Our Work

To choose our priority areas, we talk with stakeholders across the state to learn what the biggest challenges are in their communities. We also review extensive research and state health data, and we carry out a strategic planning process to identify the most important health issues in the state.

Priorities

Collaborative solutions to health challenges

Through our priority areas and strategic initiatives, we work together with dedicated partners from around the state to improve the health and well-being of Montanans:

American Indian Health

Supporting American Indian-led solutions.

Strengthening Health Services

Supporting Governance & Leadership

Reducing Health Disparities

Behavioral Health

Providing leadership to help Montana’s behavioral health system build a strong continuum of care.

Integration

The Meadowlark Initiative

Continuum of Care

Medicaid and Health Policy

Practical policy solutions to key health systems challenges

Strengthening Public Health

Strengthening Montana’s public health system by supporting local and Tribal public health departments

School-Based Health Initiative

Improving health and academic outcomes for students

Housing is Health Care

Creating supportive housing projects to improve health outcomes

Grant Application Assistance

Leveraging our resources and expertise to create a greater impact

Social Service Nonprofit Capacity Building

Empowering nonprofits to provide or expand their health services

Providing funding and leadership to tackle Montana’s toughest health problems.