The Rural Mental Health Preparation/Practice Pathway Partnership
Montana State University & University of Montana
Partnering to Address Rural Mental Health Needs
Montana State University & University of Montana
Partnering to Address Rural Mental Health Needs
Preparing Counselors for Montana's Rural Schools and Communities
"It has been a wonderful opportunity to see how something so important could get started and thrive in a rural town." - Damon, Counseling Intern, Cohort 1
We have created a cohort model that prepares graduate counseling students to participate and serve as counselors in rural communities. The graduate students are provided with preparation, a professional learning environment, and supervision to create sustainable and supportive mental health services in rural Montana.
Goals:
- Increase the number of counselors in rural schools and communities from 3.7 per year to 10
- Create a long-term sustainable model for best practice in preparation of rural mental health services in Montana and beyond.
- Foster safety and support in rural schools and communities for all community members.
"I'm learning a lot working in a smaller community. I continue to learn new things every day in Ennis, and I am grateful to be at such a welcoming and supportive school." - Heidi, Counseling Intern, Cohort 1
Becoming Involved and More Information
- Current Placements
- Eligible Locations in Rural Montana
- RMHP3 Model and Additional Information
- Hosting a Counseling Intern
- FAQ
RMHP4 Principal Investigators:
Rebecca Koltz
Professor, Department Head
Montana State University
Marriage and Family Counseling;
Gerontological Counseling
Jayne Downey
Professor
Montana State University
Center for Research on Rural Education
Rural Education; Educational Psychology
Kirsten Murray
Professor
University of Montana
Department Chair
Department of Counselor Education