Building a Better World for Montanans with Mental Health Conditions and Their Families
NAMI Montana: Mission in Action
Our mission is to to improve mental health across the state through strong partnerships and focused action.
Support
NAMI Montana connects individuals and families across the state with free, confidential peer-led support groups and resources that foster understanding, hope, and healing. Through local affiliates and virtual options, we create safe spaces that reduce isolation and remind Montanans they are not alone.
Education
Through evidence-based workshops, trainings, and community programs, we equip Montanans with the knowledge and tools to navigate mental health challenges and support loved ones. From classrooms to community centers, our education efforts build awareness, confidence, and compassion statewide.
Advocacy
We amplify the voices of those affected by mental health conditions, championing policy reforms at the state capitol and in local communities to improve the lives of all Montanans affected with mental health conditions and their families. Through coalition partnerships and grassroots action, we work to expand access to care and strengthen Montana’s mental health system.
Big Ideas, Real Impact
What’s happening in mental health across Montana.
Policy & Advocacy Updates
Stay informed on legislative action and public policy decisions impacting mental health care across Montana. From crisis system improvements to funding wins and Medicaid updates, these stories highlight how advocacy efforts are expanding access to care and strengthening the state’s mental health infrastructure.
Community Impact & Partnerships
Discover the people and partnerships driving change in local communities. These stories spotlight leadership, grassroots initiatives, statewide events, and collaborative efforts that fuel support, reduce stigma, and build stronger systems of care for individuals and families.
Research & Mental Health Insights
Explore summaries of emerging research and national mental health developments that deepen understanding and inform best practices. This section connects Montanans to evidence-based insights that support education, awareness, and informed advocacy.
Support Starts Here
You are not alone. Find your local NAMI Montana affiliate.
Local Support & Connection
NAMI affiliates across Montana provide free, peer-led support groups and education programs for individuals living with mental health conditions and for those supporting a loved one. Rooted in local communities, these affiliates create safe spaces where people feel seen, heard, and understood while reducing stigma and building hope through shared experience.
Communities Across Montana
Affiliates serve communities including Billings, Bitterroot, Bozeman, Flathead, Great Falls, Havre, Helena, Missoula, and Southwest Montana. Whether you are seeking in-person connection or online access, support is available close to home.
Growing Support Statewide
NAMI Montana continues working to expand access to support in new communities. If your area does not yet have an affiliate, there is an opportunity to help bring free mental health education, advocacy, and peer connection to where it is needed most.
Riding for Recovery
The Trans-Montana Snowmobile Charity Ride in action.
Trans-Montana Riding for Recovery
For over a decade, the Trans-Montana Charity Ride has been a powerful force for mental health in the Treasure State. Organized by the Montana Snowmobile Association, this week-long backcountry ride has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to support NAMI Montana’s work for veterans, youth, and families across the state.
Historic Impact
Funds from the Ride have helped shape national veterans policy, including the Hannon Act and the Cleland-Dole Act, while expanding suicide prevention programs such as Youth Aware of Mental Health (YAM). This partnership is transforming advocacy, prevention, and early intervention statewide.
Fueling Hope Across Montana
From West Yellowstone to Helena, riders are doing more than touring the backcountry. They are fueling programs that strengthen precision brain health efforts, expand youth support, and advance meaningful policy change for Montanans living with mental health conditions.