Top Montana Addiction Recovery Centers: Reviews and Ratings

Montana is facing a substance abuse crisis. Public health departments and hospitals report that substance abuse is one of the most serious health problems in Montana communities. The cost of substance abuse in terms of child welfare, healthcare, and the criminal justice system is putting a strain on the state’s budget.¹

Drug overdoses are the cause of approximately 2,500 emergency room visits and inpatient admissions each year in the state. ¹

Addiction by the Numbers

• Nearly 250 deaths are attributed to drug overdose per year in Montana.¹
• Past-month heavy alcohol use among adults was higher than the national average according to data from 2010-2014. About 62,000 adults aged 12 and older reported heavy alcohol use per year during that time period.²
• Only 8% of people in Montana ages 12 and older that struggled with alcohol abuse or dependence received treatment within the previous year, according to 2010-2014 survey data.²
• Montana data from 2010-2014 found that among individuals ages 12 and older with illicit drug abuse or dependence problems, just 6.9% received treatment within the prior year.²
• The number of people in substance use treatment in Montana, according to single-day counts, increased from 4,429 in 2013 to 5,064 in 2015.⁴

How Much Does Rehab Cost?

One of the major reasons people don’t seek treatment is due to the cost, but not every program costs the same. The price can vary greatly from free to hundreds of thousands of dollars, depending on the type, length, and location of the program you choose, as well as your insurance policy.

If you have insurance, it’s likely that your provider will cover at least part of your recovery program, if not all. If you’re not sure what your plan entails, call your insurance company for details concerning your specific plan. If you don’t have insurance, many treatment programs offer ways to mitigate the costs of recovery, including scholarships, payment plans, and sliding scales.

Treatment Options

Montana has a variety of inpatient and outpatient drug and alcohol treatment centers located across the state in major cities and towns including Anaconda, Billings, Butte, Box Elder, Fort Benton, Fort Harrison, Great Falls, Harlem, Miles City, Libby, and more.³

In addition to substance abuse treatment for adults, Montana offers specialized addiction treatment programs for adolescents, veterans, trauma survivors, people with co-occurring mental health disorders, and other special populations.³ The Crow Nation Recovery Center also has a Tribal Health Department.³

Local Resources for Recovering Addicts

• Crisis Text Line – A crisis service prevention tool that is available to help Montana residents get help. Crisis counselors are available 24/7 via text.
• Montana.gov Chemical Dependency Services and Resources – Chemical dependence resources in Montana, including a list of providers.
• Montana Department of Justice: Resolve to end prescription drug abuse – A variety of information about ending prescription drug abuse.
• Montana Office of Public Instruction: Alcohol and Drug Prevention – Site that offers a variety of links and state resources related to drug and alcohol prevention for students.
• Alcoholics Anonymous Montana – Site helps you find an AA in Montana and learn more about how the program works.
• Montana Region Narcotics Anonymous – State-wide resource for locating meetings and events.