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Search COVID-19/Coronavirus assistance programs in your ZIP code. Programs helping with food, paying bills, and more.

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"The Siloed Documentary video highlights the experiences of mothers and families living in rural and remote Montana communities. The film discusses challenges within the perinatal and postpartum periods, including impacts of geographic location, healthcare services and access, mental health conditions, and limited connection to culture and community. The film follows three mothers in Montana as they navigate the unique challenges of parenthood. Through the power of storytelling, Siloed aims to communicate shared experiences and challenges amongst Montana pregnant, postpartum, and parenting women to initiate systems-change and improve health outcomes." (page 1 of link)

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PRISM for Moms and MAPP-NET is now Montana Psychiatric Access Line (MTPAL). Access perinatal and pediatric mental health care services at MTPAL.org or 1-844-40-MTPAL or 1-844-406-8725.

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PRISM for Moms and MAPP-NET is now Montana Psychiatric Access Line (MTPAL). Access perinatal and pediatric mental health care services at MTPAL.org or 1-844-40-MTPAL or 1-844-406-8725.

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Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies: the Montana Coalition

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MTPAL: One Number, Two Programs—Empowering Healthcare Providers for Moms and Kids - Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies: the Montana Coalition

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Discover the Montana Psychiatric Access Line (MTPAL), a comprehensive initiative supporting maternal and pediatric mental health. Learn about MTPAL for Moms and MTPAL for Children, offering expert consultation, telehealth services, and training to healthcare providers across Montana.

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Join us for The Climb, an awareness-raising, community-building, fundraising program of PSI, hosting events across the United States.

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Helping Mom’s be seen, supported, and access resources through motherhood with nervous system regulation and more. Fertility, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, babies, toddlers and children.

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Look for local Licensed Addiction Counselors (LAC) for substance use treatment.

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Psychology Today: Health, Help, Happiness + Find a Therapist

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View the latest from the world of psychology: from behavioral research to practical guidance on relationships, mental health and addiction. Find help from our directory of therapists, psychologists and counselors.

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Look for local Licensed Addiction Counselors (LAC) for substance use treatment.

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Psychology Today: Health, Help, Happiness + Find a Therapist

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View the latest from the world of psychology: from behavioral research to practical guidance on relationships, mental health and addiction. Find help from our directory of therapists, psychologists and counselors.

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Bridger Peaks Counseling: Counseling center in the area that offers both mental health and SUD treatment:

Some of the issues addressed in addiction counseling include:

Alcohol Use Disorder

Stimulant Use Disorders

Opioid Use Disorders

Cannabis Use Disorders

Sedative Use Disorders

Relapse Prevention

Shame Resilience

Feeling State / DeTUR EMDR Protocols

You do not have to suffer from the effects of addiction forever. In fact, you can get the help you need now. What are you waiting for? Let’s help you finally move forward.

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Addiction Counseling and Substance Use Therapy | Bozeman, MT 59718 | Bridger Peaks Counseling — Bridger Peaks Counseling

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Addiction counseling for the most common addictions in Bozeman, MT. Begin therapy in Montana with our compassionate counselors to regain control of your life.

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Ideal Option: Provides Medication-Assisted Treatment for SUD

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Ideal Option has been working on the front lines of the opioid epidemic since our founders - two ER physicians - opened the first clinic in 2012. Today, Ideal Option employs more than 250 addiction medicine providers and staff in 80+ outpatient clinics across 9 states.

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Community Medical Center: Provides Medication-Assisted Substance Use Treatment

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Opioid Addiction Treatment | Community Medical Services

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Addiction Treatment Center in Belgrade, MT | Get Help Now

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Get the help you need now. Community Medical Services clinic in Belgrade, MT is here for you. Same-day intakes. Walk-ins welcome. Judgment free. Call now.

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AA and NA groups are run in the community

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Virtual Meeting Listings The purpose of all A.A. group meetings, as the Preamble states, is for A.A. members to "share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism." Toward this end, A.A. groups have both open and closed meetings.

