Trailhead Counseling & Recovery Center

Formerly known as Big Sky Recovery, Trailhead Counseling & Recovery Center is a family-owned outpatient counseling clinic located in Whitefish, Montana. They offer an intensive outpatient program (IOP) requiring clients to participate in 10 hours of weekly therapy, 1 weekly group session for 3 weeks, and weekly 1-on-11 sessions. Counseling, family-focused interventions, aftercare planning and case management are also offered to ensure continuity of care. The center treats children, teens, adults including couples to help recover from mental health and substance use challenges.

Holistic And Evidence-Based Practices

Trailhead uses several approaches. Their holistic and wellness approach helps improve emotions, thinking, spiritual connection and behavioral issues through practicing meditation, mindfulness, and yoga. Evidence-based practices combined with experiential methods like eye movement therapy (EMDR), cognitive behavioral therapies (CBT) helps support clients’ recovery through processing distressing memories and build coping skills. 12-step support group meetings help clients make connections and gain support from peers. Additionally, Trailhead’s couples and family therapy improve family relationships during the recovery process.

Prime for Life

The Prime for Life service provides clients with a deeper understanding of the about the effects of substance use and how to avoid repeat use in a non-judgmental environment. Trailhead runs Prime for Life meetings once a month on a weekend in either a group or an individual basis.

In addition to Prime for Life, Trailhead’s DUI assessment courses and treatment assist clients in complying with their court requirements to help them recover long-term without additional legal issues.