American Indian youth in Montana are five times more likely to commit suicide compared to other populations, according to the Missoula Urban Indian Health Center. Those kids also report higher rates of marijuana, methamphetamine and other drug use, according to the Montana Department of Justice.
But this week, the MUIHC announced it has been awarded two federal grants totaling $1.65 million to help provide suicide prevention services, substance abuse prevention, mental health support and other s