Western Montana Mental Health Center

What Western Montana Mental Health Center does

Western Montana Mental Health Center is a private nonprofit behavioral health provider based in Missoula, Montana. It provides mental health and substance use disorder treatment for adults, children and adolescents, veterans, and justice-involved individuals across western Montana. Its service footprint includes 21 clinics across 8 western Montana counties, and the organization reports serving more than 15,000 children, teens, and adults annually.

The service portfolio spans adult mental health treatment, substance use disorder treatment, child and adolescent programs, veterans services, prevention services, crisis stabilization, adult day treatment, residential group homes, client housing, jail diversion, PACT, MOUD/MAT, vocational services, CSCT, home support, DUI-related programs, 988 crisis support, and peer support. The organization’s technology layer is limited and care-delivery oriented: it has used telemedicine since 2016 and offers Zoom-based virtual appointments; payment options include PersonaPay. No proprietary software platform, API, or AI capability is disclosed.

WMMHC generates revenue through healthcare services billed to insurance, Medicaid, and other payers, while maintaining a sliding fee program for uninsured or underinsured clients based on income and family size. Its go-to-market model is direct patient access through clinics and virtual appointments, supported by self-referrals, healthcare-provider referrals, and community partnerships with schools, public defenders, detention centers, the VA, and local agencies. In 2025, AWARE Inc. acquired WMMHC, placing it within a broader nonprofit behavioral health organization serving Montana.

Name

Western Montana Mental Health Center

Legal name

Western Montana Mental Health Center

Website

https://wmmhc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Western Montana Mental Health Center is a Montana nonprofit behavioral health provider offering mental health, substance use, crisis, residential, prevention, veteran, and youth services through clinics, telehealth, referrals, and community partnerships across western Montana.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Behavioral Health Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (62142), Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) (621330), Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals (62221), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Outpatient Mental Health Clinics & Counseling Centers (HLAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitals & Units (HLAFACAB), Residential Mental Health Treatment Centers (HLAFACAC), Behavioral Health for Children & Adolescents (Youth Services) (HLAFACAL)

Keywords

• Mental health services
• Substance use treatment
• Behavioral healthcare
• Crisis intervention
• Community mental health

Headquarters

HQ city

Missoula

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services Revenue: Revenue generated from providing behavioral health services billed to insurance, Medicaid, and other payers. Services provided on sliding fee scale for uninsured/underinsured patients.
2. Sliding Fee Program: Financial assistance program for patients based on income and family size, ensuring access regardless of ability to pay.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Western Montana Mental Health Center provides comprehensive behavioral health services including mental health treatment, substance use disorder treatment, crisis stabilization, jail diversion, residential housing, vocational services, and prevention programs for adults, children, and adolescents. Services are delivered across 21 clinic locations in 8 western Montana counties with both in-person and telehealth options, available regardless of insurance status or ability to pay through a sliding fee scale.

Product overview

Western Montana Mental Health Center (WMMHC) offers a comprehensive behavioral health platform providing mental health and substance use disorder treatment across western Montana. The organization operates a multi-service portfolio including adult and child/adolescent mental health treatment, substance use disorder programs, crisis stabilization, and prevention services. Key programs include the Program of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT), Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD), jail diversion, vocational services, and school-based services (CSCT). WMMHC serves over 15,000 individuals annually across 21 clinics in 8 counties and now operates under AWARE Inc. following an acquisition. The organization provides a full continuum of care from crisis intervention to outpatient therapy, residential housing, and peer support services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adult Mental Health Treatment Comprehensive treatment programs for adults with mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and personality disorders. Includes assessment, therapy, residential housing, jail diversion, psychiatric management, and peer support.
• Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Treatment for adults struggling with addiction to alcohol, benzodiazepines, heroin, prescription opioids, marijuana, stimulants, methamphetamine, and other substances. Includes assessment, MOUD, residential housing, individual and group therapy.
• Child & Adolescent Mental Health Treatment Mental health services for children and adolescents including Comprehensive School and Community Treatment (CSCT), home support services, individual and family counseling, and psychiatric/medication services.
• Veterans Services Specialized mental health and addiction treatment for veterans in collaboration with the Veterans Administration. Offers community-based, outpatient, inpatient addiction recovery services, and housing options.
• Prevention Services Community education and support services promoting wellness and preventing substance use. Includes toolkits for binge drinking, cannabis, meth, opioids, prescription drugs, and vaping, plus Narcan training and parent workshops.
• Crisis Stabilization Facility Short-term, intensive, inpatient support for adults experiencing life-threatening crises. Clients typically stay 3-7 days while working with treatment teams to resolve crises and develop follow-up care plans. Operated at facilities such as Dakota Place and West House.
• Program of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) Comprehensive mental health and supportive services for people with serious mental illness to live independently in the community. Includes medication management, nursing, case management, therapy, substance abuse treatment, employment and housing services, crisis intervention, and peer support 24/7/365.
• Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD/MAT) Evidence-based treatment protocol for opioid use disorder using medications. Individuals utilizing MOUD are three times more likely to achieve sustained recovery than those following traditional approaches.
• Adult Group Homes Combined housing and services in structured, supportive settings providing 24-hour support to help residents build independent living skills and achieve recovery goals.
• Jail Diversion Program Support and treatment for individuals with mental illness during pre-arrest, incarceration, and after release. Provides mental health assessments, case management, therapy, and crisis intervention within detention centers.
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Crisis support service available 24/7 for individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts or mental health emergencies. Trained professionals provide immediate support and connect callers to appropriate care.
• Vocational Services Employment support services using evidence-based practices to help adults with severe mental illness attain employment goals. Includes job-hunting assistance, resume writing, interview preparation, workplace conflict resolution, and benefits management.
• Comprehensive School and Community Treatment (CSCT) School and community-based mental health program collaborating with public school districts offering behavioral intervention, group, individual, and family therapy for children with qualifying mental health diagnoses.
• Home Support Services Intensive in-home, family-focused program for children and adolescents with serious social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. Helps parents and children learn skills to manage challenging behaviors effectively.
• Telehealth and Virtual Appointments Virtual appointment options using the Zoom platform for improved client access, particularly for clients in remote western Montana locations.

