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People looking for free rehabs in Montana just got meaningful news out of Billings. A local nonprofit that has spent years running sober living homes on a shoestring is about to consolidate everything into one of the largest community recovery campuses in the state, and it will not cost residents anything they cannot afford.
A Warehouse Becomes a Campus for Change
A Billings nonprofit called Gratitude in Action is converting a former Coca-Cola warehouse on the city’s South Side into a recovery facility it is calling a “Campus for Change.” The building, located near First Avenue South and State Street, spans 51,000 square feet.
The campus will bring together recovery housing support, workforce development, and social enterprise all under one roof, consolidating services that Gratitude in Action has previously operated across multiple locations in the city.
For Billings residents who cannot afford traditional addiction treatment, this kind of campus-based model can be a lifeline. It combines the structure of a recovery residence with real-world job skills training, which research consistently links to better long-term sobriety outcomes.
What the Campus Will Offer
Planned features include an expanded thrift store, a job training center, and hospitality training, with the goal of creating direct pathways to employment for people in recovery.
Gratitude in Action founder Terri Todd said approximately 29 community partners will provide programming at the campus, including faith-based organizations and local businesses.
The organization’s stated mission is ensuring that no one is denied the opportunity for recovery because of finances. That commitment has made GIA one of the most accessible low-cost rehabs in Montana for years.
Who Gratitude in Action Serves
Gratitude in Action currently operates four sober living homes in Billings, including two men’s homes, one women’s home, and one home for mothers and children.
The Montana Department of Commerce has previously recognized the organization for its work providing individuals in recovery the opportunity to achieve self-sufficiency and guiding people through chronic addiction.
Residents gain employment readiness, life skills, connection to counseling and education, and access to community resources, alongside peer support from others in recovery.
The model is peer-based and community-funded, which is what allows it to serve people regardless of their ability to pay.
How Montana Funds Low-Cost Addiction Treatment
Access to free or affordable rehab in Montana is not limited to nonprofit housing programs. Several funding pathways are available to residents who need help covering the cost of care.
Montana Medicaid covers a range of addiction treatment services for eligible residents, including outpatient counseling, residential treatment, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) using medications like buprenorphine.
If you are uninsured or have a low income, checking Medicaid eligibility is one of the most important first steps.
Montana has also created a state-funded voucher program to help cover initial housing for people in recovery who face financial barriers to care. While advocates like Terri Todd have noted the program is more limited than originally proposed, it represents a real option for residents who qualify.
SAMHSA block grants fund a network of state-contracted treatment programs across Montana, some of which operate on a sliding-scale or no-cost basis for uninsured individuals.
What to Know About Sober Living and Recovery Housing
Sober living homes are a form of low-cost rehab support that sits between inpatient treatment and independent living.
They are not licensed clinical facilities, but they provide the structure and peer accountability that make sustained recovery more likely.
Most sober living homes charge rent based on income or ask residents to contribute through work programs, which is far less than the cost of inpatient care.
Faith-based homes and nonprofit-run facilities like those operated by Gratitude in Action often have the lowest or most flexible costs.
For people leaving inpatient treatment who are not ready to live independently, or for those who cannot afford a residential program, sober living is often the most accessible bridge to long-term recovery.
Finding Free and Low-Cost Rehabs in Montana
If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction and cost is a barrier, there are real options available in Billings and across the state.
Rehabs.org lists free and low-cost treatment options nationwide, including programs in Montana that accept Medicaid, operate on sliding-scale fees, or provide services at no cost. Call
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