Located in northwest Montana, BIG SKY Treatment provides
outpatient treatment for adults and adolescents with mental health disorders like anxiety, depression, PTSD, or trauma or substance use disorders with alcohol, benzodiazepines, cocaine, methamphetamine, or opioids like fentanyl, oxycodone, and kratom. They offer
cognitive behavioral therapy (
CBT) that aims to prevent relapses and ensure long-term recovery. BIG SKY Treatment is certified by the Joint Commission, American Society of Addiction Medicine, National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP), and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Treatment lasts from a few weeks to several months. Their staff adjust the length of therapy based on regular progress evaluations.
BIG SKY Treatment also offers virtual therapy and
sober living.
BIG SKY Treatment uses its location in the mountains, near Glacier National Park, to integrate experiential treatments into their programs. They offer equine therapy, rafting, hiking, sailing, powerboating, art therapy, and music therapy. Their goals are emotional healing and increased self-awareness.
BIG SKY Treatment is part of The Raleigh House, which also provides experiential treatments for mental health and substance use disorders. They renamed this location from “Raleigh House Montana” to “BIG SKY Treatment”. Raleigh House’s Colorado ranch location offers inpatient and day treatment options, and they include rock climbing in their treatments.
Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like BIG SKY Treatment provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)