Laurel's school district opposes plans for new state mental health facility

'Inappropriate location': Laurel City Council hears from crowd about forensic facility concerns

LAUREL A large crowd showed up to the Laurel City Council meeting Tuesday night to voice concerns about the new Montana state forensic mental health facility coming to their town.Several residents worry the facility will threaten safety, plummet nearby property value and place a strain on infrastructure.Watch to hear concerns voiced in the meeting: "Inappropriate location": Residents concerned about forensic mental health facility coming to Laur…

LETTER: Mental health facility plan is 'flawed' and 'reckless'

Montana’s plan to build a forensic mental health facility in Laurel is deeply flawed, and the people who will live with the consequences were never truly consulted.

Laurel's school district opposes plans for new state mental health facility

“I’m not saying the facility is bad. I'm saying the facility located less than a mile of a school is not in the best interest of our students.”