Medicaid. Showing 1 to 20 of 99.

  • Port of Hope Centers Inc facility photo

    Port of Hope Centers Inc

    Boise, ID

    • Residential
    • IOP

    Substance use treatment · Does not treat opioid addiction · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Payment assistance

    Why it's listed:

    • No payment accepted
    • Payment assistance
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    D6 Treatment

    Pocatello, ID

    • IOP

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

    Why it's listed:

    • Run by a local or county government
    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • D7 Treatment Program

    Blackfoot, ID

    • IOP

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

    Why it's listed:

    • Run by a local or county government
    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • D7 Treatment Program

    Idaho Falls, ID

    • IOP

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

    Why it's listed:

    • Run by a local or county government
    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • D7 Treatment Program

    Rexburg, ID

    • IOP

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

    Why it's listed:

    • Run by a local or county government
    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • Marimn Health facility photo

    Marimn Health

    Plummer, ID

    • IOP
    • MAT
    • Sober Living

    Substance use treatment · Cognitive behavioral therapy · Dialectical behavior therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare

    Why it's listed:

    • Run by a tribal government
    • Sliding fee scale
    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • Nimiipuu Behavioral Health

    Lapwai, ID

    • IOP
    • MAT

    Substance use treatment · Cognitive behavioral therapy · Dialectical behavior therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare

    Why it's listed:

    • Run by a tribal government
    • Medicaid
  • Twin Falls County Treatment and Recovery Clinic facility photo

    Twin Falls County Treatment and Recovery Clinic

    Twin Falls, ID

    • IOP

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

    Why it's listed:

    • Run by a local or county government
    • Sliding fee scale
    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • A New Way Counseling facility photo

    A New Way Counseling

    Pocatello, ID

    • PHP
    • IOP

    Substance use treatment · Does not treat opioid addiction · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

    Why it's listed:

    • Sliding fee scale
    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • Addiction and Trauma Recovery Services

    Idaho Falls, ID

    • IOP

    Substance use treatment · Does not use medication for opioid addiction · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare

    Why it's listed:

    • Payment assistance
    • Sliding fee scale
    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • All Seasons Mental Health

    Boise, ID

    • IOP

    Substance use treatment · Does not use medication for opioid addiction · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare

    Why it's listed:

    • Payment assistance
    • Sliding fee scale
    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • Ambitions of Idaho

    Boise, ID

    • Outpatient

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare

    Why it's listed:

    • Payment assistance
    • Sliding fee scale
    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • Ambitions of Idaho facility photo

    Ambitions of Idaho

    Coeur d Alene, ID

    • IOP

    Substance use treatment · Does not use medication for opioid addiction · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare

    Why it's listed:

    • Sliding fee scale
    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)

    Also listed as: Ambitions of Idaho (reports: Payment assistance)

  • Ambitions of Idaho

    Meridian, ID

    • Outpatient

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare

    Why it's listed:

    • Payment assistance
    • Sliding fee scale
    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • Ambitions of Idaho

    Nampa, ID

    • Outpatient

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare

    Why it's listed:

    • Payment assistance
    • Sliding fee scale
    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • Aura Counseling and Wellness

    Nampa, ID

    • PHP
    • IOP

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare

    Why it's listed:

    • Payment assistance
    • Sliding fee scale
    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • Balance Recovery

    Boise, ID

    • IOP

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Sliding fee scale

    Why it's listed:

    • Sliding fee scale
    • Medicaid
  • Change Clinic

    Donnelly, ID

    • IOP
    • MAT

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare

    Why it's listed:

    • Payment assistance
    • Sliding fee scale
    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)

Need help finding treatment in Idaho?

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Who Qualifies for Free Treatment

There's no single national rule. Each state runs its own publicly funded treatment system and sets its own eligibility rules. In Idaho, Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Behavioral Health (Substance Use Disorder Services Program) oversees publicly funded substance use services.

Federal rules do set some priorities. Programs that get SAMHSA substance use block grant funds and serve women have to give pregnant women preference for admission. Funded programs that serve people who inject drugs give treatment preference in this order:

  1. Pregnant women who inject drugs
  2. Other pregnant women with a substance use disorder
  3. People who inject drugs
  4. Everyone else

A program that reports "no payment accepted" doesn't charge patients. Government-run programs may still bill insurance or use a sliding scale, and eligibility can depend on where you live, your income and whether you're insured. Ask before you go.

