Eastern Montana Community Mental Health – SAT

Substance Abuse · Montana · Paid

Eastern Montana Community Mental Health Center's substance abuse treatment program in Miles City serves Custer County and surrounding rural eastern Montana. Fathers can access assessment, outpatient counseling, intensive outpatient, DUI programs, and medication-assisted treatment referrals. Most commercial insurance and Medicaid are accepted; sliding-scale fees are available. Intake begins with a phone call or walk-in.

Contact & Details

Address: 2508 Wilson St, Miles City, MT 59301

Phone: 406-234-1688

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

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About Substance Abuse for Fathers

Substance abuse treatment in the US is delivered through state-licensed treatment providers, nonprofit recovery programs (AA, NA, SMART Recovery), hospital-based detox, methadone clinics, and sober living houses. SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP) provides free, confidential referrals to local treatment 24/7. Most states fund a network of publicly-supported treatment centers that accept uninsured and Medicaid clients; the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration maintains a national treatment locator at findtreatment.gov. Fathers dealing with substance issues during custody disputes often need documented treatment compliance — court-ordered programs exist for this specific purpose. Recovery support includes peer recovery specialists, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and drug courts. This directory pulls together the state's single state agency for SUD, treatment finders, mutual aid meetings, and MAT providers.

Substance Abuse in Montana

Montana district courts handle family matters in each of its 56 counties across 22 judicial districts. The Child Support Services Division operates under DPHHS. Billings, Missoula, Great Falls, and Bozeman are the largest cities. Montana Legal Services Association is the statewide LSC-funded civil legal aid program, with extensive online self-help for pro se litigants.

More Substance Abuse in Montana

  • SAMHSA Helpline – Montana — Free, confidential 24/7 national helpline from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration offering treatment referrals an
  • Rimrock – Billings — Comprehensive addiction treatment provider in Billings offering medical detox, residential inpatient, partial hospitalization, intensive out
  • Boyd Andrew Community Services – Helena — Helena-based nonprofit offering substance use treatment, DUI evaluations, pre-release and probation services, and community corrections prog
  • Pathways Treatment Center – Kalispell — Substance use treatment program on the Logan Health Kalispell campus serving the Flathead Valley and northwest Montana. Offers assessment, m
  • AA Meetings – Montana — Alcoholics Anonymous operates hundreds of free, confidential 12-step meetings across Montana in cities, small towns, and tribal communities.
  • NA Meetings – Montana — Narcotics Anonymous holds free 12-step recovery meetings across Montana for men and women addicted to drugs of any kind. Fathers can search

Substance Abuse — Common Questions

I need help but have no insurance — where do I start?
Call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (free, 24/7). They'll connect you to state-funded treatment providers that accept uninsured clients. Every state has a Single State Agency for Substance Use that funds community treatment on sliding-scale fees.
What's MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment)?
MAT combines medications (methadone, buprenorphine/Suboxone, naltrexone/Vivitrol) with counseling to treat opioid and alcohol use disorders. It's evidence-based, reduces overdose risk substantially, and is covered by Medicaid and most private insurance. Find providers at findtreatment.gov.
Will going to rehab hurt my custody case?
Voluntarily seeking treatment is almost always viewed favorably by courts — it shows responsibility and commitment to sobriety. Coordinate with your attorney so treatment documentation supports your case. Court-ordered programs through drug courts specifically protect custody rights.
How long is treatment?
Detox: 3–7 days. Residential rehab: 30–90 days typically. Intensive outpatient: 8–12 weeks, 9–15 hours per week. Standard outpatient: months to years. Aftercare and peer support (AA, NA, SMART Recovery) is ongoing and free.