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Precision Brain Health; Recovery Support Services
Local Advisory Council Hears Updates on Precision Brain Health and Recovery Support Services At the May 2026 Gallatin County Mental Health Local Advisory Council (LAC) meeting, members heard powerful presentations from two organizations working to advance mental...
Supporting Our Veterans and Protecting Young Minds
At the April 2026 Local Advisory Committee (LAC) meeting, we heard from community partners tackling two urgent issues: veteran suicide prevention and the growing concern over screen time's impact on youth mental health. Both conversations reminded us why local...
State-Wide Data Dashboard Offers Clearer Picture of Crisis Services
JG Research has unveiled a new state-wide data dashboard that brings together information from across the crisis response system — including the HELP center, EMS, and vital statistics — into a single, accessible tool. The dashboard, now live on the JG Research...
Building Stronger Youth: How Bozeman Schools Are Tackling the Mental Health Crisis
When Johanna Bertken, student coordinator for Bozeman Public Schools, presented to the Local Advisory Council (LAC), the message was clear: supporting youth mental health requires more than crisis response. It demands a whole-school, prevention-first strategy built...
HRDC Provides Update on Services, Shelter Expansion, and Federal Funding Concerns
HRDC Chief Operating Officer Sara Savage presented a comprehensive update on the organization's operations, expanded services, and potential challenges ahead driven by shifting federal policy. HRDC, a community action nonprofit, serves over 13,000 individuals annually...
Nami Montana 2025 Wrap-Up
2025: A Year of Precision Brain Health Building Momentum, Not Just Promise Matt Kuntz Executive Director @ Nami Montana | Masters in Healthcare Administration | Juris Doctor December 31, 2025 An end-of-year wrap-up from NAMI Montana. We do not have any financial ties...
The Lighthouse Ranch, a new youth campus in Gallatin County
On behalf of the Gallatin County Mental Health Local Advisory Council (LAC), we are writing in support of the Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch (YBGR), in collaboration with the Gallatin Behavioral Health Coalition (GBHC), and their efforts to establish The Lighthouse...