The committee was established by statute in 1993 (52-2-303 MCA) to develop and coordinate an integrated service support system for children under age 18 who are seriously emotionally disturbed (SED), living in or about to be placed in an out-of-home setting, and needing the assistance of more than one state agency.
The committee is made up of about 30 members who represent parents of seriously emotionally disturbed youth, SED youth, Native Americans, advocacy groups, mental health providers, and state agencies that serve young people in some capacity. The Director of Department of Public Health and Human Services appoints the members.
Duties of the committee include:
The committee meets quarterly in Helena. For more information, contact Lorrie Biltoft, Health Resources Division, 406-444-5905 or lbiltoft@mt.gov.
Meeting Minutes:
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