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Greater Impact: They run the only sober living houses in Bozeman, with two men's houses (The Jeremy Houses) and two women's houses (The Lindsey Houses). They also run A.R.C. (Addiction Recovery Celebration) every Friday for folks to connect and share about their recovery journeys.

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Greater Impact, Inc. | non profit | Bozeman, MT, USA

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Greater Impact, Inc non-profit was born with a heart to serve others. We were helping people with car troubles and housing problems before we had a name. With the help of our community partners, we realized that we could impact more people. Greater Impact Inc, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, was born.

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Cedar Creek Integrated Health: Offers iOP and outpatient substance use counseling. They also are connected to inpatient rehab facilities throughout the state and can help people get the evaluations and connections need to get into inpatient treatment.

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Cedar Creek Integrated Health | Addiction, Trauma, Therapy, Counseling, Youth

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We all struggle. There is no shame in it. We are here to help during those times. Whether it is mental health, addiction, medications, trauma, therapy, marriage or relationships, children, and more, Cedar Creek is here to serve you. We have clinics in St Ignatius, Libby, and Missoula, Montana.

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Toby's House Crisis Nursery » Immediate Refuge and Safety for Children

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Montana’s Mental Health Crisis: How One County’s Mobile Crisis Response Team Is Filling Gaps and Saving Lives

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How are organizations in Montana working to help better mental health care accessible across the state?

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211 IS FOR EVERYONE. HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?

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ROOTS

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Our mission is to provide accessible, inclusive, and compassionate mental health care to the members of our community. Our goal is to empower our clients to tell their story, understand themselves, and take control of their lives. We approach every client with an open mind, understanding that each individual faces unique challenges and needs to work on themselves at their own pace. We want to help eliminate barriers that people face when seeking help and strive to provide a safe space for individuals, couples, and families to receive the tools, education, and services needed to promote growth and quality of life. We believe that every person has worth and deserves the opportunity to experience emotional happiness, hope, health, relief, and recovery.

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Dynamic Care

We provide a range of comprehensive services to support individuals on their journey to recovery and mental wellness. Our services include Intensive Outpatient and Outpatient programs with both group and individual sessions. Additionally, our Care Management team offers crucial assistance in accessing healthcare, social services, and resources for rebuilding a stable and healthy life, ensuring a holistic approach to recovery.

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Discover Dynamic Recovery’s comprehensive addiction and mental health services, including IOP, outpatient treatment, and counseling.

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https://www.postpartum.net/professionals/perinatal-psychiatric-consult-line/

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Special support: military families, fathers, Spanish, Arabic, pregnancy/postpartum emotional and mental health. PPD, anxiety, understanding peer support.

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https://helenavillagecollective.org/

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Whether you are looking for help for yourself, worried about someone else, or looking to partner with 211, start here to learn more about available mental health and substance use resources and services. If you're experiencing a medical emergency Always call 911 first if you or someone you love is experiencing a life-threatening medical emergency or may be a danger to someone else.

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https://www.sphealth.org/community-health/community-education/taking-care-you-parental-support-program

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Comprehensive behavioral health care services | Integrated care model | Empowering patients to manage emotional needs | Contact (406) 457-0000

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Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color | Postpartum Support International (PSI)

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PMHA-POC was created to fill a gap in support services for professionals and communities of color around perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.

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ECCGH (ecchelena.org)

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https://hmhb-mt.org/podcast/

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Finding help may seem difficult, and we're here for you. High-quality, caring, compassionate, and confidential care is available to you.

If you are having a medical emergency call 911. If you are having thoughts of suicide, please call

988.

​We are here to support every person's potential to dream, achieve, and be more.​ We provide access to hope, meaningful life choices, and better outcomes.​ At Western Montana Mental Health Center, we meet people where they are and do not turn away.

Experience the stories of people like you and how they overcame crises to find hope and recovery.

