The Gallatin County annex building, located at 215 W. Mendenhall St. in Bozeman, has been temporarily closed due to structural issues. This building, which houses employees from the Gallatin City-County Health Department, including the Bozeman WIC office, and the Gallatin County Local Water Quality District, was deemed unsafe after a roof truss was compromised. All occupants were evacuated safely. To ensure the safety of our employees and the public, the building will remain unoccupied until further structural analysis is completed. We kindly ask everyone to avoid the premises while the county continues to evaluate the situation.

“The safety and wellbeing of our employees and the public is our top priority," stated Lori Christenson, Gallatin City-County Health Officer. "Structural engineers are currently reviewing the damage, and we will provide more information as soon as it becomes available. Employees have temporarily relocated to other county office buildings or are working offsite as the building’s safety is being assessed. We are committed to maintaining uninterrupted services."

If you have any questions or need assistance from these departments, use the following contact information:
• Health Services: 406-582-3100 or hs@gallatin.mt.gov
• Environmental Health Services (including Water Quality District): 406-582-3120       or ehs@gallatin.mt.gov
• WIC: 406-582-3100 or WIC@gallatin.mt.gov

The Gallatin City-County Health Department’s website remains the best source for information on all services provided by the health department. Please visit www.healthygallatin.org for more information on local resources and services.

We appreciate your understanding and patience as we work to address this issue and ensure the safety of everyone involved.