# Counseling and Therapist Help Resources - Montana ## National Resources - **National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI):** - **Phone:** 1-800-950-NAMI (1-800-950-6264) - **Text:** Text "HELPLINE" to 62640 - **Website:** [https://www.nami.org](https://www.nami.org/) - **Services Provided:** Mental health education, referrals to counselors and therapists, and support groups. - **Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA):** - **Phone:** 1-800-662-HELP (1-800-662-4357) - **Website:** [https://www.samhsa.gov](https://www.samhsa.gov/) - **Services Provided:** Referrals to mental health services and therapists, including substance use counseling. - **Psychology Today Therapist Directory:** - **Website:** [https://www.psychologytoday.com](https://www.psychologytoday.com/) - **Services Provided:** Find licensed therapists by location, specialty, and insurance coverage. - **Crisis Text Line:** - **Text:** Text "HOME" to 741741 - **Website:** [https://www.crisistextline.org](https://www.crisistextline.org/) - **Services Provided:** Free, 24/7 text support for those in emotional distress. ## Statewide Counseling and Therapy Services - **Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS):** - **Phone:** 1-888-706-1535 - **Website:** [https://dphhs.mt.gov](https://dphhs.mt.gov/) - **Services Provided:** Statewide mental health programs, behavioral health case management, and therapy referrals. - **Montana 211:** - **Phone:** Dial 211 - **Website:** [https://montana211.org](https://montana211.org/) - **Services Provided:** Find mental health services, counseling resources, and crisis support across Montana. - **NAMI Montana (National Alliance on Mental Illness - Montana):** - **Phone:** 1-406-443-7871 - **Website:** [https://namimt.org](https://namimt.org/) - **Services Provided:** Support groups, mental health education, and therapist referrals throughout the state. ## Regional Counseling and Therapy Services ### Billings - **Billings Mental Health Center (South Central Montana Regional Mental Health Center):** - **Phone:** 1-406-252-5658 - **Website:** [https://www.mhcbillings.org](https://www.mhcbillings.org/) - **Office Location:** 1245 N 29th St, Billings, MT 59101 - **Specialized Services:** Outpatient therapy, psychiatric services, and crisis intervention. - **Yellowstone Counseling Center:** - **Phone:** 1-406-294-1300 - **Website:** [https://yellowstonecounselingcenter.com](https://yellowstonecounselingcenter.com/) - **Office Location:** 2123 Broadwater Ave, Billings, MT 59102 - **Specialized Services:** Family therapy, couples counseling, and trauma-focused therapy. ### Missoula - **Western Montana Mental Health Center:** - **Phone:** 1-406-532-9700 - **Website:** [https://wmmhc.org](https://wmmhc.org/) - **Office Location:** 1315 Wyoming St, Missoula, MT 59801 - **Specialized Services:** Therapy for adults, children, and families, substance abuse counseling, and crisis stabilization. - **The Counseling Center of Missoula:** - **Phone:** 1-406-327-8500 - **Website:** [https://counselingcenterofmissoula.com](https://counselingcenterofmissoula.com/) - **Office Location:** 2415 S Catlin St, Missoula, MT 59801 - **Specialized Services:** Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma therapy, and grief counseling. ### Bozeman - **Bozeman Help Center:** - **Phone:** 1-406-586-3333 - **Website:** [https://bozemanhelpcenter.org](https://bozemanhelpcenter.org/) - **Office Location:** 421 E Peach St, Bozeman, MT 59715 - **Specialized Services:** Crisis counseling, suicide prevention, and therapy referrals. - **Gallatin Mental Health Center (Western Montana Mental Health):** - **Phone:** 1-406-556-6500 - **Website:** [https://wmmhc.org](https://wmmhc.org/) - **Office Location:** 699 Farmhouse Ln, Bozeman, MT 59715 - **Specialized Services:** Outpatient therapy, mental health evaluations, and psychiatric services. ### Great Falls - **Alluvion Health Behavioral Health Services:** - **Phone:** 1-406-454-6973 - **Website:** [https://alluvionhealth.org](https://alluvionhealth.org/) - **Office Location:** 601 1st Ave N, Great Falls, MT 59401 - **Specialized Services:** Individual therapy, group counseling, and addiction recovery services. - **Great Falls Mental Health Center:** - **Phone:** 1-406-761-2100 - **Website:** [https://www.center4mh.org](https://www.center4mh.org/) - **Office Location:** 915 1st Ave S, Great Falls, MT 59401 - **Specialized Services:** Depression treatment, trauma-focused therapy, and family counseling. ## Online Resources for Finding Counselors - **BetterHelp:** - **Website:** [https://www.betterhelp.com](https://www.betterhelp.com/) - **Services Provided:** Online counseling with licensed therapists. - **Talkspace:** - **Website:** [https://www.talkspace.com](https://www.talkspace.com/) - **Services Provided:** Online therapy with licensed professionals via text, audio, or video. - **Open Path Psychotherapy Collective:** - **Website:** [https://openpathcollective.org](https://openpathcollective.org/) - **Services Provided:** Affordable counseling with licensed therapists. ## Emergency Resources - **National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Now 988):** - **Phone:** 988 - **Website:** [https://988lifeline.org](https://988lifeline.org/) - **When to Call:** For immediate emotional distress or suicidal thoughts. - **Veterans Crisis Line:** - **Phone:** 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1) - **Text:** Text 838255 - **Website:** [https://www.veteranscrisisline.net](https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/) - **Services Provided:** Crisis support for veterans seeking mental health services. ## Educational Resources - **Mental Health America:** - **Website:** [https://www.mhanational.org](https://www.mhanational.org/) - **Description:** Mental health education, self-help tools, and screening resources. - **Montana Mental Health Trust:** - **Website:** [https://montanamentalhealthtrust.org](https://montanamentalhealthtrust.org/) - **Description:** Advocacy for mental health awareness and educational resources for Montanans. ## Additional Support - **Montana Peer Network:** - **Phone:** 1-877-688-3377 - **Website:** [https://mtpeernetwork.org](https://mtpeernetwork.org/) - **Services Provided:** Peer-led support groups and recovery support for mental health challenges. - **LGBTQ+ Support - The Center (Western Montana):** - **Phone:** 1-406-543-2224 - **Website:** [https://www.gaymontana.org](https://www.gaymontana.org/) - **Services Provided:** LGBTQ+ affirming counseling and mental health resources. --- _Updated as of December 17, 2024. For corrections or additional information, please contact NAMI Montana at [https://namimt.org](https://namimt.org/)._