People who struggle with mental illness face a difficult situation. Their loved ones are also forced to live with difficult circumstances, as no one likes to see a family member ill. Mental illnesses require treatment just like any physical problem, yet far too many people do not get the help that they need. If you are wondering if you should look for Western Montana mental health treatment, the first thing you should know is that you are taking a courageous first step towards doing so.

You should also be aware that you are far from alone. SoCal Empowered has helped quite a few people who were in need of Western Montana mental health treatment, as we have facilities nearby in Idaho Falls, Idaho and in Orange County, California. Below we’re going to provide some insight into the current status of mental health in Montana. We’re confident that after you review the information, you’ll agree that all of us need to do what we can to help people who are struggling. If this includes you, it’s time to contact us to discuss your situation and to plot out a course towards improving your life.

Montana Mental Health Statistics

While the majority of the population in the state lives in Western Montana, mental health is a concern from one corner of the state map to all the others. We are going to lay out a handful of statistics below that relate to mental health across the state. You’ll likely find them to be troubling to say the least:

1. 163,000 adults in Montana suffer from some type of mental health condition.
2. In February of 2021, more than 35 percent of Montana adults reported symptoms of anxiety and/or depression, whether rising to the level of diagnosable mental illness or not.
3. 44,000 adults in Montana suffer from serious mental illness. Serious mental illnesses are those that prevent people from functioning on a day-day basis regularly.
4. 47,000 people did not receive the mental health treatment they needed during the previous year.
5. Nearly 574,000 people in Montana live in a community where there are not enough mental health professionals to meet demand.
6. 42,000 Montanans had thoughts of suicide in the previous year.
7. 265 people in Montana committed suicide during the previous year.

When we mention “previous year,” we’re referring to a report that was published by the National Alliance on Mental Health, or NAMI. NAMI is an organization dedicated to providing data and awareness efforts to the public, and that includes state-specific data that you see examples of above. If you’d like to see the full breakdown, click here for the report.

Statistical Perspective

We’re going to break down just how prevalent mental illness is in Montana with some population statistics that will help put it all in perspective. See below:

1. According to WorldPopulationReview.com, 1,142,746 currently live in Montana.
2. Of those 1.1 million people, 845,163 are adults, or people 18 or older.
3. That means that in the year prior to the survey linked above, nearly 20 percent of adults suffered from some form of mental illness.
4. Half of Montana’s population lives in communities underserved by mental health treatment options.
5. Approximately 115 people in Montana consider suicide every single day.

Western Montana Mental Health Options

While we serve the entire United States and beyond, SoCal Empowered has a facility that’s located right next door to Montana in Idaho Falls. Depending on the source, the western portion of Montana is home to between 60 and 70 percent of its residents. That’s why it’s natural that so many people would be looking for Western Montana mental health treatment. Given our location in Idaho Falls, we’d like to provide a breakdown of the distance between our facility there and some of the cities in that part of the state:

1. Missoula – 330 miles
2. Butte – 204 miles
3. Kalispell – 417 miles
4. Bozeman – 199 miles
5. Helena – 279 miles

In addition, Idaho Falls is 338 miles away from Billings. Therefore, people who need Western Montana mental health treatment can always make a manageable drive to Idaho Falls to get the help they need.

What to Expect From SoCal Empowered

If you are suffering from some type of mental illness, or suspect that you or a loved one is, then it’s critical that you get the help you need. When you contact our mental health professionals, you can expect the following steps:

1. We will do a lot of listening to what’s happening with you or your loved one.
2. We will give you honest feedback with regards to what would be the likely best next step for your situation.
3. If that includes a stay with us at any of our locations, we will tell you so.
4. If so, we will deal directly with your insurance company to determine coverage benefits before you make any decisions. If you’re wondering about insurance, we are in-network with several large providers. We also work with several other carriers on an out-of-network basis.
5. If not, then we will help you find the right resource for your needs.

From there, we schedule a preassessment call with you and/or your loved one. We do this because we want to make sure that there is a good fit between your needs and the treatment that we provide. We are work best with people who:

1. Are serious about getting the help they need
2. Are ready to commit to treatment to improve their situations
3. Are open to our treatment methods and approaches
4. Are able to spend 30 – 45 days at one of our facilities
5. Are tired of suffering

If you are sick and tired of feeling ill, then it’s time to make that all-important call. We are ready to help, and we will make sure that you are fully onboard and aware of what’s happening and what’s expected every step of the way. It’s time to get started on getting better – contact us today.