Gem State Developmental Center

11/21/2025

For Direct Service staff and and individuals we serve

FOOD PICK-UP DAY IS HERE!
📅 Friday, 11/21
🕘 9 AM – 5 PM (Need a different time? Just reach out!)
📍 Locations:
✨ Idaho Falls – 548 Lomax St
✨ Meridian – 1850 N Lakes Place
✨ Twin Falls – 141 Shoshone St N

👥 Who’s it for?
Anyone in our community supporting adults/children with disabilities AND participants who could use a little extra help.
🥫 We’re here to make sure everyone has what they need this season. Stop by and pick up some essentials! 💛

🥫 Grab what you need, no stress, no judgment.
Let’s keep our community thriving! 💪

11/20/2025

Providers say Health and Welfare is changing state standards for behavioral therapy for kids with Autism on Medicaid, but ABA therapy will still be available for those with private insurance.

11/19/2025

We will be posting information soon on how to contact your representatives with some tips! Watch for updates!

11/13/2025

inclusion, independence, genuine purpose 🥰

11/12/2025

🥫The food pantry is OPEN this Friday from 9am to 5pm 🥫

Direct Support Professionals, Direct Care, whatever your title is, if you're serving anyone in our community with disabilities please come and let us support you. Not only do we want to help you but we want to support your participants as well.

When?
November 14th, 9am to 5pm

What do you do?
Bring your ID and pick up your meals! It's first come first served! We'll hand out food until we run out!

11/11/2025

Happy Veteran's Day!

We are so very honored to take this time and thank all of our employees for their military service.

Bruce J.
Heather S.
Luke M.
Tony W.

We appreciate you.

11/10/2025

Meaningful Monday post...Go for it!

11/05/2025

Opportunity to sign a petition to support Medicaid services

I just took action to show my support for Medicaid. Click to do the same and sign the petition!

11/05/2025

CALLING ALL MEDICAID MEMBERS AND PROVIDERS!
Your voice is vital to help shape the future of Medicaid in Idaho. A strong Medicaid program needs collaboration among providers, members, and stakeholders.

POCATELLO, ID - NOVEMBER 10, 2025 - 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Medicaid Member and Stakeholder Listening Session

*Spanish and ASL Interpreters will be available.

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m Medicaid Provider Listening Session
WOOD RIVER ROOM
IN THE POND STUDENT UNION BUILDING AT IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY
https://www.isu.edu/union/about

A new law directs Medicaid to bring all services together under new contracts. Join us for listening sessions to share your insights and recommendations. Consider these questions before we meet:
• What works well for you in Medicaid
today that you want to keep?
• What recommendations do you have
to improve Medicaid with the new
contracts?
It’s a new era, and a chance for a fresh start to Idaho’s program. With a focus on the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans, all of us can work together to create a more efficient Medicaid program that delivers quality care.