Commission approves amendment shifting crisis-diversion funds and reporting changes

May 12, 2026

A task-order amendment to a Montana DPHHS behavioral-health grant (total $396,161.11 through 06/30/2027) reassigns a Tier 1 allocation to United Way (restoring an original intent), updates the state liaison, and extends quarterly reporting deadlines; Many Rivers Whole Health's $324,600 portion for Journey Home is unchanged. The commission approved the amendment 2-0.

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Lewis and Clark Public Health asked the commission to approve a task-order amendment to an existing Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services behavioral-health and disabilities grant supporting crisis diversion work.

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