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Montana Rescue Mission opens health clinic for homeless
New partnership between Riverstone Health and Montana Rescue Mission aims to improve healthcare access for Billings' growing homeless population.
Feb. 1, 2026 at 7:31pm
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The Montana Rescue Mission in Billings has partnered with Riverstone Health to open a new medical clinic directly within the Mission's facilities. This move addresses critical gaps in healthcare access for the city's growing homeless population, mirroring a broader national trend of 'street medicine' and embedded clinics that bring care to those in need.
Why it matters
Homelessness is on the rise across the U.S., with over 653,000 people experiencing homelessness nationwide. This increase is coupled with a documented rise in chronic health conditions within this population. The new Billings clinic directly tackles the barriers homeless individuals face in accessing traditional healthcare, including lack of insurance, transportation, identification, and trust in the system.
The details
The clinic will be operated by Riverstone Health, which already serves over 2,000 homeless patients annually in the Billings area. Embedding the clinic within the Montana Rescue Mission facilities aims to foster a more trusting environment and remove logistical hurdles for patients. This model aligns with the growing 'street medicine' movement, where healthcare providers actively seek out and treat individuals where they are located.
- The new clinic is opening in Billings, Montana in 2026.
The players
Riverstone Health
A healthcare provider that serves over 2,000 homeless patients annually in the Billings area.
Montana Rescue Mission
A non-profit organization that provides shelter, food, and other services to the homeless population in Billings.
Dr. Sarah Thompson
A physician specializing in street medicine in Denver, Colorado.
Eric Owen
A representative from Riverstone Health.
Tim Mascarena
The board chairman of Billings Leadership Foundation.
What they’re saying
“Many individuals experiencing homelessness face significant barriers to accessing traditional healthcare. These barriers include lack of insurance, transportation, identification, and, crucially, trust in the healthcare system.”
— Dr. Sarah Thompson, Physician specializing in street medicine
“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, Grocery employee
What’s next
The new clinic is expected to open in Billings, Montana in 2026, providing consistent and accessible healthcare services to the city's growing homeless population.
The takeaway
The partnership between Riverstone Health and the Montana Rescue Mission represents a growing trend of 'street medicine' and embedded clinics that bring healthcare directly to those in need, addressing critical gaps in access and fostering trust within the homeless community.
