Helena Indian Alliance

What Helena Indian Alliance does

Helena Indian Alliance is a private, nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and Urban Indian Health Center founded in 1969 in Helena, Montana, and currently operating from 501 Euclid Ave (Sheridan Hall). It provides integrated primary care, mental health, behavioral health, and substance use treatment to the American Indian/Alaska Native population and the broader Helena community, with no requirement for tribal enrollment. The organization's service portfolio spans the Leo Pocha Memorial Clinic (primary care, immunizations, chronic disease management, walk-in services), a Behavioral Health Department offering individual therapy, psychiatric services, and evidence-based modalities (EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, MRT, CBT), school-based mental health services at four Helena School District campuses, and culturally grounded programs including Wellbriety, Talking Circles, and Powwows.

The underlying technology stack consists of the eClinicalWorks electronic health records platform and the healow patient portal for online registration, scheduling, and records access, supplemented by telehealth for patients facing transportation or scheduling barriers. Group service lines include Harm-Reduction, Relapse Prevention, Grief Processing, Anger Management, and a 12-week Contingency Management Program for stimulant use disorder. The Leo Pocha Memorial Clinic opened in August 2023 following a 2022 groundbreaking, expanding clinical capacity. The organization holds AAAHC accreditation on a three-year cycle and is staffed by licensed clinical professionals including Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioners, and Licensed Clinical Social Workers.

Revenue is generated through four primary streams: federal FQHC grant funding and the IHS Urban Indian Health contract held since 1980, insurance billing across Medicaid, Medicare, and major commercial carriers, a sliding fee scale based on income for uninsured patients (with no-cost care for tribal members), and community donations. Leadership comprises Executive Director Todd J. Wilson, Directors of Operations and Behavioral Health, a Compliance Officer, Clinic Manager, Business Office Manager, and Facilities Manager, supported by an 11-member Board of Directors chaired by Michael Touchette. The organization is governed under community board structure with no commercial ownership, no parent company, and no external investors.

Name

Helena Indian Alliance

Legal name

Helena Indian Alliance

Website

https://hia-mt.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Helena Indian Alliance is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center and Urban Indian Health Center in Helena, Montana, founded in 1969, providing integrated primary care, mental health, and behavioral health services to American Indian/Alaska Native populations and the broader Helena community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Center (Federally Qualified Health Center)

NAICS

Health Care and Social Assistance (62), Administration of Public Health Programs (923120)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Tribal/Indigenous Public Health Authorities (HLAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK)

Keywords

• Primary health care
• Behavioral health services
• Mental health counseling
• Federally qualified health center
• Community health services

Headquarters

HQ city

Helena

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Federally Qualified Health Center Federal Funding: Receives federal grant funding as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and Urban Indian Health Center through IHS Urban Indian Health contract (received in 1980) for serving American Indian/Alaska Native populations.
2. Insurance Billing: Accepts all major insurance carriers, Medicaid, Medicare, and has payment plan options. Revenue generated through billing for medical, mental health, and behavioral health services provided to insured patients.
3. Sliding Fee Scale Payments: For uninsured patients, a sliding fee scale based on income is available to make care affordable. Tribal members receive no-cost care with tribal documents or proof of descendancy.
4. Donations: Accepts donations to help ensure community access to essential health and mental health care services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Helena Indian Alliance is a Federally Qualified Health Center and Urban Indian Health Center providing integrated primary medical care, mental health, and behavioral health services to the American Indian/Alaska Native population and the broader Helena community. Services include immunizations, wellness exams, chronic disease management, individual therapy, psychiatric care, evidence-based substance use treatment, school-based mental health, and culturally rooted programs such as Wellbriety and Talking Circles.

