Montana Carbon County Resource Directory

Transcription

Montana Carbon County
Resource Directory
Text Version Seven
AmeriCorps* VISTA Jessica M. Briggs
1/22/2014
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Table of Contents
I. Addiction Services
a) General Addiction Services
b) Addiction Support Groups
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II. Community Programs
a) General Community Programs
b) Local Area Churches
c) Local Organizations and Clubs
pages 7-20
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III. Crisis Resources
a) General Crisis Resources
b) Area Food Banks and Food Programs
c) Disaster Recovery Resources
d) Domestic and Criminal Violence Resources
e) Emergency Services
f) Second Hand Stores
pages 21-30
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IV. Disability Services
a) General Disability
b) Disability Family Support
c) Disability Employment
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V. Education Programs
a) General Education Programs
b) Area Higher Education
c) Carbon County Public Schools
d) GED Preparation
e) Scholarships and Money Saving Programs
f) Young Child Education
pages 35-43
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VI. Employment Programs
a) General Employment Programs
b) Employment Agencies
pages 44-49
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VII. Financial Resources
a) General Financial Resources
b) Energy Assistance
c) Financial Management and Tax Assistance
d) Financial Resources for Living Expenses
pages 50-58
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VIII. Government Offices
a) Carbon County Offices
b) City and County Courts
c) Emergency Services
d) Federal Offices and Post Offices
e) Town and City Halls
pages 59-66
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IX. Hotlines and Helplines
pages 67-68
X. Housing Programs
a) General Housing Programs
b) Assistance in Home Buying
c) Local Housing
d) Programs for Landlords and Communities
e) Rental Assistance
pages 69-76
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XI. Legal Resources
a) Legal Aid and Information
b) Miscellaneous Legal Programs
pages 77-79
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XII. Local Area Phone Numbers
pages 80-81
XIII. Medical Services
a) General Medical Services
b) Hospitals, Medical and Health Centers
c) Independent Living Programs
d) Insurance, Prescription and Financial Assistance
e) Pregnancy and Family Planning Programs
f) Medical Services for Youths
g) Mental Health Service
pages 82-97
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XIV. Online Resources and Information
page 98
XV. Senior Services and Resources
a) General Senior Resources
b) Independent Living Programs
c) Senior Citizen’s Center
pages 99-102
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XVI. Transportation
page 103
XVII. Veteran Resources
a) General Veteran Resources
b) Veteran Affairs and Other Government Programs
c) Veteran Community Organizations
d) Veteran Recovery Resources
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XVIII. Youth Resources and Programs
a) General Youth Programs
b) Youth Education and Development Programs
c) Youth Medical Programs
d) Youth Nutrition Programs
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XIX. Index
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I. Addiction Services
a) General Addiction Services
Carbon County Mental Health Center Satellite
Street Address: 5 East Ninth Street Red Lodge, MT 59068
Mailing Address: PO Box 482 Red Lodge, MT 59068
Phone Number: (406)446-2500 or (800)-266-7198
Website: http://www.mhcbillings.org/?page=redlodge
Hours of Operation: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8AM-5PM and Wednesdays, 1PM-5PM By appointment,
Mondays through Thursdays.
Services Provided: Provides professional and confidential services for those who experience symptoms of
mental health, addiction and co-occurring disorders. Services provided include: Confidential Evaluations,
Confidential Mental Health Assessments, Education, Court Ordered Classes, Outpatient counseling
services and Educational Services.
Eligibility: Resident of Region III and Adolescents or Adults
Costs: Accepts a variety of insurance companies, credit cards, and payment plans, and can determine if
you qualify for financial aid based on a sliding fee scale.
Montana Council on Problem Gambling
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 50071 Billings, MT 59105-0071
Hotline Phone Number: 1-888-552-9076
Carbon County Counselor: W. James Smith (406)446-2214 or (406)671-6289 cell phone
Website: www.mtcpgambling.com
Email: [email protected]
Group Counseling: Therapeutic group sessions give gamblers the opportunity for treatment with others
who are being treated for a gambling addiction.
“Hope and Help” Program: This program offers individual, group and educational programming for
problem gamblers and/or their families. “Hope and Help” offers the most comprehensive programming
for treating problem gamblers and their families.
Rimrock Foundation
Street Address: 1231 North 29th St PO Box 30374 Billings, MT 59101
Phone Number: (406)248-3175 or 1800-227-3953
Website: http://www.rimrock.org/
Eligibility: 13 years of age or older
Services Offered: Inpatient care, Adolescent inpatient care, crisis stabilization, outpatient care,
intervention, aftercare program, intensive outpatient care and day treatment addiction program for
gambling addictions, eating disorder treatment and chemical dependency. Other programs at Rimrock
include Court School, Alpha-Stim Treatment, recreational therapy and family programs.
Costs of Services: Current rate table available at http://www.rimrock.org/about-us/treatment-costs/.
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Stillwater County Mental Health Center Satellite
Street Address: 410 E. Pike Avenue Columbus, MT 59019
Mailing Address: PO Box 238 Columbus, MT 59019
Phone Number: (406)322-4514
Services Offered: Outpatient services: counseling to all ages, individuals, couples and family groups.
Emergency services: consultation and education services (screening and evaluation) Chemical Addiction
and Dependency Services: outpatient program, chemical dependency evaluations, intensive outpatient
program, aftercare and ACT/DUI program.
Sweet Grass County Mental Health Center Satellite
Street Address: 115 West Fifth Ave. Big Timber, MT 59011
Mailing Address: PO Box 236 Big Timber, MT 59011
b) Addiction Support Groups
Al-Anon Joliet
Al-Alon Family Groups offer support and strength for friends and family of problem drinkers.
Website: http://www.al-anon.alateen.org/
Montana Website: http://www.mt.al-anon.alateen.org/
Meeting Time: Fridays 5:30 PM
Meeting Place: Joliet Lutheran Church 201 West Central Avenue Joliet, MT
Contact Phone Number: (406)698-8013
Al-Anon Laurel
Meeting Time in Laurel: 1:30PM Mondays and 7PM on Wednesdays
Meeting Place: 201 1/2 East Main, Laurel MT
Al-Anon Red Lodge
Website: http://www.al-anon.alateen.org/
Meeting Time: Thursdays 5:30 PM
Meeting Place: St. Agnes Catholic Church, 1 North Word Ave., Red Lodge.
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Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting Bridger Group
Meeting Location: Bridger United Methodist Church 222 West Broadway
Meeting Time: Tuesday 7PM Open Meeting
Information on A.A: Alcoholics Anonymous® is a fellowship of men and women who share their
experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others
to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.
Hotline: 888-607-2000
Website: http://www.aa-montana.org/index.php
Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting Fromberg Clark Fork Group
Meeting Location: St. Joseph’s Church 202 N Montana Ave Fromberg, MT 59029
Meeting Time: Thursdays 7 PM Open Meeting
Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting Joliet
Meeting Location: Joliet Community Center 209 E. Front Ave. Joliet (enter through parking lot door)
Meeting Time: Mondays 7 PM Open Meeting
Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting Laurel Home Group
Meeting Location: 201 1/2 East Main, Laurel MT 59044
Open Meetings: Sundays 8PM and Thursdays 8PM
Closed Meetings: Mondays 12PM and 8PM, Tuesdays 12PM, Wednesdays 12PM, Thursdays 12PM,
Fridays 12PM and 8PM, Saturdays 12PM
Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting Red Lodge Rock Creek Group
Meeting Location: Calvary Episcopal Church 9 N. Villard Ave (back door)
Open Meetings: Tuesdays 8AM and Saturday 8AM
Closed Meetings: Friday 7PM
Hotline: 888-607-2000
Website: http://www.aa-montana.org/index.php
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II. Community Programs
a) General Community Programs
Beartooth Humane Alliance
Website: www.beartoothhumane.org
Services: Beartooth Humane Alliance assists the people and animals of Carbon County by helping
companion animals in need, promoting responsible animal care through education, providing solutions to
dog and cat overpopulation, and serving as an animal welfare resource. Lost and Found pet listing.
Adoptable Pets: The BHA assists homeless pets and citizens with pets they can no longer care for
through its fostering and adoption programs.
Operation Nip and Tuck: An annual free spay/neuter clinic for the dogs and cats of Carbon County.
Safe Haven from Domestic Violence: A collaboration between BHA and Domestic and Sexual Violence
Services(DSVS) to put the pets of survivors of violence into foster homes while survivors make
arrangements for themselves and their pets.
Hay Bank: Provides free hay for horse owners who are experiencing financial hardships. The hay is at no
cost to qualified recipients for 30 days.
Low Cost Spay/Neuter Vouchers Available: The BHA provides vouchers to qualified Carbon County
residents for low-cost spay-neuter services for dogs and cats. The vouchers will be honored at Grizzly
Peak Animal Hospital, Bridger Veterinary Clinic, and Red Lodge Veterinary Clinic beginning January 1
until funding is exhausted. Residents will make a small co-payment based on pet type, gender and weight.
Bridger Public Library
Street Address: 119 West Broadway Avenue Bridger, MT 59014
Mailing Address: PO Box 428 Bridger, MT 59014
Email Contact: [email protected]
Website: bridgerpubliclibrary.org and access Bridger’s catalog online at mymontanalibrary.org
Hours of Operation: Monday and Wednesday 1-5 PM and Tuesday 9AM-Noon
Internet Access: Three public access computers with broadband internet and wireless access.
Services for Children: Children’s videos, summer reading program on Monday mornings and an
expanding easy reader and junior section of both fiction and nonfiction titles.
Services for “aging eyes”: A large selection of LARGE TYPE books and more LARGE TYPE books are
obtained through Parmly Billings Library on a rotating basis.
Services in video and audio: Over 400 audio books on tape and CD, videos and DVDs of various interest
and access to all titles available on montanalibrary2go.org.
Services: Collection of Adult Fiction, online genealogy resource, Book Club that will begin meeting in
the fall and continue throughout the school year and a section of Montana fiction and Montana nonfiction.
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Joliet Community Center
Physical Address: 209 E Front Ave. Joliet, MT 59041
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 29 Joliet, MT 59041
Events Coordinator: (406)962-9027
Joliet Public Library: (406)962-3013 Tuesday 11-7, Wednesday 10-6, Thursday 11-7 and Saturday 9-1
Riverstone Health Clinic: (406)962-9062 Tuesday 8-5 and Friday 8-5
Head Start: (406)962-3012
Joliet Physical Therapy: (406)962-9860 Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 8-5
Seniors lunch at noon on Tuesdays
Joliet Public Library
Physical Address: 209 E Front Ave. Joliet, MT 59041
Library Hours: Tues 11AM-7PM, Wed10AM-6PM, Thurs 11AM-7PM and Sat 9AM-1PM
Internet Access: Four public computers that are free for the public to use and wireless internet is free.
Webpage: http://jolietlib.org/
Red Lodge Carnegie Library
Physical Address: 3 West 8th Street Red Lodge, MT 59068
Hours of Operation: Tuesday through Saturday 10AM to 6PM
Internet Access: Computer terminals available for public use and WiFi available.
Red Lodge Farmers Market
Summer Market: June to the end of September in Lions Park on Fridays from 3:30 to 6:30
Winter Market: October to May at the Elks Club second Thursday of each month from 3:30 to 6:30
Steering Committee Contact: Martha Brown (406)445-7214
Services: Farmers Market is able to take credit cards, debit cards and accepts SNAP credits
(Supplementary Nutrition Assistance Program) in exchange for shopping tokens.
Red Lodge Recycling
Physical Address: North of town on highway 212
Hours of Operation: Wednesday and Saturday from 10Am to 4Pm
Appointments: Available Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
Accepted Recycle Material: Newspaper and Magazines, plastic milk jugs and pop bottles cleaned with no
caps, clean tin cans, clean soda cans and cardboard.
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b) Local Area Churches
Beartooth Mountain Baptist Church
Street Address: 712 South McGillen Ave. and 19th Street, Red Lodge MT
Mailing Address: PO Box 1712 Red Lodge, MT
Phone Number: (406) 425-1167
Contact: Pastor Russell Pruitt
Web Site: beartoothmountainbaptist.org
E-mail: [email protected]
Education: Sunday School 10AM Sundays and Bible Study Thursday Nights 7PM
Worship: 11AM Sundays and Sunday night service at 6:30 PM
Calvary Episcopal Church
Street Address: 9 North Villard Red Lodge, MT 59068
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3480 Red Lodge, MT 59068
Phone Number: (406)-425-0388 or (406)-850-3277
Contact: Reverend Joan M. Yetter
Worship: Sundays 9:00 AM
Outreach Services: Luncheon every last Saturday of the month 11:30-1pm
Christian Life Assembly of God
Street Address: 211 North Broadway Red Lodge, MT 59068
Website: http://www.christianlifeag.com
Contact: Reverend Ernie Robison
Worship: Sundays 10:30AM
Education: Sunday School Sundays 9:30 AM
Christian Church Disciples of Christ
Street Address: 101 N 1st Joliet, MT 59041
Contact: Reverend John Keener
Church of Christ
Street Address: 1010 South White Avenue Red Lodge, MT 59068
Phone Number: (406) 446-1575 or (406)446-2784
Worship: Sundays 11 AM
Sunday School: Sundays 10 AM
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Street Address: 8 West Fork Road, Red Lodge
Phone Number: (406) 446-1353
Worship: Sundays 9AM
Sunday School: Sundays 10:20AM
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Belfry
Street Address: 10 Dutch Ln, Belfry, Mt 59008
Phone Number: (406) 664-3222
Worship: Sundays 10 AM
Clarks’ Fork Baptist Church
Street Address: 116 South C Street Bridger, MT 59041
Contact: Pastor Pat Taylor
Sunday School: 9AM Sundays
Worship: 10AM Sundays
Bible Study: Wednesdays 7PM
Family Bible Church
Street Address: 126 Railway Ave, Roberts, MT, 59070
Mailing Address: PO Box 145 Roberts, MT. 59070
Phone Number: (406)445-9108 or cell (406)435-2377
Contact: Pastor David L. Jiles
Worship: Sundays 9:30 AM
Bible Study: Wednesdays 7PM
Fields of Grace Baptist Church
Street Address: 14 N Montana Ave. Fromberg, MT 59029 (in the Fromberg Methodist church building)
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 417 Fromberg, MT 59029
Contact: Pastor Russell Pruitt
Worship: Sunday Evening at 5:00 pm
Fromberg United Methodist Church
Street Address: 214 Montana Avenue Fromberg, MT 59029
Contact: Pastor Tryg Forsythe
Worship: Sunday 11AM
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Hope Chapel
Street Address: Red Lodge Foursquare 24 South Broadway unit 3 Red Lodge, MT 59068
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 209, Red Lodge MT 59068
Website: http://hopechapelredlodge.com/
Contact: Pastor Dan Swaingson
Worship: Sundays 10AM
Joliet Baptist Church
Street Address: 605 West Central Avenue Joliet, MT 59401
Phone Number: (406) 962-2235
Contact: Pastor Robert Reed
Education: Sunday School Sundays 9:30AM and Bible Study Wednesdays 7:30PM
Awana: Tuesdays 6:30PM
Joliet Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Street Address: 101 N 1st St, Joliet, MT 59041
Mailing Address: PO Box 208 Joliet, MT 59041
Phone: (406)962-3225 or (406)962-7089
Contact: Reverend John Keener
Worship: Sunday 10:00 AM
Joliet Lutheran Church
Street Address: 201 West Central Avenue Joliet, MT 59041
Contact: Pastor Rick Green
Worship: Saturday 5PM and Sunday 11AM
Friends of Faith: Children K to 6th grade meets Wednesdays at 3:45 PM
Joliet Wesleyan Church
Street Address: 2nd and Carbon Avenue Joliet, MT 59041
Phone Number: (406) 962-3975
Contact: Pastor Samuel Smith
Worship Service: Sundays 11AM
Word and Communion Service: Sundays 8AM
Sunday School: Sundays 9:45 AM
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Lighthouse Bible Church
Street Location: 110 E Central Joliet, MT 59041
Contact: Micah Snodgrass
Services: Sunday Worship 10:30AM
Luther Community Church
Street Address: 233 Lower Luther Road, Luther, MT 59068
Contact: Reverend Bob Bilyeu
Website: http://cityofredlodge.com/worship/default.asp?crlID=lcc
Worship: 10:45 AM Sundays with nursery Provided
Sunday School: 9:30 AM Sunday
Messiah Lutheran Church
Street Address: 723 South Adams Avenue Red Lodge, MT 59068
Website: www.redlodgemessiah.com
Contact: Rev. Kim L. Wilker
Worship: Sundays 9:30AM and 10:30AM with Sunday School for grades 5 and lower
Sunday Forums: 10:30AM Sept-May
Youth Group: 2nd and 4th Sundays at 4:30PM
Outreach Services: Men’s Prayer Breakfast every Monday 7:14AM, Women’s Study Group every
Tuesday 8AM at Bridge Creek Restaurant, Women’s Book Club 4th Thursday of the month, Women’s
Prayer Breakfast, Spirit Sisters Women of the ELCA 1st Wednesday each month, Christmas Kid’s
Shoppe, Worship services at BHHC Long Term Care the 3rd Tuesday of the month, Worship services at
Cedarwood Villa on the 4th Thursday of the month, Cedarwood Bible Study, Faith and Light Group,
Vacation Bible School in August, “Knit Together” to make prayer shawls and discretionary fund for those
in need.
Mountain Ministry
Street Address: 9 North Villard, Red Lodge MT 59068 (at Calvary Episcopal Church)
Contact: Lay Pastor Dick Davidson
Worship: Saturday 5:00 pm
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Our Savior’s Episcopal Church
Street Address: Carbon and 2nd Joliet, MT 59041
Phone Number: (406) 425-1371
Bible Study: Wednesday 4PM
Palisades Resort Ministry
Street Address: 319 S Houser Street, Red Lodge MT 59068
Phone Number: (406) 446-9817
Contact: Pastor John and Joy Monroe
Services: Services on Red Lodge Mountain, Counseling, Free summer camps for kids and special events
Red Lodge Alliance Chapel
Street Address: 905 S. Broadway, Red Lodge, MT 59068
Contact: Pastor Bryan Loewen
Kid’s Connection: weekly Sunday Bible Study, 10:30 am
Adult Bible Study: weekly Sunday 9:00 am
Men’s Breakfast: weekly, Friday 7:00 am
Sisters in Sync (Women’s Group): Wednesdays at 10:00 am
Outreach Services: Christian Missionary & Alliance has a Youth & Family Camp,Operation Christmas
Child (Shoebox Ministry), Community Share at Christmas, MOPS (Mom’s of Pre Schooler’s) meets at
Alliance Chapel twice monthly. Participation in annual Community Picnic and Thanksgiving Services.
Red Lodge Baptist
Street Address: 21 North Word Avenue, Red Lodge MT 59068
Contact: Pastor Bill Parisher
Worship: 10:00 AM Sundays
Sunday School: 9:00 AM Sundays
Red Lodge Community Church
Street Address: 308 South Broadway Avenue Red Lodge, MT 59068
Phone Number: (406)446-1444 or (406)446-0244
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Contact: Pastor David Munson
Website: http://www.uccwebsites.net/redlodgecommredlodgemt.html
Worship: Summer hours: Sundays, 1st Sunday in June through Labor Day weekend: 9:30 a.m, September
through Memorial Weekend: Sundays: 10:30 a.m. and Holy Communion: 1st Sunday of each month
during worship (open to all)
Children’s Sunday School: the same times as Sunday worship times, with nursery available.
Wednesday Church School: For kindergarten through 5th grades after school, September through April.
