Sarah Broussard donates $500k to Logan Health for behavioral health

Logan Health has received a $500,000 contribution from Sarah Broussard to bolster behavioral health services at the hospital system. 

According to the hospital, Montana ranks third in the nation for its suicide rate. The contribution will allow Logan Health to take action toward improving patient outcomes and creating a safer, more compassionate environment for those in need.

“We are deeply grateful to Sarah Broussard for her extraordinary generosity and dedication to the mental well-being of our community,” said Kevin Abel, president of Logan Health Medical Center and Logan Health – Whitefish. “This gift will have a profound and lasting impact on individuals and families who rely on our Behavioral Health services for generations to come.”

Sarah Broussard said she was pleased to be a part of the effort. 

“I believe that, together with others, we can make a real difference in mental health care for our community," she said. "It’s particularly meaningful to me to know that this gift will not only enhance care for patients but also provide critical support for the staff and EMS teams who work tirelessly on the front lines. I look forward to seeing the impact these upgrades and enhancements will have in the lives of those who need it most.”

The $500,000 donation will be used across several key areas:

- Emergency department enhancements: Improving facilities and processes to create a more supportive environment for behavioral health patients, including renovations to create spaces designed specifically for their needs, sound system upgrades, and trauma-informed care training for staff.

- Behavioral health facility upgrades: Significant improvements to Logan Health’s 40-bed acute inpatient facility for adults and adolescents in need of behavioral health hospitalized care. Facility upgrades will include improvements to patient rooms, common spaces, and staff areas, designed to foster a more supportive and healing environment.

- Staff and EMS support: Expanding resilience and support programs for healthcare providers, including debriefing and emotional support forums for frontline staff.

- Patient support resources: Providing tools like mobile gaming carts, distraction items, and behaviorally appropriate activity kits to help create a more calming environment for patients.