Beyond The Weather

Free telehealth psychiatry and therapy for Montana farmers, ranchers, ag workers, and their families.

Why Choose Us

Why Frontier?

Private and Confidential

Everything is kept between you and your provider.

Providers Who Understand

Connect with providers who get the unique challenges rural Montanans face.

Start at Your Own Pace

Just start with one appointment. See how it feels. We’ll take it one step at a time.

You're Covered

This service is provided completely free for the Montana ag community.

Our Services

What Does Beyond The Weather Offer?

Beyond the Weather offers short-term support through psychiatry, therapy, or a combination of the two. You can dive deep or just focus on building real, usable skills for everyday life. It’s support that fits your world and respects your time.

Low Commitment – Most folks meet with us up to 6 times, with the option to continue if your provider recommends it.

Remote and Convenient – Sessions are by phone or video, so you can talk to someone without driving to town or stepping away from your day for long.

Practical Support – We focus on tools and strategies that help with stress, mood, and whatever’s on your plate right now.

Please note: This program does not cover the cost of medications.

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How To Get Started

Empowering you on a path to healthy living

Find care that fits your needs.

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Who We Work With

This program is built for Montanans in agriculture - and the people closest to them. If your family’s work keeps food on the table, we’re here for you.

Farmers and ranchers

Spouses, partners, and immediate family members of Ag workers

Anyone in ag who may not call it “stress,” but feels worn down, overwhelmed, or just not themselves

Please note: Participants must be willing to meet by phone or video.

Frontier x Beyond The Weather

Frontier is proud to partner with Beyond the Weather to bring therapy and psychiatry services to Montana’s farming and ranching communities.

Many of our therapists and prescribers either come from rural Montana or have strong ties to the ag world. They understand the lifestyle—and the values that come with it: independence, privacy, and taking time to build trust before jumping into anything big.

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What To Expect

Your First Appointment

We’ll take time to listen and translate a plan into easy-to-implement steps.

1. Thorough Assessment

Your provider will guide an unhurried 45-minute conversation to learn your history, concerns, and goals.

2. Expert Opinion

We’ll share impressions, name a diagnosis if it’s clear, and outline next steps for clarification.

3. Real-Life Plan

You will receive a personalized care plan, which may include skills, routines, therapy referrals, and medication changes when appropriate.

Meet Our Dedicated Team

Proud to serve the community

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Shayna Chupein, LCSW LAC
Director of Care Management & Psychotherapy Services
Therapy
Success Stories

Real People, Real Change

"I grew up in a generation where you pull yourself up by your bootstraps. But what happens if you can’t even find your bootstraps?"
Montana Rancher
"I’m not a real touchy-feely kind of guy. If we can humble ourselves to get to a point where we are okay with talking about the struggles that we’re dealing with, we are going to be at such a higher capacity."
Montana Rancher
"You can come in and you can decide to talk about what you want to talk about and what's relevant to you, we're not going to go and dig into things that you don't want to dig into. And then you can go back and live your life."
Shayna Chupein, Frontier Social Worker
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it cost?
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Do I need internet?
Do I have to take medication?