Montana To Build New Forensic Behavioral Health Facility In Laurel

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) announced the selection of Laurel, Montana, as the location of its new 32-bed forensic behavioral health facility, after the director of the Office of Budget and Program Planning (OBPP) approved a plan from DPHHS and the Board of Investments (BOI).

“We are grateful to the City of Laurel and its leaders for their interest in partnering with the state on a new behavioral health facility,” said DPHHS Director Charlie Brereton said. “Laurel provides access to a critical health care workforce and infrastructure necessary to ensure the facility’s success . . .