Western Montana Mental Health serves patients, clinicians, communities, and partners across western Montana.

We pursue partnerships that advance quality care, enhance patient experiences, and improve access to care.

We explore and implement innovative ideas, partnerships, and technologies that meet our patient population and clinician needs while advancing our mission in western Montana and beyond.

Our dedicated employees live out our mission to build thriving communities through compassionate, whole-person, expert care - every day.

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Home | Western Montana Mental Health Center

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At Western Montana Mental Health (WMMHC) we're an integrated community-based mental health center offering a range of services and housing options to people of all ages.

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Deer Lodge County Mental Illness Resource Guide - Nami Montana

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NAMI Montana supports, educates, and advocates for Montanans with mental health conditions and their families. We have affiliates in several Montana communities and a resource guide for every county in Montana.

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Granite County Mental Health Resource Guide - Nami Montana

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NAMI Montana supports, educates, and advocates for Montanans with mental health conditions and their families. We have affiliates in several Montana communities and a resource guide for every county in Montana.

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Granite County Resource Guide – Granite County Medical Foundation

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“Building a Healthier Granite County. Now and into the future.”

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https://www.granitecountymt.us/post/community-resources

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Jefferson County Rehab and Health Center MT

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Jefferson County Rehab and Health Center offers virtual addiction treatment programs. Call ChoicePoint at 844.445.2565 and get help now!

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Mental Health Local Advisory Council (MHLAC)

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Mental Health Local Advisory Council Mission Statement We are an assembly of customers, family members, advocates, providers, and community representatives dedicated to the development of a recovery based mental health system for Jefferson County and share in this development throughout the state of Montana. Meetings: Every third Thursday of the month from 12:00-1:30 PM. […]

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Jefferson County Mental Health Resource Guide - Nami Montana

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NAMI Montana supports, educates, and advocates for Montanans with mental health conditions and their families. We have affiliates in several Montana communities and a resource guide for every county in Montana.

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https://www.birthmotherassistance.com/birth_mother/birth_mother_montana.htm

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"These services fall along a continuum, from intensive residential treatment for young mothers ages 12 to 30 and their children under 5, to outpatient, home visiting, and parenting classes for families seeking early services in the Helena area, to high quality early childhood programs for families seeking the best possible care for their children in the community. We pride ourselves of serving a wide breadth of Montanans, serving clients from every county in Montana, with a high percentage of our clients being part of our state’s Native American communities and families from all socio-economic backgrounds. Our goal is to look beyond our clients’ barriers and challenges and see their potential to be incredible families." (Sept. 4, 2024).

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a continuum of needs At Florence Crittenton, we believe that every child deserves a chance for a strong and stable family, and that every family deserves

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Suggestions at Ruby Valley Medical Center (RVMC)

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Suggestions at Ruby Valley Medical Center (RVMC)

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RVMC's ER follows up with a phone call post every admission; could set up extra pediatric visits to encourage welfare checks for family.

The pediatric NP could offer home visits for perinatal-family patient(s) in need of extra education/resources.

Enhabit Home Health is now being offered to Madison County.

Psych NP could help with holistic care, with referral to a chemical dependency practitioner if necessary.

Potential for a community paramedicine team with EMS and providers to perform home visits; public health RN could also be looped into this team.

Notify a SANE RN to access resources surrounding protection of families.

Madison Valley bus for transportation.

Moms groups to decrease risk for isolation.

Dillon has a Community Resource Center with resources for similar scenarios.

Churches can help with cost of a hotel, clothes, food, spiritual support, cost to transfer to mental health support. Catholic churches in particular have been very helpful in this region.

Inter-organizational telemed mental health resources via Eastern Idaho partnership.