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AWARE Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAWARE Inc. acquired Western Montana Mental Health Center to build a stronger foundation of care. The unification enables closer collaboration, expanded service access, and continuity of care across Montana. The combined organization employs 1,200 individuals and serves 12,000 clients across all 56 Montana counties.
• Veteran's AdministrationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWMMHC collaborates with the VA to provide mental health and addiction treatment services for veterans, offering community-based services, outpatient services, inpatient addiction recovery services, and housing options.
• Ravalli County Public DefenderscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLongstanding cooperative relationship between WMMHC and Ravalli County Public Defenders ensures timely CD evaluations for inmates and provides opportunities for treatment instead of incarceration. Collaboration supports jail diversion efforts.
• Flathead County Health DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGuest speaker at Peer Advisory Council meeting to share programs available through the health department.
• Nate Chute FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGuest speaker at Peer Advisory Council meeting representing foundation programs supporting mental health.
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAMI board member guest speaker at PAC meeting to discuss NAMI programs and resources.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AWARE Inc. Montana non-profit behavioral health provider serving individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health conditions. Now the parent of WMMHC, AWARE shares WMMHC's non-profit CMHC service model, payer mix, and Montana county-based service area, and operates overlapping programs that are being unified post-acquisition.
• Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch: Montana-based non-profit providing residential and community-based behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and families. Directly comparable to WMMHC's Children & Adolescents and CSCT programs in geography, mission, and treatment intensity.
• Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: National non-profit provider of SUD and co-occurring mental health treatment, including residential, outpatient, and recovery services. Comparable on the SUD/MOUD continuum WMMHC delivers, though primarily a residential/respecialty model rather than safety-net CMHC.

Broad incumbents

• Acadia Healthcare: Large publicly traded operator of inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers, and outpatient behavioral health programs across the U.S. Broad incumbent offering overlapping services (psychiatric inpatient, SUD, outpatient mental health) at much greater scale, though not safety-net/non-profit.
• Universal Health Services (UHS) Behavioral Health: National health system with one of the largest dedicated behavioral health platforms in the U.S., including acute inpatient, residential, and outpatient services. A broad incumbent providing overlapping psychiatric, SUD, and crisis services but at national scale rather than rural community-CMHC scale.

Regional players

• Shodair Children's Hospital: Montana's only acute-care pediatric psychiatric hospital, providing inpatient and residential mental health care for youth. Operates in the same Montana geography with overlapping pediatric behavioral health services; competes for the same limited pediatric psychiatric workforce.
• RiverStone Health: Community-based federally qualified health center in Billings, Montana, providing integrated primary care, behavioral health, and SUD services. Comparable on the integration-of-care model and Montana geography, but anchored in primary care rather than behavioral health.

Others

• Montana State Hospital: State-operated inpatient psychiatric facility in Warm Springs, Montana, providing long-term and acute psychiatric care. An adjacent/ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor, since WMMHC's crisis stabilization and residential programs frequently refer into or receive step-downs from this state facility.
• Providence St. Patrick Hospital (Behavioral Health): Regional acute-care hospital in Missoula offering inpatient behavioral health, psychiatric, and chemical-dependency services. Adjacent rather than directly competitive: shares WMMHC's primary service city and overlapping patient populations, but operates under a hospital license rather than a CMHC framework.

Emerging players

• Caron Treatment Centers: Non-profit addiction treatment provider offering residential, outpatient, and family programs across the U.S. Overlaps with WMMHC's SUD portfolio (including MOUD-adjacent services and family counseling) but focuses on residential rehabs rather than the full community-CMHC continuum.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

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