Core Treatment Programs
Bear Creek Wellness focuses on providing an intensive and immersive recovery experience. Their core programs are designed to stabilize clients physically and guide them through the deep therapeutic work needed to address the underlying causes of addiction in a serene, distraction-free environment.
Typical Length: Varies by clinical need
The first step for many clients is a medically monitored detox program. Under the care of nurses and a medical team, clients can safely and comfortably manage withdrawal symptoms, preparing them to fully engage in the therapeutic aspects of residential treatment.
Typical Stay: 30 Days
The residential program is the cornerstone of the Bear Creek experience. Clients live on-site in a supportive community, engaging in a structured schedule of individual therapy, group sessions, and holistic activities like equine therapy and yoga, all within the healing backdrop of the Montana wilderness.
Environment & Accommodations
Bear Creek Wellness provides a unique, non-clinical healing environment on a secluded ranch in Stevensville, MT. The setting is designed to be peaceful and inspiring, promoting recovery through a connection with nature. With a total capacity of 33 clients across two locations (16 at one, 17 at the other), the center ensures an intimate and focused community. Accommodations consist of a main house and comfortable cabins, with clients living in gender-specific shared rooms.
Clients live in comfortable houses and cabins, creating a rustic and home-like atmosphere far from the stresses of daily life.
All rooms are shared with roommates, fostering a sense of community, peer support, and accountability during the recovery process.
Co-Ed with Specific Housing
The overall program is co-ed, but client rooms and living quarters are always gender-specific to ensure a safe and comfortable environment.
Policies & Rules
This is not a locked facility. Clients can go on walks and enjoy the outdoors when not in scheduled groups, but must follow all program rules.
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including Suboxone, is permitted as part of a client's individualized treatment plan, prescribed by the medical team.
Smoking and vaping are permitted in designated outdoor areas. Clients are free to use these areas during their free time.
To foster focus and presence, this is a technology-free facility. Personal cell phones, laptops, and other electronics are not permitted.
Family involvement is encouraged through counseling. After the initial detox period, family visits are permitted to support the healing process.
Alcohol or drug-containing products, weapons, non-prescribed medications, and outside food/drinks are strictly prohibited.
Program & Treatment
Learn about the program structure, therapy types, and treatment model.
Bear Creek Wellness stands out for its nature-based treatment in a tranquil Montana wilderness setting. They offer a highly personalized approach in an intimate ranch environment, with a holistic focus on healing the mind, body, and soul through unique therapies like equine therapy.
They offer a focused continuum of care including Medical Detoxification and Residential Treatment for adults struggling with drug and alcohol addiction.
They use a holistic, integrated approach, understanding that substance use and mental health conditions like anxiety or depression are often intertwined and must be treated simultaneously for effective, long-term recovery.
They utilize a blend of traditional and experiential therapies, including one-on-one sessions, group therapy, family counseling, and holistic practices like equine therapy, yoga, meditation, and art therapy.
The core program is clinically and holistically focused. However, 12-Step participation is highly encouraged. The facility provides transportation to off-site meetings like AA, as well as alternatives like SMART Recovery, allowing clients to choose the path that works for them.
No, the program is not faith-based. It is a clinical and holistic program that is welcoming to individuals of all spiritual beliefs and backgrounds. They may offer transportation to church for those who wish to attend.
Bear Creek Wellness was founded and began offering services in 2024.
Cost & Admission
Find answers about costs, insurance, and what's required for admission.
The estimated self-pay cost for a 30-day residential stay is approximately $52,000. For those using insurance, costs will vary based on the specific plan and coverage. It is best to call for a verification of benefits and an exact quote.
Yes, they are a private facility that works with most major PPO insurance plans. They do not accept Medicaid. The admissions team can help you verify your insurance benefits.
Yes, medically supervised detoxification is offered as the first step in the treatment process, ensuring clients are physically stable and comfortable before engaging in residential therapy.
Yes, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including the use of medications like Suboxone, is supported and can be incorporated into a client's treatment plan as deemed clinically appropriate by the medical team.
Daily Life & Rules
Details on living arrangements, what to bring, and facility policies.
The typical length of stay for the residential program is 30 days. The duration may be adjusted based on individual clinical needs and progress.
The living situation is rustic and comfortable, with clients staying in a main house and cabins on the ranch. All rooms are shared and gender-specific, meaning you will have a roommate. Private rooms are not available.
No, it is an open campus, not a locked facility. Clients are free to walk around the property, enjoy the outdoors, and take smoke breaks when they are not in scheduled programming.
Yes, smoking and vaping are permitted in designated outdoor areas. However, this is a 'no-tech' facility. To help clients fully immerse themselves in treatment, personal electronics like cell phones and laptops are not permitted.
Bring: About a week's worth of comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing (layers are recommended for Montana), new/unopened alcohol-free toiletries, ID and insurance cards, and any current prescription medications in their original bottles.
Leave at home: Valuables, electronics (phones, laptops), weapons, non-prescribed medications, revealing clothing, and any food or drinks.
Support, Staff & Community
Information on the care team, family involvement, and peer environment.
Care is provided by a multidisciplinary team that includes nurses, licensed counselors, and therapists. A psychiatrist is available for virtual consultations and medication management.
The program is for co-ed adults (18+) who typically have private insurance or are self-paying for treatment. With a small capacity of 33 clients, you will be part of an intimate and diverse community of peers focused on recovery.
Family involvement is an important part of the healing process. The program includes family counseling sessions. On-site family visitation is allowed after the initial detox period is complete.
The facility focuses on providing intensive detox and residential care. They do not offer their own step-down levels of care like IOP or aftercare programs. The treatment team will work with clients to help coordinate a discharge plan with external providers.
Payment & Cost Information
Insurance Accepted
Bear Creek Wellness is a private facility that works with most major PPO and POS insurance plans on an out-of-network basis. They do not accept Medicaid. Contact their admissions team for a free, confidential benefits verification.
Self-Pay Estimates
For clients paying out-of-pocket, this is an estimate and is subject to change. Please call to confirm exact pricing.
- Residential (30 Days):$52,000
Out-of-Network Providers May Include:
This is a partial list. The best way to confirm coverage is to contact their admissions team.
BlueCross BlueShield
Aetna
Carelon
Anthem BCBS
Magellan
MHN HealthNet
GEHA
And Many More
