Counselor at Billings’ largest shelter accused of sexual assault, investigations underway

Credit: Amy Lynn Nelson

A counselor at Montana Rescue Mission, Billings' largest homeless shelter, allegedly sexually assaulted two women, according to a letter sent last week to Montana’s attorney general. I worked for weeks to gain the trust of one of the alleged victims, and she ultimately allowed me to access her confidential interview with police. A day after my story ran, the state board that regulates mental health providers’ licenses said it would hold a hearing on the matter, despite knowing about the allegations for nearly two years.