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Beaverhead County WIC Program Dillon and Sheridan - WIC Clinic Office Location

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Beaverhead County WIC Program Dillon and Sheridan

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Resource Directory • Madison County, MT • CivicEngage (madisoncountymt.gov)

https://www.madisoncountymt.gov/367/Mental-Health-Substance-Abuse

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Child and Family Services (mt.gov)

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Car seat donations

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Town Pump Foundation | Safer Start Montana

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Safer Start Montana 2022 - Car Seat Safety & Assistance

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​ ​High levels of compassion fatigue can be managed with a number of authentic, sustainable strategies. This site has numerous resources we have found for caregivers working in many professions. The Compassion Fatigue Awareness Project also offers original training materials, workbooks, and texts.
Compassion fatigue is a broadly defined concept that can include emotional, physical, and spiritual distress in those providing care to another. It is associated with caregiving where people or animals are experiencing significant emotional or physical pain and suffering.
Studies confirm that caregivers play host to high levels of compassion fatigue. Day in, day out, workers struggle to function in caregiving environments that constantly present heart-wrenching, emotional challenges. Affecting positive change in society, a mission so vital to those passionate about the value of caring for others, is perceived as elusive, if not impossible. This painful reality, coupled with first-hand knowledge of the flagrant disregard for the safety and wellbeing of the feeble and frail, takes its toll on everyone from full time employees to part time volunteers. Eventually, distrust and negative attitudes prevail.

Compassion fatigue symptoms are elevated displays of chronic stress resulting from the caregiving work we choose to do. Leading traumatologist J. Eric Gentry suggests that people who are attracted to caregiving often enter the field already displaying symptoms of compassion fatigue. A strong identification with helpless, suffering or traumatized people or animals is possibly the motive. It is common for us to hail from a tradition of what is labeled "other-directedness." Simply put, we were taught to care for the needs of those around us before caring for our own needs. Authentic, sustainable daily self-care practices have been absent from our lives.
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If we sense we are suffering from elevated levels of compassion fatigue, chances are excellent that we are. Our path to wellness begins with one small step. Awareness. A heightened awareness can lead to insights regarding past traumas and painful situations that are being relived over and over within the confines of our symptoms and behaviors. With the appropriate information and support, we can embark on a journey of self-discovery, healing past traumas that currently serve as obstacles to a healthy, happier life.
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Many resources are now available to help us recognize the symptoms and causes of compassion fatigue. Healing begins by employing such practices as regular exercise, healthy eating habits, highly functional relationships, enjoyable social activities, journaling and restful sleep. Hopefully, the information on this website will be of use to you and help you jump-start your healing journey.

Accepting the presence of compassion fatigue in our lives only serves to validate the fact that we are deeply caring individuals. Somewhere along our healing path, the truth will present itself: We don't have to make a choice. It is possible to practice healthy, ongoing self-care while successfully caring for others.

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​ ​High levels of compassion fatigue can be managed with a number of authentic, sustainable strategies. This site has numerous resources we have found for caregivers working in many professions. The Compassion Fatigue Awareness Project also offers original training materials, workbooks, and texts.

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This is a separate Padlet that has additional perinatal/birth/post-partum resources, outside of and inclusive of SUD and pregnancy: Montana's (& National) Perinatal-Family Advocates (padlet.com)

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How to reduce bias in your workplace | The Way We Work, a TED series

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Substance Use Disorder Services and Resources

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Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD), formally known as Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) is the use of FDA approved Buprenorphine and Methadone in combination with therapy to provide an individually tailored “whole-patient” approach to the treatment of opioid use disorders.

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https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/opioid-use-disorder

Additionally,

Words Matter - Terms to Use and Avoid When Talking About Addiction | National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) (nih.gov)

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SAMHSA's confidential and anonymous resource for persons seeking treatment for mental and substance use disorders in United States and its territories. Find treatment for substance use disorders (e.g., opioid use disorder, alcohol use disorder), and mental disorders (e.g., PTSD, depression, SMI).

