In order for students to successfully navigate their educational experience, it is often necessary to access basic needs resources along the lines of food security, housing, financial support, safety and security, health and wellness, and academic assistance.
If you have questions that are not answered here, please visit Student Life in McCain Student Center.
The Basics
The BART Team reviews, evaluates, investigates and responds to reported incidents of bias experienced by members of our community and provides those who have witnessed, experienced, or been accused of an act of bias an opportunity to be heard, supported and advised. Learn more about the Bias Assessment & Response Team (BART).
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On Campus Options
Yote Food Pantry
Get a Meal, Give a Meal - The Get-A-Meal, Give-A-Meal program enables students to donate a meal from their weekly plan which can then be used by another student who is need of a meal. This program is only available at Simplot Dining Hall.
Off-Campus Options
Food Bank Locator
SNAP for College Students
Apply for WIC
WICAP Collective (PDF)
Resources
Know Your Rights as a Non Citizen
Directory of Resources for Undocumented Students & Individuals:
Safety and Security in Polarized Political Environments
Immigration Law Resource:
Rose-Hermance Rony
Community Council of Idaho – Familias Unidas
rrony@ccimail.org
208-593-1972
Chosen Name, Preferred Pronoun, and Gender Identity
Entering a Chosen Name is for students, faculty, and staff who have chosen a name that they intend to use in all interactions and correspondence (including mail to their campus box and home) rather than their legal name. This is different from your nickname. The chosen name will appear on class rosters, in advising records, and in other areas that are viewable to College faculty, staff and students. Please do not use special characters such as ^,~, `, or /'s.
To change your Chosen Name, Preferred Pronoun, and/or Gender Identity: Self Service, User Options, User Profile, Edit Personal Identity.
Email Address
Your legal name was used to create your College-issued email address, so submitting a chosen name will not change the college-issued email address. To have your email address changed, please submit the email request form. Your email address name will be changed at the completion of the current semester. If your name fails to update somewhere please contact helpdesk@collegeofidaho.edu for assistance.
Other Resources
State-by-state information on how to legally change sex designation and name:
Guidelines for Changing Name and Gender/Sex on IDs
Guidelines for Changing Birth Certificates from Lambda Legal
Legal Support:
Transgender Law Center
Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund
LGBTQ+ - friendly Healthcare Providers
LGBTQ+ Community Resources in Idaho
The Community Center - Boise
Healthcare for International Students
- Essential Tips for International Students
- Health Care in the USA
- International Student's Guide to the U.S. Health Care System
- More Tips to Navigate the U.S. Health Care System
Employment for International Students
Student ID Cards
Students who have opted to use a preferred name in Self-Service or who have legally changed their name can receive a replacement ID card at no cost. The student’s preferred first name will be printed on the front of their campus ID card.
College of Idaho photo ID cards are issued for College business only and should not be considered government-issued identification for purposes such as air travel.
Residence Life
Gender Inclusive Housing (GIH) offers students a room environment that is welcoming to all gender identities, not one that is limited by the traditional gender binary. Gender-inclusive housing is offered in any hall and is coordinated on an individual basis. This is a voluntary option. More information can be found on the Gender Inclusive Housing Application Form or contact Residence Life.
Safe Space Training Materials
Facilitator Guide (PDF)
Participant Packet (PDF)
Retreat Guide (PDF)
Other Resources
Language - DO DON'T Handout
Coming Out Handout
Queer Umbrella Handout
Campus Pride Index
We're committed to creating a safe and secure environment for every member of the Yote Family. An on-duty officer can be reached at 208-459-5151 at any time, day or night, 365 days of the year.
Resources
Campus Safety
Personal Safety Information
Sexual Misconduct & Title IX
Student Advocates
Incident Report
Emergency Information Procedures (PDF)
Resources
Academic Advising
Study Skills Resources
Academic Advising Team
Tutoring Center
Find Help Idaho
Accommodation Services
Accessibility & Learning Excellence Accommodations
Trip Accommodations
Learning Coach Services
Peer mentors who are available to help develop time management, study strategies, and create other plans for academic success.
On-Campus Resources
Meet Our Counselors
Student Health Services
Health & Counseling Services
Self Care Resources
Off-Campus Counseling
Treasure Valley Counselors - Accept Medicaid
Counselor Referral List
Counselors - Blue Cross Accepted
Healthwise
Make Better Health Decisions with Healthwise
Violence & Abuse
Advocates Against Family Violence
Stop Relationship Abuse
The Hotline
Substance Abuse
SAMHSA National Helpline - 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
We are now offering free Telehealth appointments through TimelyCare. Get on-demand support from counselors, doctors, nurse practitioners, and more, right at your fingertips.
- Medical: Get 24/7, on-demand and scheduled medical visits.
- Talk Now: Get 24/7, on-demand mental health support.
- Health Coaching: Schedule virtual appointments with a certified health coach.
- Scheduled Counseling: Access licensed counselors in your state.
- Psychiatry: Get access to no-cost psychiatry services.
Create your FREE account:
- Visit timelycare.com/yotes or download the TimelyCare app.
- Click “Sign In.”
- Create your profile using your school email.
- Follow the prompts to start your first visit.
Basic Needs Support
Frequently-Asked Questions about TimelyCare (PDF)
Self-Care Resources
Burn-Out Scale (PDF)
Clutter & Mental Health (PDF)
Daily Planner (PDF)
Identify the Problem (PDF)
Mini-Daily Planner (PDF)
My Burnout Prevention Plan (PDF)
Self-Care Checklist (PDF)
Self-Care Burnout (PDF)
Self-Care Planner (PDF)
Sleep Routine Worksheet (PDF)
Stress Management Techniques (PDF)
Weekly & Hourly College Schedule (PDF)
Weekly Planner (PDF)
Yoga at Your Desk (PDF)