CO-OCCURRING TREATMENT

Recognizing the complexity of co-occurring disorders, BIG SKY Treatment offers specialized treatment that addresses both mental health issues and substance use disorders. Our integrated approach ensures holistic care, tailored to each individual’s needs, enhancing the likelihood of successful recovery.

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ANXIETY TREATMENT

At BIG SKY Treatment, we address anxiety with strategies that focus on reducing symptoms, improving coping mechanisms, and fostering a supportive environment. Our treatment plans are comprehensive, integrating therapy and lifestyle adjustments to help clients regain control and achieve a balanced state of mind.

DEPRESSION TREATMENT

Depression is treated at BIG SKY with a combination of therapy, medication management, and support systems. Our programs are designed to help individuals uncover the root causes of their depression, engage in meaningful healing practices, and rebuild a positive, fulfilling life.

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TAKE THE NEXT STEP TOWARDS YOUR NEW LIFE

Simply reach out to our admissions team for a free consultation. Everything is private and confidential. We’re here to help, answer questions, and listen. Calls are answered 24/7.

TAKE THE NEXT STEP TOWARDS YOUR NEW LIFE

Simply reach out to our admissions team for a free consultation. Everything is private and confidential. We’re here to help, answer questions, and listen. Calls answered 24/7.

PTSD TREATMENT

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) requires targeted interventions, which BIG SKY provides through trauma-informed care and evidence-based therapies. Our mental health treatment focuses on helping clients process ongoing trauma, develop resilience, and move forward with renewed strength.

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three women enjoying a painting class, an activity beneficial for mental health and ptsd therapy
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TRAUMA TREATMENT

Trauma therapy at BIG SKY involves comprehensive strategies that go beyond traditional counseling, incorporating methods like EMDR and cognitive-behavioral therapy. We aim to empower clients to heal from past trauma and lead a healthier emotional life.

TREATMENT OPTIONS

At BIG SKY, we recognize that recovery is a personal journey, which is why we provide a diverse range of treatment options tailored to individual needs and lifestyles.

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BIG SKY EXPERIENTIAL THERAPY

Participate in innovative therapeutic activities such as equine and art therapy to facilitate emotional healing and personal growth. These hands-on experiences help individuals reconnect with their inner selves.

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BIG SKY OUTPATIENT TREATMENT

Choose from flexible therapy schedules during the day or evening, allowing you to integrate treatment smoothly into your daily life while maintaining your professional and personal commitments.

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BIG SKY TELEHEALTH TREATMENT

Access our therapy programs from anywhere, connecting with our skilled therapists via online sessions, making it easy to receive continuous, personalized care no matter your location.

BUILD A FOUNDATION FOR LASTING CHANGE

At BIG SKY Treatment, we offer more than just treatment; we offer a chance at a new beginning. Let us help you lay the groundwork for a life free from the shadows of mental health illness and addiction. Our dedicated team is always here to provide guidance and answer your questions—day or night.

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FIND ADDICTION TREATMENT AT BIG SKY

Discover the path to mental wellness with BIG SKY‘s dedicated programs. We offer a compassionate, comprehensive approach to treating mental illness, ensuring each client receives the personalized care needed to thrive. Start your journey to recovery today.

CHECK YOUR INSURANCE COVERAGE

We work with most insurance providers in the U.S. to provide the best possible coverage and minimize your out-of-pocket expenses.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Browse our FAQ for clear, concise answers to common inquiries about our mental health programs and services.

BIG SKY Treatment provides outpatient mental health care for anxiety, depression, PTSD, and trauma, as well as co-occurring disorders — mental health conditions that occur alongside substance use disorders. Our programs are designed to treat the whole person, recognizing that mental health conditions rarely exist in isolation. Treatment is available in person at our Kalispell, Montana location and via Virtual IOP across Montana, Colorado, Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Massachusetts, including members of Indian Reservations in those states.

Mental health treatment addresses conditions like anxiety, depression, PTSD, and trauma through therapy, behavioral interventions, and clinical support. Addiction treatment addresses substance use disorders through a parallel set of evidence-based approaches. Many people need both simultaneously — this is called dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder treatment. Research consistently shows that treating only one condition while leaving the other unaddressed significantly increases the risk of relapse and symptom recurrence. At BIG SKY Treatment, mental health and addiction treatment are integrated by design, not offered as separate tracks.

