The Rural Behavioral Health Institute

RBHIs most significant accomplishments were the following:a.During the 2022-2023 school year (7/1/2022-June 20, 2023), 11,213 grade students in 62 Montana schools participated in the Screening Linked to Care (SLTC) intervention.b.100% of participating students had parental consent. All students completed 100% of the assessments administered.c.912 unique students with recent high risk of suicide received same-day follow-up care.d.290 referrals to the organizations newly instituted case management program, which offers short-term care and coordination with students and families to remove barriers to care. Due to demand, RBHI hired a second Case Manager in March of 2023.e.65 students received bridge psychiatric care, which began in December 2022. Bridge services include diagnostic evaluation and initiation of a treatment plan. For the 31 students received treatment by the Medical Director and board-certified Child Psychiatrist for at least 3 weeks, there was a 40% reduction in depression symptoms and a 36% reduction in anxiety symptoms compared to students original screening scores.