Cascade County DES

The meeting includes an open forum for public comment on mental health issues and a new business segment open to topics. Continued business items include a review of membership and pending re-applications, an update on the community resource guide, and the status of the strategic plan. The agenda also covers various representative reports, including updates from the Mental Health Court, Healthy Lives/Vibrant Futures initiative, and the Crisis Steering Committee.

The Board of Health discussed the new grant conditions for the MT DPHHS Master Contract for the Provision of Public Health Services, addressed the City of Great Falls response regarding a request to increase their financial contribution, and received updates on the status of the Public Health Officer position. The meeting also included division reports covering administrative, financial, environmental health, and prevention services, alongside public comment and member discussions.

The Board of Health meeting covered several key topics. Participants discussed the 2025 Montana Public Health Workforce Assessment Report and approved a motion to submit a letter to the City of Great Falls Commission requesting an increase in the annual budget allocation for the City-County Health Department. Furthermore, the meeting included an administrative update regarding the recruitment of a new Health Officer, a review of monthly financial statements, and status reports from the Prevention Services and Family Health Services divisions.

The meeting included presentations of monthly status reports from the Finance, Environmental Health, Prevention Services, Family Health Services, and Administrative divisions. The Board also received an update on the Public Health Officer hiring process and addressed public comments regarding matters within the Board's jurisdiction.

The meeting agenda includes a presentation from JG Research, discussion on Medicaid changes through the State of Montana, and updates regarding an eating disorder initiative and legislative matters. The council will also review membership status, the Community Resource Guide, and the Strategic Plan. Representative reports are scheduled from the Mental Health Court, NAMI, and the Crisis Steering Committee.