Welcome to Rocky Mountain Treatment Center (RMTC)

We believe patients must above all, feel respected, safe, and secure in the belief that they have the ultimate control and responsibility for their own treatment success. Our goal is to create a therapeutic environment that will allow them to interrupt their illness and implement a plan for Long Term recovery.

RMTC is located just minutes from the breathtaking scenery
[ SEE MONTANA'S SCENIC VIEWS ] of the Rocky Mountains. Patients and family members are invariably struck with the therapeutic value of nature's beauty and the crystal clear air of Montana's "Big Sky."

Our Administrative Treatment Staff consists of Executive Director; Marcie Dardis, Chief Financial Director Claree Kelly, Psychologist, Dr. Monty Kuka, Medical Director and Addictionologist, Dr. Brice Addison. These professionals perform complete assessments and medical examinations to establish specific needs for each individual.

Complimenting this team are a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Master of Science in Counseling, Licensed Addiction Counselors, Pharmacist, Registered Dietitian, Nurses and Treatment Assistants. The treatment philosophy is one of focusing on treatment of the entire person including the physical, emotional, behavioral, family, social and spiritual domains. Each patient participates in the development of an individually tailored treatment program that is updated frequently as treatment needs change.

Executive Director, Marcie Dardis LPN, LAC education and background are in healthcare and addictions counseling. Marcie has been connected to Rocky Mountain Treatment Center since 1983. She has expertise in Addictions Counseling, Co-Occuring disorders, Manage Care, Marketing and Clinical Management.

Medical Director, Brice Addison, MD
Dr Addison is our physician and has as a second primary care credential, the degree of PhD in addictionology. Brice has been with Rocky Mountain Treatment Center since 1983, and is truly devoted to helping people with addictions..

Psychologist, Monty Kuka, PhD
Monty Kuka, PhD, is our consulting earned his doctorate in Clinical Psychology “Summa Cum Laude” from Notre Dame. He has been a practicing Psychologist since 1977. He completed a post doctorate fellowship in child and family psychology and currently has a private practice serving adolescents and adults with mental health needs including addiction and eating disorders.

Director of Nursing, Sue Schmid
Sue is nursing director and has worked with Rocky Mountain Treatment Center for 15 years. She enjoys and finds great rewards in her critical role in the therapy of recovery from the addictive process.

Director of Financial services Claree Kelly, CFO
Claree Kelly’s education and background are in healthcare business administration and accounting. She has more than 12 years of experience in the addictions field, she is proficient at maximizing your health care benefits and arranging affordable options for treatment. Claree is available to our clients for help with developing financial life skills such as budgeting and managing daily financial concerns.

Rocky Mountain Treatment Center offers a full range of services for both adults, adolescents and their families. Clients receive evaluations and recommendations for care based on individual needs

Clients learn about the disease of addiction and about their own unique problems including their family and relationship roles. We believe successful treatment must include therapy for the family and significant others, as well as continuing care, post treatment referrals, and follow-up. Rocky Mountain Treatment Center provides treatment for secondary emotional problems such as depression in the dual diagnosis service track. Traditional Native American treatment activities have been integrated into the treatment program, as well.

We use the 12-step program as the basis for long term recovery, and our patients are introduced to the concept and lifestyle soon after admission.

Our goal at Rocky Mountain Treatment Center is to provide the most complete care possible, with each client's treatment plan being seen as a dynamic process which is reviewed daily by the members of the multidisciplinary treatment team. Continued stay reviews are part of this process, as is discharge planning and appropriate referrals. Family members, significant others, legal guardians, probation officers, and others who play an important role in each patient's life, may be invited to attend staff planning disscussions regarding each client's history and are encouraged to contribute their own observations of the client's behavior in developing a treatment plan which will ultimately result in the most positive and beneficial lifestyle adjustments.

Although spirituality is encouraged during our program, endorsement of any particular faith is
not. For those seeking closeness to a higher
power of their choice, we are fortunate to
have our own small chapel where patients
find comfort in sorting out some of their moments
of uncertainty or search for guidance as
they change their lives

One family recently wrote about the treatment provided by RMTC:

"There is no way we can thank the incredibly caring and loving staff at Rocky Mountain for the way they helped bring our family back to happiness." Jeff and Family

Rocky Mountain Treatment Center is JCAHO accredited and licensed by the State of Montana as a Chemical Dependency Treatment Center and Specialty Mental Health program. We are dedicated to prevention, education and treatment for individuals and families suffering from addictive diseases, compulsive behavior patterns and behavioral health disorders.

Referrals for services may be made by calling the Clinical Admissions office at 1-800-521-6572. Admission dates will be arranged as quickly as possible pending insurance confirmation or personal financial arrangements.

Clients are referred to Rocky Mountain Treatment Center from a variety of sources, including physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors,

family therapists, probation officers, and school-based referrals. Each client is evaluated prior to being accepted into our program by having an assessment or biopsychosocial summary done by a member of our counseling staff or by a Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor where the prospective client lives. Pregnant clients who are medically stable are accepted up until their eighth month of pregnancy. Adults undergoing detoxification are monitored by our licensed nursing staff and are screened by our Medical Director as to their suitability for admission.

Rocky Mountain Treatment Center is approved for payment through a variety of insurance and managed care plans. Individually tailored self-payment arrangements can also be made. Questions about the therapeutic process, fees, sources of coverage, or requests for additional information can be directed to our very accommodating staff. We highly encourage you to contact us by phone at 1-800-521-6572 or in the event you are unable or uncomfortable calling directly the first time, we will answer all inquires by e-mail at rmtc@att.net