Medication-Assisted Treatment in Montana

Right now, we don’t offer addiction treatment in Montana, but we hope to soon. In the meantime, we want to make sure you have the information you need to find support.

Here are some places you can start:

• Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS): Visit dphhs.mt.gov for information on treatment options, including Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) programs.
• Montana Recovery Residence Agency (MRRA): MRRA certifies sober living homes across the state, offering drug- and alcohol-free housing for people in recovery. You can find certified recovery homes through the DPHHS website.
• Montana 211 Resource Line: Dial 211 or visit montana211.org for referrals to treatment providers, housing assistance, crisis lines, and statewide support services.
• Local healthcare providers: Some facilities, like St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, offer medication assistance programs to help patients afford prescriptions.
• SAMHSA Treatment Locator: Search by ZIP code at findtreatment.gov to locate local treatment facilities and filter by services, payment options, and more.

Are you or someone you know struggling with mental health or substance use? You can talk to someone right now. Call or text 988 any time to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential support available 24/7.

In Montana, addiction is not just a statistic; it’s a crisis unfolding across rural towns, reservations, and city centers alike. From January 2024 to January 2025, 166 Montana residents died from drug overdoses, according to recent CDC data. Fentanyl is a leading driver of these overdose deaths, and it’s showing up more and more in rural places that were once thought to be safe from the crisis.

Montana’s geography presents its challenges clearly. Many communities are hours away from the nearest treatment facility. Not to mention the winters are harsh, making it even more difficult to seek treatment during the colder months. And then there’s stigma, which can really halt a person’s motivation to get care.

That’s why virtual addiction treatment is so important because it removes those difficulties. It allows people to talk to a provider from their living room, their car, or a quiet spot on their lunch break. In a state where isolation too often fuels suffering, that kind of access can be the difference between continuing to suffer alone and finally finding a way forward.