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Idaho Department of Health and Welfare | Infant Toddler Program | Pocatello Office | Human Development Center

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  • Human Development Center, 421 Memorial Dr, Pocatello, ID 83201
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  • Occupational Therapy
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  • Speech Therapy

About Idaho Department of Health and Welfare | Infant Toddler Program | Pocatello Office | Human Development Center

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About Idaho Department of Health and Welfare | Infant Toddler Program | Pocatello Office | Human Development Center

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare’s Infant Toddler Program in Pocatello offers an array of services for families at no cost. These services are designed to foster physical, cognitive, and social-emotional growth in children and support the needs of their families. Funding for the Infant Toddler Program comes from private insurance, Medicaid, and federal and state funds. Families can apply for these services on their own or through a healthcare provider referral.

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Aspect In-Person Therapy Online Therapy (often more flexible)
Convenience & Time ✖️ Requires travel, scheduling time off, and a fixed location. ✔️ No travel; join from home, office, or car when it suits you.
Scheduling Flexibility ✖️ Mostly office hours; fewer last-minute or out-of-hours options. ✔️ Early morning, evening, and lunchtime sessions are easier to find.
Comfort & Privacy ✖️ Waiting rooms, chance of meeting someone you know, commuting when feeling low. ✔️ Talk from your safest private space at home or elsewhere; no waiting room.
Therapist Availability ✖️ Limited to providers within driving distance and local specialties. ✔️ Access a much wider pool of therapists, including niche expertise.
Cost & Extra Time ✖️ Parking, travel expenses, and extra commuting time around each session. ✔️ No travel or parking costs; time is spent on the session, not the journey.
Accessibility ✖️ Harder for rural areas, busy parents, chronic illness or mobility issues. ✔️ Accessible from anywhere with internet; ideal for busy or remote lifestyles.
Consistency ✖️ Travel, moving, or bad weather can interrupt or cancel sessions. ✔️ Continue therapy even while travelling or during bad weather days.
Best For ✖️ Situations where physical presence or hands-on support is essential. ✔️ Most stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues and life transitions.
Limitations ✖️ Less flexible; easier to miss sessions due to travel or schedule conflicts. ✔️ Requires internet and a private space; not suitable for emergency situations.

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When is online therapy a better fit than in-person?
Online therapy is ideal if you:
  • have a busy or changing schedule,
  • live far from providers or have limited transport,
  • prefer the privacy and comfort of your own space,
  • travel frequently or split time between locations.
For many people, this flexibility is what makes it possible to actually stay in therapy.
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Is online therapy private and secure?
Reputable online therapy platforms use encrypted connections and secure apps that are designed for confidential healthcare communication. Sessions are held in a private space of your choosing, which can feel safer than a public waiting room.
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How do costs compare with in-person therapy?
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9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday

    9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday

    9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday

    9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday

    9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday

    Closed all day
  • Sunday

    Closed all day
  • Local time

    02/23/2026 4:11 pm

Languages

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The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Infant Toddler Program Pocatello Office Human Development Center understands that if your child is showing any signs of difficulty with communication or language, it is important to get them into speech therapy right away. Speech therapy can help your child learn to communicate in a more effective way and help them become more independent and confident individuals. If you are not sure if your child needs speech therapy, check out our complete guide to everything you need to know about speech therapy. We are committed to providing your child with the best care and support in order to help them reach their fullest potential. Contact us today to schedule an appointment and begin your child’s journey to better communication.
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare’s Infant Toddler Program in Pocatello’s Human Development Center offers speech therapy to help children communicate effectively. Speech therapists can help children develop nonverbal skills like gestures or signs, as well as forming speech in a clearer way, communicating thoughts and feelings, understanding and responding to questions, discerning facial expressions and their corresponding emotions, noticing and understanding body language, feeding and swallowing, and addressing stuttering. Speech therapy can help children of all ages build communication skills and express themselves more clearly.
Contact Phone number is (208) 234-7947.
https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov

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