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Nurse-Family Partnership of Montana collectively represents four counties. The first Montana Nurse-Family Partnership program was established in 2012 through a collaboration between the health departments in Missoula and Yellowstone Counties. Nurse-Family Partnership of Montana expanded soon after to also include services to families in Lewis & Clark and Silver Bow Counties. By partnering vulnerable mothers with a trusted nurse home visitor, Nurse-Family Partnership of Montana reduces the risk of abuse and neglect for children. In addition, families achieve healthier pregnancies and births, stronger child development and a path toward economic self-sufficiency.
Over 40 years of evidence show the measurable, long-lasting difference Nurse-Family Partnership makes in the lives of moms and their children. Meet NFP moms and nurses in our video.

IF I HAD A QUESTION,
I WOULD ASK KARA. I
COULD TALK TO HER ABOUT
ANYTHING. I WAS NEVER
SHY OR SCARED. IF SHE
DIDN'T KNOW THE ANSWER,
SHE WOULD FIND OUT.
MEET BROOKE

Click here to learn more about bringing Nurse-Family Partnership to your community.

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Nurse-Family Partnership of Montana collectively represents four counties. The first Montana Nurse-Family Partnership program was established in 2012 through a collaboration between the health departments in Missoula and Yellowstone Counties. Nurse-Family Partnership of Montana expanded soon after to also include services to families in Lewis & Clark and Silver Bow Counties.

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AWARE | mental health service provider |

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Mental health services and more, regardless of ability to pay.

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AWARE | mental health service provider | 205 East Park Avenue, Anaconda, MT, USA

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Mental health, developmental disability, and early childhood services.

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https://dphhs.mt.gov/ecfsd/wic/

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Can offer MAT treatment, primary care, pediatric care, dentistry, pharmacy, case management

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Action Inc Butte MT | Low-Income Assistance Programs

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Low-Income Assistance Programs Butte, MT

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Action, Inc., helps low-income families & individuals find housing assistance, help with heating bills, paying rent & food programs in Butte, Montana area.

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Unexpected pregnancy comes with a rush of thoughts and feelings. Contact our free and confidential pregnancy center to empower yourself with the knowledge to make the best decision for yo…

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Perinatal Mental Health Conference Registration hosted by Whova

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Beaverhead & Madison County Area Resources

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Beaverhead County Victim/Witness Advocate (406) 683-3730 Madison County Victims Advocate (406) 843-5249 ​ Dillon City Bus Call for a free ride (406) 660-4247 M-F 8:00am-12:00pm, 1:00pm-5:00pm…

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Butte Rescue Mission – Restoring Hope, together, in southwest Montana.

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As of December 2023, Montana had an estimated 1,684 experiencing homelessness on any given day. Of that Total, 494 were family households, 207 were Veterans, 183 were unaccompanied youth, and 558 were individuals experiencing chronic homelessness. (2023 HUD AHAR, an 37.4% increase in homelessness over 2022.)

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After clicking on photo link above, for multiple Butte rehab resources, click on link below for more info about Butte's SMART Program

https://www.kxlf.com/news/local-news/new-butte-womens-center-to-help-new-mothers-overcome-addiction-and-depression

Southwest Montana Addiction, Recovery, and Treatment Program (cccscorp.com)

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Rehabilitation centers, including Free Rehabs, in Butte for alcohol and drug use - Butte, MT.

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SAMHSA listed alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs in Butte, Montana. Updated for 2023

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https://vimeo.com/868492782?share=copy

https://www.mtmoms.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Cultural-Safety-Part-II_ECHO-December-2023.pdf

https://hmhb-mt.org/native-american-initiatives/

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US Safe Haven Laws allow a parent to anonymously surrender their unharmed infant to a designated Safe Haven provider within a specific time after birth.

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The MOMS team is committed to elevating not only maternal health, but also health equity and cultural safety, as priority issues in Montana. The following collection of materials have been curated by and created for Montana professionals serving pregnant and postpartum patients and families to increase capacity to provide culturally safe, trauma-informed care. This series seeks to improve perinatal care delivery through acknowledgement, respect, validation, and integration of patients' individual perspectives, cultures, identities, values, beliefs, and abilities.