Every Wednesday except the first Wednesday of each month from 2:45 PM to 4:15 PM.
Youth Group G(o)O(ut) M(ake)A D(ifference): For 6th – 8th grades. Times vary depending of activities
planned. Check with the church.
Adult Sunday School: Meets Sundays, 9:15 a.m., & 8:15 a.m. during the summer.
Choir: Practices on Sundays, one hour before worship & twice a month Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.
Men’s Breakfast: Mondays, 7:00 a.m.
Women’s Group: First Monday of every month, Women’s Dinner, 5:30 p.m.
Bible studies: Monday evenings, 7:00 p.m. & Tuesday mornings, 9:30 p.m. Studies last five weeks.
Outreach Services: Host concerts & piano recitals; financially support local non-profits and organizations
including 4-H, Baretooth Cupboards, Habitat for Humanty, Yellow Ribbion and Kid’s Corner; holiday
giving; financially supports national and international charities.
Rock Creek Church
Street Address: 417 North Broadway Red Lodge, MT 59068
Phone Number: (406)-425-3350
Contact: Pastor Joel Krise
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rock-Creek-Church/249511701731643
Sunday Service: 10:00 AM
Outreach Services: Willing to help those in community if the opportunity presents itself
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Street Address: 209 South 4th Street, Bridger, MT
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 309 Bridger, Montana 59014
Phone Number: (406) 662-3550
Father: Father Mailamani Suvakkin
Contact: Brian Neely – Parish Life Coordinator
St. Agnes Catholic Church
Street Address: 1 North Word Avenue, Red Lodge, MT 59068
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Website: http://www.stagnesrl.com/
Contact: Father Denis Keane
Worship: 5PM Saturday, 10AM Sunday, 8:30am Tuesday – Friday and 10:00am Holidays
Outreach Programs: Al-Anon Thursdays @ 7pm ; Blood Drive every other month; Charity Quilting –
Mondays 1-3pm; Christian Outreach Program (meals, transport, errands etc); Community Dinner
Christmas Day; Exercise Programs 3 mornings a week @ 8:30am; Food Bank Sundays for Baretooth
Cupboards; Funeral Luncheons; WIC 2nd Thursday each month 10am-12pm and 1pm-3:15pm
St. John’s Catholic Church
Street Address: 404 West Central Joliet, MT 59041
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 309 Bridger, Montana 59014
Phone Number: (406) 662-3550
Worship: Sundays at 11:15AM
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Street Address: 101 Vaill, Belfry, MT 59008
Mailing Address: PO Box 201 Belfry, MT 59008
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Street Address: 202 North Montana Street Fromberg, MT 59029
Phone: (406)662-3550
Worship: Sunday Mass 9:45 am
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Street Address: 203 S. 4th Street, Bridger, MT
Phone Number: (406) 662-3776
Contact: Rev. Paul Shupe
Education: Sunday School 9:00 AM and Bible Study 10:00 AM Wednesdays
Seventh Day Adventist
Street Address: South 2nd Ave and Pryor, Bridger MT
Contact: Pastor Brad Brown
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Website: http://www.bridgeradventist.org/
Sabbath School: 9:30AM Saturday
Worship: 11AM Saturday
Outreach Services: Potluck every 2nd Saturday of every month.
United Methodist Church Bridger
Street Address: 106 West Broadway Bridger, MT 59014
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 466 Bridger, MT 59014
Phone Number: (406)-662-3645
Worship Service: 9:30 AM Sundays
Adult Sunday School: 8AM Sundays
Outreach Programs: Holiday gift boxes to people in need in their community. The Bridger Food bank.
United Methodist Church Roberts
Street Address: 2nd Street Roberts, MT 59070
Mailing Address: PO Box 242 Roberts, MT 59070
Contact: Pastor Jan Witman
Services: Sunday Worship at 9:30 AM
c) Local Organizations and Clubs
Beartooth Elks Lodge #534
Street Address: 114 N. Broadway, Red Lodge MT 59068
Beartooth Elks Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/beartoothelks
National Elks Website: http://www.elks.org/
Local Elks Website: http://www.elks.org/lodges/home.cfm?LodgeNumber=534
Contact Person: Bobette Brow 406-850-6462, [email protected]
Contact Person: Ben Yetter (406)850-3157 [email protected]
Contact Person: Warene Wall (406)425-4021 [email protected]
Information: The Elks Lodge is a national organization that have various scholarships, and outreach to
youth programs and veterans. Meetings are for members only and are held the first and third Tuesday of
every month at 7PM. The Bill Alberta Veterans Memorial Center is located in the basement of the Elks
Lodge and is open to all veterans.
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Beartooth Front Community Forum
Phone Number: Joel Adams (406)698-2190 and Maryvette Labrie (406)425-1663
Website: www.beartoothfront.org
Mission: The Beartooth Front Community Forum (BFCF) is a grassroots, nonpartisan organization that
seeks to retain and enhance the quality of life in the Red Lodge, Montana, area.
Meetings: First Friday of every month
Beta Sigma Phi
Website: http://www.betasigmaphi.org/
Contact: Maryvette LaBrie (406) 425-1663
Mission: To foster friendship and a network for women of the community to raise awareness and funds
for different causes.
Information: International Sorority with four chapters in Red Lodge: Beta Omnicron, Xi Alpha Kappa,
Preceptor Phi, and Laureate Pi. An award for young women at their annual sorority meeting of Founder’s
Day (April 30th). Xi Alpha Kappa’s Annual Breakfast with Santa is held on the Saturday in December
that occurs between 8-11. This is at the Community Church and all the food is donated by the Beartooth
Market. The proceeds are used for local scholarships.
Bridger Chamber of Commerce
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 99 Bridger, MT 59014
Fax Number: (406)252-8120
Website: http://www.valleyprinters.com/bridger.html
Carbon County Habitat for Humanity
Local Phone: (406)446-9847 Janice or (406)446-2424 Dixie
President: Janice Jones
Website: http://www.habitat.org
Program Information: Habitat for Humanity builds and renovates houses in partnership with qualifying
low-income families and then sells the house at no profit and at no interest making them affordable for
low-income families. Monthly payments go towards building other Habitat homes. Habitat requires that
the qualifying family donate 500 hours of sweat equity on their own build or that of another home.
Applying: Habitat for Humanity will announce per-applications to determine eligibility. If someone is
eligible they will be provided with a more extensive application to be entered into the running for a home.
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Carbon County Newspaper
Street Address: 202 S. Hauser Red Lodge, MT 59068
Phone Number: (406)446-2222 or 800-735-8843
Website: http://www.carboncountynews.com
Resources: Local news, classifieds, community information and advertising
Festival of Nations
Website: http://festivalofnations.us/
Email: President Nora Alsager [email protected]
Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/FestivalOfNations
Information: The Red Lodge Festival of Nations was started in 1954 when the different culture groups in
Red Lodge decided that they wanted to show off their roots! As a coal mining town in the early 1900s,
there were nearly 15,000 people living in the Red Lodge area.
Joliet Area Community Foundation
Phone Number: (406) 855-2537
Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Joliet-Area-CommunityFoundation/192592584126977
Montana Community Foundation Website: http://community.mtcf.org/netcommunity/joliet
Information: The Joliet Area Community Foundation assisted in the construction of the Joliet Community
Center. The organization has provided grants to the community center, senior citizen center, the Joliet
Ambulance Service, volunteer firefighters and several youth groups.
Mission: To improve and enrich the greater Joliet community by supporting charitable projects and
encouraging philanthropic giving.
Joliet Lions Club
Meeting Location: Joliet Community Center Hwy 212 Joliet MT 59041
Meeting Times: Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 7PM
Contact Email: [email protected]
Montana Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1266 Forsyth MT 59327
Website: http://www.mtlionsshfnd.org/
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Information: An application for individual financial assistance from the Montana Lions Sight and Hearing
Foundation requires several items of information. Among the items to be filled out are: a sponsoring lions
club is recommended to submit the applicants name; an explanation of what the financial assistance will
be used for; any other organizations requested help from and their response; health insurance coverage;
financial statement; diagnosis and recommendation by your eye care professional, hearing or speech
specialist.
Red Lodge Area Chamber of Commerce
Street Address: 601 North Broadway, Red Lodge MT 59068
Mailing Address: PO Box 988 Red Lodge, Montana 59068
Phone Number: (406) 446-1718 or 1-888-281-0625
Website: http://www.redlodgechamber.org/
Red Lodge Area Community Foundation
Street Address: 122 Hauser Avenue S. Red Lodge, MT 59068
Executive Director: Tracy Timmons
Hours of Operation: Tuesday to Thursdays 9AM to 3PM
Website: http://www.rlacf.org/
Mission: Red Lodge Area Community Foundation serves our community by helping donors meet
community needs, now and in the future, through our endowment fund, grants and other avenues of
giving; funding projects in arts and culture, education, environment, health and social services; and
supporting other nonprofits through training, leadership and sponsoring the annual Red Lodge Fun Run
for Charities.
Red Lodge Area Food Partnership Council
Website: http://foodpartnership.org/
Mission: Our mission is to vigorously promote a sustainable, local food system that encourages a better
quality of life for our citizens, improves our community's economy and self-reliance and preserves the
land for generations to come.
Services Offered: The Food Partnership Council is active in several areas in Red Lodge which serve to
promote local food and improve the nutrition available to local families. FPC works to make local
produce and meat more available and with greater variety. FPC arranged for SNAP credit to be accepted
at the Red Lodge Farmers Market. FPC works with the wellness committee, local producers, and the
school food service program to make healthy, local food available in the cafeteria, while providing
education on nutrition and local agriculture the classrooms and Youth Garden. Students active in the
Youth Garden take their produce home. FPC hosts education events for the community and coordinate
community gardens.
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Red Lodge Lions Club
Website: http://www.redlodgelions.org
Lions Club International Website: www.lionsclubs.org
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Red-Lodge-Lions-Club/356605865767
President 2011/12: Merv Coleman (406)446-1228 Email: [email protected]
Secretary 2011/12: Bob Shea (406)446-1740 Email: [email protected]
Mission Statement: A service organization dedicated to serving the people of Red Lodge and the
surrounding areas of Carbon County Montana. Red Lodge Lions Club is one of the 45,000 clubs of the
Lions Club International which is the largest service organization in the world. The Red Lodge Lions club
usually has a membership base of 30-40 members.
Programs: Lion’s Park Maintenance in Red Lodge Montana, Beartooth All American Road Clean-up,
Easter Egg Hunt, Halloween Costume Show & Contest, Sponsoring scholarships for local students, and
the Montana Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation
Meetings: The club meets twice a month(2nd & 4th Monday) from September to May and once a
month(2nd Monday) from June to July at 6:00 pm at the back room of the Red Lodge Pizza Company for
an optional meal, some Lion business and issues, and a short program of local interest.
Roberts Community Foundation
Website: http://www.robertscommunityfoundation.org/
Mission: Our purpose for the Roberts Community Foundation is to establish a strong fund development
program which will assist in supporting those services and programs considered important for the Roberts
area now and in the future.
Rotary International Red Lodge
Phone Number: Joel Todd (406) 446-1137
Website: http://redlodgerotary.org/
Meeting Place: Bridge Creek Backcountry Kitchen and Wine Bar at 116 South Broadway in Red Lodge
Meeting Time: 12 noon on Thursdays
Community Service: Rotary Park, Annual Golf Tournament for the Boys and Girls Club of Carbon
County, Home of Champions Rodeo, Christmas Stroll and Highway 212 Cleanup. Activities of the club
are used to improve community and support other local programs such as the food bank or scholarships.
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III. Crisis Resources
a) General Crisis Resources
American Red Cross Midland Empire Chapter
Address: 702 Central Avenue Billings, MT 59102
Phone Number: 1-800-ARC-MONT (or 1-800-272-6668). The Duty Officer answers and then contacts
the appropriate person to take action at that location.
Website: http://www.montanaredcross.org
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM 24hour emergency services
Eligibility: open to anyone
Costs: Varies depending on services
Services Offered: Provides various services to members of the armed forces and to their families, veterans
and victims of disaster. Provides a communication link between family; financial assistance to military
personnel for travel in certain emergencies. Assists families and individuals who have lost or been
evacuated from their homes as a result of natural or manmade disaster. Provides immediate emergency
assistance; shelter, food, clothing. Health, safety, and nursing instructions in first aid, CPR, swimming,
life guarding, back injury prevention, disaster team training and youth development training is available.
Carbon County Office of Public Assistance
Street Address: 206 Broadway Red Lodge, MT 59068
Fax Number: (406)446-1680
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 8AM to noon and 1PM to 5PM
Walk in Hours: Monday-Friday 9AM to 10AM and 2PM to 3PM
Appointments: To speak with Client Service Eligibility an appointment is needed
Eligibility: Varies with the services
Services Offered: Assistance and information on applying for Supplementary Nutrition Assistance
Program “SNAP”, Medicaid and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families “TANF”. Also provides
referrals for assistance with: child care, child support, housing, heating and utility assistance, telephone
assistance, Medicaid travel costs, voter registration, supplemental security income, vocational
rehabilitation, employment services, head start, Montana legal services, social services, Women Infants
and Child, family violence services and community health care clinics.
Department of Public Health and Human Services Child and Family Services
Street Address: Annex Building 206 North Broadway, Red Lodge MT 59068
Phone Number: (406) 446-3729
Fax Number: (406) 446-4397
Child Abuse or Neglect Hot-Line: 1-866-820-5437
Montana Website: http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/cfsd/
Carbon County Website: http://co.carbon.mt.us/departments/cfs/
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM
Services Offered: Child & Adult Protective Services, Case Management of Foster Care Services, Case
Management of Adoption and Information & Referral Services
Costs of Service: None
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Statement of Purpose: To protect children who have been or are at substantial risk of abuse, neglect or
abandonment. We strive to assure that all children have a family who will protect them from harm. We
recognize the protective capacities of families and incorporate them in assessments, decision making and
actions with the goal of improving safety, permanency and well-being for children. We encourage our
communities to strengthen their prevention efforts and to share responsibility for the safety of its children
and families.
Family Service, INC
Address: 1824 First Avenue North P.O. Box 1020 Billings, MT 59103
Phone Number: (406) 259-2269
Fax Number: (406) 259-7940
Website: http://www.famserv.com
Hours of Operation: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8AM-5PM Wed 1PM-5PM
Eligibility: persons in emergency situations
Services Offered: Food, free clothing, rental assistance, prescriptions, and other basic needs
Costs of Service: None, repayment if possible
Hub, The
Address: 515 N 27th St. Billings, MT 59103
Phone Number: (406) 248-4803
Website: http://www.mhcbillings.org/services_hub.html
Fax Number: (406)256-8189
Hours of Operation: Monday -Saturday 12PM-6PM
Eligibility: Persons experiencing barriers due to mental health conditions
Services Offered: drop in center for the homeless/mentally ill
Costs of Service: none
Montana Rescue Mission
Street Address: 2822 Minnesota Avenue, Billings, MT 59013
Mailing Address: PO Box 3232 Billings, MT 59103
Website: http://www.montanarescuemission.org/links_billings
Hours of Operation: 24 hours/7days
Eligibility: Must be willing to attend chapel services, abide by rules and stay alcohol and drug free.
Follow mission guidelines.
Services Offered: Temporary housing for men, women and families. Also provides food, clothing,
showers, emergency transportation, counseling, continuing education and life skills classes, advocacy and
referral services.
Costs of Service: First night no duties. After that, guests must work 4 hours each day.
Salvation Army Billings
Street Address: 2100 6th Avenue North Billings, MT 59103
Montana Website: http://www1.usw.salvationarmy.org/usw/www_usw_northwest.nsf/
International Website: http://www.salvationarmy.org
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Fax Number: (406)254-0854
Eligibility: Persons in need
Services Offered: Emergency assistance: food, clothing, counseling, emergency transport, hospitals
visitation, limited medication and lodging.
Costs of Service: none or small co-payment
Tumbleweed Runaway Program
Address: 505 North 24th Street Billings, MT 59101-1268
Phone Number: (406) 259-2558 or 1-(888)-816-4702 toll-free 24 hour hotline
Website: www.tumbleweedprogram.org
Eligibility: Varies with the service
Services Offered: Runaway and homeless Youth Program: Crisis intervention, family mediation,
individual and family counseling, temporary shelter, youth support groups, information and referrals.
Street Outreach Program: Provide outreach to youth on the street, link youth with emergency services,
street based crisis intervention and individual personal care packet.
b) Area Food Banks and Food Programs
Baretooth Cupboards
Street Address: 17 East 11th Street Red Lodge, MT 59068
Website: http://www.baretoothcupboards.org/
Hours of Operation: Monday 11Am to 1PM, Tuesday 3PM to 5PM, Wednesday 11Am to 1PM, Thursday
3PM to 5PM and Saturday 9AM to 11AM.
Eligibility: None
Services Offered: The food bank has no income minimums, nor are questions asked. It is a supplemental
resource for people having temporary financial problems or the burden of sudden unexpected expenses
and can’t make ends meet. Anyone residing in Carbon County, and in need, is eligible for and, has access
to, the food bank twice each month. First time users will fill out a customer form with basic information
that will remain completely confidential and is only used to track food bank usage. Customers have
choices of food among canned fruits, vegetables and cereals. Amount of food received is based on family
size. Packaged goods such as cereal and pasta, and canned soup, fruit and vegetables are always on hand.
There is usually frozen hamburger and often frozen wild game such as elk or deer. Fresh produce, bread,
eggs and dairy products are usually available as well.
Bridger Community Food Bank
Street Address: 206 North D Street Bridger, MT 59014
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 696, Bridger, MT 59014
Phone Number: Darlene Fredrickson (406) 662-3474
Hours of Operation: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 A.M.
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Common Ground
Street Address: Corner of 10th Street and Word in Red Lodge
Contact: Lee & Christie Merck
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/commongroundinredlodge
Website: http://legacy-ministries.org
Services: Every Tuesday evening from 5:30PM to 7PM a free community meal is hosted at the Legacy
Lodge. This meal is absolutely free and there are no strings attached. There is no eligibility for attendance.
The event provides a time for people to get together, socialize, make new friends and enjoy a hot meal. It
is sponsored by Legacy of Faith Ministries and the Church of the Rockies.
Food Pantry and Backpack Program
Participating Organizations: The Boys and Girls Club and Beartooth Billings Children’s Center
Boys and Girls Club Food Pantry: Through the Montana Food Bank the Boys and Girls Club of Carbon
County offers a food pantry that can be accessed with a short proof of need form that is handled through
the club staff.
Backpack Programs: Both the Boys and Girls Club and the Beartooth Billings Children’s Center allow
their clients to take bags of food home to their families.
