Open Arms Drop-In Center, located in Bozeman, Montana, is a peer-operated, community based program that provides a safe, friendly, confidential, supportive and recovery-oriented environment; a place where people share similar experiences regarding treatment and recovery journeys without fear of judgment in the mental health field.
Our goals are to serve one another in such a way that we may be able to feel empowered to change the quality of our lives; to listen to one another and let each other know that we are heard, respected and validated; to offer supportive and constructive feedback and help each other gain greater insight and understanding. We encourage independence in personal goal-setting, decision-making and problem-solving; aid one another on a path of self-discovery, and encourage a sense of belonging. We work in partnership as guides, advocates, and as critical friends.
We offer a full line of support groups: peer to peer support, DRA (dual recovery anonymous) meetings, journaling workshops, meditation and deep breathing groups, self-advocacy and recovery groups, a PTSD group, NAMI connections support group and new groups are forming all the time. We also offer a book club, group field outings, and free professional hair cuts.
In collaboration with Gallatin Mental Health Center, we offer a system for monitoring, reducing and eliminating uncomfortable or dangerous physical symptoms and emotional feelings. The GMHC offers psychiatric, case-management and therapy services to our drop-in peers.
Open arms is open to all people who may have mental health problems or issues, emotional or mood disturbances, addictions, or who may feel set back by circumstances beyond control that may require assistance in connecting to services offered by the community, or to those who just need to talk to someone who understands. We are here to help, and we welcome all.
