Program areas at West Mont
West Mont operates a combination of 13 licensed group homes and apartment residential settings located throughout the helena, Montana community. During fy2023, we served over 200 individuals. In addition to training for self-help skills (personal care, nutrition and meal preparation, communal living, etc. ), West Mont encouraged all consumers to participate in our art club, field day olympics, nordic ski day, and individually designed community based-events (movies, concerts, bowling, volunteering).in march 2023, West Mont began a new program of renting it's humbolt apartments to individuals with disabilities who are transitioning from their guardian's homes or group homes to semi-independent living. West Mont's supported living program assists with cooking, transportation to work and community events.
Supported services is West Mont's fastest growing program, providing essential residential and/or vocational support to over 80 individuals with disabilities. These consumers either live independently or are still residing with family members. Several have community-based jobs and can use public transportation to commute around the community. Services range from job coaching, teaching interview skills and what is appropriate to wear to an interview, to assistance with medications, meal preparation, medical appointments, and socialization.
West Mont has 3 vocational facilities, one day activity (vastt), and 5 pass programs, and provided services for an average of 100 consumers from monday through friday in fy2023. To provide quality vocational services and to generate 3rd party, non-contract revenue, West Mont has developed several opportunities to generate third-party revenue: flower sales, christmas trees, greenhouse tomatoes, pumpkins, bedding plants, farmer's market, shredding, janitorial crew, direct mailing, and a petting zoo.