Mental health services for women range from the free 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline to community mental health centers, sliding-scale therapists, and inpatient care. SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP) provides 24/7 referrals, and the Office on Women's Health (womenshealth.gov) maintains resources on postpartum depression, anxiety, trauma, and perimenopausal mental health. Medicaid covers behavioral health in all states, and ACA plans must cover mental health at parity with medical care. Postpartum Support International (1-800-944-4773) connects new and expecting mothers with trained providers. This directory surfaces crisis lines, low-cost therapy, women's support groups, and state mental health authorities.
Montana district courts handle family matters in each of its 56 counties across 22 judicial districts. The Child Support Services Division operates under DPHHS. Billings, Missoula, Great Falls, and Bozeman are the largest cities. Montana Legal Services Association and the Montana Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence support women, with strong online self-help for pro se litigants.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Montana serves women in Montana and surrounding Montana communities with counseling, therapy, crisis support, and psychiatric care. Dial 988 for an initial conversation about your situation. Free for qualifying Montana mothers and their children.
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NAMI Montana is a Montana mental-health resource helping mothers with counseling, therapy, crisis support, and psychiatric care. Reach the team at 406-443-7871 to schedule a screening. Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm — confirm by phone before driving in. Free of charge for women meeting income or program eligibility.
406-443-7871 · 554 Toole Ave, Missoula, MT 59802 · Mon-Fri 9am-5pm · Visit Website
Western Montana Mental Health Center serves women in Missoula and surrounding Montana communities with counseling, therapy, crisis support, and psychiatric care. Reach the team at 406-532-9700 to schedule a screening. Service hours run Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; Crisis 24/7; ask about after-hours options if needed. Paid service with sliding-scale or insurance billing for qualifying women.
406-532-9700 · 1315 Wyoming St, Missoula, MT 59801 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; Crisis 24/7 · Visit Website
Center for Mental Health — Billings is a Montana mental-health resource helping mothers with counseling, therapy, crisis support, and psychiatric care. Call 406-252-5658 to start intake or ask which services you qualify for. Hours are Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; Crisis 24/7, and walk-ins may be accepted depending on staffing. Paid service with sliding-scale or insurance billing for qualifying women.
406-252-5658 · 1245 N 29th St, Billings, MT 59101 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; Crisis 24/7 · Visit Website
Based in Bozeman, Bozeman Help Center supports Montana women navigating counseling, therapy, crisis support, and psychiatric care. Call 406-586-3333 to start intake or ask which services you qualify for. Hours are 24/7 Crisis Line, and walk-ins may be accepted depending on staffing. Free for qualifying Montana mothers and their children.
406-586-3333 · Bozeman, MT 59715 · 24/7 Crisis Line
Based in Montana, Montana Crisis Text Line supports Montana women navigating counseling, therapy, crisis support, and psychiatric care. Reach the team at 741741 to schedule a screening. Free of charge for women meeting income or program eligibility.
741741 · Statewide Text Service · 24/7 · Visit Website
Postpartum Support Montana is a national mental-health resource Montana women can use for counseling, therapy, crisis support, and psychiatric care. Reach the team at 800-944-4773 to schedule a screening. Hours are Mon-Fri 9am-5pm; Crisis Text: HOME to 741741, and walk-ins may be accepted depending on staffing. Free of charge for women meeting income or program eligibility.
800-944-4773 · Statewide Service · Mon-Fri 9am-5pm; Crisis Text: HOME to 741741 · Visit Website
Eastern Montana Community Mental Health Center is a Montana mental-health resource helping mothers with counseling, therapy, crisis support, and psychiatric care. Phone 406-234-1690 for case-by-case eligibility, current openings, and next steps. Hours are Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, and walk-ins may be accepted depending on staffing. Costs vary by service; ask about sliding-scale rates or insurance coverage.
406-234-1690 · 2508 Wilson St, Miles City, MT 59301 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
24/7 free confidential crisis support by call, text, or chat. Reach trained counselors anywhere in the US for women and mothers. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women and mothers who need vetted, plain-language information on intake, individual and group therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and crisis stabilization. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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1-800-662-HELP (4357) — free 24/7 confidential treatment referral and information service for mental health and substance use for women and mothers. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women and mothers who need vetted, plain-language information on intake, individual and group therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and crisis stabilization. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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National Alliance on Mental Illness — free peer support, resource referral, and information line. 1-800-950-NAMI for women and mothers. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women and mothers who need vetted, plain-language information on intake, individual and group therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and crisis stabilization. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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MHA — screening tools, advocacy, and local affiliate directory for mental health support nationwide for women and mothers. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women and mothers who need vetted, plain-language information on intake, individual and group therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and crisis stabilization. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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Official US government information hub on mental health, treatments, and how to find help for women and mothers. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women and mothers who need vetted, plain-language information on intake, individual and group therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and crisis stabilization. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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PSI — helpline 1-800-944-4773 for perinatal mental health. Resources, provider directory, and peer support for women and mothers. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women and mothers who need vetted, plain-language information on intake, individual and group therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and crisis stabilization. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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1-833-TLC-MAMA — 24/7 free confidential mental health support for pregnant and postpartum women. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women and mothers who need vetted, plain-language information on intake, individual and group therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and crisis stabilization. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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Text HOME to 741741 — free 24/7 crisis support via text message from trained counselors for women and mothers. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women and mothers who need vetted, plain-language information on intake, individual and group therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and crisis stabilization. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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Online directory and podcast supporting Black women's mental health with culturally competent therapists. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women and mothers who need vetted, plain-language information on intake, individual and group therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and crisis stabilization. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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ADAA — find a therapist, support groups, and self-help resources for anxiety and depression for women and mothers. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women and mothers who need vetted, plain-language information on intake, individual and group therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and crisis stabilization. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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