The mission of Intermountain Centers for Human Development (ICHD) is to provide the highest quality, community-based, individualized services, including clinical, housing and family-based, in the most cost-effective manner to at-risk populations.
Intermountain Centers for Human Development provides a variety of programs and support services, including housing and residential services and onsite and offsite/in-home support to:
- adults who have been diagnosed with a serious mental illness
- adults who have been diagnosed with developmental disabilities
- adults transitioning to independent living
- young adults aging out of foster care to independent living
- families in need of parenting skills and community resources
- children and youth who are emotionally and/or behaviorally challenged
- children and youth who are transitioning from one locus of care to another
Latest News
40th Anniversary Gala Dinner
The Intermountain Foundation invites you to join us for a Gala Dinner with live and silent auctions to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Intermountain Centers for Human Development! Join us April 18, 2013, at La Paloma Resort in Tucson. 1970's attire encouraged!
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Intermountain Academy
Intermountain offers the Tucson community a positive teaching environment for youth with specialized needs – a school that builds on each individual child’s strengths and interests..
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New Pascua Yaqui and Tohono O'odham Foster Care initiatives
We now offer foster care homes and therapeutic foster care homes for Pascua Yaqui and Tohono O'odham children.
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Parent Aide Program in Pima County and Southeastern Counties of Arizona
Services are available for parents and caregivers of children aged 0-17 years who are involved with Child Protective Services. Learn more >
Podcast with Dave Giles
On May 5 2012, Dave Giles and Karen Young were guests on Zara Larsen's "Circles of Change" radio broadcast. Listen now >
Foster Homes Needed Now
Pima County school-age children, including teens and sibling groups, need foster homes. Orientation meetings coming up! Learn more >
ASCENT Young Adult Program
ASCENT (Acquiring Social Community
Educational Needs for Transition) is a short-term Level II Residential Group Home serving young adults ages 18-24 who are enrolled in the behavioral health system. Learn more >





