Health, Wellness and Counseling
Student Health Insurance
The University of Idaho requires all full-time, fee-paying, degree-seeking undergraduate students enrolled in 12 or more credits and graduate/Law students enrolled in 9 or more credits to submit proof of health insurance as a condition of enrollment. Learn more or enroll in U of I's Student Health Insurance Program (SHIP).
International students enrolled in 1 or more credits are automatically enrolled into SHIP. Learn more.
Counseling and Mental Health Center
U of I Counseling and Mental Health Center on the Moscow campus offers telehealth counseling sessions with our team of social workers and psychologists to students at our five state-wide locations.
Additional services available include initial psychiatric consultations with a psychiatric nurse practitioner, case management assistance, group counseling and access to our workshops and drop-in programs, all online.
To make an appointment with one of our clinicians call the CMHC Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mountain time at 208-885-6716 (press 1).
You also have access to telephone counseling after hours and on weekends 365 days a year, through Protocol by calling 208-885-6716 (press 3). Learn more.
Local Resources at BSU
Any full time U of I Boise student shall be eligible to access Boise State University Health Services. This includes medical, counseling and wellness services. To learn more, make an appointment as well as to inquire about your insurance coverage or any fees that may be associated visit BSU Health Services.
Local Crisis Resources
National Crisis Resources
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline | 1-800-273-8255
- Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline | 208-398-4357
Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, year-round. Text support is available Monday through Friday, 4 p.m. to Midnight.