Healthy Missoula Youth - MUSAP

08/28/2026

A major new settlement could bring Montana between $89 million and $127 million to address harms associated with social media use among young people.

As part of the agreement, Meta will also add new safeguards for teens using Facebook and Instagram, including default daily time limits, overnight restrictions, reduced notifications during school hours, and stronger parental controls.

Substance-use prevention is about more than preventing access to alcohol, ni****ne, cannabis, and other drugs. It also means creating environments that support young people’s mental health, healthy development, connection, and well-being. This settlement is an important reminder that protecting youth is a shared responsibility. Not something young people and families should have to manage alone.

Learn more about the settlement and what it could mean for Montana:
https://www.newsweek.com/meta-reaches-16bn-settlement-map-shows-payouts-for-each-state-12370188



https://www.newsweek.com/meta-reaches-16bn-settlement-map-shows-payouts-for-each-state-12370188

05/04/2026

Help create environments where young people can thrive!

Join us for a free, full-day training focused on helping those who work with youth build resilience and support healing.

When: Friday, May 29, 2026 @ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Led by Barbara Bessette, this interactive training will give you practical tools to promote well-being, prevent trauma, and strengthen protective factors for young people. PCEs are a powerful way to address the long-term impacts of stress and adversity while supporting mental health and su***de prevention efforts.

Open to professionals across prevention, treatment, recovery, education, childcare, healthcare, and more.

Free to attend (lunch included!)
Spots are limited to 30 — register now: https://missoulapublichealth.jotformgov.com/form/pce-training-registration

04/24/2026

Looking for a start on your summer garden? Join us for a plant and seed swap THIS Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at McCormick Park!

Bring a garden plant or seeds to swap. Containers and potting soil will be provided. No plants to swap? No problem! Additional seeds and plants will be provided.

Everyone is welcome!

04/05/2026