How to Apply in Idaho

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Behavioral Health (Substance Use Disorder Services Program) is the Idaho agency for publicly funded substance use treatment. Visit the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Behavioral Health (Substance Use Disorder Services Program) website for help finding treatment.

  1. Call a program from the list above. Ask whether it has openings, what it charges and whether you qualify for a reduced or no-cost fee.
  2. Have your ID, proof of income and any insurance or Medicaid card ready. Programs may ask for them at intake.
  3. If you don't have insurance, contact SAMHSA's National Helpline. It's free, confidential and open 24/7, and it can refer you to Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Behavioral Health (Substance Use Disorder Services Program), which handles state-funded treatment.
  4. If you might qualify for Medicaid, apply now rather than waiting. Apply for Idaho Medicaid.

Idaho Medicaid and Addiction Treatment

96 of the 107 Idaho programs in our directory say they accept Medicaid, and 74 accept a state-financed health plan other than Medicaid.

State Medicaid programs cover addiction treatment to different degrees. Whether detox, residential care, outpatient programs or medication for opioid use disorder are covered depends on Idaho's rules and your plan, so check with both the program and your plan. Check eligibility and apply.

Other Free and Low-Cost Options

Frequently Asked Questions

Is rehab free in Idaho?

Some programs are. Of the 107 Idaho programs in our directory, 1 reports that it accepts no payment, and 9 are run by a state, county, tribal or federal agency. Of the government-run programs, 1 is run by the VA, the Department of Defense or the Indian Health Service. That program serves only eligible veterans, military health system patients or American Indian and Alaska Native patients. Government-run programs can still bill insurance or charge on a sliding scale, so ask about cost when you call. If you have no insurance, SAMHSA's National Helpline (see samhsa.gov) can refer you to Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Behavioral Health (Substance Use Disorder Services Program), which handles state-funded treatment.

Does Idaho Medicaid cover rehab?

96 of the 107 Idaho programs in our directory say they accept Medicaid. State Medicaid programs cover addiction treatment to different degrees, so ask the program and your Medicaid plan which services are covered before you start.

How much does rehab cost without insurance?

It depends on the type of care, how long it lasts and the program itself. Outpatient care usually costs less than a residential stay. In Idaho, 40 programs in our directory use a sliding fee scale based on income, and 22 offer payment assistance. Ask for the self-pay rate and whether you qualify for a reduced fee before you're admitted.

Who gets priority for state-funded treatment?

Under federal block grant rules, programs that get block grant funds and serve women must give pregnant women preference for admission. Funded programs that serve people who inject drugs give treatment preference in this order: pregnant women who inject drugs, other pregnant women with a substance use disorder, people who inject drugs, and then everyone else (45 CFR 96.131). Other eligibility rules vary by state, so ask the program or Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Behavioral Health (Substance Use Disorder Services Program).

What is the difference between a sliding fee scale and payment assistance?

A sliding fee scale sets what you pay based on your income and other factors. Payment assistance varies more: each program decides what help it offers, so ask what's available and what paperwork you'll need.

Are there options for veterans and tribal members?

Yes. Veterans can ask the VA about substance use treatment through VA health care. American Indian and Alaska Native people can contact the Indian Health Service or a tribal health program about alcohol and substance use services.

Sources

  1. 1.SAMHSA National Helpline: referrals for uninsured callers to state-funded programs: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/national-helpline
  2. 2.45 CFR 96.131, treatment services for pregnant women (admission priorities): https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/45/96.131
  3. 3.SAMHSA Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services Block Grant: https://www.samhsa.gov/grants/block-grants/subg
  4. 4.MACPAC: Access to substance use disorder treatment in Medicaid: https://www.macpac.gov/publication/access-to-substance-use-disorder-treatment-in-medicaid/
  5. 5.VA: substance use treatment for veterans: https://www.va.gov/health-care/health-needs-conditions/substance-use-problems/
  6. 6.Indian Health Service: Alcohol and Substance Abuse Branch: https://www.ihs.gov/asab/
  7. 7.State source: https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/services-programs/behavioral-health/about-substance-use-disorder
  8. 8.State source: https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/providers/behavioral-health-providers/behavioral-health-service-providers
  9. 9.State source: https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/services-programs/medicaid-health
  10. 10.Program counts: payment and operator details each program reports in the Sober Nation directory (SAMHSA service categories): https://sobernation.com/rehabs/

Program counts: data updated September 2026.

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