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Lewis & Clark County council lays out plan for crisis response and care

Lewis & Clark County council lays out plan for crisis response and care

The county's Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council page lists meeting schedules, plans and reports guiding Mobile Crisis Response and a Journey Home stabilization facility. Residents can track and join planning.

Lisa Park•2 min read•09:16 PM

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About Lewis and Clark, MT

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Approximately 73,000 residents

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Helena, Montana

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3,498 square miles in west-central Montana

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Living history brings 1860s medicine to Helena’s downtown history center

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Helena Symphony to present Tchaikovsky Pathétique with violin soloist Richard Amoroso

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Helena Fairgrounds' 160 Acres Positioned for Continued Community Growth

Helena Fairgrounds' 160 Acres Positioned for Continued Community Growth

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New Helena guidebook maps 52 day hikes for locals

New Helena guidebook maps 52 day hikes for locals

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Family-run Rocking Z Ranch Preserves Riding Traditions in Wolf Creek

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Photo gallery captures vigil, high-school wrestling, and city appointment

Photo gallery captures vigil, high-school wrestling, and city appointment

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Helena Capital's Dallin Wall signs with Concordia College Minnesota

Helena Capital's Dallin Wall signs with Concordia College Minnesota

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Helena man charged after pickup allegedly strikes juvenile during dog dispute

Helena man charged after pickup allegedly strikes juvenile during dog dispute

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Federal downgrade of six childhood vaccines sparks local concern

Federal downgrade of six childhood vaccines sparks local concern

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Lewis and Clark Homeowners Eligible for 2026 Homestead Tax Reduction

Lewis and Clark Homeowners Eligible for 2026 Homestead Tax Reduction

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Helena Seeks Public Input on 2026 Open Lands Projects

Helena Seeks Public Input on 2026 Open Lands Projects

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Helena Public Schools updates schedule and bond project progress

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Great Falls Woman Sentenced After Dangerous Helena Vehicle Pursuit

Great Falls Woman Sentenced After Dangerous Helena Vehicle Pursuit

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Where to Walk, Ski and Snowshoe in Lewis and Clark County

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Woman sentenced for dangerous Helena pursuit, ordered into treatment

Woman sentenced for dangerous Helena pursuit, ordered into treatment

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County seeks comment on updated community decay ordinance

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County approves funded contact tracer for Montana Legislature session

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Judge Orders State Hospital Evaluation After York Standoff

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Former Lake County judge-elect avoids jail in drug case sentencing

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Helena Schools announce January schedule shifts affecting families and staff

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Black Sandy State Park Provides Local Lake Recreation and Access

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