Joliet Food Bank
Street Address: 128 South Main Street Joliet, MT 59041
Phone Number: (406) 962-3589 for information, not pantry number
Hours of Operation: Mondays 9AM-1PM
c) Disaster Recovery Resources
Carbon County Disaster and Emergency Services
DES Coordinator: Darrel Krum
Street Address: County Administration Building 17 West 11th Street Red Lodge, MT 59068
Carbon County Website: http://co.carbon.mt.us/departments/des/
Office Phone Number: (406) 446-1038
Cell Phone Number: (406) 446-0121
Hours of Operation: Monday – Thursday 8AM – 5PM Closed on all Legal Holiday
Disaster Recovery Resources
Access to Disaster Help and Resources: http://www.disasterassistance.gov/
Department of Environmental Quality: www.deq.mt.gov
Department of Health and Human Services: www.dphhs.mt.gov
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): http://www.cdc.gov/mold/
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): http://www.epa.gov/mold/
Secretary of State Record Recovery: http://sos.mt.gov/Records/Recovery/index.asp
National Flood Insurance Program: http://www.floodsmart.gov/floodsmart/
Find and Verify Contractors: www.mtcontractor.com
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Document and Record Recovery
Records Recovery Website: http://sos.mt.gov/Records/Recovery/index.asp
1. Plan – Creating and maintaining a comprehensive contingency plan is key.
2. Backup – Essential records should be backed-up, off-site, and readily available.
3. Prepare – Take pictures before beginning recovery; Obtain the appropriate approvals.
4. Pack & Track – Transfer records out of danger; Record type and extent of damage.
5. Respond -Recover essential records first; Freeze wet records within 48 hours.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Website: http://www.fema.gov/index.shtm
Phone Number: (800) 621-FEMA (3362) or (800) 462-7585
Information: FEMA provides support for the state of Montana and is a reimbursement program. PDD is
for Public Assistance only and includes aid to public and certain private non-profit entities for certain
emergency services and the repair or replacement of disaster damaged public facilities. FEMA PA grants
cover the reimbursement of approved costs incurred in disaster related emergency work, including debris
removal, emergency protective measures, road systems and bridges, water control facilities, public
buildings and contents, public utilities, parks, recreational, and other; and for insurable structures within
special flood hazard areas (SFHA). The community is the applicant and is responsible for the work. Onthe-ground teams work with FEMA to determine costs and obtain approval. Applicant briefings with
FEMA must occur which are followed with one-on-one meetings with each applicant.
Insurance after a Disaster
Immediately call your agent or insurance company. Have the following information with you when you
place your call: the name of your insurance company, your policy number, and a telephone number or email address where you can be reached. When you file your claim, ask for an approximate time frame
during which an adjuster can be expected to visit your home so you can plan accordingly.
Once you have reported your loss, an adjuster will work with you to calculate the value of the damage and
prepare a repair estimate. Keep your agent advised if your contact information changes. If you are still in
a shelter or cannot be easily reached, please provide the name of a designated relative or point-of-contact
person who can reach you.
Make a list of damaged or lost items and include their age and value when possible. If possible, have
receipts for all items available for the adjuster. If you have damage estimates prepared by a contractor,
provide them to your adjuster since they will be considered in the preparation of your repair estimate.
Contact your insurance company if an adjuster has not been assigned to you within several days.
Remember, FEMA will not duplicate insurance reimbursements. It is also recommended when filing a
claim for damage to request that an adjuster inspect damages – regardless of whether assistance may be
available from other sources.
MT Disaster and Emergency Services Division (DES)
Website: http://montanadma.org/disaster-and-emergency-services
Contact: Ed Tinsley, Division Administrator
Information: Each county has a designated DES representative. The state office assists based on a request
from the county. Local development offices must continue to work with local governments and seek
grant assistance.
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MT USDA Rural Development
Website: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/mt
Information: While USDA/RD does not have disaster emergency programs, its programs can assist in
these situations. Most of Rural Development’s financial programs can be useful to a community as they
struggle to recover from disaster. Your best course of action is to contact your nearest USDA Rural
Development Area Office to find out what options may be available to you.
Rural Housing Repair & Rehabilitation (Sec. 504): Section 504 Rural Housing Rehabilitation Loan &
Grant program can provide a 1% loan of up to $20,000 for a 20 year term to repair damaged homes. The
loans are limited to families living at or below 50% of the area median income for the county. The homes
must be owner-occupied and be located in a rural community. Homes inside the city limits of Billings,
Missoula, Great Falls, Helena, and Bozeman are ineligible for this program. Income eligible senior
citizens above the age of 62 may be eligible for grants up to $7,500 for home repair as well. Eligible
repairs include roofs, siding, doors and windows, insulation, heating and cooling, and more. Homes with
health and safety issues are given funding priority.
Housing Relocation – Rural Rental Housing: Rural Development programs support hundreds of incomebased apartments across Montana. When families are displaced by a natural disaster, they may be able to
be relocated to a vacant Rural Development project unit. Certain waivers are available to prioritize
housing for dislocated families.
d) Domestic and Criminal Violence Resources
Domestic and Sexual Violence Hotlines
Domestic and Sexual Violence Services Hotline: (406)425-2222
YWCA Crisis/Shelter Line for Billings Area: (406)259-8100
Tri-County Victim/Witness Program: (406)322-8561
Emergency Services: 911
Carbon County Attorney: (406)446-3300
Domestic and Sexual Violence Services
Street Address: 1119 South Broadway Red Lodge, MT 59068
Website: http://www.dsvsmontana.org/
Hours of Operation: 24 hour helpline (406)425-2222
Mission Statement: The mission of Domestic and Sexual Violence Services is to serve individuals,
families and communities impacted by physical, sexual and emotional abuse and to promote healthy,
equitable and violence-free relationships.
Eligibility: Victims of sexual assault or domestic violence from Carbon County, Stillwater County and
Sweet Grass County.
Direct Client Programs and Services: Confidential 24-hour Helpline support; Hospital, police and court
accompaniment for survivors of violence, Transport, emergency short-term shelter, food, clothing,
children’s car seats, cell phones and other assistance for survivors of domestic violence and their children,
as well as survivors of sexual assault, teen dating violence and stalking; Assistance in applying for orders
of protection and for crime victim compensation; Support groups, one-on-one support and education for
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survivors; Financial literacy classes focusing on budgeting and credit repair and Transitional Housing
Program.
DSVS Education, Training, Primary Prevention, and Outreach Programs: School-based primary
prevention programming focusing on healthy relationships, teen dating violence, bullying, cyber-violence
and the impact of media on violence for K-12 students and faculty; Comprehensive toolkit to address
teen dating violence and healthy relationships in rural communities; Medical training for the state and
area hospitals medical and office staff and telemedical training for hospitals across Montana; Professional
in-service training for law enforcement, educators, social workers, clergy, therapists and the business
community; Education and outreach with civic organizations, communities of faith and the public;
Volunteer advocate and speakers bureau training programs and Support and training for men to develop
men’s leadership around issues of domestic and sexual violence
DSVS Systems Development: Creation, management and capacity building of the Carbon County
Coordinated Community Response Team (CCR); Technical assistance for development of law
enforcement protocols for domestic violence; Technical assistance for development of hospital protocols
for domestic violence and sexual assault; Funding to send Carbon County systems professionals,
including members of law enforcement and the criminal justice system to national-level trainings;
Consultation and referral for community professionals
Tri-County Victim/Witness Program
Street Address: 38 N 4th Street Columbus, MT 59019
Eligibility: Victims or witnesses of violent crimes. Also available to anyone seeking assistance and
information regarding domestic violence. Service area is Stillwater, Sweet Grass and Carbon Counties.
Services Offered: Initial crisis counseling, emotional support, and guidance for victims of violence.
Provides information regarding domestic violence. Assists with crime victim’s compensation. Provides
information regarding protection from threats or harm as a witness or victim. Explains the court process,
status of court process, and makes referrals to support services.
YWCA of Billings
Street Address: 909 Wyoming Ave. Billings, MT 59101
Phone Number: (406)252-6303 or Crisis Hotline (406) 259-8100
Website: http://www.ywcabillings.org/
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM 24 hour hotline (406)259-8100
Eligibility: Victims of sexual assault or domestic violence
The YWCA Domestic Violence Victim Services (DVVS) and Gateway House: Anyone experiencing
family violence is eligible for some or all of our services at no cost. Services include 24 hour hotline,
emergency shelter, support groups, legal advocacy, information and referrals and awareness education.
Sexual Violence Victims Services: YMCA offers immediate services for victims of sexual violence
including immediate outreach to victims of sexual assault / rape 24 hours a day – 7days a week,
immediate crisis intervention through advocates and the 24 Hour Crisis Line, accompaniment for victims
to the hospital for the rape exam, face to face crisis intervention for rape / assault victims and their
families, support groups for victims of rape / sexual assault or adults who were molested as children,
accompaniment for victims through criminal proceedings or interactions with law enforcement,
community education and awareness presentations for students, volunteer training for advocates who
assist victims, referrals to appropriate community agencies available to assist victims and clothing, if
needed, following the forensic rape exam.
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Employment and Training Center: The YWCA Billings Employment and Training Center links you to
training and good jobs, helping you to make the right career connections! Our FREE services are
provided to both men and women age 18 or older, seeking full-time employment right now or after
training is completed and Low-income or a Displaced Homemaker. Program offers career direction,
computer training, help with training costs, on-the-job training and paid work experience, job search
expertise, job leads, resume creation, interview training, strengthen your strategies for career success, selfesteem assistance, budget counseling and support.
Costs of Service: pay as able or 1$ a day per family member
e) Emergency Services
Bridger Fire Department
Street Address: 210 S C St Bridger, MT 59014
Emergency Phone Number: 911
Non-Emergency Phone Number: (406) 662-3554
Website: http://www.bridger-vfd.com/
Bridger Police Department
Street Address: 108 South D Street Bridger, MT 59014
Non-Emergency Phone Number: (406)662-3116
Fax Number: (406) 662-5056
Website: http://bridgerpolicedepartment.com/
Carbon County Alert
Website: www.carbonalert.org
Service: Signing up for Carbon County alerts means that notifications such as evacuation orders, road
closures, flash flood warnings, health advisories and other similar announcements will be delivered to
your phone. Registration can be found at the website. Additionally information on Carbon County
emergency plans and resource links can be found. If you need assistance with your registration call the
Carbon County Sheriff’s Office at 445-7272 between 8am and 5pm, Monday thru Friday.
Carbon County Sheriff
Street Address: County Courthouse 102 North Broadway, Red Lodge MT 59068
Phone Number: (406) 446-1234
Carbon County Website: http://co.carbon.mt.us/departments/sheriff/
Sheriff: Tom Rieger until term end on December 31, 2014
Undersheriff: Dan McJunkin
Hours of Operation: Every day/24 hours a day
Fax Number: (406) 446-1239
Office Open: 8:00am – 5:00pm Monday – Friday (except legal holidays)
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Fromberg Fire Department
Street Address: 120 W River Street Fromberg, MT 59029
Mailing Address: PO Box 194 Fromberg, MT 59029
Fromberg Police Department
Street Address: 118 West River Street, Fromberg MT
Joliet Fire and EMS
Street Address: 129 N Main Street Joliet, MT 59041
Joliet Police Department
Street Address: 116 South Main Street, Joliet MT
Red Lodge Fire Rescue and Ambulance
Street Address: 801 N. Broadway Ave, Red Lodge, MT 59068
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 318, Red Lodge, MT 59068
Website: http://www.redlodgefire.com/
Station Hours: 8AM-6PM
Red Lodge Police Department
Street Address: 1 S. Platt, Red Lodge MT 59068
Non-Emergency Phone Numbers: (406)446-3672
f) Second Hand Stores
Billings Goodwill Store
Street Address: 951 S. 29th Street West Billings, MT 59102
Hours of Operation: Monday-Saturday 9AM-9PM and Sunday 10AM-6PM
Kids Corner
Street Address: 18 North Broadway, Red Lodge MT 59068
Services: New and gently loved children’s item including clothing, shoes, furniture, strollers and toys.
Hours of Operation: Seven days a week noon to 4:oo PM
Information: Kids Corner is a not-for-profit program with the mission to provide affordable children’s
items to the community. Donations are accepted during store hours or at the donation bin behind the store.
This store contributes a portion of its proceeds to assist the Beartooth Billings Clinic Children’s Center.
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Laurel Community Hope
Street Address: 204 Cedar Avenue Laurel, MT 59044
Mailing Address: PO Box 524 Laurel, MT 59044
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 9:30 AM-3:30PM
Eligibility: Persons with low income and aid is limited to area around Laurel. There are limits on how
often a family can receive aid.
Services Offered: Provides food assistance, clothing, furniture, community programs and medicine for
adults and children. When funds and donations are available, assistance for rent, utilities and gas vouchers
for health appointments and job interviews.
Red Lodge Senior Citizen’s Center Thrift Store
Street Address: 1293 207 S. Villard Red Lodge, MT 59068
Mailing Address: PO Box Red Lodge, MT 59068
Hours of Operation: 12:30PM to 4:30PM Tuesdays through Fridays and Saturdays 10AM to 4PM
Information: Donations of furniture cannot be taken.
St. Vincent de Paul Downtown Store
Address: 2610 Montana Avenue Billings, MT 59101
Hours of Operation: Advisor hours are Tues-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM Sat 8:30AM-noon
Services Offered: Emergency assistance: food, clothing, household items, some emergency travel, rent
and utilities.
St. Vincent de Paul West End Outlet Store
Address: 1235 Grand Avenue Billings, MT
Phone Number: (406) 248-9125
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM Sat 9AM-4PM
Services Offered: Emergency assistance: food, clothing, household items, some emergency travel, rent
and utilities.
Salvation Army Billings Thrift Store
Address: 10 South 30th Street, Billings MT 59101
Website: http://www.salvationarmy.org
Hours of Operation: Monday-Saturday 8:45AM-4:45PM
Services Offered: Clothing, appliances, furniture and household articles
Costs of Service: Nominal costs
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IV. Disability Services
a) General Disability
Blind or Low Vision Services
Street Address: 2121 Rosebud Dr., Suite C Billings, MT 59102
Phone Number: (406) 248-4801
Website: http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/vocrehab/blvs/
Hours of Operation: Monday 8AM-5PM
Eligibility: Must have a visual disability that constitutes a substantial impediment to employment and
need services
Services Offered: Training, employment assistance, rehabilitation, independent living training and
medical treatment
Costs of Services: None
Department of Public Health and Human Services Disabilities Program
Street Address: 2121 Rosebud Drive, Suite C-1 Billings, MT 59102
Eligibility: Must meet state definition of developmentally disabled
Services Offered: Technical assistance, support, case management services and developmental services
Disabled Homeownership Program aka Disabled Accessible Affordable Homeownership Program
Program Provider: Montana Board of Housing
Street Address: 301 S Park Ave Room 240 Helena MT 59601
Mailing Address: PO Box 200528 Helena MT 59620-0528
Brief Description: The DAAHP objective is to provide affordable, architecturally accessible homes for
people with permanent physical disabilities such that they can live independently. This is accomplished
by assisting people or families with permanent physical disabilities with the construction of new homes,
to acquire and rehabilitate existing homes, and for the rehabilitation of a home whose owner or owner’s
family member became disabled after the house was purchased.
Eagle Mount Billings
Street Address: 2822 3rd Avenue North, Suite 203 Billings, MT 59101
Phone Number: (406)245-5422 or Red Lodge Mountain (406)446-1328
Website: http://www.eaglemount.us/
Mission: Eagle Mount’s mission is to provide opportunities in recreation to enhance the lives of children
and adults with disabilities. In teaching these activities, we hope to improve the quality of life socially and
physically for our participants. Each participant is encouraged to learn an activity, go out in the
community, and participate with able-bodied individuals.
Participation Eligibility: All programs have a nominal fee for participants and Eagle Mount requires prepayment for all programs. All participants are required to complete a Program Application form, sign the
Liability Waiver, complete a Medical History form and have a signed Physician Approval submitted to
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the Eagle Mount office prior to participation in any Eagle Mount program. If a participant is facing
financial difficulties, please contact the Eagle Mount office to request a Financial Assistance Application
or access the application through the Participant Application Packet link listed below. Applications need
to be completed at least 2 weeks prior to the program start date.
Program Application Package: http://www.eaglemount.us/html/participant_application_packet.htm
HRDC District 7 Human Resource Development Council
Street Address: 7 North 31st Street PO Box 2016 Billings, Montana 59103
Phone Number: (406)247-4732 or 1800-433-1411
Website: http://www.hrdc7.org
Eligibility: Varies with program. Must be economically disadvantaged according to Federal/State
guidelines.
Growth Thru Art: Innovative visual art studio, serving adults with disabilities to promote creative
expression, independence, social skills building, and community integrations.
Costs of Service: no fees
Living Independently for Today and Tomorrow
Street Address: 3333 2nd Ave N Suite #100 Billings, MT
Phone Number: (406)259-5181 or 1800-669-6319
Website: http://www.liftt.org/
Eligibility: any age or disability
Services Offered: Services to persons with disabilities to assist with independent living and awareness
training for employees. Focus includes consumer services such as information and referral, SelfAdvocacy, Peer Support, Skills Training and Self Directed Personal Assistance. Community services
focus includes Social Action and Systems Change.
Resource, Support, and Development, Inc
Website: http://rsdinc.org/
Billings Administrative Office Address: PO Box 80185, 2110 Overland, Suite 126, Billings MT 59108
Billings Administrative Office Phone Number: (406)652-5443
Billings Administrative Office Email: [email protected]
Red Lodge RSD Address: Box 925, 7042 Highway 212, Red Lodge, MT 59068
Red Lodge RSD Phone Number: (406)446-1722
Red Lodge RSD Email: [email protected]
Mission: The mission of RSD Inc, is to encourage, support, and assist each person with special needs
whom we serve to make choices in his/her life and expand his/her opportunities for growth and personal
development.
Services: Group Home in Red Lodge. The homes have 24/hour/day staff supervision, seven days a week.
Each person living there must pay room and board to live in the home. Each has his/her own bedroom.
Homes are licensed and inspected by several regulatory agencies, including the Department of Family
Services and the DPHHS.
Other Services: Community employment, supported living, personal/social services, community supports
and recreational services.
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b) Disability Family Support
A.W.A.R.E. Inc. Red Lodge
Phone Number: (406) 446-3165
Website: http://www.aware-inc.org/index.html
About: AWARE Inc., a private, non-profit corporation, provides quality community-based services to
persons with challenging mental, emotional, and in some cases, physical needs who would otherwise be
served in a more restrictive setting or perhaps would not be served at all. We work to ensure that the
people we serve achieve maximum independence, productivity, and integration into the community.
PLUK Parents, Let’s Unite For Kids
Street Address: 516 N 32nd St, Billings MT 59101
Phone Number: (406)255-0540 or 1800-222-7585
Website: http://www.pluk.org/
Eligibility: Individuals with special needs and their families
Services Offered: Support, resources and training to families who have children with special needs.
About: PLUK is a private, nonprofit organization formed in 1984 by parents of children with disabilities
and chronic illnesses in the state of Montana for the purpose of information, support, training and
assistance to aid their children at home, school and as adults. PLUK is an organization of parents and
other caring individuals who serve families and individuals with disabilities of any age and at no cost.
PLUK was founded by parents who felt strongly that parents of children with disabilities need to band
together to give one another information and support. It seemed foolish for each new parent to try to learn
all over again what other parents already know and would willingly share. It also seemed important for
parents to lend each other support because of the healing that takes place when people who share a
common problem can work together to find solutions. The statewide group supports families in their
desire to help people with disabilities lead productive lives.
STEP Support and Techniques for Empowering People INC
Phone Number: (406)446-3436 or 1800-820-4180
Website: http://www.step-inc.org/
Eligibility: persons with development disabilities and their families
Family Education and Support Services: Provides services based on the age of disabled children ranging
from weekly visits from a Family Support Specialist, financial assistance for home modifications, training
for children in home environment, annual support Specialist visits to identify community resources and
planned active training.
Adult Services: Assist persons with developmental disabilities and their families, or support systems, to
become independent. These services emphasize personal choice and focus on community inclusion and
the use of natural sources of support. Support planning is individualized and strives to assure
opportunities for participants in these areas: Freedom, Authority, Support and Responsibility.
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c) Disability Employment
Phone Number: (406) 248-4801
Eligibility: Must have a visual disability that constitutes a substantial impediment to employment and
need services
medical treatment
Department of Public Health and Human Services Vocational Rehabilitation
Address: 2121 Rosebud Drive, Suite C Billings, Montana 59102
Phone Number: (406)248-4801 or 888-279-7532
Website: http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/detd/index.shtml
Eligibility: Employment age. Disability; a diagnosed physical or mental health problem; functional,
medical limitations causing a substantial impediment to employment.
