Montana State Hospital

Montana State Hospital is a public hospital located in Anaconda-Deer Lodge, Montana. The facility employs 34 people and generates approximately $100 million in annual revenue. Montana State Hospital provides inpatient psychiatric treatment for adults diagnosed with serious mental illness. As the only public psychiatric hospital in Montana, the hospital serves individuals admitted from communities throughout the state. Their services include 174 licensed hospital beds, 42 adult group home beds, and 54 forensic mental health facility beds, totaling 270 beds. Admission to Montana State Hospital is governed by procedures outlined in state law, occurring only when an individual's needs surpass the capacity of community mental health services. Treatment plans are carefully coordinated with community mental health providers and families whenever feasible. Funding for Montana State Hospital originates from a state general fund appropriation. Individuals seeking more information can visit the hospital's website at dphhs.mt.gov/amdd/msh.