Imagine finally finding the courage to ask for help, only to be hung up on. đđŤ
In Idaho thatâs the law. Under the âBandaid Billâ (SB 1329), mental health providers, including crisis hotlines, are now legally restricted from providing care or even follow-up support to minors without prior written parental consent.
While âparental rightsâ sounds like a good thing, this bill ignores a dangerous reality: Not every home is a safe home. For a teen in a volatile household asking for a signature to speak to a counselor is a risk. We need to restore the right of Idahoâs youth to access life-saving care the moment they need it.
đ¨ Donât let the line go dead đ¨
TAKE ACTION: Representative Barbara Ehardt was the lead sponsor of this bill. She NEEDS to know that we havenât stopped watching, and we wonât stop fighting for Idahoâs kids.
1ď¸âŁ CALL:
208-332-1189
2ď¸âŁ EMAIL:
behardt@house.idaho.gov
3ď¸âŁ MESSAGE: âI am calling to demand a fix for SB 1329. Access to mental health care for minors sho...