Winds of Change Mental Health Center

What Winds of Change Mental Health Center does

Winds of Change Mental Health Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community mental health and addiction treatment provider headquartered in Missoula, Montana, founded in 2006. The organization delivers a comprehensive clinical and supportive services portfolio for adults and youth ages 5-18, including individual and group therapy, psychiatric medication management, substance use disorder treatment (Prime for Life, Intensive Outpatient Program, and outpatient services), case management, peer support, community-based psychiatric rehabilitation, anger management classes, and crisis resources. It also operates five therapeutic group homes for adults with severe disabling mental illness.

The center operates a multidisciplinary "recovery team approach," assigning each member a team composed of a therapist, case manager, peer support specialist, and community-based rehabilitation staff, with quarterly treatment plans addressing housing, healthcare, benefits, education, employment, and money management goals. Youth treatment planning is anchored in the state-approved Child and Adolescent Service Intensity Instrument (CASII), and a Transitional Age Program (TAP) supports the move from youth to adult services. Evidence-based modalities in active use include EMDR, CBT, DBT, Solution-Based therapy, and Illness Management and Recovery (IMR). Services are delivered in person at 3000 Palmer St., Suite B, Missoula, and through secure telehealth video.

Revenue is generated primarily through Medicaid reimbursement across all clinical programs, supplemented by donations routed through an affiliated nonprofit, The Wellness Institute of Montana Foundation. Flexible pay-as-you-go pricing is offered for Prime for Life classes, while representative payee services are provided at no charge to current members. Patient acquisition relies on community referrals, healthcare provider networks, and word of mouth rather than paid marketing. The organization employs 70+ staff and serves approximately 450 members.

Name

Winds of Change Mental Health Center

Legal name

Winds of Change Mental Health Center

Website

https://wellnessmt.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Winds of Change Mental Health Center is a Missoula, Montana nonprofit community mental health center founded in 2006, serving roughly 450 adults and youth with therapy, case management, substance use treatment, medication management, peer support, and five therapeutic group homes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (62322)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN)

Keywords

• Community mental health
• Substance use treatment
• Psychiatric medication management
• Group home services
• Behavioral health therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Missoula

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medicaid Reimbursement: Accepts Medicaid for youth and adult services, including substance use disorder treatment programs.
2. Flexible Payment Options: Offers pay-as-you-go plans for Prime for Life classes and other services. No waitlist for addiction treatment programs.
3. Donations to Foundation: The Wellness Institute of Montana Foundation (501(c)(3)) accepts general donations to provide financial assistance to those who struggle with mental illness and cannot afford recovery related expenses.

Pricing tiers

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Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Winds of Change Mental Health Center is a community mental health and addiction treatment center providing individual and group therapy, psychiatric medication management, case management, substance use disorder treatment (Prime for Life, IOP, outpatient), anger management classes, peer support, and therapeutic group home living for adults with severe disabling mental illness (SDMI) and youth ages 5-18 with serious emotional disturbance (SED) in the Missoula, Montana area. The center operates under a recovery team model where each member is assigned a therapist, case manager, peer support specialist, and community-based rehabilitation support staff, with quarterly treatment plans addressing housing, healthcare, benefits, education, work, and money management.

Product overview

Winds of Change Mental Health Center is a community mental health and addiction treatment center offering a comprehensive, integrated array of services through its core therapy, case management, and substance use programs. The center operates as a unified service delivery model centered on a recovery team approach, combining individual therapy and case management with psychiatric medication management, peer support, and community-based rehabilitation. The service portfolio spans adult and youth populations, including specialized substance use disorder treatment (Prime for Life classes, Intensive Outpatient Program, outpatient services), anger management, group home living, recovery groups, and crisis resources. The center also operates The Wellness Institute of Montana Foundation as its affiliated non-profit arm providing financial assistance to clients.

