Montana State Laws, Policies and Funding
RH terminology used by the Montana Department of Public Health and
Human Services (DPHHS), Addictive and Mental Disorders Division (AMDD)
Recovery Residence
Accreditation, Certification, and State Licensing Requirement: No state requirement.
RH Law(s): None/unknown
RH Legislation: None/unknown
Regulations: None/unknown
SABG Program: The “Planned Priority Areas” documents for your state’s Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant (SABG) program and Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (MHBG) program do not specifically mention recovery housing as a priority, nor do they list recovery support services as an allowable activity. To learn more about specific recovery housing activities that are eligible for funding through these grant programs, please reach out to your state’s Single State Agency (SSA) that’s responsible for administering these funds by visiting https://www.dphhs.mt.gov/amdd/
SOR Program: Your state’s Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) has previously funded recovery activities using State Opioid Response (SOR) funds. To learn more about specific recovery housing activities that are eligible for funding through this grant program, please reach out to your state’s Single State Agency (SSA) that’s responsible for administering these funds by visiting https://www.dphhs.mt.gov/amdd/
Medicaid Funding: Nothing in the state Medicaid plan suggests direct support for RH, however, certain covered activities could evolve to be provided in RH settings include case management, counseling, and peer support.
NARR Affiliate Status: Yes, RRAM (Recovery Residence Alliance of Montana)
Housing Assistance Funding: https://housing.mt.gov/
Directory/Registry: None/unknown
Montana Funders
Donald and Carol Roberts Foundation in Memory of Virginia K. Weston
The Donald and Carol Roberts Foundation in Memory of Virginia K. Weston is a family foundation established in 1995 and based in Billings, Montana.
Regions: The Foundation primarily serves Montana, with grantees located in Yellowstone County (partially rural), Deer Lodge County (rural), and Lewis and Clark County (rural).
Issues Supported: The Foundation focuses on funding projects supporting mental health care, education, youth development, and arts and culture.
Grant Process and Application: Unsolicited funding requests are generally not accepted. Find out more information about the grant application process by contacting the Foundation by phone at 406-652-3536.
Grant-Making Per Year: In 2018, the Foundation provided grants in the amount of $89,902.
Recovery and Supportive Housing Grantee Example: South Central Montana Regional Mental Health Center is a grantee located in Billings, Montana, offering mental health services supporting recovery from substance use disorder. The Mental Health Center offers recovery housing facilities with the Rainbow House, located in partially rural Yellowstone County.
George Hammill Memorial Foundation Trust
The George Hammill Memorial Foundation Trust is based in St. Ignatius, Montana.
Regions: The Foundation serves Montana organizations, with a focus on rural Lake and Lincoln Counties.
Issues Supported: The George Hammill Memorial Foundation Trust focuses grantmaking on addiction services, substance use disorder treatment, homelessness, and mental health care.
Grant Process and Application: For more information about the grant-making process, contact the foundation by phone at 406-250-8252.
Grant-Making Per Year: In 2019, the Foundation provided grants in the amount of $104,000.
Recovery and Supportive Housing Grantee Example: Never Alone Recovery Support Services is based in Ronan, Montana, in rural Lake County. Never Alone offers a variety of recovery support programs, including recovery housing. For example, the organization offers a sober living house in Polson, Montana, for men recovering from a substance use disorder.
Headwaters Foundation
Headwaters Foundation is a health conversion foundation based in Missoula, Montana, and was established in 2015 when Community Medical Center was sold to the Billings Clinic and RegionalCare Hospital Partners. The Foundation’s mission is to support the health and wellbeing of individuals living in Western Montana, with a particular focus on supporting Native American families and families living in poverty.
Regions: Headwaters Foundation serves 15 counties in Western Montana, the majority of which are rural.
Issues Supported: Health and well-being for individuals living in Western Montana communities are the primary funding priority of the Headwaters Foundation.
