*Opinions expressed in these interviews are those of the contributors and do not necessarily reflect the views, official policies, or positions of Rimrock.
Along with interviews on current events and Rimrock’s community involvement, Rimrock will be featured on KTVQ’s “Montana Matters” segment and the Big J show several times this year. We are excited to be able to share in-depth information on upcoming events and our services with you through these segments!
As part of our partnership with Radio Billings and the Big J Show, members of Rimrock’s staff will visit the station each month for a live on-air interview. We’d love to have you listen in! And, if you have any topics you’d like us to discuss or questions you’d like us to answer on-air, message us through Facebook @RimrockFoundation.
The Big J Show, August 16th, 2022 — “International Overdose Awareness Day”
The Big J Show, June 21, 2022 — “Stressors During Uncertain Times”
The Big J Show, March 15, 2022 — “Rimrock’s Homeless Outreach Team (HOT)”
The Big J Show, January 18, 2022 — “Rimrock’s New Campus”
The Big J Show, December 21, 2021 — “Holiday Tips (12 Days of Recovery)”
The Big J Show, November 16, 2021 — “Navigating the Holidays in Recovery”
The Big J Show, September 14, 2021 — “National Recovery Month”
The Big J Show, August 26, 2021 — “International Overdose Awareness Day”
The Big J Show, July 20, 2021 — “Rimrock’s Recovery Pathways Program”
The Big J Show, June 22, 2021 — “Pathways to Parenting Program”
The Big J Show, May 18, 2021 — “May is Mental Health Month”
The Big J Show, April 20, 2021 — “Strengthening Yourself Through Mental Health Services”
The Big J Show, March 30, 2021 — “Rimrock’s Role in Yellowstone County ‘Substance Abuse Connect” Coalition”
The Big J Show, February 22, 2021 — “Mental Health”
The Big J Show, January 19, 2021 — “Helping Mothers in Recovery”
January 6, 2021 — KULR8 News
Overdose deaths have been accelerating during the pandemic. In this KULR8 News article and interview, our CEO, Lenette Kosovich, speaks on the uptick in substance abuse and what measures Rimrock has taken to help those struggling during this time.
The Big J Show, December 14, 2020 — “Staying Sober & Sane During the Holidays”
November 2020 — MT Matters
From the food to the finances, there can be a lot of pressure during the holidays. For those in recovery, the holiday season can be especially stressful, especially with the added temptation to use. Our recent interview with MT Matters offers tips to adjust your expectations to help you stay sober and sane during the holidays this year.
The Big J Show, November 17, 2020 — “Rimrock’s Approach to Treating Serious Mental Illness”
The Big J Show, October 20, 2020 — “Integrated Behavioral Health, Mental Health, and COVID-19 Updates”
Montana Public Radio, October 9, 2020 — “Uncertainty Swirls Around Marijuana Legalization In Montana”
As voters next month decide if Montana should become the latest state to legalize the use and sale of recreational marijuana, Rimrock CEO, Lenette Kosovich, offers her thoughts regarding Initiative 190 in an interview with Montana Public Radio.
The Big J Show, September 15, 2020 — “National Recovery Month”
August 24, 2020 — MT Matters
In our latest KTVQ Montana Matters interview with Dianne Parker, Dr. Malcolm Horn, Rimrock’s Director of Mental Health Services, discusses anxiety, as well as coping techniques for those affected by stressors related to COVID-19, including job security, the economy and going back to school.
The Big J Show, August 18, 2020 — “Anxiety: Why We Get It and How To Cope”
The Big J Show, July 21, 2020 — “Current Impacts on Mental Health & SUD, and Coping With the Unknown”
July 15, 2020
Rimrock CEO Lenette Kosovich is featured in an article published by Politico covering the spike in opioid overdoses in 2019. Acting as an advocate for Montanans, Lenette calls attention to the even greater uptick in methamphetamine use in our area and the need for all addiction-related overdoses to be addressed. According to CDC data, Montana saw a 19% increase in drug overdose deaths last year — an issue that Rimrock is committed to keeping our legislators focused on.
