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Who oversees treatment
In Montana, the Department of Public Health and Human Services handles substance use treatment oversight: its Treatment Bureau approves SUD programs, and the department's Office of Inspector General licenses them.
Prescription monitoring
The Montana Prescription Drug Registry (MPDR) is overseen through the Montana Board of Pharmacy. It is an online tool that lets authorized providers see a patient's Schedule II-V controlled substance prescriptions, and pharmacies must report dispensing data to it.
Public coverage for treatment
Montana Medicaid and Healthy Montana Kids (HMK) Plus list mental health and substance abuse treatment among their standard benefits.
Overdose Good Samaritan law
Montana's Good Samaritan provision, MCA 50-32-609 (part of the Help Save Lives From Overdose Act), shields a person who seeks medical help for an overdose, and the person overdosing, from certain drug possession charges when the evidence stems from the call for help.
Court-ordered treatment
Montana law, MCA 53-24-302, allows a court to order involuntary commitment of an alcoholic to the state health department's custody when statutory grounds are proven. Commitment is limited to a set initial term with possible recommitment.
Sources
Featured trauma-informed programs in Montana
Community Medical Services – Billings
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Trauma-informedDetoxCommunity Medical Services – Bozeman
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Trauma-informedDetoxHelena Valley Addiciton Services
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Trauma-informedIOP / PHPWestern Montana Tri County – Addictions Services
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Trauma-informedDual diagnosisBillings Urban Indian Health and – Wellness Center
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Trauma-informedIOP / PHPDual diagnosisNew Day Inc – Adult Treatment Program
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Trauma-informedIOP / PHPDrug treatmentRimrock – Main Building
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialTrauma-informedIOP / PHPYouth Dynamics Inc – Butte Community Office
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Trauma-informedIOP / PHPIndian Family Health Clinic
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Trauma-informedDual diagnosisYouth Dynamics Inc – Hamilton Community Office
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Trauma-informedIOP / PHPFamily, rejection and recovery
Many LGBTQ people carry experiences of family rejection or strained relationships into treatment. Research on LGBTQ young people has linked family rejection with higher rates of substance use and depression, while family acceptance is protective.
Good programs make room for chosen family and offer family sessions when they help. Our guide on family rejection and recovery covers this in more depth.
What "LGBTQ-friendly" should mean
Friendly should mean more than a rainbow logo. Look for an actual LGBTQ group, staff training, inclusive intake forms with space for your name and pronouns, and policies against harassment from other clients.
LGBTQ-Friendly Rehab by city in Montana
Smaller towns are covered on the page for their nearest larger city.
Using your insurance
Before you call a program, have your insurance card ready and ask three things: is the program in network, does this level of care need prior authorization, and what will you owe after the deductible. Our insurance guides walk through major carriers.
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