For me
I'm thinking about getting help for myself
- You can call without giving your name
- Most people keep working during treatment
- Nothing is decided on the first call
Missoula, Montana
Help for alcohol and drug use, close to home.
Day and evening outpatient programs, medication for opioid and alcohol use, and a calm place to detox when you need one. Call any hour. Your call is private.
- A real person answers, day or night
- Insurance checked the same day
- Private, protected by federal law
Not ready to talk? See exactly what happens when you call.
Admissions answers 24/7
Evening IOP, 5:30 to 8:30
Who are you looking for help for?
Both doors lead to the same kind, private conversation. Pick the one that feels right.
For someone I love
I'm worried about someone I love
- Our Tuesday family group is free and open to anyone
- Learn ways to help that do not rely on ultimatums
- Get a naloxone kit and learn how to use it
Where are you right now?
- I'm worried about withdrawal Alcohol, benzos or opioids
- I need more than weekly therapy Day or evening IOP
- I want help with opioid cravings Medication, explained plainly
- Anxiety or depression is part of it One team for both
- I need a break from everything Our 12-bed house
- I'm a parent, partner or friend Free weekly family group
Levels of care
One trail, many starting points.
People move up and down as life changes. Your counselor stays with you, so you never start your story over. Choose a stop to see what it looks like.
Stop 1 of 6
Medical detox
When withdrawal could be dangerous or too hard to get through alone.
- How much time
- 24 hours a day
- Where you sleep
- On our six-bed unit
- Medical support
- Nurses around the clock, a provider daily
- Usual length
- Usually 3 to 7 days
Stop 2 of 6
Residential treatment
When home is not the right place to start, or you need daily structure for a while.
- How much time
- Full days, every day
- Where you sleep
- At our 12-bed house
- Medical support
- Staff on site day and night
- Usual length
- Often 21 to 45 days
Stop 3 of 6
Partial hospitalization (PHP)
When you need most of the day in treatment but can go home at night.
- How much time
- About 6 hours, 5 days a week
- Where you sleep
- At home
- Medical support
- Prescriber and nurse on site
- Usual length
- Usually 2 to 4 weeks
Stop 4 of 6
Intensive outpatient (IOP)
When you want real treatment and need to keep working or caring for family. Day or evening track.
- How much time
- About 3 hours, 3 days a week
- Where you sleep
- At home
- Medical support
- Medication visits in the same building
- Usual length
- Often 8 to 12 weeks
Stop 5 of 6
Outpatient counseling (OP)
When things are steadier and you want regular support to keep them that way.
- How much time
- 1 or 2 sessions a week
- Where you sleep
- At home
- Medical support
- As needed
- Usual length
- As long as it helps
Stop 6 of 6
Medication (MAT)
Alongside any level, for opioid or alcohol use. Can start in a few days.
- How much time
- Clinic visits every 1 to 4 weeks
- Where you sleep
- At home
- Medical support
- Physician and nurse practitioners
- Usual length
- No set end date
What happens when you reach out
No waiting lists for a first conversation, and no pressure to decide anything on it.
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Today
A real person answers
Call any hour, or send the intake form. An admissions coordinator listens, asks a few questions, and never pushes. About 15 minutes.
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Same day
We check your insurance
With your card or member ID, we call your plan and tell you in plain words what is covered and what you might pay. During office hours this usually takes under three hours.
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Within 1 to 3 days
An assessment with a clinician
A 60 to 90 minute conversation, in person or by video, about your health, your use and your life. Together you choose the level of care that fits.
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Often this week
Your first day
Someone meets you at the door, shows you around and introduces your counselor. For detox, same-day starts are sometimes possible.
Groups of 6 to 10
Outpatient first
Most people do their recovery while living at home.
That is why outpatient care is the heart of Alpenglow. Groups are small and led by licensed counselors, your prescriber is down the hall, and the evening track means you do not have to choose between treatment and a paycheck.
- PHP
- About 6 hours a day, 5 days a week
- IOP
- 3 hours, 3 days a week, day or evening
- OP
- 1 or 2 sessions a week
IOP self-pay from $175 a program day, before insurance. Most people use insurance.
Medication for addiction treatment
Medicine is medicine.
Medication for opioid and alcohol use can quiet cravings and lower overdose risk, so there is room for everything else. It is your choice, it is explained in plain words, and it is never held back as a reward.
Buprenorphine
For opioid use, including fentanyl
A daily film or tablet, or a monthly shot. Eases withdrawal and cravings.
Naltrexone
For opioid or alcohol use
A daily pill or a monthly shot. Blocks the effects of opioids and can reduce drinking.
Naloxone
For everyone, just in case
A nasal spray that can reverse an opioid overdose. Free kits and training here.
These are general descriptions, not medical advice. A prescriber talks through the options, side effects and costs with you. We coordinate with a local opioid treatment program for people who need methadone.
How medication works hereInsurance and cost
Will my insurance cover it?
Pick what you have for a plain-language answer. For your exact cost, we check your plan the same day.
No insurance? See self-pay prices and options.
In their words
Shared with written permission, first initials only. We never confirm who is or was a patient.
★★★★★
“The first call was the hardest part. The woman who answered did not rush me or make me feel like a case number. I started evening IOP four days later.”
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“Tuesday family group gave me words for things I had been carrying alone for years. My son was not in treatment yet when I started going.”
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“I was scared of buprenorphine because of what people say about it. Dr. Okafor explained it like I was a person, not a problem. I sleep through the night now.”
Private by law, and by habit.
A federal law called 42 CFR Part 2 protects substance use treatment records even more closely than ordinary health privacy law. Here is what that means day to day.
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We never confirm who is a patient
Not to employers, landlords, or family, unless you give written consent.
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You choose how we reach you
Text, call or email, and whether a voicemail or our name is okay.
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Families hear what you allow
We can always listen to a loved one, and only share what you agree to.
Questions people ask first
Do I have to stop using before I come in?
No. Please do not stop drinking or taking benzodiazepines suddenly on your own, because that can be dangerous. Tell us what you use and we will plan a safe start together.
Will my employer find out?
Not from us. A federal law called 42 CFR Part 2 protects substance use treatment records even more strictly than ordinary health privacy law. We cannot share anything without your written consent, with a few narrow exceptions like a medical emergency.
How much does treatment cost?
It depends on the level of care and your insurance. We publish self-pay ranges on every program page and on our insurance page, and we check your benefits before you start so you know your likely cost.
What happens if I return to use?
You tell us, and we adjust the plan. A return to use is common and it is not a reason to be discharged. It is a reason to look at what happened and add support.
What should I do if I think someone is overdosing?
Call 911. If you have naloxone (Narcan), give it. Try to keep them breathing and on their side, and stay with them until help arrives. You can call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222 with questions about a possible poisoning.
Confidential, always
Ready when you are. Or when they are.
Start a confidential intake in about five minutes, or call and talk it through with a real person. No pressure, no lecture, and nothing is decided until you say so.
Not for emergencies. If someone may be overdosing, call 911. In crisis, call or text 988.