It is the hope of MOMS that health care organizations will include these materials in their learning management systems (LMS) to provide broader access to these materials for provider teams serving perinatal patients and families.
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Safe and Inclusive Care Training Program

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The MOMS team is committed to elevating not only maternal health, but also health equity and cultural safety, as priority issues in Montana. The following collection of materials have been curated by and created for Montana professionals serving pregnant and postpartum patients and families to increase capacity to provide culturally safe, trauma-informed care.

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The Meadowlark Initiative® - Montana Healthcare Foundation

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The Meadowlark Initiative® - Montana Healthcare Foundation

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The Meadowlark Initiative® - Montana Healthcare Foundation

New Evaluation: The Fundamental Role of Care Coordination - Montana Healthcare Foundation (mthcf.org)

Substance use disorders and mental health issues affect thousands of pregnant women and their babies in Montana each year. It is an illness that crosses all demographics and can often go unnoticed and untreated. The Meadowlark Initiative® helps all women have healthy pregnancies by working with you to determine your specific obstacles and needs for support.

Montana Healthcare Foundation

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MT - Postpartum Support International (PSI) Chapter

Board meetings second Tuesday every month at 6:00 p.m.

MT-PSI offers scholarships towards educational trainings, see Montana Chapter of Postpartum Support International (psichapters.com)

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Montana Chapter of Postpartum Support International

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We promote awareness, education, prevention and treatment of perinatal mental health issues affecting mothers, their families, and support systems across Montana.

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Montana Obstetrics and Maternal Support (MOMS) Program

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Montana Obstetrics and Maternal Support (MOMS) Program

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“Clinical training and case review sessions submitted by rural and remote providers"

•Find archived learning sessions here:

https://www.mtmoms.org/project-echo-clinics/

Additionally, MOMS Programs Simulation Leadership Academy (courses to become asynchronous)

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Montana Obstetrics & Maternal Support (MOMS) – Resources for rural Montana to improve maternal health outcomes

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Parents as Teachers | Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, MT (adlc.us)

Serving Granite, Powell and Deerlodge Counties. Call Leia for more information: 406-563-7863

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Parents as Teachers | Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, MT (adlc.us)

Serving Granite, Powell and Deerlodge Counties. Call Leia for more information: 406-563-7863

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Perinatal Addiction Treatment Resources · Identifying Substance Use and Co-Occuring Mental Health Conditions in Your Patients

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Perinatal Addiction Treatment Resources · Identifying Substance Use and Co-Occuring Mental Health Conditions in Your Patients

If you are a provider for expectant or new moms, the Empaths program can help you evaluate your patients for potential substance use and co-occuring mental health concerns that may impact the health and wellness of both mother and baby. Empaths is a pilot program being implemented and evaluated by the Billings Clinic MOMS Demonstration Project and the University of Montana's Rural Institute in partnership with Rimrock Foundation, Montana's largest behavioral health treatment provider.

What Is Empaths?

Empaths is a healthcare system-level treatment model in which universal screening for substance use in pregnancy is implemented in the OB/GYN and primary care settings. Patients that screen positive for substance use concerns are referred to a centralized care manager at Billings Clinic who conducts Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) sessions via live and telehealth appointments. All patients referred to the Empaths Care Manager receive referrals to peer and community support programming; patients needing more intensive treatment services are referred to Rimrock Foundation and other community behavioral health programs. Telehealth services are available for patients living in remote areas and/or those with transportation issues so moms can receive care in their home communities as they begin their recovery journeys. Partnering behavioral health programs have committed to working in tandem with obstetric provider teams to ensure coordinated care for patients and to build networks of perinatal behavioral health support across Montana.

How Can I Identify Patients Who May Need Help?

The first step is to enroll in the MOMS Empaths program to take advantage of screening tools and referral resources to help your patients. Once you have enrolled, the Empaths Care Manager will follow up with you to provide information and support.

