Florence Crittenton

About this facility

In Helena, Montana, this nonprofit offers a nurturing setting where families heal and grow together. Programs include residential recovery for women and children, transitional housing, and a youth maternity home for pregnant and parenting teens. It also provides outpatient therapy for substance use and mental health. Early childhood education and parenting support are central to its mission, helping families break cycles of trauma and build stable, loving futures. Staff use trauma-informed, relationship-based care guided by each family’s needs. Residents follow customized plans that may include therapy, addiction counseling, parenting classes, and case management. Childcare is both therapeutic and developmental, with trained educators helping children build confidence, communication, and early learning skills that support long-term emotional growth. Families live in secure, 24-hour supervised housing with private units and on-site childcare. Support continues after discharge through transitional apartments and aftercare programs. Children attend the state-rated Child Enrichment Center, where play-based learning helps build social, emotional, and academic skills. The center offers meals, wellness activities, holiday celebrations, and family events. Homefinding help, transportation coordination, and a caring community help families feel safe, supported, and ready for a brighter future.