Western Montana Mental Health Center – Dakota Place – Missoula, Montana
1273 Dakota Street, Missoula, Montana, 59801
Last Updated: June 26, 2026
Insurance
Payment Options
- Medicaid
- Private health insurance
- Cash or self-payment
- State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds
- U.S. Department of VA funds
- Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
- Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)
Addiction Resource Score
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8.0
Out of 10
Opened in 1971, Western Montana Mental Health Center, located in Missoula, Montana, is a comprehensive provider of treatment services for substance use disorder, alcohol addiction, and co-occurring conditions, with a strong emphasis on maintaining person-centered care. This facility offers a variety of programs tailored to the needs of adults, families, and youth.
For adults, the center provides several specialized programs, including the ACT Program (DUI), Community Prevention Services, Misdemeanor Dangerous Drug Intervention Services, and Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD). The outpatient program includes services designed to support adults and families in relapse prevention, with an individualized approach that addresses each person’s unique needs.
Additionally, the facility offers peer support, a critical component in fostering long-term recovery by connecting individuals with others who have experienced similar challenges. The center also provides mental health services, including Adult Day Treatment and Crisis Stabilization facilities, which offer immediate, short-term care for individuals in acute distress.
Western Montana Mental Health Center is also dedicated to the well-being of children and adolescents, offering school-based programs that address both mental health and substance abuse issues. These programs aim to provide early intervention and support, helping young people navigate challenges and build resilience.
Overall, Western Montana Mental Health Center delivers a wide range of services that reflect its commitment to holistic, person-centered care, supporting the diverse needs of the community it serves.
Treatment Options
The facility offers multiple levels of care, such as:
The center treats the following addictions and co-occurring disorders:
- Clients who have experienced trauma
- Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
- Comprehensive mental health assessment
Treatment Modalities
- Family counseling
- Individual psychotherapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Group counseling
- Experiential Therapy
- Nutrition Therapy
- Marital/couples counseling
- Trauma-related counseling
Conditions Treated
- Mental health treatment
- Substance use treatment
- Alcoholism
- Co-occurring Disorders
- Opioid Treatement
Levels Of Care
- Hospital inpatient treatment
- Outpatient
License and Accreditation
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Most private insurances accepted