AWARE + WMMHC: Joining Forces to Serve Montana
We are excited to announce that AWARE Inc. and Western Montana Mental Health Center (WMMHC) are unifying to create a stronger entity, increasing access to services for our communities, big and small. The merger of these two long-standing organizations will benefit clients and staff of both organizations by collaborating on services, increasing efficiency, and enhancing community impact.
The official merger will take a few months to complete, and the new organization will operate under the AWARE name. The new, expanded AWARE will employ 1200 individuals and serve 12,000 clients across all 56 counties.
CONTINUED COLLABORATION
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AWARE and WMMHC have worked together for years and collaborated in various ways. However, there are areas where there is overlap, duplicated services, or even unnecessary competition. We can do more and better work together.
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This is an opportunity to align our resources and talents, ensuring we continue to provide the highest quality of support for the individuals, children, families, and communities we serve. It will allow our clients to move across different levels and types of treatment and expand our reach across the state.
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FINANCIAL STABILITY
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AWARE joining forces with WMMHC allows us to become a more streamlined and efficient organization. This merger will make a more financially stable organization to weather the changing health care and federal landscape.
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CONTINUITY OF CARE
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Clients and families will see few, if any, changes to their care team and or where they get support. All existing physical locations of both organizations will remain operational, and we will work to improve access to services.
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EMPLOYEE RETENTION
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Every AWARE and WMMHC staff person will find a home at the new and stronger AWARE. They will maintain their current positions, or very similar. Our services are important, and our employees are critical to ensuring people get the care and support they need.
If you are a current AWARE client and have questions, contact Media@aware-inc.org.
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If you are a current WMMHC client and have questions, contact Administration@wmmhc.org.
To learn more about AWARE Inc., visit www.aware-inc.org.
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