Services Offered: Provides assessment/ evaluation, guidance and counseling, restoration, training, job
development, tolls and equipment, job placement, rehabilitation technology, and others. Apply for
services with Vocational Rehabilitation counselor. Have eligibility determines. List needs for
employment. Write up a plan for employment and have it approved by Voc Rehab counselor. Enter and
maintain employment. Receive follow up services according to the plan.
Costs of Service: No application fees or charges for eligible persons
Website: http://rsdinc.org/
Billings Administrative Office Address: PO Box 80185, 2110 Overland, Suite 126, Billings MT 59108
Billings Administrative Office Phone Number: (406)652-5443
Billings Administrative Office Email: [email protected]
Red Lodge RSD Address: Box 925, 7042 Highway 212, Red Lodge, MT 59068
Red Lodge RSD Phone Number: (406)446-1722
Red Lodge RSD Email: [email protected]
Mission: The mission of RSD Inc, is to encourage, support, and assist each person with special needs
whom we serve to make choices in his/her life and expand his/her opportunities for growth and personal
development.
Job Services in Red Lodge: Beartooth Industries in Red Lodge has opportunities to do recycling, janitorial
work, snow removal and sidewalk maintenance, packaging, collating, and mail delivery. Beartooth
industries also has a woodshop were work projects can be built and operation of power equipment is
learned under the supervision of a specialist.
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V. Education Programs
a) General Education Programs
Montana Migrant Health Program “Migrant Council”
Street Address: 3318 3rd Ave N # 100, Billings, MT 59101
Phone Number: (406) 248-3149
Website: http://www.mtpca.org/mtmigrant.htm
Eligibility: Persons doing mostly seasonal agriculture work
Services Offered: Provides basic health care to migrant and seasonal farm workers. Referrals made by out
nurses to physicians and dentists closest to the patient. Also assists people with mental/physical
disabilities to access help from the State Vocational Rehabilitation program. Please call main office for
more information, including locations of out other offices in Montana.
Costs of Service: Sliding fee scale
Montana State University Carbon County Extension Office
Street Address: 128 Main Street Joliet, MT 59041
Website: http://www.msuextension.org/counties/carbon/
Email Contact: Travis Standley [email protected]
Services Offered: Carbon County Extension Office offers classes, education information, and services for
adults and youths in the area of family and adult-child relations, youth development, food and nutrition,
food safety, leadership, estate planning, family and business economics, customer relations, housing and
environmental quality, sustainable agriculture, livestock, range management and natural resources, farm
and ranch economics and community development. Classes are both informal and formal some for
graduate credit and or OPI renewal units. Website includes guides about programs in Montana.
Costs of Service: Many resources are free, but large cost publication may have a fee
Nutrition Education Programs (NEP)
Street Address: 3212 First Avenue South Suite 100, Billings MT 59101
Phone Number: (406) 869‐3546 or (406) 869‐3547 nutrition information
Website: http://www.msuextension.org/nep/
Eligibility: Individuals who are eligible for assistance programs such as Supplemental Nutrition
Assistance Program (SNAP), WIC, Head Start, and WORC programs are eligible for all EFNEP nutrition
classes, email or call to register for the next available series of classes or information.
Services Offered: Series lessons or single demonstrations are presented with practical information and
skill-building tips for choosing healthier foods, preparing meals, learning appropriate food safety
practices, modeling good food choices for family members, and incorporating ways to be more physically
active. The goal is to provide people with the opportunity to acquire skills that assist in choosing healthy
lifestyles.
Email Contact: Phyllis Hansen [email protected]
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Red Lodge Adult Education
Mailing Address: Red Lodge School Dist. #1 PO Box 1090, Red Lodge, MT 59068
Phone Number: 446-1676 or 425-0855.
Website: http://redlodge.schoolwires.com/Page/132
Program: The Red Lodge Adult Education program provides low cost classes for adults to learn new
skills or complete a GED.
Fee: $35 dollar fee for classes and in some cases costs for supplies.
2013 GED Program Sign Up: January 14 and 15th at Red Lodge High School Commons for information
call 446-1903
Rural Employment Opportunities REO
Street Address: 2121 Rosebud Dr, Stop B Billings, MT 59102
Phone Number: (406)256-1140 or 1800-823-5566
Website: http://www.reomontana.org/
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8AM-4:30PM
Eligibility: In a year period during the previous two years: 1)has spent a minimum of 25 working days in
seasonal agriculture of earned a minimum of $400 dollars from seasonal agriculture, 2) received at least
50% of total income from farm work or been employed at least 50% of total work time on agriculture, and
3) meet Federal income guidelines.
Services Offered: Non-profit organization organized to operate programs and services aimed at assisting
seasonal agricultural workers prepare for permanent, full-time careers. Some aspects of the program
include on-the-job-training, placement services, financial aid for school and supportive services. Assists
migrant workers with emergency food and transportation.
Costs of Service: no charge
b) Area Higher Education
Montana State University Billings
Street Address: 1500 North 30th Street Billings, MT 59101
Phone Number: (406)657-2011 or (406)657-2300
Website: http://www.msubillings.edu
Eligibility: varies by service
Services Offered: Degree programs through the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business and Education
and Human Services. College of Professional Studies and Lifelong Learning offers extension credit and
non-credit programs, contact training and development programs, and distance educational programs.
The library is open to the public. Montana Center on Disabilities offer technical assistance and support
programs to meet unique needs of individuals with disabilities and their families.
Costs of Service: Varies by service
Montana State University Bozeman
Street Address: 120 Hamilton Hall PO Box 172190
Website: http://www.montana.edu/
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Services Offered: Undergraduate and graduate programs in liberal arts, basic sciences, professional areas,
agriculture, arts and architecture, business, nursing, education and engineering. The library is open to
public. Outreach programs through Extension include: agriculture education, community development,
family issues, and youth leadership opportunities through 4-H.
MSU-Billings College of Technology
Street Address: 3803 Central, Billings, MT 59102
Website: http://www.cot.msubillings.edu/
Fax Number: (406)652-1729
Eligibility: An individual must have a GED or high school diploma in order to apply
Services Offered: Accounting technology, administrative, automotive collision repair technology,
automotive technology, business technology, computer systems technology, diesel technology, drafting
technology, health occupations technology, heating, ventilating, air conditioning technology, medical
secretary, metal fabrication technology, microcomputer, Microsoft office user specialist, paramedic,
process plan technology, sylvan prometic testing, testing (MOUS).
Costs of Service: Varies by program
Rocky Mountain College
Street Address: 1511 Poly Drive Billings, MT 59102
Website: http://www.rocky.edu/
Fax Number: (406)259-9751
Eligibility: varies with the service
Services Offered: Four year college offering Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Associate of Arts
degrees, and certificates in computer application. Evening degree program for adult students. Various
continuing education and recreation programs offered.
c) Carbon County Public Schools
Belfry Public School
Street Address: 200 Wisconsin Belfry, MT 59008
Mailing Address: PO Box 210 Belfry, MT 59008
Fax Number: (406)664-3274
Bridger Public Schools
Street Address: 429 West Park Avenue Bridger, MT 59014
Website: http://www.bridger.k12.mt.us/
Elementary Phone Number: (406)662-3588
High School Phone Number: (406)662-3533
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Fromberg Public School
Street Address: 319 School Street Fromberg, MT 59029
Website: http://www.fromberg.k12.mt.us/
Elementary Phone Number: (406)668-7755
High School Phone Number: (406)668-7315
High School Fax Number: (406)668-7669
Joliet Public School
Street Address: 300 North Park Street Joliet, MT 59041
Website: http://www.jolietschools.org/
Fax Number: (406)962-3958
Luther Public School
Street Address: 4 Luther-Roscoe Rd., Luther, MT 59068
Mailing Address: Box 4398 Luther, MT 59068
Fax Number: (406)446-1172
Red Lodge Public Schools
Website: http://redlodge.schoolwires.com/redlodge/site/default.asp
Red Lodge High School Street Address: 800 N Chambers Red Lodge, MT 59068
Red Lodge High School Phone Number: (406)446-1903
Roosevelt Middle School Street Address: 413 S Oakes Ave, Red Lodge MT 59068
Roosevelt Middle School Phone Number: (406) 446-2110
Mountain View Elementary School Street Address: 311 S Oakes Ave., Red Lodge MT 59068
Mountain View Elementary School Phone Number: (406)446-1804
Roberts Public School
Street Address: 106 Maple Street Roberts, MT 59070
Website: http://www.roberts.k12.mt.us/site/
Fax Number: (406)445-2506
Superintendent of Schools
Carbon County Website: http://co.carbon.mt.us/departments/superintendent-schools/
Superintendent: Jerry Scott until December 31, 2014
Hours of Operation: 8:00AM – 3:00PM Monday – Thursday (except legal holidays)
Street Address: Annex Building 206 North Broadway Red Lodge, MT 59068
Phone Number: (406) 446-1301
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d) GED Preparation
Billings Adult Education and Career Advancement
Street Address: Lincoln Center 415 North 30th Street Billings, MT 59101
Phone Number: (406)274-3710 adult basic (406)247-3700 community/nite owls
Website: http://www.billings.k12.mt.us/adulted/adulted/index.html
Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday 7:30AM-6:30PM Friday 7:30AM-4:30PM
Eligibility: Any person 16 years of older who is not enrolled in public school.
Services Offered: Program designed to assist adults who are enrolled in public school and wish to upgrade
basic academic skills, learn new skills, or develop interests for personal enrichment. Adult Basic and
Literacy Education (ABLE) prepares students for passing GED, completing of a high school diploma,
getting ready for post-secondary training and college, or learning selected vocation skills. Community
Education (Nite Owls) has courses in the area of business, computer skills, fitness, arts and crafts,
vocational skills, and academic studies that are held in various locations throughout Billings. GED test
center is location in the Lincoln Center.
Costs of Service: No fees for ABLE. Nominal fees for Community Education classes. Fee for GED test.
Phone Number: (406)247-4732 or 1800-433-1411
Eligibility: Must be economically disadvantaged according to Federal/State guidelines.
Alternative Education: A computer lab with GED software and on-site tutor will be available to those
who need assistance obtaining their GED. Assistance is also available to help with the cost of the GED
test and or supplies to help achieve success in academics.
Job Corps Admissions and Career Transition Office
Street Address: 2121 B Rosebud Drive Billings, MT 59102
Phone Number: (406)259-2322 or 1800-544-5627
Website: http://www.jobcorps.org
Eligibility: Age 16-24 low income. Must be committed to the program and drug, alcohol, violence free.
Certification and a need for vocational training and educational skills.
Services Offered: Hands on career training, union trades available, GED and high school diploma
programs, advanced training and college classes available. Food, dorm housing, transportation to center
all provided. Free basic medical, dental, and eye care. Social skills classes provided, driver’s license,
single parent program available. Living allowance and bonuses provided. Job placement assistance upon
completion of the program.
Montana National Guard Youth Challenge
Street Address: 790 East Cornell Street Dillon, MT 59725
Phone Number: (406)683-7556 or 1-877-367-6927
Website: http://www.ngycp.org/site/state/mt/
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Fax Number: (406)683-7545
Eligibility: Ages 16-18, not currently in high school, no felonies, not on probation, not taking any illegal
drugs, pass basic medical examination and be willing to take full part in program.
Services Offered: To service kids 16-18 years of age that are at risk of dropping out of school or that have
dropped out. The program consists of a 5 month residential program followed by a 12 month post
residential mentoring phase. Provides young people with GED preparation and exam, college placement,
work placement and, counseling.
Mailing Address: Red Lodge School Dist. #1 PO Box 1090, Red Lodge, MT 59068
Phone Number: 446-1676 or 425-0855.
Website: http://redlodge.schoolwires.com/Page/132
Program: The Red Lodge Adult Education program provides low cost classes for adults to learn new
skills or complete a GED.
Fee: $35 dollar fee for classes and in some cases costs for supplies.
e) Scholarships and Money Saving Programs
Department of Education Student Aid
Website: http://studentaid.ed.gov/
About: The Department of Education Student Aid portal contains information of various forms of student
aid, information of preparing for college and information on managing student aid. This site provides
numerous links to resources for selecting and preparing for colleges around the United States. The
student aid information includes details of forms of aid, who is most likely to receive what kinds of aid
and a scholarship search.
Fastweb Scholarship Search
Website: http://www.fastweb.com/
About: Fastweb is a free online scholarship search that does require users to create an online account
containing their email, test scores and colleges of interest. The information is used to generate lists of
potential scholarships for student users including requirements, amounts and deadlines. Fastweb also
provides information of financial aid, college loan programs and college match programs. Information for
educators and parents is also available on this site.
Montana Students Save IDA Program
Program Contact: MCUCD Director of Outreach Services
Phone Number: 1-800-745-5546 ext. 124
Email: [email protected].
Website:http://www.montanacreditunions.coop/RTF1.cfm?pagename=Matched%20Savings%20Accounts
%20/%20IDAs
Asset Goal: Tuition in a Montana College or University
Counties Served: Carbon, Sweetgrass and Stillwater all served
Income Limits: A household of one must have an annual income equal to or less than $21,780. For each
additional household member, add $7,640; OR, you qualify for the federal Earned Income Tax Credit.
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MSU-Billings Carbon County Resident Scholarship
Website: http://www.msubillings.edu/finaid/ScholarshipList.htm
Award: Two $500 scholarships for traditional students and one scholarship for non-traditional student.
Eligibility: Carbon county resident; Montana resident; financial need; full-time enrolled student with a
minimum of 12 credits per semester; available to freshmen through seniors in college; traditional students
must have a 3.0 high school GPA and must maintain a 3.0 college GPA while receiving scholarship; nontraditional student must have a high school diploma or GED and must maintain a 2.5 college GPA.
Applying: Traditional student must have letter of recommendation from high school counselor or high
school teacher; non-traditional student must have letter of recommendation from community member.
Application handled through the Montana State University Billings financial office.
Montana University System Scholarship Listing
Website: http://www.mus.edu/Prepare/Pay/Scholarships.asp
About: This website contains a listing of scholarships across the state for students within the Montana
University System. Listing includes statewide scholarships and scholarships by each school within the
system. This website also provides information on colleges, financial aid and other college information.
Rural Montana Saves
Street Address: Rural Employment Opportunities 2121 Rosebud Dr., Stop B Billings, MT 59102
Phone Number: 1-800-546-1140
Email Contact: [email protected].
Website:http://www.montanacreditunions.coop/RTF1.cfm?pagename=Matched%20Savings%20Accounts
%20/%20IDAs
Program Services: Participant join a local credit union tp open a special savings account. Every dollar a
participant saves is matched with three dollars. A participant can save up to $500 and earn $1,500 in
matched funds which can be used toward reaching college, job training or self-employment goals. Some
participants may also qualify for Supportive Service funds to assist with costs for items and equipment.
Counties Served: Carbon, Stillwater and Sweetgrass
Eligibility: Any adult over the age of 18 who is not currently receiving TANF cash assistance and has at
least one minor child (under the age of 18 or up to the age of 19 if still in high school) living in the
household. OR Anyone age 16-18 or up to age 19 if still in high school.
Income Limits: A household of two must have an annual income equal to or less than $26,955. For each
additional household member, add $6,919.
Participation Requirements: Making a minimum of six monthly, bi-weekly, or weekly savings deposits of
at least $25; Completing a personal finance/money management training and career and college planning
and Maintaining regular contact with program representatives.
Scholarships.com
Website: http://www.scholarships.com/
About: Founded in 1999 as an online scholarship search and match up for potential students and parents
for the purpose of funding college. Users create a profile that provides interest information, G.P.A.
information and subject of study in order to match students with scholarships and grants that they are
eligible to apply for. The site also provides a college match to help students determine a potential college
match based on their areas of interest and desires.
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School Soup
Website: http://www.schoolsoup.com
About: Users need to register for a free online account in order to access scholarship search, college look
up, information on online degrees, information on career options, student loan information and financial
aid information. The site collects your personal information upon registration and the only information
you are required to provide is your email address, name and physical address. If you conduct a
scholarship search you will be asked to provide your gender, your birth date, your zip code and whether or
not you currently reside in the United States of America. You have the option of providing information
about your nationality, year in school, GPA, organizations to which you and your parents belong, your
expected college major and other information that will help filter scholarships to match your profile.
f) Young Child Education
Beartooth Billings Clinic Children’s Center
Street Address: 114 N Villard Ave, Red Lodge, MT 59068
Website: http://www.beartoothbillingsclinic.org/OurServices/AllServices/ChildrensCenter.aspx
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday from 7:30AM until 5:30PM Closed on holidays.
About: Beartooth Children’s Center is a preschool and the only state-licensed childcare center in the Red
Lodge area. Scholarships are available to families who either need short-term aid or ongoing assistance.
The Center is open to all families with children ages 2 through 3rd grade, offering childcare, early
childhood education, and after-school programs.
Carbon County Head Start Joliet
Street Address: Joliet Community Center High 212 Joliet, MT 59041
Eligibility: A child must be 3 or 4 years old by September 10th and must meet financial guidelines.
Services Offered: Provides pre-school experience to 3 and 4 year olds. Program operates from 8:30am to
12:30PM Monday through Thursday with breakfast and lunch. A bus is provided for transportation, both
in town and in rural areas. Head Start is a comprehensive program to assist children with school readiness,
medical and nutritional needs, and family literacy. Children in Head Start also receive free medical and
dental care and have access to hearing and vision screening.
Carbon County Head Start Red Lodge
Street Address: 308 South Broadway Avenue, Red Lodge, MT 59068
Services Offered: Provides pre-school experience to 3 and 4 year olds. Program operates from 8:30am to
12:30PM Monday through Thursday with breakfast and lunch. Head Start is a comprehensive program to
assist children with school readiness, medical and nutritional needs, and family literacy. Children in Head
Start also receive free medical and dental care and have access to hearing and vision screening.
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District 7 Human Resource Development Council Child Care
Street Address: 7 North 31st Street Billings, MT 59103
Phone Number: (406)247-4732 or 1800-433-1411
Website: www.hrdc7.org
Services Offered: Administers State programs for child care assistance. Provides names of registered and
licensed child care providers in area and also provides a variety of training for child care providers.
Best Beginnings Child Care Scholarship Program: Program to assist eligible low-income parents who are
attending school and/or working afford quality child care for young children.
Child Care Provider Training: Provides training to early childhood providers who are newly licensed
child care facility or a Legally Unregistered provider. On-going training to all licensed child care
providers and a referral service to parents looking for a child care provider.
Heather Tubbs is in Joliet every 2nd Friday for childcare. Contact her at (406)869-2583 or 1800-433-1411
HRDC District 7 Human Resource Development Council Youth Programs
Phone Numbers: (406)247-4732 or 1800-433-1411
Summer Youth Employment Program: Youth between the ages of 14-24 obtain pre-employment
skill/competencies required for employment and receive job training. While earning money during the
summer, youth can gain work experience, develop a resume and obtain information on a career of their
interest.
Youth WIA Program: Provides support to youth seeking employment. Youth are provided intensive case
management, worksite placement, training and direct support to assist youth in achieving their education
and occupational goals.
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VI. Employment Programs
a) General Employment Programs
AARP Foundation Senior Service Employment
Street Address: 3304 2nd Avenue North, Billings MT 59101
Phone Number: (406) 252-6512
Eligibility: Applicants must be willing to work, aged 55 years or older, willing to take medical
examination and meet income requirements.
Services Offered: Designed to promote part-time activities for persons who are 55 years of age & older.
