Alternatives, Inc.

Alternatives, Inc. is a non-profit organization based in Billings, Montana, dedicated to providing community corrections and re-entry strategies for offenders in Yellowstone, Carbon, and Stillwater Counties. Established in 1980, the organization has been instrumental in promoting public safety by offering structured programs that facilitate the transition of offenders back into society as responsible, productive citizens.

Residential Programs

Alternatives, Inc. operates several residential facilities designed to support offenders during their reintegration process:

• Alpha House: A men's Pre-release Center (PRC) located at 3109 1st Avenue North, Billings, MT 59101. This facility serves as an intermediate step between prisons and the community, providing 24-hour supervision for approximately six months.
• Passages: A women's Pre-release Center situated at 1001 South 27th Street, Billings, MT 59101. Passages comprises a 74-bed Women's Pre-release Center, a 50-bed Assessment/Sanction/Revocation Center, and a 50-bed Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program.

Jail Alternatives

To address jail overcrowding and provide alternatives to incarceration, Alternatives, Inc. offers programs in Yellowstone and Stillwater Counties. These services aim to reduce jail populations, teach responsibility, and keep indigent offenders out of jail, thereby saving taxpayer money.

Compass Program

In November 2018, Alternatives, Inc. expanded its services by establishing the Compass Program at 2120 3rd Avenue North, Billings, MT 59101. This program offers counseling services ranging from Substance Abuse Disorder and Mental Health treatment to Partner Family Member Assault programming and ACT/Prime for Life.

Compass provides a "one-stop-shop" for community treatment, supervision, and testing through partnerships with the Beta Jail Alternatives program and Alternatives' administrative offices.

SCRAM Services

Alternatives, Inc. is a provider of SCRAM Systems, offering continuous alcohol monitoring and remote alcohol breath testing. These services are designed to monitor offenders' compliance with court-ordered conditions, ensuring public safety and supporting rehabilitation efforts.

Mission and Philosophy

The organization's mission is to promote public safety and challenge offenders to become responsible, productive citizens through firm, fair, consistent supervision, treatment, and education.

Alternatives, Inc. believes that public safety is enhanced when offenders are reintroduced to the community through structured programs involving treatment services, assistance in locating employment, 24-hour supervision, and case management.

Locations

Alternatives, Inc. operates primarily in Billings, Montana, with its main office located at 2120 3rd Avenue North, Billings, MT 59101.

The organization also offers services in:

• Yellowstone County
• Carbon County
• Stillwater County
• Billings, MT, USA

It provides a range of community-based correctional programs to over 6,000 clients annually.

Contact Information

• Main Office: 2120 3rd Avenue North, Billings, MT 59101
• Phone: 406-256-3501
• Email: [email protected]

Alternatives, Inc. continues to be a pivotal entity in Montana's correctional landscape, offering comprehensive programs that support offenders in their journey toward rehabilitation and reintegration into society.