<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=35bVq8_1FFT9y5B00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=35bVq8_1FFT9y5B00" width="1280" height="720" ><figcaption>Courtesy of RiverStone Health</figcaption></figure>BILLINGS, Mont. — RiverStone Health announced it received a $3 million SAMHSA grant to build a mobile crisis response program in Yellowstone County for people dealing with mental health or substance use crises.According to a press release, RiverStone Health serves as the backbone agency for the Yellowstone County Behavioral Health Coalition. The release said the new program is intended to help people get support faster and cut down on the need for hospital emergency rooms, jails and law enforcement in some situations.The service was expected to start in Billings within six months. RiverStone Health said the program was planned to grow to around-the-clock coverage by the end of year two and extend into rural Yellowstone County by the end of year three.Response teams were expected to provide evaluations, help calm crisis situations, safety planning, care coordination, follow-up help and referrals for treatment and recovery. The work also includes the Community Crisis Center, Rimrock Foundation, Billings Fire Department, Yellowstone County 911 Communications, local hospitals, behavioral health providers, law enforcement agencies and community organizations.Sen. Tim Sheehy said the funding could help as behavioral health needs increase in Yellowstone County.RiverStone Health said the Yellowstone County Behavioral Health Coalition was formed in 2025 to improve behavioral health, substance use and crisis services through community collaboration.</div></body>

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BILLINGS, Mont. — RiverStone Health announced it received a $3 million SAMHSA grant to build a mobile crisis response program in Yellowstone County for people dealing with mental health or substance use crises. According to a press release, RiverStone Health serves as the backbone agency for the Yellowstone County...

RiverStone mobile crisis program gets $3 million in Billings

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BILLINGS, Mont. — RiverStone Health announced it received a $3 million SAMHSA grant to build a mobile crisis response program in Yellowstone County for peo

RiverStone mobile crisis program gets $3 million in Billings

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