$600,000 to strengthen Direct Care workforce
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News from the office of the Governor
HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte recently announced an investment of up to $600,000 to strengthen the Direct Support Professional (DSP) workforce and better support Montanans with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
As recommended by the Behavioral Health System for Future Generations (BHSFG) Commission, the investment represents the third allocation of $300 million in funding the governor de-voted last year to reform and improve Montana’s behavioral health and developmental disabilities services systems.
“With this investment, we are equipping our health care delivery system with the right tools and training needed to support Montanans with IDD seeking medical and behavioral health care,” Gov. Gianforte said.
The initiative will provide one-time grants to five service providers for DSPs to become certified, and to sponsor access to training for healthcare professionals and behavioral health staff working with Montanans with IDD. More information may be found on the Behavioral Health System for Future Generations page.
