McCone County Public Health

09/11/2025

Attended the McCone Electric Cooperative meeting on Tuesday where they shared the draft of their new fire mitigation plan which is being updated to comply with the new MT HB490. The meeting was an opportunity for the public to review the document and offer comments. 🙂

09/11/2025

https://frontierwellness.crediblemind.com/podcasts/what-anticipatory-grief-feels-like As we look forward to the new Circle of Healing Grief Group starting up in October, I wanted to share this podcast on "Anticipatory Grief". Find out more about grief at FW!

I experienced many deaths when I was a nurse, from babies, kids, young adults, the elderly, and my own family. It was always heartbreaking, but I found that staying with the dying and the family and supporting them in what little way I could made the experience more bearable. I was not a hospice nur

09/10/2025

A good article for those kiddos trying to get back into the swing of school.

https://frontierwellness.crediblemind.com/insights/the-most-important-school-supply-for-families-sleep?utm_source=email&utm_campaign=cmresourceroundup

09/10/2025

09/08/2025

Today is , an important reminder about the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, the three-digit number in the U.S. that connects people directly to free, confidential support during a mental health, substance use, or suicidal crisis.
Here’s why it matters:
• Easy access to help: Just like 911, but for mental health.
• Immediate support: Trained crisis counselors available 24/7 by call, text, or chat.
• Reducing stigma: Reaching out for support should feel as normal as asking for medical help.
• Saving lives: Quick intervention can prevent self-harm and su***de.
• Community connection: Linking people to ongoing local resources when needed.
If you’re struggling, please know you don’t have to face it alone.
📞 Dial 988 | 💬 Text 988 | 💻 Chat at 988lifeline.org

09/08/2025

https://frontierwellness.crediblemind.com/apps/ibreathe Install and try this app for breathing techniques to minimize stress!

Showcased in Healthline's best Meditation Apps for 2020, iBreathe is a simple yet powerful app to help guide you through deep breathing exercises. Whether you are struggling with stress, anxiety, insomnia, or are trying to meditate and relax, iBreathe provides an easy-to-use, beautifully design...

09/04/2025

🚨 West Nile Virus Update – Valley County 🚨
Valley County has confirmed its first human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) this season. This case is non-neuroinvasive, meaning it is a milder form of the illness.
https://www.cdc.gov/west-nile-virus/index.html

09/04/2025

Don't think you need an Advance Care Directive??? Check this out! Go to:
https://prepareforyourcare.org/en/prepare-for-your-care/welcome
for assistance in completing your own Advance Directives. Your family and loved ones will thank you for it! 😊

09/04/2025

https://frontierwellness.crediblemind.com/videos/being-a-teen-with-social-anxiety Back to school can sure cause problems for kids AND parents. This resource is for teens that experience social anxiety! Find it at Frontier Wellness!

Jessie Paege and I talk about social anxiety in school, selective mutism, being shy, making friends, and managing our mental health. She shares her story and any tips she has learned to better manage her own anxiety issues. Source: Youtube

09/02/2025

📢 Announcement: Temporary Office Closures

The McCone County Public Health Department will be:

🛑 Closed:
Wednesday, September 3rd – Monday, September 8th
Wednesday, September 10th – Friday, September 12th

✅ Open:
Tuesday, September 9th

Regular hours resume Monday, September 15th

📱 In case of an emergency:
Please send a Facebook message or text Sue at (406) 939-4614

Thank you for your understanding!