Missoula, MT – According to the state officials, the investment reportedly represents the third allocation of $300 million in funding the governor devoted last year to reform and improve Montana’s behavioral health and developmental disabilities services systems.
State officials also said that this initiative will provide one-time grants to five service providers for DSPs to become certified, and to sponsor access to training for healthcare professionals and behavioral health staff working with Montanans with IDD.
This innovative workforce pilot aims to improve workforce stabilization and enhance capacity development across Montana’s healthcare continuum to support the needs of individuals with IDD.
Gov. Gianforte reportedly said:
“With this investment, we are equipping our health care delivery system with the right tools and training needed to support Montanans with IDD seeking medical and behavioral health care.
By investing in our direct care workforce, we are enhancing the quality of care in Montana and promoting better outcomes.”