The Big J Show, June 16, 2020 — “Telehealth & Rimrock’s Preparations for Phases 2 and 3 of Montana’s Reopening: Part 2”
May 16, 2020
Our Chief Nursing Officer, Christi Beals, was recently featured on Q2 News, where she discussed Rimrock’s widened reach using tele-medicine, and both the benefits and challenges that virtual treatment has.
The Big J Show, May 12, 2020— “Telehealth & Rimrock’s Preparations for Phases 2 and 3 of Montana’s Reopening: Part 1”
May 1, 2020
Rimrock CEO Lenette Kosovich and Dr. Malcolm Horn, Director of Mental Health Services, recently spoke with Montana Free Press about the ways the physical distancing requirements brought about by COVID-19 have affected their operations. Rimrock has made a significant investment in a telecommunications infrastructure and training to allow providers to continue to treat patients through telehealth. While Rimrock’s leadership is in the process of developing a plan to safely return to face-to-face treatment, this investment will allow Rimrock to continue to treat patients in the event of future restrictions as well as expand their services to a rural and remote audience. Regardless of how it’s delivered, treatment that creates a connection with others will continue to be an important part of addiction recovery plans.
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The Big J Show, April 21, 2020 — “Partnership with Eastern Montana Community Mental Health Center & Coping with COVID-19”
April 6, 2020
In this recent Billings Gazette article, our CEO, Lenette Kosovich, discusses the changes taking place at Rimrock during the COVID-19 outbreak to adhere to physical distancing guidelines, while still being an available resource and ready to help those struggling with anxiety, addiction or mental health in our community.
April 2, 2020
March 30, 2020
In our latest KTVQ Montana Matters interview with Dianne Parker, we cover different methods to help everyone cope with the changes the Coronavirus has brought to all of our lives. We discuss anxiety and other mental health issues and how to ask for help if you’re feeling overwhelmed. We also talk about substance use issues and ways to maintain your recovery during this time.
March 23, 2020
Rimrock’s Chief Nursing Officer Christi Beals, RN, MBA, was recently featured on KTVQ’s Montana Matters to discuss Alcohol – the Forgotten Addiction. Alcohol continues to be the number one addiction we treat at Rimrock, and the we have several different treatment options available to help those struggling work towards their recovery.
The Big J Show, March 17, 2020 — “Mental Health, Addiction & COVID-19”
The Big J Show, February 18, 2020 — “Alcohol, The Forgotten Addiction”
The Big J Show, January 21, 2020 — “State of Substance Use Disorder & Mental Illness Treatment”
The Big J Show, December 17, 2019 — “Navigating the Holidays in Recovery”
The Big J Show, November 19, 2019 — “Mental Health Services Offered at Rimrock”
October 26, 2019
National Drug Prescription Take Back Day is hosted by the Drug Enforcement Administration twice per year to help people properly dispose of any unused or expired prescription drugs. Unused or expired prescription medications are a public safety issue, leading to potential accidental poisoning, misuse, and overdose.
The Big J Show, October 15 — “Dr. Malcolm — Addiction & The Brain”
News Talk 730 KYYA, September 25 — “Rimrock Symposium”
The Big J Show, September 17 — “Recovery Month & Rimrock Symposium”
The Big J Show, September 10 — “Angela Kennecke’s Story”
September 9, 2019 (re-airing from May 16)
Michelle Pinnow, Director of Adolescent Services, discusses current trends in adolescent use, what parents should watch for if they suspect their child is using, how adolescent treatment differs from adult treatment, and more.
July 29, 2019
Our CEO, Lenette Kosovich, and our Director of Development, Cathy Cullen, did a Walk Thru at Desert Mountain Broadcasting to discuss this year’s upcoming Pump N Run for Recovery, our signature fun run to raise money to provide recreational opportunities for our patients to help them develop healthy habits for life.
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July 1, 2019
Our Chief Operating Officer Coralee Schmitz is a featured expert in this quarter’s issue of the Billings Chamber LiNK. The cover story focuses on how Billings’ businesses can unite against meth. We’re grateful to Coralee for sharing her knowledge and helping educate others on this important issue affecting our community.
