HELENA, MT - On the 11th day of his 12 Days of Giving campaign, Governor Greg Gianforte today encouraged Montanans to support Many Rivers Whole Health, a nonprofit organization providing wellness expertise in mental health and substance abuse services for adults and children.

“It’s critical we support the organizations serving our rural communities and work together to address the behavioral health crisis facing many Montanans,” Gov. Gianforte said. “For nearly 50 years, Many Rivers has come alongside those in need to create better outcomes and healthier lives.”

Founded in 1974, the nonprofit provides expert mental and behavioral health support and works closely with a client’s doctor and other community partners to address physical and mental challenges.

Serving 14 counties across Montana, the nonprofit provides a full continuum of behavioral health care to include mental health and substance abuse outpatient, adult day treatment, youth programming, peer support, psychiatric medication management, program assertive community treatment and residential programming to Montanans with behavioral health challenges such as psychosis, anxiety, depression, PTSD, substance abuse, and other behavioral health disorders.

“We feel very honored to be one of many organizations who have the privilege of providing mental health and substance abuse recovery services to the wonderful people of Montana,” said Rob DeGolier, a Many Rivers Whole Health supervisor in the Flathead region.

The nonprofit currently serves over 3,000 Montanans across its coverage area.

The Many Rivers Whole Health Foundation relies on the generosity of individuals to support its programming through. To donate or learn more about the nonprofit, Montanans may visit manyriverswholehealth.org.

Running through December 17, the governor’s fourth annual 12 Days of Giving campaign will highlight the work of a dozen organizations serving Montanans in need.

• On the 1st Day of Giving, the governor and first lady donated new, unwrapped toys to the Helena-area Marine Corps Toys for Tots and encouraged Montanans to donate to their local campaign.

• On the 2nd Day of Giving, the governor contributed a quarter of his annual governor’s salary to the United Way of Missoula County.

• On the 3rd Day of Giving, the governor promoted blood donation through the American Red Cross of Montana and encouraged eligible Montanans to donate blood.

• On the 4th Day of Giving, the governor contributed a quarter of his annual governor’s salary to Warriors & Quiet Waters.

• On the 5th Day of Giving, the governor launched the fourth annual food drive among state agencies and encouraged Montanans to give to the Montana Food Bank Network or their local food bank.

• On the 6th Day of Giving, the governor encouraged support for Montana law enforcement officers and their families through the Montana Police Protective Association Foundation.

• On the 7th Day of Giving, the governor encouraged support for active duty and veteran Special Operations members through the Talons Reach Foundation.

• On the 8th Day of Giving, the governor encouraged support for after-school arts education programs through Bigger Sky Kids.

• On the 9th Day of Giving, the governor contributed a quarter of his annual governor’s salary to Sunrise Pregnancy Resources and Family Outreach in Sidney.

• On the 10th Day of Giving, the governor encouraged support for individuals struggling with addiction and homelessness through Never Alone Recovery Support Services.

• On the 11th Day of Giving, the governor encouraged support for Montanans living with behavioral health challenges through Many Rivers Whole Health.