Product overview

Helena Indian Alliance is a Federally Qualified Health Center providing integrated healthcare services through its Leo Pocha Memorial Clinic and behavioral health departments. The organization operates as a unified service portfolio combining primary medical care, mental health services, behavioral health programs, and school-based services. Key offerings include the Leo Pocha Memorial Clinic for primary care, Integrated Behavioral Health services embedded in primary care, traditional outpatient mental health therapy, and specialized group programs including Wellbriety, Talking Circles, Harm-Reduction, Relapse Prevention, Grief Processing, Moral Reconation Therapy, Anger Management, and Contingency Management. The organization serves the Helena community through both clinical services and cultural programs honoring Native American traditions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Helena Indian Alliance: Primary, mental, and behavioral health care center serving Helena, MT community

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Helena School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Helena School District provides outpatient mental health services to students at Helena High School, CR Anderson Middle School, Smith School, and Jefferson School. Reduces barriers to mental health care including waitlists and transportation issues.
• Montana Healthcare FoundationmajorOthersMontana Healthcare Foundation logo displayed as partner, supporting healthcare initiatives in Montana communities.
• Montana Consortium for Urban Indian Health (MCUIH)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState consortium supporting urban Indian health centers across Montana, providing advocacy and resources for member organizations.
• Montana Primary Care AssociationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState association supporting FQHCs and primary care providers in Montana through advocacy and resources.
• National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization advocating for and supporting Urban Indian Health Centers across the United States.
• Our PlaceminorOthersCommunity venue hosting Wellbriety Group meetings at 1531 National Ave. in Helena on Wednesday afternoons.
• United WayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner providing support and resources for Helena community programs and services.
• Behavioral Health Treatment CourtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Behavioral Health Treatment Court for Lewis and Clark County providing mental health and substance use evaluations and treatment for court-ordered cases.
• Lewis and Clark County Public HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty health department partnership for public health initiatives and community wellness programs.
• Helena CollegeminorOthersPartnership with Helena College for educational opportunities and community programs.
• CASAminorOthersCourt Appointed Special Advocates partnership for child welfare and family support services.
• Salvation ArmyminorOthersCommunity services partnership providing support for vulnerable community members.
• Friendship CenterminorOthersPartnership with local organization supporting community members in need.
• White BisoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvider of White Bison Wellbriety programming - a 12-step culturally based program supporting healthy community development and whole health and healing for Native communities.
• 988 Suicide & Crisis LifelinecoreOthersPartnership with national suicide prevention lifeline providing 24/7 crisis support. HIA promotes the 988 crisis line to patients and community members.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• First Nations Community HealthSource: Urban Indian Health Center and FQHC in Albuquerque providing primary care, behavioral health, and cultural services to AI/AN populations—directly comparable organizational model.
• NATIVE Project: Urban Indian Health Center in Spokane providing primary care, behavioral health, and community services to AI/AN populations in the Pacific Northwest region.
• Denver Indian Health and Family Services: Urban Indian Health Center and FQHC serving AI/AN communities in Denver with primary care, behavioral health, and cultural programming—closely comparable mission and federal funding model.
• American Indian Health & Services: Urban Indian Health Center serving AI/AN communities in Santa Barbara with primary care, behavioral health, and cultural programming—same Urban Indian designation and integrated care approach.
• Seattle Indian Health Board: Urban Indian Health Organization and FQHC serving AI/AN populations in Seattle with integrated primary care, behavioral health, and cultural services—same federal designation and service model as HIA.
• NATIVE HEALTH (Phoenix): Urban Indian Health Center and FQHC providing primary care, behavioral health, dental, and WIC services to AI/AN populations in Phoenix—comparable scale and integrated service portfolio.
• Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley: Urban Indian Health Center serving AI/AN populations in San Jose with primary care, behavioral health, dental, and community health programs—similar service breadth and FQHC designation.

Regional players

• All Nations Health Center: Tribally-operated FQHC serving AI/AN populations in western Montana (Missoula area) with primary care, behavioral health, and pharmacy services—geographically proximate peer in same state.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCx4om4FaqFYGUJpnuqrf7kA
• Xx.com/Indian_Alliance
• Facebookfacebook.com/HelenaIndianAlliance
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/helena-indian-alliance

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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