Billings Adult Education and Career Advancement
Street Address: Lincoln Center 415 North 30th Street Billings, MT 59101
Phone Number: (406)274-3710 adult basic (406)247-3700 community/nite owls
Website: http://www.billings.k12.mt.us/adulted/adulted/index.html
Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday 7:30AM-6:30PM Friday 7:30AM-4:30PM
Eligibility: Any person 16 years of older who is not enrolled in public school.
Services Offered: Program designed to assist adults who wish to upgrade basic academic skills, learn new
skills, or develop interests for personal enrichment. Adult Basic and Literacy Education (ABLE) prepares
students for passing GED, completing of a high school diploma, getting ready for post-secondary training
and college, or learning selected vocation skills. Community Education (Nite Owls) has courses in the
area of business, computer skills, fitness, arts and crafts, vocational skills, and academic studies that are
held in various locations throughout Billings. GED test center is location in the Lincoln Center.
Costs of Service: No fees for ABLE. Nominal fees for Community Education classes. Fee for GED test.
Phone Number: (406) 248-4801
Eligibility: Have a visual disability that constitutes an impediment to employment and need services.
medical treatment
Career Guidance Center
Street Address: 2040 Rosebud Drive, Suite 8 Billings, MT 59102
Phone Number: (406) 256-8160
Eligibility: Ages 16 years of older with physical or mental barriers to employment of living
independently. Service area includes Carbon, Stillwater and Sweet Grass Counties.
Services Offered: Employment adjustment training to teach people the meaning, value and demands of
work. Career assessment in facility or community work sites to gain knowledge of different jobs.
Organization employment provides sheltered employment in one of our production areas or on a
community crew. Vocational evaluation to determine interest and abilities. Community employment
offers direct job placement’ job modification; and job coaching services.
Costs of Service: Fee sponsored by private third party of private pay
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Address: 2121 Rosebud Drive, Suite C Billings, Montana 59102
Phone Number: (406)248-4801 or 888-279-7532
Website: http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/detd/index.shtml
Eligibility: Employment age. Disability; a diagnosed physical or mental health problem; functional,
medical limitations causing a substantial impediment to employment.
Services Offered: Provides assessment/ evaluation, guidance and counseling, restoration, training, job
development, tolls and equipment, job placement, rehabilitation technology, and others. Apply for
services with Vocational Rehabilitation counselor. Have eligibility determines. List needs for
employment. Write up a plan for employment and have it approved by Voc Rehab counselor. Enter and
maintain employment. Receive follow up services according to the plan.
Costs of Service: No application fees or charges for eligible persons
Dress for Success
Street Address: 304 North 29th Street Billings, MT 59101
Website: http://www.dressforsuccess.org/affiliate.aspx?sisid=12&pageid=1
Eligibility: Referral from non-profit agencies
Services Offered: Provides interview and employment outfits, complete with shoes, purses, jewelry,
make up assistance and hair care, when available, to low-income women in our community. Each woman
received one outfit for her interview and a second outfit when she lands a job. A volunteer personal
consultant assists the women. All donated clothing items are given away andtItems that cannot be used
are given to the women’s shelter and similar services. Dress for Success helps women overcome one of
the barriers they face as they try to re-enter the work force.
Experience Works
Street Address: 1500 Poly Drive, Suite 302 Billings, MT59102
Phone Number: (406)652-3688 or 1-866-976-5939
Website: http://www.experienceworks.org
Program Information: Experience Works helps older adults get the training they need to find good jobs in
their communities. The program impacts more than 50,000 people each year.
Eligibility: Persons over the age of 55 and unemployed with income at or below 125% of poverty level.
Phone Number: (406)247-4732 or 1800-433-1411
WoRC (Work Readiness Component): Assistance to low-income participants who are receiving TANF
cash assistance in reaching self-sufficiency and developing skills necessary for employment and job
retention.
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Street Address: 2121 B Rosebud Drive Billings, MT 59102
Phone Number: (406)259-2322 or 1800-544-5627
Website: http://www.jobcorps.org
Eligibility: Aged 16-24 and low income. Must be committed to the program and drug, alcohol, violence
free. Certification and a need for vocational training and educational skills.
Services Offered: Hands on career training, union trades available, GED and high school diploma
programs, advanced training and college classes available. Food, dorm housing, transportation to center
all provided. Free basic medical, dental, and eye care. Social skills classes provided, driver’s license,
single parent program available. Living allowance and bonuses provided. Job placement assistance upon
completion of the program.
Montana Joblinc
Website: http://www.mtjoblinc.mt.gov/
Eligibility: services available to all
Services Offered: Career information, job search, training information and resources.
Costs of Service: Online based, no charge
Montana Job Service Workforce Center
Street Address: 2121 Rosebud Drive Stop B Billings, MT 59012
Phone Number: (406)655-0942 or employment specialists at (406)652-3080
Website: http://wsd.dli.mt.gov/local/billings/
Eligibility: Online services and in office employment specialists available to employers and job seekers.
Services Offered: Help employers find qualified workers. Assist employers with employment law
questions, policies and job descriptions. Provide local labor market information. Help job seekers find
employment. Assist with job search, cover letters, resumes, application forms and interviewing skills.
Resource room has computers and other resources available to help research and apply for job, write
cover letters and resumes, and explore career options. Proficiency testing available in various categories.
Veteran’s services: Help veterans locate and access job-related resources. Veteran Contact: Tim Wilmot
(406)655-6077 [email protected]
Federal programs: Workforce investment act (WIA) programs to help job seekers.
Employment Counseling: Assist job seekers with employment change, adjustment or soft skills issues.
Costs of Service: no charge to employers or applicants
Project Challenge: AFL/CIO Dislocation Worker Program
Street Address: 530 South 27th Street Billings, MT 59101
Website: http://www.mtaflcio.org/
Eligibility: Those dislocated through no fault of their own
Services Offered: Employment and training for dislocated workers
Costs of Service: none, funded by WIA
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Street Address: 2121 Rosebud Drive, Stop B Billings, MT 59102
Phone Number: 1-800-546-1140
Fax Number: (406)256-8411
Eligibility: Individuals with incomes at or below 200% of the poverty level. Agricultural worker program
requires applicant to have done a substantial amount of seasonal farm, ranch or other agricultural work
within the past two years. REO eligibility specialist will determine which program applicant qualifies for.
Agricultural Worker Program: Program offers opportunities for workers or qualifying family members to
improve earning ability in agriculture or to find work outside of agriculture. Participants may choose to
attend a vocational, technical or trade school for short-term job training or to enter a work-related college
program. Program also helps with items like work boots, eyeglasses or clothing for an interview. Some
aspects of the program include on-the-job-training, placement services, financial aid for school and
supportive services. Assists migrant workers with emergency food and transportation. Application online
at http://reomontana.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Pre-Application.pdf.
Access Opportunities: A new program designed to help families achieve financial stability. Individuals
who qualify must have minor child in the home. One track is work experience with wage subsidies: REO
places the participant into on the job training and pays 100% of training wages. The other track is a short
term training program: REO helps pay for short-term training that will lead to employment upon
completion. Applicant will be connected with an Employment and Training Specialist who will enroll
them into the program and refer them to soft skills and financial literacy classes . The Employment and
Training Specialist will provide case management throughout enrollment. They will also provide follow
up services with a career advancement focus after participant has been placed in a job.
Costs of Service: No charge
Senior Community Service Employment Program
Street Address: 1310 Main Street Billing, MT 59105
Phone Number: (406)657-6200 EXT-231
Website: http://www.doleta.gov/
Eligibility: Persons 55 and older that meet eligibility guidelines
Services Offered: Department of Labor program providing temporary work for people age 55 and older
worse income falls at or below federal poverty level. Assigned to non-profit and community agencies with
a goal of obtaining employment outside the program.
YWCA Employment and Training Center
Street Address: 909 Wyoming Billings, MT 59101
Phone Number: (406)252-6303 or Crisis Hotline (406) 259-8100
Website: http://www.ywcabillings.org/employment-training.html
Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday 8AM-5PM
Eligibility: Ages 18 and older. Some services have other eligibility factors.
Services Offered: Career/ Skills/ Interest assessment, career development training, career counseling,
general workshops: career exploration, coal setting, self-esteem, time and stress management, dealing
with difficult people, interview and job search strategies, job retention. Resume creation, job
development, computer workshops, work experience and training. Career resource library.
Costs of Service: No fee to participants
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b) Employment Agencies
COR Enterprises
Street Address: 200 S. 24th – Billings, MT 59101
Phone Number: (406) 248-9115 or (800) 775-1833
Website: http://www.corenterprises.com/
Eligibility: Ages 16 years or older with physical or mental barriers to employment and independence.
Services Offered: Employment adjustment training to teach people the meaning, value and demands of
work. Career assessment. Organization employment provides sheltered employment in one of our
production areas or on a community crew. Vocational evaluation to determine interest and abilities.
Community employment offers direct job placement’ job modification; and job coaching services.
Costs of Service: Fee sponsored by private third party of private pay
Employment Source, The
Street Address: 2040 Rosebud Drive, Suite 3 – Billings, Montana 59102
Website: http://www.employment-source.biz/
Services Offered: Job placement, resource center and payroll services
Express Personnel Services Billings
Street Address: 317 16th St. West Billings, MT 59102
Website: http://www.expresspros.com/
Services Offered: Clerical and Labor job placements
Costs of Service: No application fees
Job Placement Services
Address: 1521 14th Street West Billings, MT 59102
Eligibility: Individual must have a disability
Services Offered: Job placement for individuals with a disability. Job placement, job coaching, labor
market research, job analysis, job seeking, skills preparation, work adjustment, on-job-training, return to
work, follow up services, professional resumes, cover letters and non-advertised job leads.
Costs of Service: Fee sponsored by insurance providers and Vocational Rehab/Private Rehab
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Kelly Temporary Services
Address: 2070 Overland Ave. Billings, MT 59102
Website: http://www.kellyservices.com/web/global/services/en/pages/index.html
Services Offered: Clerical job placement
Costs of Service: No employment fees
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VII. Financial Resources
a) General Financial Resources
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 8AM to noon and 1PM to 5PM
Walk in Hours: Monday-Friday 9AM to 10AM and 2PM to 3PM
Appointments: To speak with Client Service Eligibility an appointment is needed
referrals for other assistance programs.
Child Support Enforcement Division
Address: 2121 Rosebud Drive Suite E Billings, MT 59102
Website: http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/csed/index.shtml
Eligibility: Anyone can apply
Services Offered: Provides child support enforcement for Montana residents. This includes establishing
paternity, and establishing, enforcing, and modifying support orders. Voice response unit operates 24
hours a day to check payments (1800-346-5437)
Costs of Service: Some fees depending on service requested and income
Phone Number: (406)247-4732 or 1800-433-1411
General Assistance: Program designed to assist with shelter costs and hygiene products for individuals
who are unable to work and in the process of applying for SSI due to permanent disability.
Street Address: 2121 Rosebud Drive, Stop B Billings, MT 59102
Phone Number: 1-800-546-1140
Fax Number: (406)256-8411
Eligibility: Individuals with incomes at or below 200% of the poverty level. Agricultural worker program
requires applicant to have done a substantial amount of seasonal farm, ranch or other agricultural work
within the past two years. REO eligibility specialist will determine which program applicant qualifies for.
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Access Opportunities: A new program designed to help families achieve financial stability. Individuals
who qualify must have minor child in the home. One track is work experience with wage subsidies: REO
places the participant into on the job training and pays 100% of training wages. The other track is a short
term training program: REO helps pay for short-term training that will lead to employment upon
completion. Applicant will be connected with an Employment and Training Specialist who will enroll
them into the program and refer them to soft skills and financial literacy classes . The Employment and
Training Specialist will provide case management throughout enrollment. They will also provide follow
up services with a career advancement focus after participant has been placed in a job.
Social Security Administration
Street Address: 2900 4th Ave N. Room 100 Billings, MT 59101
Phone Number: (406)247-7265 or 1800-453-0524
Website: http://www.ssa.gov/
Eligibility: Varies by service
Services Offered: Processes applications for Social Security numbers, maintains the earning records of all
people covered under Social Security and ensures the correctness of reporting practice; administers Social
Security programs for survivors, disabled and retired persons; administers Medicare Programs.
Supplemental Security Income
Phone Number: (406)247-7265 or 1800-453-0524
Website: http://www.ssa.gov/ssi/
Eligibility: Persons who are disabled, blind, or at least 65 years old and have “limited” income/resources
Services Offered: Administers Supplementary Security Income program for the needy, disabled and aged
persons. People entitled to SSI may receive Medicaid benefits from the State of Montana.
b) Energy Assistance
Energy Share of Montana
Phone Number: (406)442-4900 or 1-800-777-7589
Website: http://deq.mt.gov/energy/warmhomes/assistance.mcpx
Eligibility: Persons facing finance shortages, but not qualifying for other programs.
Services Offered: Provides one-time only assistance to Montanans facing emergency heating needs.
Clients include "working poor" who do not qualify for government programs but are in need of assistance.
Energy Share contracts with the Human Resource Development Councils (HRDCs) around the state to
determine eligibility and distribute funds.
Phone Number: (406)247-4732 or 1800-433-1411
Fax Number: (406)248-2943
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LIEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program): Program to assist low-income households afford their
primary heating source during the heating season October through April. The amount of assistance
provided is based on income eligibility, housing type, heat type, number of bedrooms, and the number of
people residing in the household.
HRDC Energy Assistance Program: Works with those needing energy assistance with various programs.
Weatherization: Provide energy conservation services to low-income households to make their homes
more energy efficient. Households which apply for LIEAP assistance are automatically considered for
weatherization assistance.
Low Income Housing Energy Assistance Program
Phone Number: 1-800-332-2272
State Program Website: http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/programsservices/energyassistance/index.shtml
Federal Program Website: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ocs/liheap/
HRDC Community Action Agency Website: http://www.hrdc7.org/programs/energy_services
Hours of Operation: Monday- Friday 8 AM- 5 PM
Eligibility: The authorization provides that an eligible household’s income must not exceed the greater of
150 percent of the poverty level or 60 percent of the State median income.
Services Offered: The mission of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is to
assist low income households, particularly those with the lowest incomes that pay a high proportion of
household income for home energy, primarily in meeting their immediate home energy needs.
Apply through the local Carbon County Office of Public Assistance at 206 Broadway Red Lodge.
NorthWestern Energy Energy Audit
Phone Number: (800) 823-5995
Eligibility: NorthWestern Energy residential natural gas or electric space- or water-heating customer.
Audit program is limited to homes five years or older with no E+ audit history. Schedule availability
limited by funding and customer demand. These and other qualifications apply.
Service: Analysis of home energy usage and specialist information on how to make your home more
energy efficient, rebates and incentives.
Free On-Site Energy Audit Includes: Energy usage survey, insulation evaluation, blower door test to
detect areas of air leakage, water heater temperature check, refrigerator/freezer temperature check and gas
equipment safety check.
After Audit Service: A customized report on your home’s energy usage, recommendation for better cost
management, information on rebates for installation of qualifying energy efficiency measures like
insulation, programmable thermostats, high-efficiency natural gas equipment and CFLS.
You may also be eligible for: free water heater, free hot water pipe insulation, free low-flow faucet
aerators and shower-head, free compact fluorescent light CFL blubs and free air sealing materials.
Weatherization Program
Phone Number: 1-800-332-2272
State Website: http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/programsservices/energyassistance/index.shtml
HRDC District 7 Website: http://www.hrdc7.org/programs/weatherization
Hours of Operation: Monday- Friday 8 AM- 5 PM
Eligibility: Persons making no more than 200% of federal poverty level, persons on TANF
Services Offered: Helps participants to improve the heating efficiency of their homes and thus reduce
their energy consumption. This includes insulation, caulking, water heater jackets, pipe insulation, and
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other additional measures to reduce energy consumption. Individuals are also provided with information,
techniques, and materials on decreasing energy use, lowering energy bills, and increasing the level of
comfort in their homes.
Application:http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/programsservices/energyassistance/energyassistanceapplication.pdf
After applying for weatherization and/or fuel assistance, you will be sent a letter of notification. It will tell
you whether you are eligible for assistance and what benefits you may expect to receive. If you think you
haven’t received the right amount of assistance, inform the eligibility worker immediately. You may ask
for a hearing if you disagree with any action taken as a result of your application.
c) Financial Management and Tax Assistance
AARP Tax-Aide Montana
Location Website: http://www.montanafreefile.org/RTF1.cfm?pagename=VITA%20Site%20Locator
Local Phone Number: (406)446-9138
About: This program, in partnership with the IRS and AARP, offers free tax preparation to those low- and
moderate-income people, with preference to taxpayers age 60 and older.
Services Offered: Assistance with filing taxes
What to bring to AARP-Tax Aide: social security cards or other official documentation of yourself and all
dependents, copy of last year’s income tax returns, W-2 forms from each employer, unemployment
compensation statements, SSA-1099 form if you were paid Social Security benefits, all 1099 forms
showing interest and/or dividends as well as documentation showing the original price of your sold assets,
1099R forms if received a pension or annuity, all forms indicating federal income tax paid, child care
provider information (name, employer ID, Social Security number) and receipts or canceled checks if
itemizing deductions.
Consumer Credit Counseling Service
Street Address: 1620 Alderson Avenue Ste. 27 Billings, MT 59102
Phone Number: (406) 656-4370
Website: http://www.cccsmt.org/
Fax Number: (406)656-2925
Eligibility: Anyone for counseling, debt management required income to pay creditors
Services Offered: A financial counseling service to show people how to solve their debt problems and
avoid bankruptcy. This is not a lending agency. A debt management program with creditors is available.
Costs of Services: Budget counseling is free. Contribution for debt management program is $5-$75
monthly. Additional counseling free.
Earned Income Tax Credit
Information: EITC, the Earned Income Tax Credit,is a refundable federal income tax credit for low to
moderate income working individuals and families. When EITC exceeds the amount of taxes owed, it
results in a tax refund to those who claim and qualify for the credit.
Website: http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/EITC-Home-Page–It%E2%80%99s-easier-than-ever-to-find-outif-you-qualify-for-EITC
Eligibility: Individuals earning less than $45,060 (or $50,270 if married and filing jointly) with additional
some restrictions.
Maximum Credit: The maximum credit for tax year 2012 is $5,891.
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Taxable earned income includes: Wages, salaries, tips, and other taxable employee pay; Union strike
benefits; Long-term disability benefits received prior to minimum retirement age; Net earnings from selfemployment if: You own or operate a business or a farm or You are a minister or member of a religious
order; You are a statutory employee and have income.
Examples of Income that are Not Earned Income: Pay received for work while an inmate in a penal
institution; Interest and dividends; Retirement income; Social security; Unemployment benefits; Alimony
or Child support.
Special Note: Even if you don’t owe any tax or are not required to file, you must file a tax return in order
to claim the credit.
Estate Planning in the State of Montana
Information Website: http://www.montana.edu/estateplanning/
Dying Without a Will Website: http://www.montana.edu/dyingwithoutawill/
Information Provided: Accessing a Deceased Person’s Financial Accounts, Beneficiary Deeds in Montana
Custodial Accounts for Kids Under Age 21, Designating Beneficiaries through Contractual Arrangements
Dying Without a Will in Montana, Estate Planning for Families with Minor and/or Special Needs
Children, Estate Planning in Montana, Federal Estate Tax, Gifting, Letter of Last Instructions, Life
Insurance, Montana’s End-of-Life Registry, Montana Rights of the Terminally Ill Act, Nonprobate
Transfers, Power of Attorney, Probate in Montana, Property Ownership, Provider Orders for LifeSustaining Treatment, Revocable Living Trusts, Settling an Estate, Transferring Your Farm or Ranch to
the Next Generation, Transferring Your Farm or Ranch to the Next Generation Through a QTIP Trust,
Using a Bypass Trust to Provide for Children from a Prior Marriage, Rights Over Remains, Transferring
Non-Titled Property and Wills.
