If you are in crisis or having suicidal thoughts call 988 or 406-586-3333 for FREE 24/7 support.
The Help Center provides 24/7 crisis intervention and support services to Southwest Montana. Our trained staff and volunteers are here to listen without judgment, offering free and confidential support to everyone in need and connection to community and mental health services.
24/7 Suicide & Crisis Prevention Services
Are you concerned about someone? Please call us at any of these numbers or use this resource as a guide.
Montana Counties We Serve
Beaverhead, Broadwater, Deer Lodge, Gallatin, Granite, Jefferson, Madison, Meagher, Park, Powell, Silver Bow, Sweetgrass, and Wheatland
The following services connect you directly to the Help Center in Southwest Montana:
988 SUICIDE AND CRISIS LINE
Call, Text & Chat
These will connect you with specialized crisis counselors:
Veterans & Military: Press 1
Spanish-Speaking: Press 2
LGBTQI+: Press 3
211 CONNECTS YOU with
Community Resources, Services,
and Assistance
Call 211 or visit mt211.org
406-586-3333 DIRECT CRISIS LINE to Help Center, Inc. for all services
Three-Digit Lifelines: How 911, 988, and 211
Services Create a Safety Net for Every Crisis
These resources are available whether you're seeking help for yourself or someone you're concerned about. The best thing? Of these three options, there is no wrong number to call!
HELP CENTER SUICIDE & CRISIS SERVICES
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Phone support available every day of the year
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Available during business hours at 699 Farmhouse Lane, Bozeman (please 406-586-3333 call first)
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Consistent connection and support during times of crisis and assistance connecting to resources and long-term help.
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Through our robust Montana 211 database, we can help connect you to a variety of resources to assist you with your specific situation and needs.
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We provide individual, couples and family counseling to uninsured and under-insured in our community while providing a venue for Master’s level counseling students to procure hours for their internship while fulfilling this need. To see an Intern Counselor:
Call us at 406-586-3333 or email to check availability.
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Group support for those who have lost a loved one to suicide.
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If your family, school, place or work, etc. has lost someone to suicide, our crisis counselors can provide in-person and phone support.
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If in-person crisis assistance is needed, we can directly request a Mobile Crisis Team response. Available in select communities within our service region.
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I CALL THE CRISIS LINE?
We are here for you, 24/7. Our crisis counselors offer free, confidential support to anyone in crisis across Southwest Montana. Whether you’re experiencing suicidal thoughts, are in crisis, need someone to talk to, need connected to help, or are seeking help for someone you love.
When you call, our counselors will:
Provide an empathetic ear
Talk with you as long as you need, providing support and resources
Provide judgment-free and confidential support to anyone and everyone
No crisis is too small. You do not have to be suicidal to call. You define when you need help or support. We are here 24/7 to help you through with free, confidential support.
Thank you for being there. I felt like my phone call was a turn-around point for me. I am hopeful for the first time in a long time.
-Crisis Line Caller
COMMUNITY RESOURCE CONNECTION
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211 Information and Resources
Connects Montanans with resources and assistance from state and local health and human service programs.
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Montana Mental Health Directory
Find a mental healthcare provider in Montana. Search on your own or call us at 406-586-3333 for assistance.
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Follow-Up Program
Provides consistent connection and support during times of crisis and assistance connecting to resources and long-term help.
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Telecare Program
Offers regular check-ins from trained volunteers to elderly or homebound individuals for friendly conversation, medication reminders and support.
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Suicide Loss Survivor Resources
Available 24/7 to support anyone impacted by losing someone to suicide. Call 988 or 406-586-3333, or find a support group.
Are You a Mental Health Provider?
Sign up to be included in our referral database or additional services.
Professional Standards
Our staff and volunteers complete extensive crisis intervention training, including Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST). We are accredited by the International Council for Help Lines and Alliance of Information and Referral Systems.
