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In Helena, a commission tasked with finding ways to boost Montana’s behavioral health system work to get their final recommendations in place.The Behavioral Hea

Homeless shelters in Montana are overwhelmed with the demand for services, which they say has increased by upwards of 30% in five years.

Vanessa Bond at 20 years old was evicted from her home following an abusive relationship and struggles with addiction. She lived in her car before it was towed and lived for months on the street in Billings before she found shelter and resources at the Montana Rescue Mission.

Vanessa Bond at 20 years old was evicted from her home following an abusive relationship and struggles with addiction. She lived in her car before it was towed and lived for months on the street in Billings before she found shelter and help at the Montana Rescue Mission. Now she’s advocating for shelters to have […] The post Homeless shelters in Montana are overwhelmed with demand, seeking state funds to expand operations appeared first on Daily Montanan.

Kalispell Republican Rep. Courtenay Sprunger, like many other Flathead Valley legislators, will face an opponent in this year’s primary election: political hopeful Shaun Pandina.

Fire officials say additional resources needed to improve response times, keep up with city’s growth.

Governor Greg Gianforte announced an investment of up to $8 million to improve community-based response services for individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis.

Montana is investing $600,000 in grants for certification and training for professionals working with Montanans with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Heres a roundup of local stories that ran this week.

Gov. Greg Gianforte announced $8 million in funding to improve response services for people experiencing a behavioral health crisis.Crisis response and crisis s