South Central Montana Regional Mental Health Center
South Central Montana Regional Mental Health Center
MHC has been serving the needs of our community since 1971. Our compassionate, caring staff is experienced in a wide variety of counseling services including individual and family counseling and psychological services. Our ultimate goal at MHC is to help people of all ages overcome the roadblocks that keep them from enjoying a healthy, happy, productive life.
The Region III Mental Health Center is a registered non-profit 501 (c) (3) corporation dedicated to the establishment, development and maintenance of high quality mental health and chemical dependency care in South Central Montana. We understand that, whatever your particular challenges may be, they didn't develop overnight. There are causes for your present situation that may have been building over many years. The behaviors and attitudes that now cause you to seek counseling must be modified over time as well. At MHC, we are committed to making that journey with you to ensure that you overcome the obstacles that currently keep you from enjoying life to its fullest potential.
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Services Offered
Individual and Group Therapy - Individual and group therapy includes, but is not limited to the following approaches: Self Mastery, Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT), Family Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapies. Currently, the following issues are being addressed through the therapeutic group process: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Women's Issues, Men's Issues, Coping Skills, Learning to Let GO and Mental Health 101. Please call for appointments, availability and information.
Psychiatric Services - The mission of the Medical department is to provide outpatient psychiatric services for adults with mental health issues. The Medical department has one Board Certified Psychiatrist; two Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners; and one Psychiatric Nurse. The Medical department provides psychiatric evaluations and psychiatric medications management. Clients are seen in the office during regular working hours, and for those in rural areas, telemedicine technology may be utilized.
Program for Assertive Community Treatment - The PACT team is a community based treatment team that provides services to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Our PACT team here at the mental health center consists of a psychiatrist, nurse, therapist, addictions counselor, case managers, rehab aide and a peer support specialist. The treatment team works together for maximum effectiveness by having daily treatment team meetings. The PACT team's mission is "a hospital without walls". The philosophy of this comprehensive and intensive program is to increase client satisfaction with care, improve client quality of life and reduce the length of hospital stays. The PACT team provides daily medication management to ensure our clients are taking medications as prescribed to prevent hospitalization. We also hope to increase housing stability and reduce drinking and substance use behavior in clients with co-occurring diagnoses. The PACT team provides a variety of groups and activities throughout the week to assist in overall wellness. Clients can choose to participate in CD groups, support groups, wellness groups, shopping groups, bowling groups, nutrition groups and movie groups. We also have a vocational component through which clients have access to a counselor and work toward employment and/or continuing education.
Fees and Payment
We accept a variety of insurance companies, Medicaid, Medicare Veteran's Administration (with authorization), credit cards and individual payment plans. We're also a non profit agency, check our ABOUT us page for more information.
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A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.