Raise the Bottom expands addiction and mental health care across Idaho

Raise the Bottom has rebranded and broadened its Idaho services to treat all substance use disorders and primary mental health conditions across Boise, Nampa and Pocatello. The move adds more integrated outpatient care, same-day enrollment and statewide virtual access as demand for whole-person treatment grows.

Why it matters: - Raise the Bottom is widening access to integrated behavioral health care for Idahoans who need help with both addiction and mental health. - The expansion is aimed at earlier intervention, which can help people stay connected to work, family and daily life while getting treatment. - The organization now offers care for substance use and primary mental health conditions without requiring a substance use diagnosis for mental health treatment.

What happened: - Raise the Bottom, formerly Raise the Bottom Addiction Treatment, announced a rebrand and service expansion across Idaho. - The organization now treats all substance use disorders and provides a primary mental health treatment program. - Services are available through outpatient clinics in Boise, Nampa and Pocatello, with Virtual IOP available statewide. - The organization continues to operate its Opioid Treatment Program.

The details: - Addiction treatment now covers opioid, fentanyl, heroin, alcohol, meth and cocaine use disorders. - Treatment options include medication-assisted treatment with methadone, Suboxone and Vivitrol. - The addiction side of care also includes an intensive outpatient program, a statewide Virtual IOP, substance use counseling, family therapy and DUI assessments. - Primary mental health care now includes treatment for anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and PTSD. - Mental health services include individual counseling, group counseling, psychiatric medication management and a structured mental health IOP. - Raise the Bottom says patients no longer need a substance use diagnosis to access mental health care. - The organization is CARF accredited. - Annual effectiveness reviews across all three clinics showed 86% to 100% of patients reported decreased substance use symptoms. - Those reviews also showed 78% to 100% reported improved physical health and higher self-esteem. - Another 78% to 91% reported better relationships. - Many patients also improved housing, gained employment and reduced involvement with the criminal justice system. - The organization remains fully outpatient, with no residential stay required. - Care is in-network with Idaho Medicaid and major insurers including Blue Cross of Idaho, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Optum, Medicare and TRICARE. - Same-day enrollment is available, along with free insurance verification. - Clinic locations are 9196 W Barnes St in Boise, 1603 12th Ave Rd #B in Nampa and 2785 Bannock Hwy in Pocatello. - Individuals can schedule a confidential assessment by calling (208) 433-0400 or visiting raisethebottomidaho.com.

Between the lines: - The rebrand signals a shift from a narrow opioid-treatment identity to a broader behavioral health model. - The organization is positioning recovery as a whole-person issue that includes mental health, physical health, relationships, purpose and community. - The expansion also reflects a demand signal from patients who needed support beyond substance use treatment alone.

What's next: - Raise the Bottom is now set up to route more patients into either addiction treatment, mental health care or both at once. - The statewide virtual option could extend the organization’s reach beyond the three clinic cities. - The organization says its mission remains focused on helping people intervene earlier and rebuild stronger.

The bottom line: - Raise the Bottom is betting that Idaho’s treatment needs are bigger than opioid care alone, and its expanded outpatient model is built to meet that demand.