Western Montana Mental Health Center

Missoula Police Department officers responded to the Dakota House.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on many programs in the state and the Western Montana Mental Health Center is no exception.

This is a community event aimed at raising awareness, diminishing stigma and celebrating life in recovery from substance use and mental health disorders.

"We can do a lot of talking about it, but it's important to just go out and do it," said Patty Kent about the ribbon cutting ceremony scheduled for Thursday at the John Lynn Apartments.