Grant Process and Application: The Headwaters Foundation has two grant-making initiatives: Early Childhood and American Indian Health and Well-Being. If you are interested in applying for a grant, contact the program officer. Find out more information about the grantimaking process by visiting the Foundation website.
Grant-Making Per Year: Each year, the Headwaters Foundation provides between $3 and $4.5 million in grants.
Recovery and Supportive Housing Grantee Example: Never Alone Recovery Support Services is based in Ronan, Montana. Never Alone offers a variety of recovery support programs, including recovery housing. For example, the organization offers a sober living house in Polson, Montana, for men recovering from a substance use disorder.
Montana Healthcare Foundation
The Montana Healthcare Foundation was established in 2013 with assets resulting from the sale of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana. The Foundation is based in Bozeman and its mission is to support the health of Montana’s communities.
Regions:
The Montana Healthcare Foundation serves the entire state, including both rural and non-rural counties. The Foundation has a specific focus on supporting rural communities in the state and addressing health disparities.
Issues Supported: The Foundation has created several strategic initiatives to improve health for Montana’s residents. Key grantmaking programs include American Indian-led solutions, behavioral health leadership, health policy improvement, public health, school-based health, and supportive housing projects.
Grant Process and Application: There is no deadline for grant applications. Find out more about the grant application process by visiting the Foundation’s website.
Grant-Making Per Year: In 2018, the Montana Healthcare Foundation provided grants in the amount of $4.5 million.
Recovery and Supportive Housing Grantee Example: The Western Montana Mental Health Center is a grantee in Missoula, Montana, that offers a variety of services for individuals struggling with a substance use disorder. The Health Center provides supportive housing to help individuals develop life skills and live independently while maintaining sobriety.
Morgan Family Foundation
The Morgan Family Foundation was established in 2015 and is based in Manhattan, Montana.
Regions: The Morgan Family Foundation funds organizations in California, Florida, Indiana, Montana, and Pennsylvania. Gallatin County, Lake County, and Silver Bow County in Montana are examples of rural areas served.
Issues Supported: The Morgan Family Foundation supports initiatives addressing health, human services, mental health care, youth development, and shelter and residential care.
Grant Process and Application: Unsolicited funding requests are not accepted. Contact the Foundation by phone at 406-595-7678 for more information.
Grant-Making Per Year: In 2020, the Foundation provided grants in the amount of $1 million.
Recovery and Supportive Housing Grantee Example:
Never Alone Recovery Support Services is based in Ronan, Montana, in rural Lake County. Never Alone offers a variety of recovery support programs, including recovery housing. For example, the organization offers a sober living house in Polson, Montana, for men recovering from a substance use disorder.
Montana Opioid Settlement Funds
Total Settlement Funds in Montana
- $80 million
Fund Distribution
- 70% of funding will go towards a statewide opioid abatement trust led by an advisory committee
- 15% of funding will be distributed to Montana counties
- 15% of funding will go to the state
Timeline
- Funds from three distributors will be paid over 18 years
- Funds from Johnson & Johnson will be paid over 9 years
Application Process
- Not established
Spending So Far
- NA
Key Contacts
- Office of the Attorney General contact form, email, and phone: contactdoj@mt.gov; (406) 444-2026
Key Links
How About Your County?
To get a quick overview of the resources available in your county, including gaps that may need to be addressed, visit the Recovery Ecosystem Index Map developed through a partnership between the Fletcher Group Rural Center of Excellence, the NORC Walsh Center at the University of Chicago, and East Tennessee State University.
Need More Info?
A year in the making by a staff of ten, the Fletcher Group’s 82-page Recovery Housing Landscape Report provides an in-depth overview of the most recent laws, policies, and funding affecting recovery housing. You’ll find sections devoted to state laws, SAMHSA funding, Medicaid, corrections, and housing assistance plus numerous links to valuable resources and official documents. To see the complete downloadable report, click the image to the left.
This web page is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $13.7 million with 0% financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.
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