Never Alone Recovery Support Services
406-676-2536
Never Alone Recovery Support Services has drop-in centers in Ronan and Pablo. The centers provide recovery support group meetings, peer support, skill-building classes, job service and vocational training, and sober events. Never Alone also has recovery residence programs for those looking for sober living arrangements. If you’re in Lake County, consider stopping in!
Alliance for Youth Sober Life
406-203-0935
Alliance for Youth’s Sober Life program operates in Great Falls. They offer a range of free, family-friendly sober events and activities, as well as volunteer opportunities, peer recovery coaching, and help connecting to food, housing, and employment services. If you’re in the area, the Sober Life program could be the resource you’re looking for.
Center for Recovering Students
Students at Montana State University can find support at the Center for Recovering Students, a dedicated hang-out and study space with coffee, snacks, and more. The Center provides recreational opportunities, service work, study sessions, a network of alumni, and peer mentorship.
Montana meth project
888-366-6384
The Montana Meth Project focuses on preventing first-time meth use, especially in teens. They use public art campaigns, educational videos aimed at adolescents, stories from those in recovery, and documentaries to share the perils of meth use.
Montana Rescue Mission
406-259-3800
For those in Yellowstone County in need of food or shelter, the Montana Rescue Mission can help. They provide a low-barrier emergency shelter program for those not yet committed to sobriety, give transportation to shelter, help create care plans, and provide three meals per day, including sack lunches for those who work. They also offer mental health care, life skills training, case management, housing services, internships, and ongoing support.
A Ray of Hope
406-755-4673
A Ray of Hope in Kalispell operates a thrift store as well as a homeless shelter for men and another one for women and children. Residents work in the thrift store, gaining valuable work experience. All services are free of charge, and residents are required to maintain sobriety, be accountable, and follow program guidelines. No one is turned away under normal circumstances.
Open Aid Alliance
406-543-4770
The Open Aid Alliance in Missoula operates a syringe program and provides safer injection kits, safer sex supplies, and naloxone (Narcan) kits with overdose prevention training. They can mail supplies within the state of Montana to those not in the Missoula area. The program also offers HIV/Hep C/STI testing and counseling, housing assistance for those with HIV, case management, PrEP, and referrals to medical care and substance use treatment for those who are interested.
Montana 211
2-1-1
Montana’s 211 program allows state residents to access a wide variety of social services, including housing services, child and/or senior care, medical care, referrals to substance use treatment and recovery resources, education and employment support, and much more. 211 operates in 36 of Montana’s 56 counties.
Montana’s Peer Network
406-551-1058
Montana’s Peer Network is an organization staffed by people in recovery from substance abuse and addiction, as well as other mental health issues. They have a free podcast covering a variety of topics and highlighting special guests, and there are also trainings that are relevant to those in recovery. The Network also provides training for those who would like to be peer support to others.
Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition
406-449-8611
The Montana Coalition of Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babys provides information for pregnant women and new mothers. This includes family-friendly events, health information, connections to health insurance, and a guide to local services such as parenting support, mental health treatment, and native cultural connections.
Montana State University Counseling
406-994-4531
Montana State University’s Counseling Department offers a variety of services to students. They have individual and group counseling, substance use counseling, consultations, and referrals. They also have drop-in hours and support groups focused on different topics, such as mindfulness, grief, and self confidence.
Montana Technological University Counseling
800-445-8324
Montana Tech’s counseling department offers free in-person as well as remote counseling services to students. They offer non-judgmental guidance and support for mental health and substance abuse issues and they can refer you to more intensive care if appropriate. They also help you build skills to boost your resilience. There is a link on the website to schedule an appointment.
Rocky Mountain Tribal Leaders Council
406-252-2550
The Rocky Mountain Tribal Leaders Council provides a variety of programs to improve the health of participating Tribes and their members. In the website’s Programs menu, you can find information about the Council’s Tribal Opioid Response (TOR), All Nations Youth Partnerships for Success (ANYPS), Tribal Behavioral Health (TBH), and other mental health and addiction initiatives.
LIFTS in Indian Country
406-430-9100
The LIFTS directory helps connect Montana residents to family support programs across the state. The Native Cultural Connections category helps American Indians and Alaska Natives find culturally appropriate treatment options for medical care, mental health support, and addiction treatment. Each listing in the directory allows you to view which services are offered at each location.
Office of Indian Affairs
855-318-1330
The Montana Office of Indian Affairs serves as a liaison between the state and the local Tribes. They also support social services for the Tribes, including mental health and substance use treatment. This page has links to the eight Tribes in Montana, including each Tribe’s website, so you can find information about what American Indian and Alaskan Native services are available throughout the state.