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Winds of Change Mental Health Center

Missoula, MT

SAMHSA Verified Inpatient PHP Dual Dx Telehealth

Inpatient · PHP · Dual Dx · Telehealth center · in Missoula, MT · Accepts Medicaid · Serves adolescents, seniors, trauma survivors.

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About Winds of Change Mental Health Center

Located near the Clark Fork River and W Broadway Street in Missoula, Winds of Change Mental Health Center is an outpatient treatment center specializing in case management, community based support, therapy, medication management, and life skills training for adults and children with mental health and substance use concerns. Winds of change additionally offers group home living for adults designed as a short term housing option to help clients gain stability. Winds of Change is associated with the Wellness Institute of Montana nonprofit organization and accepts Medicaid for many of their programs.
Each client participating in treatment has a case manager, peer support specialist, therapist, and may work with psychiatric staff for medication management. 1-on-1 therapy, offered both in person and by video, helps clients identify behaviors and attitudes that need to be changed, set goals, and enact desired changes. Addiction treatment for substance use and gambling includes substance use and behavioral assessment, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and more. Clients engage in life skills training, including financial management, and receive assistance from case managers with finding housing, work, and education opportunities. Winds of Change also offers evening anger management courses which are court recognized and help participants identify anger early on and communicate in a calm manner. Other recovery groups include relationship classes, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), driver education, and illness management.
Winds of Change offers treatment for children ages 5-18 with mental health and substance use concerns. Therapists implement eye movement desensitization and reconditioning (EMDR), solution-based therapy, and more, working alongside case workers who advocate for clients, help them develop goals, and connect them to the resources they need.

Classified as multi-setting mental health facility (e.g., non-hospital residential plus either outpatient and/or partial hospitalization/day treatment). private for-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, mental health treatment.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: April 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Quick Facts

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA.

Level of care
Inpatient · PHP · Dual Dx · Telehealth
Service settings
Outpatient, Residential/24-hour residential
Therapy approaches
Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Age groups
Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors
Special populations
Young adults, Seniors or older adults, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Recovery supports
Mentoring/peer support
Facility operation
Private for-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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Medicaid
Medicare
Private insurance
TRICARE / VA
Self-pay / Cash
Sliding scale

Full list from SAMHSA: Medicaid; Cash or self-payment

Contact & Location

Address

1120 Cedar Street, Missoula, MT 59802

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Facility direct line

(406) 541-4673

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Winds of Change Mental Health Center accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Winds of Change Mental Health Center accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific MT Medicaid plan. Call (406) 541-4673 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Winds of Change Mental Health Center offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient, PHP, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient, Residential/24-hour residential. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Mental health treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does Winds of Change Mental Health Center have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Young adults, Seniors or older adults, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI).
What therapy methods does Winds of Change Mental Health Center use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy.
How do I start treatment at Winds of Change Mental Health Center?
Call the facility directly at (406) 541-4673 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: April 2026. Editorial policy.

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