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Panel hears bill renaming mental-health advisory council to behavioral-health advisory council
Summary
A bill to rename the state's Mental Health Advisory Council to the Behavioral Health Advisory Council drew support from agency staff who said the change aligns state practice with federal SAMHSA guidance and acknowledges co-occurring substance-use and mental-health needs.
A bill to change the name of Montana's Mental Health Advisory Council to the Behavioral Health Advisory Council received supportive testimony from state behavioral-health staff who said the renaming reflects current practice and federal guidance.
Senator Iacowicz introduced the measure as a straightforward alignment with SAMHSA…
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