Montana Mental and Behavioral Health System to Receive $300 Million Boost: Commission to Allocate Funds for Enhanced Quality of Care

In the coming weeks, Montana’s mental and behavioral health system will receive a $300 million boost from the state commission tasked with improving the state’s behavioral health services. The Behavioral Health System for Future Generations Commission has been given this substantial funding to invest in potential initiatives that could enhance the quality of care provided in the state.

During a meeting held this week, lawmakers, state officials, and private health care workers discussed various ideas on how best to allocate the funds. Some of the proposals included increasing funding for school-based behavioral health programs, expanding crisis response and stabilization services, and reinvesting in state case management services.

The commission and state health officials will work together over the next few months to refine a report outlining specific funding proposals. By July 1st, they hope to have a clear plan in place for how the $300 million will be spent. Ultimately, Governor Greg Gianforte will have the final say on whether to move forward with these recommendations or not.