Maybe you are just looking for information, maybe you are beginning to notice changes in your child’s mood or behaviors, or maybe you’re at your wit’s end trying to find help for your child and family. Community Based Services offers programs that vary from finding and coordinating needed services to a time-limited stay at a therapeutic group home, and the journey begins with a phone call.
To inquire about programs available through Community Based Services, please contact the local office and ask for information regarding the services available in your area. CBS staff will be happy to answer your questions and provide the assistance you are seeking.
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Billings and surrounding areas: Community Based Services 3212 1st Ave. S. Billings, MT 59101 (406) 245-2751 |
Livingston and surrounding areas: Community Based Services 5237 Highway 89 S. Suite 1 Livingston, MT 59047 (866) 612-4125 (406) 222-6490 |
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Lewistown and surrounding areas: Community Based Services 211 3rd Ave. N. Lewistown, MT 59457 (406) 538-4418 |
Forsyth and surrounding areas: Community Based Services 1845 Cedar Forsyth, MT 59327 (406) 346-1846 |
What to Expect When You Call for the First Time
We understand that calling and explaining your situation may be scary. Keep in mind that helping you is our number one priority. Your initial call with one of our supportive staff will direct you to a person trained in gathering the information needed to assess the situation and do what they can to help. Some questions might include:
- What prompted you to call today?
- How long has this been going on?
- Is your child currently receiving any Mental Health services and/or has your child received services in the past?
- Was it helpful?
- What school does your child attend? Does your child have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP)?
Parents have expert knowledge of their child that will assist us in helping you think through your options for how to best help your child and family. If you are a candidate for our services, a thorough mental health assessment is scheduled to determine the level of services that best fits your current needs.
It is our belief at Community Based Services that families are partners in the intervention process, and that all families have the capacity to change, given adequate resources and support.
Warning Signs and Symptoms of Mental Illness
In younger children:
- Changes in school performance
- Poor grades despite strong efforts
- Excessive worry or anxiety (i.e. refusing to go to bed or school)
- Hyperactivity
- Persistent nightmares
- Persistent disobedience or aggression
- Frequent temper tantrums
In older children and pre-teens:
- Abuse of drugs and/or alcohol
- Inability to cope with daily problems and activities
- Changes in sleeping and/or eating habits
- Excessive complaints of physical problems
- Defiance of authority, skipping school, stealing or damaging property
- Intense fear of gaining weight
- Frequent outbursts of anger
- Long-lasting negative mood, often along with poor appetite and thoughts of death