First Time Home Buyer Savings Account
Information Website: http://www.msuextension.org/
Purpose: This is a special savings account for the purchase of a first home and to save on Montana
income taxes. A Montana resident can contribute any amount into a first-time home buyer savings
account, but maximum amount that can be used to reduce Montana taxable income is $3,000 annually for
each taxpayer who files singly. For married couples who file their tax returns jointly, the maximum
amount that can be used to reduce Montana taxable income is $6,000 annually. The account can be
established at a state or federally chartered bank, credit union or other financial institution and must be
separate from other accounts.
Eligibility for First-Time Home Buyer Savings Account: Montana residents who have not previously
purchased a single family residence and who file income tax returns can contribute to a first-time home
buyer savings account. If a married couple buys a home in one spouse’s name only and the other spouse
has never been an owner of a home, then they would qualify as a first-time home buyer if they were to be
a purchaser of a home in the future and could open a first-time home buyer account.
Requirements under the First-Time Home Buyer Act: If taxpayers have previously owned a home at any
other time, in any other state or country, they do not qualify for first-time home buyer savings accounts.
The first-time home buyer savings account must be established prior to the purchase of a single-family
home. Money in a first-time home buyer savings account must be used for eligible home buyer expenses
to qualify for a Montana income tax reduction. The first-time home buyer account holder must use the
money for eligible costs related to the purchase of a single-family residence within 10 years.
Eligible Expenses: Money withdrawn from a first-time home buyer savings account is not subject to
Montana income taxation if used for eligible costs for the purchase of a single-family residence by a firsttime home buyer such as down payments, realtor’s fees, appraisal costs or loan origination fees.
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Health Saving Account
Purpose: HSAs are special savings accounts that were established by federal law to allow eligible
individuals to make deposits that can be used to pay for future qualifying medical expenses. Deposits to
HSAs reduce an individual’s state and federal taxes. Any funds remaining in the HSA at the end of the
year may be used to pay for qualifying medical expenses in future years for the individual, his or her
spouse or dependents. HSAs can be established at banks, credit unions, insurance companies, and other
financial institutions (such as a mutual fund company) that have decided to offer HSAs. Because an HSA
is a designated account, an individual cannot use an established savings account as his or her HSA. The
types of investments (CDs, stocks, bonds, mutual funds and so on) that are available to account holders
are determined by the financial providers that offer HSAs. For calendar year 2014, the annual limitation
on contributions for an individual with self-only coverage under a high deductible health plan is $3,300
and $6,550 for an individual with family coverage. Maximum contribution limits are adjusted annually
for inflation. Individuals who are age 55 or older and eligible for an HSA are allowed an additional catchup contribution. HSA withdrawals are not taxed at the state or federal levels as long as they are used for
qualifying medical expenses of the account holder, his or her spouse or dependents.
Eligibility: To be eligible for an HSA an adult must meet all of the following four requirements: A person
must have a qualifying high deductible health plan. A qualified high deductible health plan (HDHP) is
one with a minimum deductible of $1,250 for an individual ($2,500 for a family). A qualified HDHP also
must limit out-of-pocket expenses (not including premiums) to $6,350 annually per individual ($12,700
for a family). These limits are for the year 2014 and are adjusted annually for inflation. If you use an
HSA to pay for unqualified medical expenses, the tax penalty is 20 percent of the HSA distribution.
What expenses are eligible: Qualifying medical expenses include health insurance deductibles and copayments, long-term care costs, prescription, dental expenses, eyeglasses and contact lenses, and many
other medical expenses. Special rules apply to medical insurance premiums. HSA funds may be used for
Medicare Part A, B, C and D premiums.
Phone Number: (406)247-4732 or 1800-433-1411
Individual Development Accounts: Program to assist low-income families improve their income earning
and savings potential. The program provides financial incentive to save while providing financial literacy
classes to assist families in asset development and skills for successful economic future.
Montana Credit Unions for Community Development
Street Address: 101 N. Rodney Helena, MT 69601
Phone Number: (406) 442-9081
Website: http://www.montanacreditunions.coop/index.cfm?pagename=homepage
Eligibility: Anyone may contact for information, otherwise varies by service
Services Offered: Financial planning information, tax information and finance program information
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Montana Medical Care Savings Account
Purpose: AN MSA allows Montanans to save money for medical expenses and long-term health care and
reduce their state income taxes. It can be established at a financial institution and is separate from other
accounts. Money deposited in an MSA is not subject to Montana income taxation while in the account or
if used for eligible medical expenses for the account holder or their dependents. If the money deposited
that year is not used, it remains in the account and earns interest that is free from Montana taxation. The
annual limit that may be used to reduce taxable income is $3,000 annually for each taxpayer.
Eligibility: All resident taxpayers of Montana are eligible to establish a Montana MSA. A MSA cannot be
established for a minor child under 18.
What expenses are eligible: Eligible medical care expenses as defined under the Internal Revenue Code
Section 213 (d). They are the same expenses that are allowed as itemized deductions for federal income
tax purposes such as: medial insurance premiums, prescription drugs, insulin, medical, dental, and nursing
care, eyeglasses, crutches, hearing aids, transportation for medical care and certain lodging expenses.
Property Tax Assistance Program
Services Offered: Property tax relief to low-income persons, must be reapplied for each year at Assessor’s
Office
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance VITA
Location Website: http://www.montanafreefile.org/RTF1.cfm?pagename=VITA%20Site%20Locator
Eligibility: Available to those with a household income of $49,000 or less
Services Offered: Free assistance with filing taxes
2014 Red Lodge Location: Altana Federal Credit Union at 821 S Hauser Red Lodge, MT. To make an
appointment call (406)651-2339. Membership at Altana is not required to use this community service.
d) Financial Resources for Living Expenses
Best Beginnings Child Care Scholarship
Street Address: 111 N. Jackson Arcade Building, 5th Floor Helena, MT
Phone Number: (406) 444-1788
Website: http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/hcsd/childcare/bestbeginnings/index.shtml
Application: http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/hcsd/childcare/documents/EligibilityPacketFull.pdf
Services Offered: Helps low income families pay for licensed child care during their work hours
Costs of Service: Co-payments based on sliding scale
Program Information: Program to assist eligible low-income parents who are attending school and/or
working afford quality child care for young children. Recipients of the scholarship are working lowincome families, working care takers, TANF recipients, disabled parents, foster or guardianship families,
and parents in high school, college or pursuing a GED may apply for the Best Beginnings Scholarship.
Lifeline Across America
Mailing Address: 445 12th Street SW Washington, DC 20554
Phone Number: 1-888-225-5322
Website: http://www.fcc.gov/lifeline
Fax Number: 1-866-418-0232
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Eligibility: Household income at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines or on programs such
as Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or Supplemental Security Income.
Services Offered: An eligible household may receive a discount on either a wireline or wireless service,
but not both. As of 2013 Lifeline offers support for services plans combining voice and broadband or
packages including optional calling features.
Supplementary Nutrition Assistance Program
Street Address: 206 N. Broadway Red Lodge, MT 59068 at Office of Public Assistance
Local Office Phone Number: (406)446-1302 or Hotline 1-800-332-2272
Website: http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/Default.htm
Services Offered: SNAP helps low-income people by the food they need for good health. SNAP benefits
are provided on an electronic card that is used like an ATM or bank card to buy food at most grocery
stores. Balance of card services can be tracked online at ebt.mt.gov.
Eligibility: Determined by evaluating specific nonfinancial and financial criteria. Households may have
$2,000 in countable resources or $3000 in countable resources if at least one person is age 60 or older, or
is disabled. Certain resources are NOT counted, such as a home and lot, the resources of people who
receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), the resources of people who receive Temporary Assistance
for Needy Families (TANF)m and most pension programs. Households have to meet income tests unless
all members are receiving TANF, SSI, or in some places general assistance. Most households must meet
both the gross and net income tests, but a household with an elderly person or a person who is receiving
certain types of disability payments only has to meet the net income test.
Applying for SNAP benefits: A member of your household has to apply at the local office, address is listed
above. If you are unable to go to the local office, you may have another person, called an authorized
representative, apply and be interviewed on your behalf.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Stree Address: 206 N. Broadway Red Lodge, MT 59068 at Office of Public Assistance
Website: http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/hcsd/tanf/tanfeligibility.shtml
Eligibility: Eligibility for TANF cash assistance is determined by evaluating specific nonfinancial and
financial criteria established by federal and state regulations.
Services Offered: TANF cash assistance is a program providing temporary financial assistance to needy
families. The receipt of TANF cash assistance is limited to 60 months in an adult’s lifetime. Temporary
financial assistance may be provided to the following families and individuals: Minor Children; Specified
relatives with whom the children are living; The minor children’s blood-related/adoptive siblings with
whom the children are living; Pregnant women in their last trimester who have no other eligible children;
and Refugees with minor dependent children.
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Applying for TANF: Applications seeking TANF benefits must fill out and submit an application
containing family and financial information to their local office or the state website. The Online TANF
Application can be filled out and submitted at the Montana State site, a PDF version can be printed out
and sent in. Applications can also be obtained at the local office listed above.
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VIII. Government Offices
a) Carbon County Offices
Carbon County Clerk and Recorder
County Clerk & Recorder: Marcia Henigman until term ends on December 31, 2014
Carbon County Website: http://co.carbon.mt.us/departments/clerk-recorder/
Phone Number: (406) 446-1220
Hours of Operation: 8AM–5PM Monday – Friday (except legal holidays)
Services: Birth Certificates, Plats Recorded and Deeds.
Carbon County Commissioners
Street Address: Administration Building 17 West 11th Street, Red Lodge MT 59068
Doug Tucker, Bridger District Commissioner, Presiding Officer until term ends on December 31, 2014
John Grewell, Joliet District Commissioner until term ends on December 31, 2016
John Prinkki, Red Lodge District Commissioner until term ends on December 31, 2012
Phone Number: (406) 446-1595
Carbon County Website: http://co.carbon.mt.us/departments/commissioners/
Hours of Operation: Monday & Thursday 8AM – 2PM Closed on all Legal Holidays
Regular Meeting Schedule: Monday & Thursday 8AM – 2PM
Public Comment Period: 8:30AM
DES Coordinator: Darrel Krum
Carbon County Website: http://co.carbon.mt.us/departments/des/
Office Phone Number: (406) 446-1038
Cell Phone Number: (406) 446-0121
Hours of Operation: Monday – Thursday 8AM – 5PM Closed on all Legal Holiday
Carbon County Extension Office
Extension Office Supervisor: Travis Standley
Street Address: 128 South Main Joliet, MT 59041
Carbon County Website: http://co.carbon.mt.us/departments/extension/
Phone Number: (406) 962-3522
Services at Location: County Nurse/Public Health, Montana State University Extension Services and
Hospitality Room
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Carbon County Office of Planning and Sanitation
Department Supervisor: Greg McGann
Carbon County Website: http://co.carbon.mt.us/departments/planning-sanitation/
Phone Number: (406) 446-1694
Services: Air Quality Information, Approach Permits, County Growth Plan, Plat Approval Tracking,
Subdivision Reviews and Water Quality Information.
Fax Number: (406)446-1680
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 7AM to 5:30PM
referrals for assistance with: child care, child support, housing, heating and utility assistance, telephone
assistance, Medicaid travel costs, voter registration, supplemental security income, vocational
rehabilitation, employment services, head start, Montana legal services, social services, Women Infants
and Child, family violence services and community health care clinics.
Carbon County Office of Public Health
Public Health Nurse: Roberta Cady, RN
Street Address: Carbon County Annex Building, 206 North Broadway, Red Lodge, MT 59068
Carbon County Website: http://co.carbon.mt.us/departments/public-health/
Phone Number: (406) 446-9941
Fax Number: (406) 446-1274
Hours of Operation: 8AM– 5PM Monday – Friday (except legal holidays)
Carbon County Road Department
Carbon County Website: http://co.carbon.mt.us/departments/road/
Bridger Road Shop Address: 38 Cemetery Road Bridger, MT 59014
Bridger Road Shop Supervisor: Doug Tucker (406) 446-1595
Bridger Road Shop Foreman: Rod Parker (406) 662-6306
Joliet Road Shop Address: 106 State Street Joliet, MT 59041
Joliet Road Shop Supervisor: John Grewell (406) 446-1595
Joliet Road Foreman: Al Swigert (406) 962-3546
Red Lodge Road Shop Address: 1225 South White Ave Red Lodge, MT 59068
Red Lodge Road Shop Supervisor: John Prinkki (406) 446-1595
Red Lodge Road Shop Foreman: Dennis Pitts (406) 446-1595
Services: Road Construction and Conditions for County roads and Snow Removal.
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Carbon County Treasurer
Treasurer: Jane Swanson-Webb
Phone Number: (406) 446-1221
Fax Number: (406) 446-2640
Carbon County Website: http://co.carbon.mt.us/departments/treasurer/
Office Hours: 8AM–5PM Monday – Friday (except legal holidays)
Services: License plates, Property Tax Information, Taxes, Real Property, Vehicle Licensing and
Renewal.
Carbon County Weed District
Supervisor: Brian Ostwald
Street Address: 30 Monahan Road Joliet, MT 59041
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 255 Joliet MT 59041
Carbon County Website: http://co.carbon.mt.us/departments/weed-district/
Phone Number: (406) 962-3967
Fax Number: (406) 962-4358
Hours of Operation: 7AM – 5:30PM Monday – Thursday (except legal holidays)
Services: Spraying noxious weeds and providing information for identification.
Superintendent: Jerry Scott until December 31, 2014
Street Address: Annex Building 206 North Broadway Red Lodge, MT 59068
Carbon County Website: http://co.carbon.mt.us/departments/superintendent-schools/
Phone Number: (406) 446-1301
Fax Number: (406) 446-9155
Hours of Operation: 8AM – 3PM Monday – Thursday (except legal holidays)
b) City and County Courts
Court Clerk of Montana Judicial District Twenty-Two
Carbon County Website: http://co.carbon.mt.us/departments/district-court/
Clerk of District Court: Rochelle Loyning until term ends of December 31, 2016
Street Address: County Courthouse 102 N. Broadway Red Lodge, MT 59068
Phone Number: (406) 446-1225
Office Hours: 8AM – 5PM Monday – Friday (except legal holidays)
Services: Divorce Filing, Family History Records, Jury Duty, Marriage License, Passports, Probate
Filing, Restraining Orders and Will Filing.
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Bridger City Court
Mailing Address: Box 128 Bridger, MT 59014
Phone Number: (406) 662-1042
Court Held: Held on the first four Tuesdays of each month at 10:00 AM.
Court Office Hours of Operation: Tuesdays 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM on Tuesdays. On the fifth Tuesday in a
month, it closes at noon.
Carbon County Attorney
County Attorney: Alex Nixon until end of term on December 31, 2014
Deputy County Attorney: Rennie Wittman
Street Address: County Courthouse 102 North Broadway Red Lodge MT 59068
Phone Number: (406)446-3300 or (406) 446-3455
Carbon County Website: http://co.carbon.mt.us/departments/attorney/
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 8AM– 5PM (except legal holidays)
Fromberg City Court
City Judge: Carol S. Anderson
Street Address: 118 W River St Fromberg, MT 59029
Phone Number: (406) 668-7383
Hours of Operation: Wednesday afternoons
Joliet City Court
City Judge: Carol S. Anderson
Hours of Operation: Tuesday mornings
Justice Court of Carbon County
Justice of the Peace: Kevin Nichols until term ends on December 31, 2014
Street Address: County Courthouse 102 North Broadway Red Lodge MT 59068
Phone Number: (406) 446-1440
Carbon County Website: http://co.carbon.mt.us/departments/justice-court/
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 8AM– 5PM (except legal holidays)
Red Lodge City Court
City Judge: Steve Muth
Street Address: City Hall - 1 S. Platt, Red Lodge MT 59068
Hours of Operation: Monday mornings and Thursdays
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c) Emergency Services
Bridger Fire Department and Ambulance
Street Address: 210 S C St Bridger, MT 59014
Website: http://www.bridger-vfd.com/
Website: http://bridgerpolicedepartment.com/
Street Address: County Courthouse 102 North Broadway, Red Lodge MT 59068
Phone Number: (406) 446-1234
Carbon County Website: http://co.carbon.mt.us/departments/sheriff/
Sheriff: Tom Rieger until term end on December 31, 2014
Undersheriff: Dan McJunkin
Hours of Operation: Every day/24 hours a day
Office Open: 8:00am – 5:00pm Monday – Friday (except legal holidays)
Street Address: 118 West River Street, Fromberg MT
Joliet Fire and EMS
Street Address: 129 N Main Street Joliet, MT 59041
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Street Address: 801 N. Broadway Ave, Red Lodge, MT 59068
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 318, Red Lodge, MT 59068
Website: http://www.redlodgefire.com/
Station Hours: 8AM-6PM
Street Address: 1 S. Platt, Red Lodge MT 59068
Non-Emergency Phone Numbers: (406)446-3672
Police Chief: Richard Pringle
d) Federal Offices and Post Offices
Bearcreek Post Office
Street Address: 139 Main Street, Bearcreek, MT 59007
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-12:15PM and Saturday 8:00AM-9:15AM
Beartooth Forest Service Ranger District
Address: 6811 US Highway 212 Red Lodge, MT 59068
Phone Number: (406) 446-2103
Fax Number: 406-446-3918
Website: http://www.fs.fed.us/
Belfry Post Office
Street Address: 115 Vaill Avenue Belfry, MT 59008
Phone Number: (406) 664-3305
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 7:30AM-12:30PM and 1:30PM-4:15PM
Boyd Post Office
Street Address: 1 Montana Street Boyd, MT 59013
Phone Number: (406) 962-3288
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8:30AM-12:30PM and Sat 8:30AM-10:30AM
Bridger Post Office
Street Address: 113 N Main Street Bridger MT 59014
Phone Number: (406) 662-3585
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8AM-12:30PM and 1:30PM-4:30PM
Edgar Post Office
Street Address: 201 Elwell Street Edgar, MT 59026
Phone Number: (406) 962-3341
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8:15AM-12PM and 1PM-3:15PM and Sat 8:15AM-11:15AM
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Farm Service Agency Carbon County Office
Mailing Address: 606 Front Ave. Joliet, MT 59041
Phone Number: (406) 962-3300 ext 2
Fax Number: (406) 962-3995 Fax
Website: www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/stateoffapp?mystate=mt&area=home&subject=landing&topic=landing
Julie Winters, County Executive Director: [email protected]
Michael Turley, Farm Loan Manager: [email protected]
Fromberg Post Office
Phone Number: (406) 668-7397
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 9AM-12:30PM and 1:30PM-4:30PM
Joliet Post Office
Street Address: 120 E Front Avenue Joliet, MT 59041
Phone Number: (406) 962-3196
Hours of Operation: Open Weekdays 7:30AM-12PM and 1PM-4:30PM
Red Lodge Post Office
Street Address: 119 South Hauser Avenue Red Lodge, MT 59068
Hours of Operation: Weekdays 8AM-4:30PM; Saturdays 10AM-1PM
Roberts Post Office
Street Address: 1 North 1st Street Roberts, MT 59070
Phone Number: (406) 445-2309
Hours of Operation: Open Weekdays 7:30AM-12PM and 1:30PM-4:15PM
Roscoe Post Office
Street Address: 111 Main Street, Roscoe MT 59071
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 9AM to 1PM and Saturday 10AM-12:45PM
e) Town and City Halls
Bridger Town Hall
Mailing Address: Box 368 Bridger, MT 59014
Phone Number: (406) 662-3677
Hours of Operation: Monday to Thursday 7:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.
