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.

Integrated Behavioral Health

The Meadowlark Initiative

Continuum of Care

Medicaid and Health Policy

Analyzing practical policy solutions to crucial health systems challenges.

Strengthening Public Health

Strengthening Montana’s public health system by supporting Native American and county public health departments.

School-Based Health Initiative

Improving health and academic outcomes for students by supporting new partnerships between schools and health care providers.

Housing is Health Care

Developing permanent supportive housing projects to improve health outcomes and reduce costs.

Grant Application Assistance

Leveraging our resources and expertise to create a greater impact.

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