Welcome to Alternatives, Inc.

Alternatives, Inc. is a non-profit corporation based in Billings, Montana. Since opening in 1980, the organization has provided both residential and non-residential supervision and treatment programs for state and federal inmates in Yellowstone, Carbon and Stillwater Counties.

Alternatives has three facilities in Billings. The men's facility, Alpha House, at 3109 1st Ave North houses 180 residents in state and federal work release programs. The second facility at 1001 South 27th Street houses the women's facility known as Passages.  This building also serves as the main administrative office. The third facility is located at 17 North 31st Street and is home to Alternatives' Beta Jail Alternatives and Misdemeanor Probation.

Additionally Alternatives, Inc. offers Jail Alternatives in Stillwater and Carbon Counties.  Stillwater Alternatives is located in the County Courthouse in Columbus, Carbon Alternatives is located in the Courthouse annex in Red Lodge.

Save the Date!

On Sunday, April 11th from 1-3 p.m. Passages will be holding their 5th Annual Alumni Celebration!  This Ice Cream Social is being held in the New Visions Garden and is open to all former Passages residents and their immediate families as an opportunity to share their successes with other alumni and staff and to enjoy treats, games for kids, and prize give-aways.  Department of Corrections' staff are encouraged to attend if you are working with any of the Alumni currently - it is a great way to support the accomplishments the women have made in their lives. 

Questions regarding this event can be directed to Jan Begger, Passages Director, at 294-9609 ext. 211.

We look forward to seeing you there!