Website: http://www.bridger-mt.com/
Town Council: Meets first Tuesday of each month
Fromberg City Hall
Street Address: 118 E River St Fromberg, MT 59029
Phone Number: (406) 668-7383
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Website: http://www.fromberg-mt.gov/
General Information Email: [email protected]
City Clerk Email: [email protected]
Department of Public Works Email: [email protected]
Fromberg Police Department Email: [email protected]
Joliet City Hall
Street Address: 116 S Main Street Joliet, MT 59041
Hours of Operation: Monday to Thursday 8AM-4PM
Red Lodge City Hall
Street Address: 1 South Platt Red Lodge, MT 59068
Phone Number: (406) 446-1606
Fax Number: (406) 446-3936
Website: http://cityofredlodge.com/default.asp
Hours of Operation: 8AM-5PM Monday-Friday Closed Holidays
Offices in City Hall: Mayor, City Planner, City Court, City Clerk, City Council and Building Inspector
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IX. Hotlines and Helplines
Adult Protection Services
AIDS Hotline
Alcohol Abuse Hotline
Alcohol-Drug Treatment Referrals
Alzheimer
American Cancer Society
American Lung Association
American Red Cross
Area II Agency on Aging
Ask-A-Nurse
Brain Injury Association for MT
Chemical Dependency
Child Abuse Hot-line
Child Care Resource and Referral
Child Find of America
Child Support Enforcement
Children’s Health Insurance (CHIP)
Citizen’s Advocate of Montana
Consumer Credit Counseling
Consumer Financial Counseling
Crime Stoppers
Federal Student Loan Deferment
Glaucoma
Greyhound Bus Lines
Hear Now
Heartline (national child abuse)
HRDC District 7
Infant Nutrition
Internal Revenue Service
Job Corps
Library for the Blind
Meat/Poultry USDA
Medicaid Travel
Mental Health Center Billings
Montana Fair Housing
Montana Insurance Division
Montana Legal Services
Montana Medicaid Help Line
1800-551-3191
1800-233-6668
1800-234-0420
1-800-262-4944
1800-272-3900
1800-227-2345
1800-586-4872
1-800-272-6668
1800-551-3191
1800-762-8778
1800-241-6442
1800-266-7198
1866-820-5437
1800-433-1411
1800-426-5678
1800-346-5437
1877-543-7669
1800-332-2272
1877-275-2227
1800-227-7539
(406)245-1212
(406)425-2222
1877-293-8946
1800-222-3937
1800-440-7712
1800-648-4327
1800-422-4453
1800-433-1411
1800-233-2468
1877-777-4778
1800-544-5627
1800-332-3400
1800-444-2064
1800-292-7114
1800-266-7198
1800-929-2611
1800-332-6148
1800-999-4941
1-800-362-8312
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Montana Migrant Council
Montana Warmline (Mental Health)
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
National Child Abuse Hotline
Nursing Home Information
Poison Control
Rimrock Trailways Bus Lines
Road Report
Runaway Hotline
Rural Employment Opportunities
Social Security National
Social Security Local
Tumbleweed Runaway Hotline
Unemployment Insurance
Vocational Rehabilitation
Women, Infants, Children Food Program WIC
Yellowstone County Community Help Line
1800-813-4492
1-877-688-3377
1800-843-5678
1800-422-4453
1800-332-2272
1800-525-5042
1800-255-7655
1800-226-7623 or 511
1800-621-4000
1800-823-5566
1800-772-1213
1800-453-0524
1888-816-4702
1800-207-0667
1800-279-7532
(406)247-3370
(406)657-3120
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X. Housing Programs
a) General Housing Programs
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Street Address: Paul G. Hatfield U.S. Courthouse 901 Front Street – Suite 1300 Helena, MT 59626
Phone Number: (406) 449-5050
Montana Website: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/states/montana
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8AM-4:30 PM
Email Montana Office: [email protected]
Programs: Public Housing Agency, Home Investment Partnerships Program HOME and Low Income
Housing Tax Credit
Montana Board of Housing
Website: http://housing.mt.gov/about/mboh/default.mcpx
Programs: Disabled Homeownership Program aka Disabled Accessible Affordable Homeownership
Program (DAAHP), Multifamily Loan Program, NeighborWorks Montana Programs and Single Family
Bond Program
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Street Address: 1629 Ave. D Building A Billings, MT 59102
Phone Number: (406)657-6297 ext 4 or National Housing Program (800) 877-8339
Website: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/MT_Home.html
Programs: Mutual Self-Help Loans, Guaranteed Housing Loans, Section 538 Rural Rental Housing,
Rural Repair and Rehabilitation Loans and Grants and Direct Housing Loans
b) Assistance in Home Buying
Beartooth RC&D Home Buyer Education and Counseling
Street Address: 110 South Main Street Joliet, MT 59041
Website: http://beartooth.org/index.html
Phone Number: (406) 962-3914
Homebuyer Education: Classes cover understanding credit, setting up a workable household budget, goal
setting, calculating affordability for a new mortgage, lending options, finding a realtor, protecting your
assets, shopping for insurance, personal taxes and tax credits, down payment assistance programs,
maintaining your investment, what to expect at closing, foreclosure prevention and predatory lending.
This class is a one day pre-purchase class. Pre-registration is required by calling 406-962-3914.
Fee for Classes: Pre-registration is required no later than 3 business days prior to the class. Early
registration fee is $35.00 per household or $45.00 for late registration. The registration fee is nonrefundable, but may be applied for a future class. Cash or checks are accepted.
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Class Dates: http://beartooth.org/bin/library/Class%20dates.pdf
Registration: http://beartooth.org/bin/library/Homebuyer%20Program%20Registration.pdf
One on One Counseling: Beartooth RC&D also provides one on one counseling for the first time
homebuyer. This includes budgeting, understanding your credit, repairing credit, personal affordability
and helping create an action plan for home ownership. Although this counseling service is at no cost to
the first time homebuyer, we strongly recommend all counseling clients also attend the First Time
Homebuyer’s class after their counseling session, as it is often a requirement for many down payment
assistance and loan programs.
Disabled Accessible Affordable Homeownership Program (DAAHP)
Provider Organization: Montana Board of Housing
Brief Description: The DAAHP objective is to provide affordable, architecturally accessible homes for
people with permanent physical disabilities such that they can live independently.
Eligibility: Annual income cannot exceed $30,000; home must be primary residence for the life of the
loan and one or more household member has a qualifying disability.
Property Criteria: single family home, meets all size and cost limits and accommodates disability.
Loan Criteria: No cash back to borrower(s); 30-year fixed rate loan with no reservation fee; Interest rate
varies; Hazard insurance $1,000 deductible all peril and escrow for tax and insurance
Underwriting Criteria: Per guidelines applicable to insurer or guarantor
HRDC District 7 Human Resource Development Council Housing Programs
Street Address: 7 North 31st Street Billings, Montana 59103
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2016 Billings, Montana 59103
Phone Numbers: (406)247-4732 or 1800-433-1411
Housing Counseling: Certified Housing Counselor provides housing counseling to homeowners, buyers,
and renters to assist with improving housing conditions, meeting responsibilities of home ownership as
well as tenancy.
HUD Section 8 Housing Assistance: Provides low-income families who live outside of the city limits of
Billings rental assistance. Residents of Carbon County are eligible.
Manufactures Housing Replacement Program: Assist individuals who own their manufactures home and
the land it resides on with replacement housing costs to replace the energy consumptive, unsafe housing.
Purpose: This is a special savings account for the purchase of a first home and to save on Montana
income taxes. A Montana resident can contribute any amount into a first-time home buyer savings
account, but maximum amount that can be used to reduce Montana taxable income is $3,000 annually for
each taxpayer who files singly. For married couples who file their tax returns jointly, the maximum
amount that can be used to reduce Montana taxable income is $6,000 annually. The account can be
established at a state or federally chartered bank, credit union or other financial institution and must be
separate from other accounts.
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Eligibility for First-Time Home Buyer Savings Account: Montana residents who have not previously
purchased a single family residence and who file income tax returns can contribute to a first-time home
buyer savings account. If a married couple buys a home in one spouse’s name only and the other spouse
has never been an owner of a home, then they would qualify as a first-time home buyer if they were to be
a purchaser of a home in the future and could open a first-time home buyer account.
Requirements under the First-Time Home Buyer Act: If taxpayers have previously owned a home at any
other time, in any other state or country, they do not qualify for first-time home buyer savings accounts.
The first-time home buyer savings account must be established prior to the purchase of a single-family
home. Money in a first-time home buyer savings account must be used for eligible home buyer expenses
to qualify for a Montana income tax reduction. The first-time home buyer account holder must use the
money for eligible costs related to the purchase of a single-family residence within 10 years.
Eligible Expenses: Money withdrawn from a first-time home buyer savings account is not subject to
Montana income taxation if used for eligible costs for the purchase of a single-family residence by a firsttime home buyer such as down payments, realtor’s fees, appraisal costs or loan origination fees.
NeighborWorks Montana Programs
Website: http://www.nwmt.org/
Brief Description: Provides assistance in covering the one-time closing costs that must be paid up-front
when purchasing a home. NeighborWorks Montana can provide down payment assistance anywhere in
the state not covered by other programs.
Borrower Eligibility Criteria: Income must not exceed 125% of median family income per household
size; limit of 200% of poverty for TANF Program with at least one child with legal relationship under age
18 in household; single head of household with dependent children (mandatory for TANF program), or
have a disabled family member; Home must be primary residence for the duration of the loan; Asset
limitations of $5,000 liquid cash, and $70,000 total family assets; Must have completed NWMTapproved homebuyer education; If already receiving TANF cash assistance, may not be eligible for
TANF program.
Single Family Bond Program
Provider Organization: Montana Board of Housing
Purpose: Assist low and moderate income Montanans in purchasing homes. Program is intended for first
time home buyers in most cases. Include certain income requirements and house price restrictions.
Eligibility: Homebuyer, spouse, child or parent must have a permanent physical disability with a mobility
impairment; annual income not exceeding $30,000 or total family assets exceeding $50,000, and, be a
first time homebuyer or have a home which was purchased prior to the disability.
Loan Details: Interest rates vary from 2.75% up to 5%, depending on the buyers annual income.
Set-aside Mortgage Programs: The Board may make additional mortgage funds available through the
recycling of mortgage prepayments and other funds held under prior bond issues of the Single Family
Bond Program. The Board works in partnership with local non-profit housing organizations, local
governments, and other housing providers to develop programs to target specific housing needs within a
local community.
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USDA Direct Housing Loans
Address: 1629 Ave. D Building A Billings, MT 59102
Phone Number: (406)657-6297 ext 4
Website: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome
Area Contact: Gloria Hawkins (406)657-6297 [email protected]
USDA grant website: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/HAD-Direct_Housing_Loans.html
Purpose: Section 502 loans are primarily used to help low-income individuals or households purchase
homes in rural areas. Funds can be used to build, repair, renovate or relocate a home, or to purchase and
prepare sites, including providing water and sewage facilities.
Eligibility: Applicants for direct loans from HCFP must have very low or low incomes. Families must be
without adequate housing, but be able to afford the mortgage payments, including taxes and insurance.
Applicants must be unable to obtain credit elsewhere, yet have reasonable credit histories.
Terms: Loans are for up to 33 years (38 for those with incomes below 60 percent of AMI and who cannot
afford 33-year terms). The term is 30 years for manufactured homes. The interest rate is modified by
payment assistance subsidy.
Standards: Under the Section 502 program, housing must be modest in size, design, and cost.
USDA Guaranteed Housing Loans
Eligibility: Applicants for loans may have an income of up to 115% of the median income for the area.
Families must be without adequate housing, but be able to afford the mortgage payments, including taxes
and insurance. In addition, applicants must have reasonable credit histories.
Approved Lenders: Any State housing agency; Lenders approved by: HUD for submission of applications
for Federal Housing Mortgage Insurance or as an issuer of Ginnie Mae mortgage backed securities; the
U.S. Veterans Administration as a qualified mortgagee; Fannie Mae for participation in family mortgage
loans; Freddie Mac for participation in family mortgage loans; Any FCS (Farm Credit System) institution
with direct lending authority; Any lender participating in other USDA Rural Development and/or Farm
Service Agency guaranteed loan programs.
Standards: Under the Section 502 program, housing must be modest in size, design, and cost. Houses
constructed, purchased, or rehabilitated must meet the voluntary national model building code adopted by
the state and HCFP thermal and site standards. Manufactured housing restrictions also apply.
Applying: Contact the local Rural Development office in your area.
USDA Mutual Self-Help Loans
Purpose: The Section 502 Mutual Self-Help Housing Loan program is used primarily to help very lowand low-income households construct their own homes.
Eligibility: Applicants must have very low or low incomes. Families must be without adequate housing;
they must be able to afford the mortgage payments including principal, interest, taxes and insurance.
Terms: Loans are for up to 33 years (38 for those with incomes below 60 percent of the area median.)
Standards: Housing must be modest in size, design, and cost.
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USDA Rural Repair and Rehabilitation Loans and Grants
Provider Organization: U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA grant website: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/HAD-RR_Loans_Grants.html
Purpose: The Very Low-Income Housing Repair program provides loans and grants to very low-income
homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize their dwellings or to remove health and safety hazards.
Eligibility: Homeowner-occupants must be unable to obtain affordable credit elsewhere and must have
very low incomes, defined as below 50 percent of the area median income. They must need to make
repairs and improvements to make the dwelling more safe and sanitary or to remove health and safety
hazards. Grants are only available to homeowners who are 62 years old or older and cannot repay a loan.
Terms: Loans of up to $20,000 and grants of up to $7,500 are available. Loans are for up to 20 years at 1
percent interest. Grants may be recaptured if the property is sold in less than 3 years. Grant funds may be
used only to pay for repairs and improvements resulting in the removal of health and safety hazards.
Standards: Water supply and sewage disposal systems should normally meet HCFP requirements. All
work must meet local codes and standards.
c) Local Housing
Campbell Courts
Street Address: 502 South Fourth Street Bridger, MT 59014
Information: Eighteen apartments are available to persons 62 and older as well as disabled persons.
Utilities are included in the rent. Rent subsidized at 30% adjusted income. Apartments include both one
and two bedroom units.
Frontier Communities
Street Address: 1115 South Adams Avenue Red Lodge, MT 59068
Office Hours: 7 days a week 8AM to 5PM
Information: 24 total units, 17 can be rent subsidized. All one bedroom apartments; available only to
persons age 62 and older, or handicapped individuals. Utilities included in rent.
Rent: Based on 30% adjusted income.
Mountain Springs Villa Resident Owned Community
Street Address: 1028 Coutts Ave. Red Lodge, MT 59068
Contact Name: Bernie
Eligibility: Low to moderate income families
Information: Mountain Springs Villa is a resident owned community of manufactured homes. Those
interested in becoming residents will have to order their homes in advance. Five lots are currently
available for purchase.
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Mountain View Apartments
Street Address: 522 Airport Road Red Lodge, MT 59068
Phone Number: (406) 446-9085
Office Hours: Monday and Tuesday 10AM to 2PM
Information: 32 units, both one and two bedrooms apartments with rent subsidized. Water, garbage and
sewage included with rent. Apartment kitchens include fridge, stove/oven and dishwasher. Apartments are
carpeted and complex includes laundry facilities. Income restrictions. Contact office for application.
Rent: One bedroom is $360 a month and two bedroom is $435 a month.
Red Lodge Apartments
Address: 1120 S Edict Ave, #A6, Red Lodge, MT 59068
Phone Number: (406) 446-3108
Office Hours: Monday through Wednesday 10AM to 2PM
Information: 24 total units12 one bedroom units, 8 two bedroom units and 4 three bedroom units. Rent
subsidizes available depending on adjusted income. Appliances furnished, laundry facility and carpeted.
No pets. Rent includes water, sewage and garbage.
Rent: Determined by income.
d) Programs for Landlords and Communities
Home Investment Partnerships Program HOME
Program Provider: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Phone Number: (406) 449-5050
Website: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/states/montana
Information: HOME is the largest Federal block grant to State and local governments designed
exclusively to create affordable housing for low-income households.
Low Income Housing Tax Credit
Program Provider: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Phone Number: (406) 449-5050
Website: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/states/montana
Information: The credit is a federal income tax credit for owners of qualifying rental housing which
meets certain low income occupancy and rent limitation requirements. The credit is taken as a reduction
in participants tax liability over a 10 year period. The credit can also be sold to investors to act as a
financing source. Except for certain buildings substantially financed with tax-exempt bonds, an owner
must first obtain a credit allocation from the appropriate state agency before claiming the tax credit. The
amount of tax credit which may be allocated annually for housing within each state is limited to $2.15 per
state resident. The Montana Board of Housing (MBOH) is the state agency which allocates the tax credit
for housing located in Montana. The Board will provide fixed rate mortgages for low income rental
housing which meet underwriting eligibility and receive approval of HUD mortgage insurance.
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Multifamily Loan Program
Program Provider: Montana Board of Housing
Street Address: 301 S Park Ave. Room 240 Helena MT 59601
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 200528 Helena MT 59620-0528
Website: http://housing.mt.gov/
Information: This program provides financing to owners of qualifying housing. Multi-Family Housing
Programs offer loans to provide affordable multi-family rental housing for very low, low, and moderate
income families; the elderly; and persons with disabilities. This is primarily a direct mortgage program,
but funds may also be used to buy and improve land and to provide necessary facilities such as water and
waste disposal systems. In addition, deep subsidy rental assistance is available to eligible families.
USDA Section 538 Rural Rental Housing
Program Provider: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Purpose: This program provides loan guarantees to lenders for financing, construction, acquisition, and
rehabilitation of multi-family housing units.
Eligibility: Public entities; For-profit corporations; Non-profit organizations; Tribal Governments;
Individuals; Located in rural area, population not to exceed 20,000
Terms / Rates: Maximum 40 year term; Lender / Applicant negotiated rates/fixed rate based on Treasury
Rate; Guarantee up to 90%
Apply: Applications are handled through local Billings office.
e) Rental Assistance
Housing Choice Vouchers
Public Housing Agency Billings Office Address: 2415 1st Avenue N. Billings MT 59101
Public Housing Agency Billings Office Phone: (406)245-6391
Web: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/public_indian_housing/programs/hcv
Information: This program assists very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford
decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market. Since housing assistance is provided on behalf of
the family or individual, participants are able to find their own housing, including single-family homes,
townhouses and apartments. The participant is free to choose any housing that meets the program
requirements.
Eligibility: The family’s income may not exceed 50% of the median income for the county or
metropolitan area in which the family chooses to live. By law, a PHA must provide 75 percent of its
voucher to applicants whose incomes do not exceed 30 percent of the area median income.
To Apply: Applications for Carbon County must be done through the local Billings Office.
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Street Address: 7 North 31st Street Billings, Montana 59103
Phone Numbers: (406)247-4732 or 1800-433-1411
HUD Section 8 Housing Assistance: Provides low-income families who live outside of the city limits of
Billings rental assistance. Residents of Carbon County are eligible.
Public Housing Agency Billings Office
Street Address: 2415 1st Avenue N. Billings MT 59101
National Service Line: 1-800-955-2232
Information: The Public Housing Agency is under the Department of Housing and Urban Development
and connects local persons with needed housing services. If you need public housing assistance or would
like specific information about public housing programs such as housing choice vouchers this is the office
to contact.
