Children's Mental Health Bureau

The Children’s Mental Health Bureau of the Developmental Services Division of the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services administers state funded mental health services for children.

The mission of the Children's Mental Health Bureau is to support and strengthen Montana youth and families through Medicaid mental health services. Our vision is strong youth functioning in healthy families, living in supportive Montana communities.

What's New

Please contact Alana Wilson, AlWilson@mt.gov, 444-3819 for all Utilization Review questions. Her hours are 9-1 daily.

Effective immediately, Children's Mental Health Bureau is asking mental health providers to adjust all claims paid at charge or below the allowed amount for services provided July 1, 2018 through present. For more information see the Provider Notice.

Information

Staff Directory

Children's Mental Health Services

Youth and Family

Organizations and Support Groups

Manuals and Guides

Information on Evidence Based Best or Promising Therapies

Montana Lifespan Respite Voucher Program

Provider

Manuals

Administrative Rules

Current list of Montana Medicaid enrolled Out of State Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility Providers November 2018

Montana Healthcare Programs Provider Information

School Notices

Forms & Applications

Claim Jumper Newsletter (link to End User Agreement. Once read/accepted, you are brought to Newsletter page.)

New Montana Healthcare Programs Notices

New Psychological Testing Codes- January 2, 2019
Severe Emotional Disturbances (SED) Incorrect ICD-10 Code- January 3, 2019
Outpatient Psychotherapy Limits-January 3, 2019
New Psychological Testing Rates-Revised January 23, 2019

Developmental Services Division

Crisis Text Line - A free, 24/7 text line for people in crisis. Text "MT" to 741 741

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Regional Resource Specialists:

Theresa Holm, Helena, 406-444-2958, Fax 406-444-5913,

Blaine, Broadwater, Carbon, Chouteau, Fergus, Gallatin, Glacier, Golden Valley, Hill, Jefferson, Judith Basin, Lewis and Clark, Liberty, Madison, Meagher, Musselshell, Park, Petroleum, Phillips, Pondera, Silver Bow, Stillwater, Sweet Grass, Teton, Toole, Wheatland

Afton Russell, Missoula, 406-329-1330, Fax 406-329-1332,

Beaverhead, Big Horn, Carter, Custer, Daniels, Dawson, Deer Lodge, Fallon, Flathead, Garfield, Granite, Lake, Lincoln, McCone, Mineral, Missoula, Powder River, Powell, Prairie, Ravalli, Richland, Roosevelt, Rosebud, Sanders, Sheridan, Treasure, Valley, Yellowstone, Wibaux

Family Liaison