MISSOULA — A University of Montana program that trains students for careers in behavioral health care recently received a $2.4 million federal grant.

UM’s Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training program was awarded the grant by the Federal Health Resources Services Administration.

The funds will be used to continue growing the program and produce more mental health providers serving Montana's children, young adults and those in rural and underserved areas of the state.

Under the program, the UM students receive advanced training and support.

Professor of Clinical Psychology Dr. Bryan Cochran says the department is thrilled to receive this federal grant for the third time.

He says tens of thousands of patients in Western Montana have received services because of the fundin

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