Mental Health
Mental health services are widely available to persons experiencing short-term emotional turmoil and for people with long-standing problems such as depression. Western Montana has a large number of private practitioners (psychiatrists, psychologists, licensed social workers, licensed professional counselors and certified chemical dependency counselors) as well as organized group practices and clinics that offer mental health services. Please reference the local yellow pages for private practitioners.
2-1-1/First Call for Help Dial 2-1-1
A telephone information and referral service that provides a well designed, constantly updated, comprehensive, computerized database to link persons in need with the community organizations, public agencies and self-help groups designed to address human needs in Missoula and Ravalli Counties. It is not a crisis line or an emergency service like 911. This line does not provide direct services or money to assist callers. It is a generic line; anyone can call and access.
Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program (APHP)
Intakes 327-3011 or General 327-3182
The Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program is an outpatient service for 12-18 year olds having behavioral or emotional difficulties. We provide assessment, crisis stabilization and treatment for individuals with a psychiatric diagnosis, emotional difficulties or maladaptive behaviors. Treatment includes a psychiatric evaluation by a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist; medication management; individual, group and family therapy; occupational therapy; nursing management; and academics.
Alliance for the Mentally Ill - NAMI of Missoula (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill)
Providence Center Conference Rm B, 902 N. Orange St.
721-1621 or 543-3055
This organization provides support and information for family members of people with mental illness and recovering adults.
A.W.A.R.E.
118 E. Seventh St., Anaconda, 59711, (406) 563-8117
Aware provides tailored community services for Montanans with disabilities. Our programs are designed to offer specialized community-based services for people with challenging mental, emotional and physical needs to ensure that these individuals achieve maximum independence, productivity and integration into the community. We act as a lifeline for the human spirit.
Center for Integrative Care: Psychotherapy,
Counseling, Consultation, Education
336 W. Spruce St., 721-2860
The Center for Integrative Care is a comprehensive support and education center. Specialty areas include trauma, addictions, relationship challenges, family dynamics, grief and loss, stress reduction and depression. Psychotherapy and counseling services are available for children, teens, adults, couples and families. Training workshops can be arranged for professional groups of any size. Insurance, Medicaid, CHIP welcome.
Friends to Youth
1515 E. Broadway, 728-2662
Friends to Youth honors families and supports them in building safe and secure environments through which their children can explore and develop healthier relationships with their family and community. We address behavioral problems and emotional distress in the context of relationship. Friends to Youth helps families through psychotherapy and education to confront barriers in their effort to create new possibilities.
Mental Health Association of Montana
25 South Ewing, Ste. 200, Helena, 1-800-823-6426
A non-profit education and advocacy organization working on behalf of persons and families living with a mental illness. Free professional referrals provided. A resource library of videos and brochures on a wide array of illnesses is available at no charge.
Mental Health Center
Information and appointments, 728-6870
Provides primarily outpatient services in 13 counties throughout Western Montana. Local services are located in each county. Services available include:
- 24-hour emergency services: phone response, face-to-face assessment, and crisis residential, 532-9830
- Case Management: Stepping Stones for adults 532-9700
- Children’s network for youth and families, 532-9770
Day Treatment: For adults - River House; Children’s day treatment through local schools; outpatient therapies for adults, adolescents and families
Psychiatric and Medical Management services
Alcohol and Drug Services:
- Turning Point, 532-9800
- Share House, 532-9830
- Emergency: 1315 Wyoming, 532-9710
- Administration: Fort Missoula, 728-6870
- Business Office: Fort Missoula, 728-6870
- Child & Family Service Network:
1305 Wyoming, 532-9770 - Adult Mental Health: 1335 Wyoming, 532-9700
- River House: 1315 Wyoming, 532-9700
- Share House: 1335 Wyoming, 532-9830
(Housing during addiction recovery) - Stepping Stones, 1315 Wyoming 532-9700
(Adult Mental Health) - Turning Point, 1345 Wyoming, 532-9800
MHSP: Mental Health Services Plan, 532-9700
Provides coverage for eligible adults diagnosed with severe and disabling mental who need medication.
Neurobehavioral Medicine Department
St. Patrick Hospital and Health Sciences Center
Providence Center, 902 N. Orange
Acute Psychiatric Inpatient Unit, 327-3011 or 327-3200
St. Patrick Hospital offers acute inpatient treatment for individuals with a primary psychiatric diagnosis. There are 30 inpatient beds: 6 adolescent, 6 intensive care and 18 general care beds. Under the direction of a Psychiatrist, Adults, seniors and adolescents receive treatment by Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Addiction Counselors, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Pharmacists, Dieticians and other healthcare professionals.
Partnership Health Center
323 W. Alder St., 258-4789
Provides affordable access to therapy services through a network of 50 local therapists. Targeting people with limited income and/or no health insurance in Missoula County. Fees are slide-based on ability to pay.
Recovery Inc., 825-3063 or 542-7372
www.recovery-inc.org
Meetings: Fridays 1:30-3:00 in the boardroom of the Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St.
Improve mental health and reduce suffering. Learn skills and acquire tools to help cope with difficult emotions and nervous symptoms.
River House
1315 Wyoming St., 532-9700
A facility providing treatment for people with mental illness. Specific purposes include to: to assist recently hospitalized persons with reintegration into the community; to help clients and families develop skills to cope with mental illness; to optimize health and to maintain individuals in the community setting.
