Grading the States 2009 Report Card: Montana

In 2006, Montana received an F grade. Three years later, it has advanced to a D. For a rural state with a low population and relatively low per capita income, it demonstrates that progress is possible. Full narrative (PDF).

Grades by Category Detailed Score Card (PDF)

Health Promotion and Measurement: F 25% of Total Grade
Basic measures, such as the number of programs delivering evidence-based practices, emergency room wait-times, and the quantity of psychiatric beds by setting.
Financing & Core Treatment/Recovery Services: C 45% of Total Grade
A variety of financing measures, such as whether Medicaid reimburses providers for all, or part of evidence-based practices; and more.
Consumer & Family Empowerment: D 15% of Total Grade
Includes measures such as consumer and family access to essential information from the state, promotion of consumer-run programs, and family and peer education and support.
Community Integration and Social Inclusion: F 15% of Total Grade
Includes activities that require collaboration among state mental health agencies and other state agencies and systems.

Innovations

Expansion of ACT
Increase in inpatient psychiatric beds in Helena
Access to short-term inpatient care, regardless of insurance

Urgent Needs

Address workforce shortage
Solutions to overcrowding at Montana State Hospital
Community housing and crisis services

Additional Information and Resources

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