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Mental Health subcommittee under Mass Care's Committee, Montana

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'We are anticipating an increase in mental health emergencies. The Sheriff's department is reporting increased rates of attempted and completed suicides. The Mental Health side of this subcommittee wants to establish a collaborative approach to working towards agile, flexible care that appropriately addresses the needs of the community during this unique time."

The HELP Center has an on-line Mental Health Directory (Bright App) containing a database of local counselors for referrals.

HELP Center/211...serves 13 Montana counties where folks can call 211 of visit www.montana211.org to access information about resources.

Michael Faust informed those attending how community M.H. partners are working towards creating a behavioral health "urgent care" that diverts individuals with mental health concerns out of the E.R. at the local hospital.

Michael, Christina will work with Johanna (Bozeman School District) to follow-up with collaboration with the BSD.

Mary will continue as the leadership for this subcommittee along with Michael (WMMH) and Christina (HELP Center/211) in an effort to NOT duplicate efforts with other organizations.

Meetings will be recurring weekly using the Zoom application/link provided by the Help Center/211.

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