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Find Help for Mental Health, Drugs, or Alcohol if You’re on Montana's Medicaid Program or Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

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If you're part of Montana's Medicaid program, you can get services for mental health, drug, or alcohol issues. You can search the Provider Directory for the type of health care professional you would like to see. Learn more about the types of providers

You can find information about different state programs and services for mental health, drug, or alcohol issues;

If your child is on the Montana Kids plan, you can search for a behavioral health provider or facility through Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Montana.

If you have concerns about getting to an appointment, your state’s Medicaid program may offer help with transportation (PDF | 1 MB).

You can also:

  • Ask your doctor, social worker, loved ones, or a trusted friend, if they know any health care professionals or programs.
  • Call the phone number on the back of your insurance card. Many will list a number for mental health and substance use (sometimes called behavioral health) or a nurse line. You can ask them for help finding and getting services.
  • Use the SAMHSA search for health care professionals and programs or call 1-800-662-4357 any time day or night. The call line has people who can speak with you in English or Spanish.
  • Find a health center that provides free or low-cost care.
  • If you have a job, ask your employer’s human resources department if they have an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). An EAP is a free and confidential service that your company pays for. The service can help employees with mental health, drug or alcohol use, grief, and trauma.
  • If you’re a student, look for your school’s health center or peer support group.
  • Learn about support groups.
Last Updated: 04/24/2023