MOMS has developed a 5Ps Screening Tool to evaluate your patients' potential need for intervention and assistance in addressing substance use and co-occuring mental health concerns. This short questionnaire can easily be completed with the patient during any visit. Any "Yes" answers your patient gives provides the opening for a conversation regarding the unique issues they are facing.
Download Our 5Ps Screening Tool
How Can I Refer a Patient?

To refer a patient to Empaths, please provide:

Patient Name

Patient Date of Birth

Patient Phone Number

Brief Reason for Referral

Refer via email:
MOMS-EMPATHSTelehealth@billingsclinic.org

Refer via Cerner:
Refer to "MOMs Program"

Cerner Message Center: Joseph Salyer
For more information, please contact:
Valerie Lofgren, BS, ACLC
MOMS Regional Engagement Coordinator
vlofgren@billingsclinic.org
406.435.5739

Joe Salyer, CBHPSS
MOMS Empaths Care Manager
jsalyer@billingsclinic.org
406.435.2624

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Montana Chapter of Postpartum Support International (psichapters.com)

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The Climb Out of the Darkness is an international event. We raise our voices to fight perinatal mood and anxiety disorders: postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, OCD, PTSD and postpartum psychosis. We raise money. We raise awareness. We're helping new moms and dads live better lives.  This should be the happiest time in their lives, and they deserve to feel better.

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In addition:

Lisa Kirkland, MA, AMFT Perinatal Mental Health Specialist -

Passionate about improving and humanizing perinatal care within medical models, including increasing interest and engagement with perinatal mental health resources.

Presentations addressing Childbirth Related Maternal Trauma and Trauma Informed Care:

CRMT-presentation.pdf (mtmoms.org)

Doulas and Midwives (mtmoms.org)

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Practical Guide for Implementing a Trauma-Informed Approach

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This practical guide updates and expands the discussion presented in SAMHSA's Concept of Trauma and Guidance for a Trauma-Informed Approach Resource from 2014. The primary goal of this guide is to provide implementation strategies across multiple domains based on the original publication.

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Located in Missoula

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Our incredible opportunity to help more young families.

Mountain Home Montana provides a safe home and nurturing community where young mothers can discover their strengths and their children can thrive.

Mountain Home is one of only three organizations in Montana providing a long-term residential housing program and a full suite of wraparound services for young mothers and their children facing homelessness. In our 24 years in operation, we have served over 2000 women and children.

Mountain Home's regular waiting list of over 40 women underscores the urgent need for our care. Last June, we made a significant step forward by purchasing Hillside Manor, a former nursing home on a 5-acre campus in the South Hills. This property will triple the number of women and children we can accommodate and expand programs and services for hundreds of community members and organizational partners.

We need the support of our community to turn this former healthcare facility into a home.

Join us in May and June for a fun series of public events, food and drink specials and other celebrations - and help us open another door for a brighter future! Click here for a calendar of our events.

Help us open another door for brighter futures by donating today.

Help us reach our $1 million goal.

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Young families in need of support | Mountain Home Montana

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We provide shelter for young mothers who need a place to live, and a network of support as they create safe, stable, and nurturing homes.

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Raising young children is a rewarding challenge. The Butte 4-C's can help with some of the biggest hurdles. We have many different programs to meet your needs!

Whether you are interested in becoming a child care provider or a provider looking for support and training we can help. The Butte 4-C's is dedicated to helping child care providers develop professionally while running a successful business and taking care of our youngest children.

The Butte 4-C's serves all of Southwest Montana and we are dedicated to our community. We have a number of ways to get involved in the early childhood system for interested community partners.

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Child Care Resource and Referral | Butte 4-C's | United States

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Butte 4-C's is the child care resource and referral agency for Southwest Montana. We can help families find and pay for high quality child care. We also help child care providers navigate the licencing system, obtain training and access quality improvement tools.

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Learning Objectives: Upon completion of the simulation exercise the clinician will be able to:

Increase awareness of community “points of first contact” for pregnant women with mental health, substance use and social risk factors for adverse pregnancy outcomes.

