Through collaboration, innovation and advocacy, we aim to build a responsive, sustainable, and integrated behavioral health continuum (prevention, crisis intervention, treatment and recovery).
A resilient Yellowstone County where every individual has seamless access to compassionate, coordinated and comprehensive behavioral health care—from prevention to recovery. Our community is safe, connected and empowered to thrive through support, reduced stigma and collaborative systems.
What is behavioral health?
Behavioral health is a term that encompasses the prevention and treatment of both mental illnesses and/or substance use disorders.
Are there any updates regarding mobile crisis services?
As of September 2026, RiverStone Health received a federal SAMHSA grant award, and mobile crisis services will be back in the community staffed by the Community Crisis Center and the City of Billings Fire Department. The launch date will be announced soon.
What is the Yellowstone County Behavioral Health Coalition and who funds it?
The YCBHC provides insights and recommendations for Yellowstone County’s behavioral health continuum while monitoring system performance through data sharing and accountability and facilitating system improvement and problem solving. Currently, work is funded by the Crisis Diversion Grant through the Montana state DPHHS. DPHHS funds similar coalitions throughout the state, all of which are working to develop local approaches to providing behavioral health crisis services aligned with the Crisis Now model – someone to call, someone to respond and somewhere to go.
Our coalition includes the following subgroups:
Our coalition includes the following work groups:
If you are interested in work group participation, please contact the coalition at the email below. Work groups meet on a monthly basis.
