MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Refugees typically are suddenly forced to leave their home countries with little prior planning because of warfare. Many refugees and their families have been victims of torture, starvation, assault, rape, or robbery. Many will experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It is important that questions are asked related to their mental health status. The mental health concerns need to be cared for just as the physical are. Mental health needs to be addressed continuously, just as physical symptoms are. Some refugees may demonstrate somatoform disorders. These are a byproduct of PTSD and symptoms may include abdominal pain, headaches, aching muscles, and more. The physical symptoms present in the disorder cannot be fully explained by a medical disorder, substance use, or another mental disorder. These symptoms can last up to ten years. The doctors at St. Alphonsus Medical Center recommend to keep a watchful eye on these symptoms, but to recognize that they are a part of the patient’s history and not to focus solely on these particular complaints.
Mental health services that have experience working with refugees:
Ryan Lipscomb, LPC
Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Federal Way Clinic
1880 W. Judith Lane
Boise, ID 83705
[email protected]
208-367-6183
Jill Chrisman, LCSW Family Medicine Residency of Idaho
777 N. Raymond
Boise, ID 83704
[email protected]
208-321-0634
208-514-2505
Marla Lipscomb, MSW, LCSW
Saint Alphonsus CARE Maternal Child Health Program
900 N. Liberty, Ste. 100
Boise, ID 83704
[email protected]
208-367-8125
Tidwell Social Work Services
5999 W. State St.
Boise, ID 83703
208-853-5095
All Seasons Mental Health
8050 W. Rifleman Ste. 100
Boise, ID 83704
208-321-0634
Alpine Behavioral Health
330 N. Orchard
Boise, ID 83706
208-672-0620
Mental health services that have experience working with refugees:
Ryan Lipscomb, LPC
Saint Alphonsus Medical Group – Federal Way Clinic
1880 W. Judith Lane
Boise, ID 83705
[email protected]
208-367-6183
Jill Chrisman, LCSW Family Medicine Residency of Idaho
777 N. Raymond
Boise, ID 83704
[email protected]
208-321-0634
208-514-2505
Marla Lipscomb, MSW, LCSW
Saint Alphonsus CARE Maternal Child Health Program
900 N. Liberty, Ste. 100
Boise, ID 83704
[email protected]
208-367-8125
Tidwell Social Work Services
5999 W. State St.
Boise, ID 83703
208-853-5095
All Seasons Mental Health
8050 W. Rifleman Ste. 100
Boise, ID 83704
208-321-0634
Alpine Behavioral Health
330 N. Orchard
Boise, ID 83706
208-672-0620