Identify communication styles that may lead to stigma and non-adherence for treatment and referral.

Exhibit empathetic communication skills, maintain a non-judgmental approach and foster trust.

Conduct effective Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral to Treatment (SBIRT).

Initiate MOUD treatment with Suboxone.

Identify the local network for emergency/urgent counseling services.

Identify the local network for emergency/urgent social services.

Locate and utilize screening tools for depression, anxiety, substance abuse and domestic violence.

Be familiar with effective strategies for follow-up, including specific providers and resources that can be contacted immediately.

Identify someone from the organization to do follow-up.

Review existing maternal care assets and identify gaps in services and referral networks that may occur.

Review agency/facility role in handoff and communication continuum.

Explore the potential for dual diagnosis(substance abuse and mental health crisis) and determine inter and intra agency resources needed by the patient.

Perform appropriate medical care for a patient experiencing perinatal and postpartum substance abuse disorder and a potential mental health crisis.

Identify local challenges that may prevent this patient from accessing necessary mental health and substance abuse services.

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Simulation in Motion - Montana | Excellence in High Fidelity Education

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Simulation in Motion Montana (SIM-MT) brings high-fidelity simulation training to EMS agencies and critical care hospitals in rural areas.

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Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies: the Montana Coalition

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Home - Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies: the Montana Coalition

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HMHB-MT works to improve the health, safety, and well-being of Montana families by supporting mothers and babies, from pregnancy to age three.

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Home • LIFTS Resource Guide (hmhb-lifts.org)

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HEAR HER Campaign | HEAR HER Campaign | CDC

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Ideas shared at participating counties during simulation debriefings

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Define team roles. Encourage interprofessional team, include OB and community partners when clients come through clinics/ED.

Provide and state they are in a safe, compassionate, nonjudgmental space.

Treat client as a human, with a "firm, fair, consistent" approach to addiction crises.

Clinic refer client to ED, medical clearance - lab work, vitals, treat detox, inpatient/observation until discharged to safe environment, such as, Montana Chemical Dependency Center (MCDC) - set up Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) Program and other mental health resources needed. Pregnancy may speed up the triage for being admitted to MCDC.

Ask questions, such as, "what would help you the most, right now?", then provide expressed needs, such as food/hydration, rest; offer for family to seek reset in family waiting area.

Ask client if they feel safe in their living environment, determine needs for Substance Use Disorder (SUD), all forms of abuse, and focus on resources to set client up for success post discharge.

Use evidence-based mental health screening tools, such as DAST, PQC-9, other to ensure client isn't suicidal/homicidal.

Social work would help to ensure Medicaid, food stamps, WIC, counseling services, drug rehab, a Rx for Narcan, etc. are in place for a person experiencing SUD.

Remote areas can seek assistance for transportation/gas/food/housing vouchers from churches, Amish transportation, county resources...

SANE RN's have resources for providing safety to clients/families.

Educate clients/families related to risks of withdrawal to mother and baby, including miscarriage, pre-term labor, and death. Educate about risk-benefit-analysis of using MOUD and having a post-partum detox plan for the neonate vs. continuing to use other drugs - improved outcomes for infants on a closely monitored MOUD treatment plan.

Most pregnant patients will benefit from opioid treatment programs that offer all of the following at a single site:

•MOUD

•Psychiatry and social worker services

•Individual and group counseling

•Case management

•Prenatal care, including health and parenting counseling

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Who provided this simulation opportunity : 5 Peaks Coalition through a HRSA Grant obtained by Intermountain Health. This HRSA grant, named the 5 Peaks Coalition, aims to support pregnant and parenting women recovering from opioid use disorder. With close collaboration with the Southwest Montana Opioid and Substance Abuse Disorder Community Coalition, this team aims to build up a recovery community across the area, offering peer-to-peer support services.

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Working with community orgs to improve community health (intermountainhealthcare.org)