June 26, 2019
Cathy Cullen, Director of Development Services, discusses Rimrock’s upcoming Pump N Run for Recovery at ZooMontana on August 3rd, and how this event helps our community expand and improve the availability of prevention, treatment, and recovery services for those in need.
June 26, 2019
Earlier this month, Vice President Mike Pence and Senator Steve Daines visited Billings to discuss the impact of the meth epidemic devastating our communities and families. Both spent time at Rimrock’s Willow Way, our long-term residential treatment housing for mothers and their children. Mothers struggling with drug abuse told the Vice President and Senator Daines that being able to get treatment with their children at their side is very important in helping them overcome the odds and gives them hope for a way out of this epidemic.
June 12, 2019
On Wednesday, June 12, Vice President Mike Pence visited Billings to discuss substance abuse issues affecting our community and our country. The Vice President addressed the meth epidemic in Montana at Riverstone Health following a meeting with the HIDTA Task Force. The motorcade carrying VP Pence, along with his wife Karen, Senator Steve Daines (R-MT), and Congressman Greg Gianforte (R-MT) also met with some young Montana moms who are living at Rimrock’s Willow Way recovery home in Billings who are recovering from meth addiction. We’d like to thank Aaron Flint of News Talk KBUL 95.5FM 970AM, KULR and KTVQ for covering these events and helping spread awareness of substance abuse and recovery.
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June 10, 2019
Our own Andy Malby shared his experience with methamphetamine addiction and his road to recovery at Rimrock. You can watch his story here.
June 10, 2019
Our CEO Lenette Kosovich discussed Vice President Pence’s visit to Billings this Wednesday and Rimrock’s role in recovery. The Vice President will be meeting with Lenette, regional law enforcement, and community leaders at Riverstone Health to talk about substance abuse in our community.
Rimrock’s Advocacy for Mental Health Care and Addiction Treatment
Our CEO Lenette Kosovich was recently featured in the following guest editorial for the Billings Gazette. Lenette serves on the board of the Behavioral Health Alliance of Montana and provided this guest opinion on behalf of the other BHAM board members. We are fortunate to have Lenette leading our team at Rimrock and appreciate the active role she takes in our state advocating for those in need.
May 16, 2019
Michelle Pinnow, Director of Adolescent Services, discusses current trends in adolescent use, what parents should watch for if they suspect their child is using, how adolescent treatment differs from adult treatment, and more.
April 24, 2019
Christi Beals, Chief Nursing Officer, discusses prescription drug abuse and the problems it poses in the Billings community.
January 30, 2019
Our first segment of the year features Christi Beals, Chief Nursing Officer discussing the use of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) to help people in their recovery from alcohol and opioid abuse.
The Big J Show, August 20 — ” Adolescent Program & Recovery Month”
The Big J Show, July 16 — “Pump N Run”
The Big J Show, June 18 — “Pump N Run”
The Big J Show, May 21 — “Adolescent Program”
The Big J Show, April 16 — “Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) — Therapy Component”
The Big J Show, February 19 — “Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) — Overview”
The Big J Show, January 22 —”State of the State of Substance Abuse Disorder”
The Big J Show Interview Schedule
| Date | Time | Subject |
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| January 22 | 8:30am | State of the State of Substance Abuse Disorder |
| February 19 | 8:30am | Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) — Overview |
| April 16 | 8:30am | Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) — Therapy Component |
| May 21 | 8:30am | Adolescent Program |
| June 18 | 8:30am | Pump N Run |
| July 16 | 8:30am | Pump N Run |
| August 20 | 8:30am | Adolescent Program & Recovery Month |
| September 17 | 8:30am | Recovery Month & Rimrock Symposium |
| October 15 | 8:30am | Dr. Malcolm — Addiction and the Brain |
| November 19 | 8:30am | Mental Health Services Offered at Rimrock |
| December 17 | 8:30am | Navigating the Holidays in Recovery |
