No Eject , No Reject ( NENR )

2026-11-03

The State of Montana , Department of Public Health and Human Services , Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Division , hereafter referred to as “ the Department ,” is requesting information regarding youth residential mental health providers ’ interest – including those that would consider locating to Montana – in contracting with the Department to provide residential and / or Home Support Services ( HSS ) under a “ No Eject , No Reject ” policy . The term ‘ residential ’ in this document refers to Therapeutic Group Homes ( TGH ) and Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities ( PRTF ). Additionally , the Department seeks information and innovative ideas on other potential policies to ensure younger children and youth with complex , high - acuity needs are served in Montana . State - implemented No Eject , No Reject ( NENR ) policies in other areas of the country require youth - serving residential providers to admit any child with high acuity needs and / or requested by a state agency who meets eligibility criteria for the service and to avoid premature discharge . Providers with a compelling reason to deny admission or halt services must request permission from the department with which it contracts to eject or reject the youth . These requests are reviewed by the appropriate department or other contracted clinical team that collaborates with the provider to identify alternative interventions to support the youth ’ s stay . If the clinical team denies the request , the provider then commits to admitting or continuing to treat the youth , depending on the situation . This Request for Information ( RFI ) is being sought strictly for the purpose of gaining knowledge of interest and capacity of organizations to provide this service and should not be construed as intent , commitment , or promise to acquire services , supplies , or solutions offered . All interested parties are invited to submit a response to this RFI .

Montana

2026-04-29