The Arc Western Montana

The Arc Western Montana In 1987, Montana State legislators took the first steps toward integrating institutionalized people with developmental disabilities into communities.

The Arc Western Montana, formerly Missoula Developmental Service Corporation (MDSC), has been opening doors and transforming lives since 1990 for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities in Montana. The legislation they passed created the concept of a nonprofit organization managing the human services support and carrying the fiduciary responsibility for adults with developmental disabilities placed in group residences as part of a broader urban community social movement. The city that bid for and won the practical application of such funding appropriation from the State for this innovative approach to caring for and nurturing folks with severe developmental disabilities was Missoula. The organization it established in 1989 was the Missoula Developmental Service Corporation a private fee-for-service nonprofit entity guided by a volunteer Board of Directors. By October 1990, three homes were ready to open their doors to the first 20 people coming from institutions where many of them had literally grown up. The organization now supports over 60 adults living in 10 homes and a day services center. A unique part of our services is that we offer clients with critical physical conditions, requiring emergency assistance and/or treatment, a unique nurse-managed residence with 24-hour on-site medical support.

🎨✨ You’re Invited! ✨🎨We are so excited to share that our clients will be participating in the  of Mind Art Gallery Openi...
02/27/2026

🎨✨ You’re Invited! ✨🎨

We are so excited to share that our clients will be participating in the of Mind Art Gallery Opening Show!

🗓 March 13
⏰ 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating creativity, self-expression, and talent. Each artist has created deeply personal and imaginative pieces that reflect their unique interests and personalities. Their work truly tells a story — and we can’t wait for you to see it!

The artwork will remain on display throughout the month of March, so you’ll have plenty of opportunities to stop by and experience these incredible creations.

Come out, show your support, and celebrate the power of art! 💛🎨

🎶🐻 Thanks for coming Griz Stomp! 🐻🎶We loved seeing you swing dance, line dance, and teaching us the moves to the ultimat...
02/25/2026

🎶🐻 Thanks for coming Griz Stomp! 🐻🎶

We loved seeing you swing dance, line dance, and teaching us the moves to the ultimate classic – Fishing in the Dark! 💃🕺

Everyone had an amazing time getting dressed up and hitting the dance floor for Tim Tebow Foundation  Night to Shine 202...
02/18/2026

Everyone had an amazing time getting dressed up and hitting the dance floor for Tim Tebow Foundation Night to Shine 2026 ✨ From fancy outfits to big smiles and nonstop dancing, the joy in the room was contagious. It was so much fun watching everyone shine, celebrate, and truly enjoy their special night inspired by Tim Tebow.

Here are some highlights from the dance, with more pictures to come. We’re still smiling from such a fun and memorable evening 💙

🏈🌶️ Our Annual Super Bowl Chili Competition Was a Hit! 🌶️🏈We had an amazing turnout for this year’s chili showdown! A hu...
02/13/2026

🏈🌶️ Our Annual Super Bowl Chili Competition Was a Hit! 🌶️🏈

We had an amazing turnout for this year’s chili showdown! A huge THANK YOU to our fantastic judges for tasting every batch and helping us crown this year’s champions — you made the tough work look easy. 👏

📸 Check out the photos to see all the action: smiling competitors, judges in deep deliberation, and our winners proudly holding their awards!

🥇 Congratulations to our top chili champions — your recipes brought the heat and earned the bragging rights this year! 🔥

Thanks to everyone who entered, sampled, judged, and came out to enjoy the fun. Can’t wait to do it again next year! 🎉

Huge thank you to Five Valleys Restoration & Cleaning for all the incredible work they’ve done updating our homes. Their...
01/29/2026

Huge thank you to Five Valleys Restoration & Cleaning for all the incredible work they’ve done updating our homes. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to quality truly show in the final results. We’re so grateful for the care and effort your team put into every step of the process. We couldn’t be happier with the results and truly appreciate everything your team has done! 👏🏡

Take a look at these before-and-after photos from a project we recently completed for our friends and partners at The Arc Western Montana!
We’re proud of the results and even more proud of the hard work our team put into making this space clean, safe, and restored. Great work, team—and thank you to The Arc Western Montana for trusting us with all your restoration projects!

12/31/2025

🎉✨ Happy New Year from The Arc Western Montana ✨🎉

As we welcome the New Year, we want to thank our individuals, families, staff, and community partners for being part of our journey. Your support, dedication, and compassion make our work possible every day.

Here’s to a New Year filled with inclusion, opportunity, growth, and continued advocacy for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are excited for what’s ahead and grateful to move forward together.

Wishing you a safe, joyful, and meaningful New Year from all of us at The Arc Western Montana 💙

We’re still smiling from all the energy, courage, and sportsmanship on display. Thank you to everyone who came out to su...
05/02/2025

We’re still smiling from all the energy, courage, and sportsmanship on display. Thank you to everyone who came out to support and cheer on these incredible athletes. Check out the latest photos—we’re so proud of every single participant! 💙🏅

🏅 Special Olympics Today! 🎉What an amazing day cheering on our athletes at  Olympics Montana Five Valleys Area  the Spec...
04/30/2025

🏅 Special Olympics Today! 🎉

What an amazing day cheering on our athletes at Olympics Montana Five Valleys Area the Special Olympics! Their determination, spirit, and teamwork were truly inspiring. Huge thanks to everyone who helped make it happen! 💪❤️

Some of our Foss folks took a little trip into the community today. A few snacks were picked up, a few good laughs were ...
04/25/2025

Some of our Foss folks took a little trip into the community today. A few snacks were picked up, a few good laughs were had, and it was nice to just get out for a bit. Simple moments like these mean a lot.

We had a wonderful Easter celebration at Kerr, filled with connection, joy, and community. Residents enjoyed a festive m...
04/22/2025

We had a wonderful Easter celebration at Kerr, filled with connection, joy, and community. Residents enjoyed a festive meal, Easter egg activities, and time together enjoying the spring weather.

Thank you to our staff for creating a warm and welcoming environment, and to everyone who helped make the day meaningful. It’s always special to see the smiles and shared moments during these celebrations.

Wishing all our friends and families a beautiful spring season.

🌼 Easter spirit was in full swing at Kerr this week!Our folks came together for a fun afternoon of egg decorating — a gr...
04/18/2025

🌼 Easter spirit was in full swing at Kerr this week!
Our folks came together for a fun afternoon of egg decorating — a great way to welcome spring and enjoy some creative time with one another.
Moments like these remind us how special our community is. Wishing everyone a joyful and peaceful Easter season! 🐣💛

We’re excited to be part of the Frame of Mind art show! 🎨✨ Join us on March 14th at 5:30 PM to celebrate the incredible ...
02/27/2025

We’re excited to be part of the Frame of Mind art show! 🎨✨ Join us on March 14th at 5:30 PM to celebrate the incredible talent of our artists.

📍 Frame of Mind – 1706 Brooks Street in Missoula

Don’t miss it!

Address

1005 Marshall Street
Missoula, MT
59801

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+14067285484

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