HELENA, Mont. — Montana was picked as one of 10 states to receive federal funding to expand mental health and substance use treatment.
According to a press release, the funding came through a four-year Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Medicaid Demonstration Program. State health officials said the clinics were meant to serve any Montanan seeking care regardless of age, residence or ability to pay.
Before selection, the Department of Public Health and Human Services completed a two-year planning phase to certify four local providers with about 20 sites across the state.
DPHHS said the clinics had to meet national standards including 24/7 crisis services, quicker outpatient access and evidence-based care for local communities.
The department said it would track clinic performance during the four-year rollout.
The state tied the program to House Bill 872 and the Behavioral Health System for Future Generations Commission.