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HELENA, Mont. — As communities across the country recognize Mental Health Awareness Month, Friends of the Children–Western Montana is expanding its services to address what it describes as an urgent need for youth mental health support.

The organization has launched an in-house behavioral health program aimed at meeting the growing mental health needs of children and families facing the greatest obstacles. Friends of the Children–Western Montana said the program is designed to provide trauma-informed services.

“At Friends of the Children–Western Montana, we recognize that mental health is foundational to a child’s ability to learn, grow, and thrive,” said Ben Davis, Executive Director. “By combining trusted, consistent mentorship with behavioral healthcare, we’re delivering a holistic model that helps children heal from trauma and build the resilience they need to succeed.”

The following was sent out by Friends of the Children–Western Montana:

As communities across the country recognize Mental Health Awareness Month, Friends of the Children–Western Montana is highlighting the urgent need for youth mental health support by expanding its innovative, trauma-informed services. The organization has launched an in-house behavioral health program designed to meet the growing mental health needs of children and families facing the greatest obstacles...