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5.9/ 10Fair
How this score breaks down
State licensed & listed with SAMHSA4 / 4.0
Accreditation0 / 1.8
Levels of care0.9 / 2.1
Patient ratings0.75 / 1.5
Insurance & payment access0.25 / 0.6
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About Instar Community Services
Instar Community Services provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 1112 Leslie Avenue in Helena, Montana. It is a private provider.
Its services include residential (inpatient) treatment, standard outpatient counseling, co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and transitional or sober living housing. Clinicians use approaches such as brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, and substance use disorder counseling.
Payment options include government funding for people who qualify, Medicaid, and cash or self-payment. A sliding fee scale based on income is available. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for young adults, women, men, seniors or older adults, and veterans.
Instar Community Services is licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency.
✓Offers residential treatment: only 3 of 6 programs in Helena do.
Based on SAMHSA-listed programs in our directory. Rankings use the StartDrugRehab Score; facilities can't pay to change them. Distances are straight-line.
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Who they serve & support services
Specialized groups
Young adults
Adult women
Adult men
Seniors or older adults
Veterans
Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders
Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence
Clients who have experienced trauma
Recovery support
Self-help groups
Housing services
Assistance with obtaining social services
Recovery coach
Mentoring/peer support
Employment counseling or training
Counseling & education
Substance use disorder education
Individual counseling
Group counseling
Family counseling
Ancillary services
Case management service
Social skills development
Transportation assistance
Licensing & accreditation
State substance use treatment agency
Ages accepted
Young Adults, Adults, Seniors
Operated by
Private for-profit organization
Treatment access in Lewis and Clark County, MT
5Treatment facilities
2Offer detox
1Buprenorphine or methadone
2Offer 24-hour care
Lewis and Clark County, MT has 5 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 75,129 residents. 2 facilities in the county list detox services.
Source: StartDrugRehab Treatment Deserts 2026, built from SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, U.S. Census 2024 population estimates and CDC overdose data. Counts are SAMHSA-listed facilities only.
What services does Instar Community Services offer?
Instar Community Services lists the following levels of care: inpatient / residential, outpatient, dual diagnosis, and sober living / transitional housing. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
Does Instar Community Services accept insurance?
According to SAMHSA data, Instar Community Services accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, medicaid, cash or self-payment, and samhsa funding/block grants. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (833) 589-6933 for a free benefits check.
Does Instar Community Services offer detox?
Instar Community Services does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.
Is Instar Community Services licensed?
Instar Community Services reports licensing or certification from: State substance use treatment agency.
Who does Instar Community Services treat?
Instar Community Services accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include young adults, adult women, adult men, seniors or older adults, and veterans.
How many addiction treatment programs are in Lewis and Clark County, MT?
Lewis and Clark County, MT has 5 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 75,129 residents: 2 list detox services, 1 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 2 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
How does Instar Community Services rank among rehab centers in Helena?
Instar Community Services is #6 of 6 ranked programs in Helena in our 2026 ranking, based on the StartDrugRehab Score (accreditation, levels of care, payment options, data completeness and patient ratings). Facilities cannot pay to change their rank.
How do I get admitted to Instar Community Services or a similar program?
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Instar Community Services directly at 406-422-4828. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Instar Community Services. Our helpline is not affiliated with Instar Community Services.
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Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Facilities report this information to SAMHSA, and it can change, so confirm details before admission. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Instar Community Services.
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