A co-occurring disorder — also called dual diagnosis — means experiencing a mental health condition and a substance use disorder at the same time. Common combinations include anxiety and alcohol use disorder, depression and opioid addiction, and PTSD and substance abuse. The two conditions often fuel each other: people may use substances to manage mental health symptoms, while substance use worsens the underlying mental health condition. BIG SKY Treatment specializes in co-occurring disorder treatment, addressing both conditions concurrently within a single integrated program.

BIG SKY Treatment delivers mental health care through a trauma-informed, evidence-based clinical framework. This means every clinician is trained to recognize how past trauma shapes current mental health symptoms, and treatment is built around that understanding rather than symptom management alone. Therapeutic modalities include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing (MI), individual therapy, group therapy, and family therapy. For clients at our Kalispell location, Experiential Therapy — including equine therapy, wilderness therapy, music therapy, and art therapy — is integrated into the treatment plan as a complement to clinical care.

Yes. BIG SKY Treatment’s Virtual IOP delivers the same evidence-based mental health programming as our in-person program through a secure telehealth platform, for both adults and adolescents. This includes individual therapy, group sessions, and family involvement. Virtual IOP mental health treatment is available to residents of Montana, Colorado, Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Massachusetts, including members of Indian Reservations in those states. In-person mental health treatment, including our full Experiential Therapy Program, is available at our Kalispell, Montana location.

Trauma — including adverse childhood experiences, abuse, loss, accidents, and combat exposure — is one of the most significant underlying drivers of both mental health disorders and substance use. People who have experienced trauma are significantly more likely to develop anxiety, depression, and PTSD, and are also at higher risk for developing addiction as a way of managing overwhelming emotional pain. At BIG SKY Treatment, trauma is treated as a root cause, not a side issue. Our trauma-informed approach means every program — whether treating anxiety, depression, PTSD, or co-occurring substance use — is designed to address trauma at its source.

Yes. Most major insurance plans cover outpatient mental health treatment, and BIG SKY Treatment accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana, PacificSource, Allegiance by Cigna, Montana Medicaid, TRICARE, and TriWest. Mental health parity laws require most insurance plans to cover mental health treatment at the same level as physical health treatment. Contact our admissions team at (406) 309-7500 for a free, confidential benefits verification specific to mental health services.

These are distinct but frequently overlapping conditions. Anxiety disorders involve persistent, excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily functioning. Depression is characterized by persistent low mood, loss of interest, and impaired functioning. PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) develops after exposure to a traumatic event and involves intrusive memories, avoidance, and heightened reactivity. Trauma refers to the broader psychological impact of distressing experiences and is often the underlying driver of anxiety, depression, and PTSD. BIG SKY Treatment offers specialized programs for each condition — and because these conditions frequently co-occur, our integrated approach addresses them together rather than in isolation.

Yes. BIG SKY Treatment’s Adolescent Outpatient Program addresses mental health conditions — including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and trauma — as well as co-occurring substance use, for teens. Adolescent mental health treatment is available both in person at our Kalispell, Montana location and via Virtual IOP across our full service area. All adolescent programming uses age-appropriate therapeutic approaches with structured family involvement throughout.

If mental health symptoms — persistent anxiety, low mood, intrusive memories, emotional numbness, difficulty functioning at work or in relationships, or using substances to cope — are interfering with your daily life, professional treatment is worth pursuing. You don’t need to be in crisis to benefit from outpatient mental health care. BIG SKY Treatment conducts a free, confidential clinical assessment to help determine whether outpatient treatment, IOP, or a referral to a higher level of care is the right fit for where you are. Calls are answered 24/7 at (406) 309-7500.

BREAK FREE FROM MENTAL HEALTH ILLNESS AND ADDICTION

At BIG SKY Treatment, we are committed to helping you recover, heal, and move forward. Our evidence-based programs provide the guidance and support you need to break free from addiction and build a healthier, more fulfilling life. Calls are answered 24/7.

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Let BIG SKY help you recover, grow, and thrive with proven evidence-based treatment programs that
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