Open Door Wellness Center

Open Door Wellness Center The team of doctors and mental health professionals pride themselves on providing family-centered care that focuses on the mind, body, and spirit.

At Open Door Wellness Center our missions is to produce whole people, that will create whole families, generating whole communities collectively working toward hope in truth. YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuKUmSXpRdE2nZ3-OwklqSg

Open Door Wellness Center offers faith-based mental health counseling and primary care to people and families in Great Falls, Montana. Offering primary health care and mental health care under the same roof benefits all patients. The providers work together as a team to collaborate on personalized care that helps patients achieve mental and physical well-being. Faith-based counseling, family counseling, and EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) therapy help patients struggling with anxiety and depression. Because Open Door Wellness Center has a primary care approach, patients also get help managing chronic health conditions like diabetes or heart disease. The practice also offers annual physicals and specialized DOT physicals (department of transportation physicals). Reach out today to Open Door Wellness Center to benefit from their holistic, compassionate, and faith-based care. Call today or use this website to schedule an appointment online.

Employee Spotlight!!Joe and his wonderful family!! We sure are blessed to have Joe be apart of the Open Door team! He is...
03/27/2026

Employee Spotlight!!

Joe and his wonderful family!! We sure are blessed to have Joe be apart of the Open Door team! He is rockin' it and launching us in to a new season with his amazing administrative skills! Here are the last questions we asked him to get to know him more.

16. What is your best childhood memory?
Beach Days

17. What is your favorite holiday?
Thanksgiving

18. Have you ever met a celebrity?
Steve Tyler

19. What skill would you most like to learn?
Underwater Basket Weaving

20. Where is the coolest place you traveled?
Bangladesh (“Most excellent place in the whole world.”)

Part 3: Finding Peace in Christ’s VictoryAnxiety can spike during busy seasons—even around Easter. But Jesus doesn’t off...
03/25/2026

Part 3: Finding Peace in Christ’s Victory

Anxiety can spike during busy seasons—even around Easter. But Jesus doesn’t offer a fragile calm; He gives His peace.

Key Scriptures (ESV): John 14:27; Phil. 4:6–7; Isa. 26:3
Word Lens: ‘peace’ = *eirēnē* (εἰρήνη), wholeness; ‘anxious’ = *merimna* (μέριμνα), distracting cares.

• Peace isn’t pretending trouble is small; it’s placing trouble under a bigger King.
• Prayer is not denial—it’s transfer: we hand God what we can’t carry.
• God’s peace guards (*phrourēsei*, φρουρήσει) the heart like a sentry (Phil. 4:7).

3 Steps today:
• Name the worry (one sentence).
• Ask for help (one clear request).
• Do the next right thing (one small obedience).

Stat: In 2022, 18.2% of U.S. adults reported anxiety symptoms in the past 2 weeks (CDC/NCHS, 2024).

Question: What ‘care’ do you need to place into Jesus’ hands today?
Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are risen and reigning. Trade my *merimna* for Your *eirēnē*. Guard my heart and mind, and lead me in faithful next steps. Amen.

03/21/2026

Testimonial after her therapy journey at Open Door!

Employee Spotlight!!Joe - The man, the myth, the legend!He deeply loves his time with his family in the outdoors!Here ar...
03/20/2026

Employee Spotlight!!

Joe - The man, the myth, the legend!
He deeply loves his time with his family in the outdoors!

Here are some more questions we asked Joe to get to know him.

11. Who would be the three guests at your dinner table?
D.D. Lackey, Attila the Hun, Alcuin of York

12. What is your favorite season and why?
Summer - I enjoy warmer weather

13. Where would you travel for an all expense paid vacation for 10 days?
Italy

14. What is a skill are you working on?
All of them all of the time.

15. What are you passionate about?
Learning

Part 2: Healing from GuiltEaster includes the cross—because guilt is real, and grace is realer. Shame says, ‘I *am* bad....
03/18/2026

Part 2: Healing from Guilt

Easter includes the cross—because guilt is real, and grace is realer. Shame says, ‘I *am* bad.’ The gospel says, ‘In Christ, I am forgiven and made new.’

Key Scriptures (ESV): Rom. 8:1; Isa. 53:5–6; 1 John 1:9
Word Lens: ‘no condemnation’ = *katakrima* (κατάκριμα), a guilty verdict; ‘forgive’ = *aphiēmi* (ἀφίημι), to send away/release.

• Guilt can be a loving alarm that calls us to repentance.
• Shame is a cruel identity sentence that Christ breaks.
• Confession isn’t self‑punishment; it’s stepping into the light.

3 Steps toward freedom:
• Confess specifically (to God; and to a trusted person when wise).
• Receive cleansing (1 John 1:9—He is faithful).
• Repair what you can (humble amends, where appropriate).

Stat: During Aug 2021–Aug 2023, 13.1% of Americans age 12+ had depression in the past 2 weeks; among those, 87.9% reported difficulty functioning (CDC Data Brief 527, 2025).