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Products and services

• Therapy and Case Management Individual and group therapy services provided by licensed therapists combined with case management to help clients navigate challenges and access housing, healthcare, benefits, and community resources.
• Medication Management Psychiatric medication management services provided by board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners to help clients find the right medication, monitor progress, and adjust treatment.
• Prime for Life Court-approved chemical dependency education program (formerly ACT Program) requiring evaluation followed by a 12-hour mandatory class, available in-person monthly on weekends or via telehealth.
• Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Structured substance use treatment providing multiple weekly group sessions, individual counseling, and skill-building activities focused on relapse prevention and coping strategies while maintaining work, school, or family commitments.
• Outpatient SUD Services Individualized outpatient substance use treatment including addiction counseling, case management, community-based rehab and support, mental health therapy, and recovery-focused groups.
• Anger Management Court-recognized anger management classes teaching skills to recognize signs of anger, handle triggers positively, and express needs while remaining calm and in control.
• Youth Services Comprehensive mental health services for youth ages 5-18 with serious emotional disturbance (SED), including Case Management, Substance Use Treatment, Community-Based Rehab & Support, EMDR therapy, Solution-Based therapy, and Transitional Age Program services.
• Peer Support Specialists Certified peer support services where individuals with lived experience of mental illness mentor and support clients through their recovery journey.
• Community Based Rehab and Support One-on-one support services for adults with severe and disabling mental illness, teaching coping skills, social skills, and building life skills to assist in community success.
• Adult Group Home Living Five therapeutic group homes providing short-term housing focused on maintaining placement stability, promoting independence, and community interaction for clients with severe disabling mental illness.
• Recovery Mall A recovery-focused program providing resources and support services for individuals in recovery from mental health and substance use disorders.
• Payee Services Representative payee services provided at no charge to current members, teaching money management, budgeting, and essential financial functions.
• Recovery Groups Various recovery groups including Building Healthy Boundaries, Driver Education, Illness Management Recovery, Anger Management, DBT, and CBT held on weekdays.
• Crisis Resources Crisis support services including a 24/7 crisis line for members, connection to emergency services (911), and a comprehensive list of local and national mental health resources.
• The Wellness Institute of Montana Foundation A 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation providing financial assistance to Montanans who struggle with mental illness and cannot afford recovery-related expenses.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving nearly 450 people in the Missoula area

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

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Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Talkiatry: National telepsychiatry platform accepting insurance, including Medicaid in many states. Competes directly with Winds of Change's medication management service line on accessibility and convenience.
• Brightside Health: Virtual mental health provider serving all 50 states including Montana, including therapy and psychiatry. Comparable target population (depression, anxiety, SUD) but delivered fully remote.

Direct peers

• Western Montana Mental Health Center: Community mental health center serving western Montana with outpatient mental health, SUD, case management, and residential services. Directly comparable in mission, service mix, and Medicaid-dependent funding model to Winds of Change.
• Center for Mental Health (Montana): Community mental health center serving central Montana with outpatient therapy, case management, SUD treatment, and crisis services. Matches Winds of Change in operating model and population focus.
• Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch: Montana nonprofit providing residential and outpatient mental health services to children and adolescents with SED. Comparable to the youth services and group home components of Winds of Change.
• AWARE Inc: Montana-based nonprofit providing mental health, developmental disabilities, and youth services across multiple counties. Comparable in integrated community mental health model and rural service delivery.
• Shodair Children's Hospital: Montana-based children's psychiatric hospital offering residential and outpatient mental health services. Overlaps with Winds of Change on youth mental health and SUD treatment in the same geography.

Others

• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Montana: Statewide advocacy and peer support organization referenced on Winds of Change's website. An ecosystem partner rather than a direct competitor, providing community outreach and family education.

Broad incumbents

• Intermountain Health (formerly SCL Health - Montana): Large regional health system with behavioral health service lines in Montana. Competes for the same Medicaid and self-pay behavioral health demand but offers a much broader portfolio of medical services.
• Providence Health & Services - Montana: Large, multi-state Catholic health system with behavioral health and SUD programs operating in western Montana. A broader incumbent competing for the same patient population.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/wellnessinmt
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/winds-of-change-mental-health-center

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Funding overview

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