Family Planning Program Administration
How Services Are Provided
WMHS administers the Montana Family Planning Program, monitors compliance with state and federal regulations, works with related programs and acts as a clearinghouse for family planning information, teen pregnancy prevention efforts, public health training, consultation and technical assistance.
Vision
WMHS's shared vision for the Montana Family Planning Program is:
• To be recognized as leaders in reproductive health care;
• To be known for reducing unintended pregnancies, subsequent abortions,
and welfare dependence;
• To promote health relationships through factual and current health education,
positive lifestyle modification, respecting personal choice, and client-
centered care with a focus on prevention;
• To be known for honest, friendly, and non-judgmental staff who are
advocates for their clients;
• To prevent and treat sexually transmitted infections with a focus on
scientific-based information and comprehensive reproductive health
education;
• To provide accessible services through direct care, creative partnerships, and
referral;
• To value excellence, support diversity, and are an integral part of public
health.
Funding
The Montana Family Planning Program administered by the Women's and Men's Health Section is a preventive health education and clinical service program serving the reproductive health needs of Montana residents. Funding for the Family Planning clinics is provided through the Federal Title X Program, Preventive Health Block Grant, Maternal and Child Health Block Grant, third party reimbursement, local funds, and patient fees base.
Contact
Colleen Lindsay
Teen Pregnancy Prevention
Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services
Women's and Men's Health Section
1400 Broadway
Helena, MT 59620
Phone: 406-444-3775
Fax: 406-444-0239
E-Mail: clindsay@mt.gov
