The billings police department, requests lemhwa funding to implement the "south-central montana regional law enforcement wellness initiative

The Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Program awarded the City of Billings, Montana, operating through its Billings Police Department, $200,000 on October 1, 2025, under the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (CFDA 16.070) to implement the South-Central Montana Regional Law Enforcement Wellness Initiative.

The initiative delivers regional mental health first aid train-the-trainer sessions, annual "Pain Behind the Badge" awareness and training events, accessible and culturally competent clinical mental health counseling and telehealth services, an established regional peer support network with ongoing consultation and resources, and a data-driven sustainability plan supported by memoranda of understanding for long-term continuation. Performance occurs in Billings, Montana, over a two-year period ending September 30, 2027. The award is classified as a Project Grant and obligates the full $200,000 amount.

Programming will include regional mental health first aid train-the-trainer sessions annual "pain behind the badge" awareness and training events, accessible, culturally competent clinical mental health counseling and telehealth services, established regional peer support network with ongoing consultation and resources, and data-driven sustainability plan supported by mous for long-term continuation.