Health & development · Referral service
First Step Resource Center
Listed under Mental health & crisis · Domestic violence & victim support
About this service
First Step Resource Center, a National Children's Alliance-accredited children's advocacy center at Providence St. Patrick Hospital, provides medical evaluations, forensic interviews, mental health treatments, care coordination and referrals for child and adult victims of abuse or assault.
First Step Resource Center is dedicated to providing a coordinated, compassionate response to concerns about child abuse. We foster that “first step” of your child’s healing.
How to get help
Concerned caregivers may call First Step to discuss our services. A professional from law enforcement, child protective services or a mental health provider may ask you to call us.
Get help: First Step Resource Center
- Phone
- 406-329-5776
Who qualifies
Children should be seen at First Step when there are concerns of: Sexual abuse, Physical abuse, Neglect, Drug endangerment, Witnessing violence or other criminal acts