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
902 North Orange - 327-3182
Provides early intervention and stabilization of adolescents experiencing emotional disturbances, psychiatric problems, and maladaptive behavior. Provides support, psychiatric treatment, and gradual reintroduction to school, continuation of a brief inpatient stay.

Alliance for the Mentally Ill - NAMI of Missoula (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill)
Providence Center Conference Room B,
902 N. orange St. 721-1621/ 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, MT 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.     

Friends to Youth - 1515 East 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, Suite 200, Helena, MT - 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 and 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
Addiction Services

Mental Health Unit - St. Patrick Hospital and Health Sciences Center Providence Center,
902 N. Orange Street - 327-3200
Includes adult and adolescent treatment programs and intensive outpatient and partial-hospitalization program for adolescents. Multidisciplinary approach involves physicians, psychologists, nurses, occupational therapists, dietitians, pastoral care counselors, social workers and others. Treatment MUST be prescribed by a physician in order to utilize this service.

MHSP: Mental Health Services Plan - 532-9700
Provides coverage for eligible adults diagnosed with severe and disabling mental who need medication.

Partnership Health Center - 323 W Alder - 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
Meets Fridays 1:30-3:30 in the new conference room of the Missoula Public Library, 301 East Main. 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.

Social Security Administration - 700 S.W. Higgins, Suite #5 - National line 1-800-772-1213, National TTY 1-800-325-0778. Hours are Monday thru Friday 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. - Local line 542-1580, hours are Monday thru Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Fax 542-9944 TTY 542-5229.

Stepping Stones - 1315 Wyoming St. - 532-9700
Case management services for adults with severe and persistent mental illness. Helps consumers with accessing community agencies and services, obtaining medical treatment and medication, improving and developing daily living skills, finding housing, and developing educational, vocation, and leisure-time activity plans. Applicants are prioritized by clinical and financial need.