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Committee reviews mobile crisis-diversion grant pass-through to DeepRoots Counseling
Summary
The committee reviewed a Department of Public Health and Human Services mobile crisis diversion grant pass-through to DeepRoots Counseling, described as roughly $370,000 for startup costs including a vehicle and facility repairs to establish a mobile crisis unit.
Silver Bow County finance staff told the committee that a Department of Public Health and Human Services mobile crisis diversion grant includes a pass-through amount to DeepRoots Counseling, Inc. to help establish a mobile crisis unit.
Staff described the pass-through as funding startup costs — including vehicle purchase and replacement of windows — and estimated the county portion allocated to DeepRoots at approximately $370,000. In staff remarks the figure was described as approximate and subject to verification.
Commissioners asked how the mobile unit operates; the chair compared it to a mobile screening service, saying it is "almost like the mammogram bus." Staff said DeepRoots is still getting up and running and suggested Director Malochny could provide operational detail. The DeepRoots pass-through was included on the expenditure list approved by the committee; no separate roll-call on the pass-through was taken.