Question: Are you living under *katakrima* that Jesus already carried?
Prayer: Jesus, thank You for the cross. Where I have sinned, lead me to repent. Where I am trapped in shame, speak Your verdict: ‘no condemnation.’ Help me walk in clean, humble freedom. Amen.

Health

03/14/2026

Open Door Testimony!
Providing hope to our community.

Employee Spotlight!!Joe is Kenough! Ok!?!Joe is super funny with a great sense of humor. He brings a lot of laughter to ...
03/13/2026

Employee Spotlight!!

Joe is Kenough! Ok!?!
Joe is super funny with a great sense of humor. He brings a lot of laughter to the office at Open Door making it fun and inviting!
We asked him questions to get to know him. Here is more of his responses.

6. What is a goal you are working towards?
Terminal Degrees in 12 subjects.

7. If you had a superpower what would it be and why?
Flight - because Superman is the best.

8. Describe yourself in three words.
Faithful. Hopeful. Fruitful.

9. What was your dream job as a kid?
Dad

10. What are the top three items on your bucket list?
See a Narwhal in the wild. Send my daughter in a rocket to Mars. Meet a Spaceforce officer.

Part 1: Hope in the ResurrectionDespair tells you, ‘Nothing will change.’ Easter answers, ‘The tomb is empty.’ Resurrect...
03/11/2026

Part 1: Hope in the Resurrection

Despair tells you, ‘Nothing will change.’ Easter answers, ‘The tomb is empty.’ Resurrection hope is not wishful thinking—it’s confidence rooted in Jesus.

Key Scriptures (ESV): 1 Pet. 1:3; John 11:25–26; Rom. 15:13
Word Lens: ‘hope’ = Greek *elpis* (ἐλπίς), confident expectation; ‘resurrection’ = *anastasis* (ἀνάστασις), raising up.

• Hope grows when we remember what God has already done.
• Lament is allowed—silence is not required.
• Small steps are still resurrection steps.

3 Steps when you feel low:
• Tell God the truth (one honest sentence).
• Reach out to one person today (don’t isolate).
• Do one life-giving action (shower, walk, eat, appointment).

Stat: In 2022, 21.4% of U.S. adults reported depression symptoms in the past 2 weeks (CDC/NCHS, 2024).

Question: What would you do today if resurrection hope had the loudest voice?

Prayer: Risen Jesus, when my mind is dark and my strength is small, lift my eyes. Fill me with *elpis*—steady hope in You. Give me courage for the next right step. Amen.

03/07/2026

Open Door Testimony!
Providing hope to our community

Employee Spotlight!We are so pleased and blessed to have Joe here at Open Door! His expertise in administration and busi...
03/06/2026

Employee Spotlight!

We are so pleased and blessed to have Joe here at Open Door! His expertise in administration and business planning has taking Open Door to a whole new level! He is such a joy to work with.

We asked Joe some questions to get to get to know him better! Here is some of his responses.

1. How do you prefer to start your day?
With a cup of coffee

2. What do you do to turn things around when you’re having a bad day?
Cathartic angry rage music

3. What is one of your favorite memories from that last year?
Wedding anniversary in Missoula

4. What’s one thing you’re currently trying to make a habit of?
Reading another language

5. What is a goal you are working towards?
Terminal Degrees in 12 subjects.

When you come into the office make sure to say hi to Joe!!

Sleep & Night Anxiety: Peace That Stands WatchIf your mind races at night, you're not alone. God cares about your rest.W...
03/04/2026

Sleep & Night Anxiety: Peace That Stands Watch

If your mind races at night, you're not alone. God cares about your rest.

Word study:
"Peace… will guard your hearts" (Philippians 4:7). "Guard" = Greek phroureō - to stand watch like a soldier.

A simple bedtime liturgy (10 minutes):
1) Light off screens; dim lights.
2) Write worries + a next step (Psalm 56:3).
3) Pray Philippians 4:6-7 slowly.
4) Read Psalm 4 and end with verse 8.

Sleep promise to memorize:
"In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety." (Psalm 4:8)

Stat snapshot: CDC reports that in 2022, insufficient sleep varied by state, ranging from about 30% to 46% of adults.

Reflection question: What thought keeps looping at night, and what truth can replace it?

Prayer: Lord, quiet my heart. Help me trust You with what I cannot solve tonight. Give me peaceful sleep. Amen.

Employee Spotlight!!We hope you have enjoyed getting to know Kyle! Here is Kyle with his wonderful family back in Spokan...
02/27/2026

Employee Spotlight!!
We hope you have enjoyed getting to know Kyle! Here is Kyle with his wonderful family back in Spokane. If you come to Open Door be sure to say hi to him! Here are some more questions we asked Kyle to know him more!

16. What is your best childhood memory?
Playing lego and watching movies

17. What is your favorite holiday?
4th of July - Warm, good food, it’s warm, fireworks, or and it’s warm outside!

18. Have you ever met a celebrity?
Yes. Kevin Sarbo

19. What skill would you most like to learn?
How to skillfully remember events and dialogue.

20. Where is the coolest place you traveled?
Israel and Jordan

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2022 Central Avenue
Great Falls, MT
59401

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Monday 8am - 5am
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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