USDA Rental Assistance Program
Program Provider: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Fax Number: (406)657-6294
Purpose: The Rural Rental Assistance (RA) program provides an additional source of support for
households with incomes too low to pay the HCFP subsidized (basic) rent from their own resources.
HCFP pays the owner of a multi-family housing complex the difference between the tenant’s contribution
(30 percent of adjusted income) and the monthly rental rate.
Eligibility: Persons with very low and low incomes, the elderly, and persons with disabilities are eligible
if they are unable to pay the basic monthly rent within 30 percent of adjusted monthly income. Very low
income is defined as below 50 percent of the area median income (AMI); low income is between 50 and
80 percent of AMI; moderate income is established by adding $5,500 to the low-income limit.
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XI. Legal Resources
a) Legal Aid and Information
Information Website: http://www.montana.edu/estateplanning/
Dying Without a Will Website: http://www.montana.edu/dyingwithoutawill/
Information Provided: Accessing a Deceased Person’s Financial Accounts, Beneficiary Deeds in Montana
Custodial Accounts for Kids Under Age 21, Designating Beneficiaries through Contractual Arrangements
Dying Without a Will in Montana, Estate Planning for Families with Minor and/or Special Needs
Children, Estate Planning in Montana, Federal Estate Tax, Gifting, Letter of Last Instructions, Life
Insurance, Montana’s End-of-Life Registry, Montana Rights of the Terminally Ill Act, Nonprobate
Transfers, Power of Attorney, Probate in Montana, Property Ownership, Provider Orders for LifeSustaining Treatment, Revocable Living Trusts, Settling an Estate, Transferring Your Farm or Ranch to
the Next Generation, Transferring Your Farm or Ranch to the Next Generation Through a QTIP Trust,
Using a Bypass Trust to Provide for Children from a Prior Marriage, Rights Over Remains, Transferring
Non-Titled Property and Wills.
Montana Code Annotated
Website: http://data.opi.mt.gov/bills/mca_toc/index.htm
Website Services: Annotated Code is a compilation of general and permanent state statutes that are
currently in force, organized by subject matter. Annotated codes also include commentary on the statutes
and case law relating to the application of the statutes in the state of Montana. This site provides
information only and the staff which maintain it do not provide legal advice.
Montana Law Help
Website: http://www.montanalawhelp.org/MT/index.cfm
Website Services: Online legal forms and information from a wide range of topics. Website includes
family law information, employment law information, information on American Indian issues, housing
law, legal information for seniors, veteran and military benefit information, legal information on personal
finances, domestic violence legal information, tax information, information on public benefits,
information on the legal system and self-help information for self-representation.
Montana Legal Service Association
Street Address: 2442 1st Avenue North Billings, MT 59101
Phone Number: (406) 248-7113 or 1-800-666-6899
Website: http://www.mtlsa.org/
Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday 10AM-4PM
Eligibility: To qualify for services, applicants generally must have income of 125% or less of the federal
poverty level and limited assets. You must also be a U.S. citizen or an eligible alien.
Services Offered: Earned income tax credit clinic, Legal advice and representation for clients, Referrals to
pro bono attorneys and other providers, Self-help clinics, Self-help materials, and Education brochures,
classes and workshops for Montana’s low-income community. Areas of law covered: Tenant and
landlord, social security and other public services, family law, domestic violence, bankruptcy, Indian law,
migrant workers’ legal issues, consumer matters and housing discrimination and other civil rights.
Costs of Service: No charge for services. However, persons may have to pay court costs and filing fees.
Online Application: http://www.mtlsa.org/get-legal-help/apply-legal-services/
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Tenant Rights, Laws and Protections Montana
Website: http://www.hud.gov/local/mt/renting/tenantrights.cfm
Website Services: Information on tenant rights and legal protections for renters. Website also includes
links for U.S. Renter's Kit, information for filing complaints and information on housing laws.
Self Help Law Center 13th Judicial District
Street Address: Billings Parmly Library 510 North Broadway Billings, MT
Services: Offers information on dissolution of marriage (divorce), parenting plans (custody), consumer
credit problems, guardianship of a minor, step parent adoption, understanding how to file a motion,
limited emancipation of a minor, limited emancipation of a minor, connecting people to aging legal
services, finding information about end of life decisions, landlord tenant issues and changing your name.
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 8AM-noon and 1PM-4PM except Wednesday, no appointment necessary.
Restrictions: The Self Help Law Center is not staffed by attorney and will not provide you with legal
advice, it will not represent you in court, it will not tell you what you should or should not do, it will not
make legal decisions or strategies for you and it will not interpret the law for your unique situation.
YWCA of Billings
Street Address: 909 Wyoming Ave. Billings, MT 59101
Phone Numbers: (406)252-6303 24 hour hotline (406)259-8100
Website: http://www.ywcabillings.org/
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM 24 hour hotline (406)259-8100
Eligibility: Victims of sexual assault or domestic violence
The YWCA Domestic Violence Victim Services: Anyone experiencing family violence is eligible for some
or all of our services at no cost. Services include 24 hour hotline, emergency shelter, support groups,
legal advocacy, information and referrals and awareness education.
Sexual Violence Victims Services: YMCA offers immediate services for victims of sexual violence
including immediate outreach to victims of sexual assault / rape 24 hours a day – 7days a week,
immediate crisis intervention through advocates and the 24 Hour Crisis Line, accompaniment for victims
to the hospital for the rape exam, face to face crisis intervention for rape / assault victims and their
families, support groups for victims of rape / sexual assault or adults who were molested as children,
accompaniment for victims through criminal proceedings or interactions with law enforcement.
Costs of Service: pay as able or 1$ a day per family member
b) Miscellaneous Legal Programs
Carbon Alternatives
Street Address: 206 N. Broadway Red Lodge, MT 59068
Website: http://www.altinc.net/
Services Offered: Jail Alternatives are supervision and treatment services designed to reduce jail
overcrowding, teach responsibility, keep indigent offenders out of jail, permit non-dangerous offenders to
retain employment, and to save the taxpayer money.
Costs of Service: Varies by program
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Domestic and Sexual Violence Services of Carbon County
Street Address: 506 Broadway
Website: http://www.dsvsmontana.org/
Hours of Operation: 24 hour helpline (406)452-2222
Eligibility: Victims of sexual assault or domestic violence from Carbon county, Stillwater county and
Sweetgrass county.
Services Offered: Transportation assistance, emergency aid and safety planning for victims and their
children. Assistance in applying for orders of protection and for crime victim compensation. Support
groups, one on one and transitional housing program.
Street Address: 38 N 4th Street Columbus, MT 59019
Fax Number: (406)322-4688
Eligibility: Victims or witnesses of violent crimes. Also available to anyone seeking assistance and
information regarding domestic violence. Service area is Stillwater, Sweet Grass and Carbon Counties.
Services Offered: Initial crisis counseling, emotional support, and guidance for victims of violence.
Provides information regarding domestic violence. Assists with crime victim’s compensation. Provides
information regarding protection from threats or harm as a witness or victim. Explains the court process,
status of court process, and makes referrals to support services.
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XII. Local Area Phone Numbers
Local Area Phone Numbers
Beartooth Nature Center
Domestic and Sexual Violence
Drug and Alcohol Program
Grizzly Peak Animal Hospital
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks
New Neighbor Service
Poison Control Center
Road Conditions Local
Road Conditions State
(406)446-1133
(406)446-3500
(406)425-2222
(406)446-2500
(406)446-1778
(406)446-0106
(406)446-2222
1800-525-5042
511
1800-226-7623
City Government Offices
Bridger Ambulance
Bridger Fire
Bridger Town Hall
Fromberg City Hall
Fromberge Fire
Joliet City Hall
Joliet County Nurse
Joliet Fire and EMS
Red Lodge City Clerk
Red Lodge City Shop
Red Lodge Fire/EMS
911 or (406)662-3554
911 or (406)662-3554
(406)662-3677
(406)668-7383
(406)668-9801
(406)962-3567
(406)962-9166
911 or (406)962-3581
(406)446-1606
(406)446-1681
911 or (406)446-2320
County Government Offices
Assessor
Attorney
Clerk and Recorder
Commissioners
Disaster and Emergency
District Court
Family Services
Justice of the Peace
Planning and Sanitation
Public Assistance
Public Health Nurse
Road Department Bridger
(406)446-1223
(406)446-3300
(406)446-1220
(406)446-1595
(406)446-1038
(406)446-1225
(406)446-3729
(406)446-1440
(406)446-1694
(406)446-1302
(406)446-9941
(406)662-6306
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Road Department Joliet
Road Department Red Lodge
Sheriff
Supt. Of Schools
Treasurer
Youth Court
Weed District
(406)962-3546
(406)446-1595
911 or (406)446-1234
(406)446-1301
(406)446-1221
(406)446-1560
(406)962-3967
Federal Government Offices
Belfry Post Office
Boyd Post Office
Bridger Post Office
Edgar Post Office
Farm Service Agency County Office
Joliet Post Office
Roberts Post Office
Roscoe Post Office
(406)446-3516
(406)664-3305
(406)962-3318
(406)662-3585
(406)962-3341
(406) 962-3300 ext 2
(406)668-7397
(406)962-3196
(406)446-2629
(406)445-2309
(406)328-6860
Transportation
Black Hills Stage
LINX
Red Lodge Senior Citizen’s Center
Rimrock Trailways
402-371-3850 or 877-779-2999 (toll-free)
877-454-5469
(406)446-1826
(406)245-5392 or 1800-255-7655
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XIII. Medical Services
a) General Medical Services
American Diabetes Association
Phone Number: (406) 256-0616
Fax Number: (406) 896-0289
Website: www.diabetes.org
Services Offered: Summer Youth Retreat for youths with diabetes (ages 8-17), health fairs, seminars and
volunteer opportunities
American Heart Association
Street Address: 2812 1st Ave. N., Suite 216 Billings, MT 59101
Phone Number: (406) 256-3855
Website: www.americanhearth.org
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5PM
Services Offered: Provides education information and volunteer opportunities
Angelas Piazza: Women’s Drop in Center
Street Address: 420 Grand Ave. Billings, MT 59101
Phone Number: (406) 255-0611
Fax Number: (406) 248-3240
Website: http://www.angelaspiazza.org/
House of Operation: Monday-Friday 10AM-5PM
Services Offered: Support groups and education classes
Arthritis Foundation Montana Office
Mailing Address: Arthritis Foundation Attn: Carrie Strike PO Box 8113, Missoula, MT 59807
Phone Number: (406)461-8368 or 800-475-6447
Website: www.arthritis.org
Eligibility: Anyone with arthritis or related disease is eligible
Services Offered: Educational information, classes, advocacy, doctor referrals, juvenile camp for kids
with arthritis
Costs of Services: Varies by service and scholarships are available.
Classes in Billings: Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program and Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program are
exercise programs designed specifically for people with arthritis offered at Mission Ridge 406-655-5250
or Billings Athletic Club 406-259-2626.
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Carbon County Health Association
Street Address: 101 South Main Joliet, MT 59041
Eligibility: Services are available to the public. No financial eligibility requirements.
Services Offered: Provides community programs and services while addressing community needs, senior
needs and health issues. Provides ombudsman services to care facilities and food supplement and
commodity program.
Public Health Nurse: Roberta Cady, RN
Street Address: Carbon County Annex Building, 206 North Broadway, Red Lodge, MT 59068
Carbon County Website: http://co.carbon.mt.us/departments/public-health/
Phone Number: (406) 446-9941
Fax Number: (406) 446-1274
Hours of Operation: 8AM– 5PM Monday – Friday (except legal holidays)
David G. Evans D.D.S Family Dentistry
Street Address: 24 South Oakes Red Lodge, MT
Services: Complete preventive care, periodontal (gum) treatment, tooth-colored fillings, TMJ (bite and
jaw) issues, root canals, restorations including implants, crowns and bridges, sealants and tooth
whitening.
Payment Options: All major credit/debit cards, personal checks, CareCredit, in-office Payment Plan and
insurance plans are submitted by the office. Montana Healthy Kids Provider
Donated Dental Services C/O Montana Dental Association
Mailing Address: PO Box 1154 Helena, MT 59624
Website: http://www.nfdh.org/joomla_nfdh/images/applications/pdf/montana.pdf
Fax Number: (406)443-1546
Eligibility: Applicant must complete application. There are no rigid financial eligibility requirements.
Services Offered: Provides comprehensive dental care to people of all age who, because of a disability,
advanced age, or chronic illness, lack adequate income to pay for needed dental care.
Costs of Service: Usually no charge, but may be encouraged if able especially when laboratory work is
involved.
Hub, The
Address: 515 N 27th St. Billings, MT 59103
Phone Number: (406) 248-4803
Website: http://www.mhcbillings.org/services_hub.html
Hours of Operation: Monday -Saturday 12PM-6PM
Eligibility: Persons experiencing barriers due to mental health conditions
Services Offered: drop in center for the homeless/mentally ill
Costs of Service: none
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Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1266 Forsyth MT 59327
Website: http://www.mtlionsshfnd.org/
Information: An application for individual financial assistance from the Montana Lions Sight and Hearing
Foundation requires several items of information. Among the items to be filled out are: a sponsoring lions
club is recommended to submit the applicants name; an explanation of what the financial assistance will
be used for; any other organizations requested help from and their response; health insurance coverage;
financial statement; diagnosis and recommendation by your eye care professional, hearing or speech
specialist. Additional information, assistance applications and assistance can be obtained by contacting
the Administrator of the Montana Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation.
Street Address: 3318 3rd Ave N # 100, Billings, MT 59101
Phone Number: (406) 248-3149
Website: http://www.mtpca.org/mtmigrant.htm
Eligibility: Persons doing mostly seasonal agriculture work
Services Offered: Provides basic health care to migrant and seasonal farm workers. Referrals made by out
nurses to physicians and dentists closest to the patient. Also assists people with mental/physical
disabilities to access help from the State Vocational Rehabilitation program. Please call main office for
more information, including locations of out other offices in Montana.
Costs of Service: Sliding fee scale
Muscular Distrophy Association
Street Address: 2070 Overland Ave. #101 Billings, MT 59102
Phone Number: (406) 655-9000
Website: http://www.mdausa.org
Eligibility: Must be diagnosed or in process of being diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy, doctor referral
needed
Services Offered: Free diagnosis, follow-up care, PT-OT evaluation, assistance with wheelchair purchase
summer camp for kids
Costs of Services: Clinics and summer camp are free
Yellowstone AIDS Project
Street Address: 2906 1st Avenue N. Suite 200 Billings MT 59101
Website: http://www.yapmt.org/
Eligibility: Persons infected or affected by HIV or AIDS
Services Offered: Prevention, counseling, testing, emergency assistance and housing assistance
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b) Hospitals, Medical and Health Centers
Absarokee Medical Clinic St. Vincent Primary Care Network
Street Address: 55 N Montana Ave, Absarokee, MT 59001
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 425 Absarokee, MT 59001
Phone Number: (406) 328-4497 or 406-322-5316 afterhours
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8AM-12PM & 1PM-5PM
Services: Men’s and women’s health, obstetric care, pediatric and adolescent care, geriatric medicine,
sports medicine, laboratory, x-rays, and EKGs.
Beartooth Billings Clinic Red Lodge
Street Address: 2525 North Broadway, Red Lodge, MT 59068
Phone Number: (406) 446-2345 or 1-877-404-9442
Website: http://www.beartoothbillingsclinic.org/
Services: Emergency Care, Same Day Care, Family Medicine, Inpatient Acute Care, Endoscopy,
Diagnostic Radiology, Hospice and Home Care, Laboratory Services and Walk-In-Lab Services,
Rehabilitation and Therapy Services, Children’s Center and Early Childhood Education and Public Health
Services.
Financial Assistance: Clients may apply for financial assistance for themselves and their families ifthey
have concerns that they may be unable to pay for all or part of your health care services. To determine if
you qualify, please complete the Financial Assistance Application at
http://www.beartoothbillingsclinic.org/Portals/0/PDF/Financial%20Assistance%20Application%204_13
%20%282%29%20Fillable.pdf and email to [email protected] , Fax to
406.446.0084, or send via USPS to Beartooth Billings Clinic, Attn: PFS Financial Assistance, PO Box
590, Red Lodge, MT 59068.
Billings Columbus Clinic
Street Address: 407 A Street Columbus, MT 59019
Website: http://www.billingsclinic.com/body.cfm?id=145
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 9 a.m. – Noon and 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Services: General health exams, skin conditions, school/sport physicals, hypertension, women’s care,
pediatrics, risk evaluation, family planning, cancer screening, diabetes, injury evaluations and treatments,
minor surgery, sport related injuries, geriatrics and endoscope.
Billings Clinic Downtown
Street Address: 801 N. 29th St Billings, MT 59107
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 37000 Billings, MT 59107-7000
Phone Numbers: 406-238-2501 or toll free 1-800-332-7156
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 8AM- 5PM
Services: Billings Clinic includes physicians, physicians assistants and nurse practitioners in 45 different
specialties for general health care, Home Oxygen & Medical Equipment, Cancer Center, Sports Medicine,
Same Day Care, General Surgery, Family Birth Center, Family Medicine, Family Practice, Diabetes
Management Center, Eye Center, Radiology Services, Pharmacies, Senior Services, Transitional Care
Unit and Women’s Services.
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Billings VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic
Street Address: 1775 Spring Creek Lane Billings, Montana 59102
Phone Number: (406) 373-3520
Fax Number: (406) 373-3520
Hours of Operation: 8AM – 4:30 pm
Services: Mental health and care for Combat veterans-Returning Service Member (OEF/OIF)
Billings VA Community Clinic
Street Address: 2345 King Avenue West Billings, MT 59102
Phone Number: (406)373-3500 or 1-877-468-8387
Fax Number: (406)373-3456
Hours of Operation: Monday thru Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm
Services: Mental health treatment, care for Combat veterans-Returning Service Member (OEF/OIF), and
the Disabled American Veteran (DAV) Transportation Network
Deering Community Health Center
Street Address: 123 27th Street Billings, MT 59101
Eligibility: Open to all
Services Offered: General family practice with referrals as needed, immunizations, STD clinic.
Costs of Service: Sliding fee scale for low income patients.
Fort Harrison VA Medical Center and Ambulatory Care Clinic
Mailing Address: VA Medical Center P.O. Box 1500Fort Harrison, MT 59636
Street Address: 3687 Veterans Drive Fort Harrison, MT 59636
Phone Number: 406-442-6410 Or 877-468-8387
Information: Specialty care includes internal medicine, gerontology, neurology, dermatology, cardiology,
rheumatology, palliative care, pain management, medical oncology, surgery (general, vascular,
laparoscopic, endoscopic), urology, orthopedics, plastic, ophthalmology, ENT, podiatry, gynecology,
chiropractic care, psychiatry (including outpatient substance abuse treatment and PTSD and MST specific
care), and ambulatory care (primary care). Radiology Service provides a broad range of diagnostic and
interventional care provided on a full time basis. Pathology Services are available on site also provided on
a full time basis. Telemedicine services are available for psychiatry, radiology, ophthalmology and telehome health. The 16-bed inpatient mental health facility serves patients needing treatment for PTSD.
Mountain View Clinic St. Vincent Primary Care Network
Street Address: 501 W 20th St Red Lodge, MT 59068
Phone Number: (406) 446-3800 or (406)446-2345 after hours
Website: http://www.svh-mt.org/
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8am-5:30pm
Services: Men’s and women’s health, obstetric care, pediatric and adolescent care, geriatric medicine,
sports medicine, laboratory, x-rays, and EKGs.
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RiverStone Health Clinic Billings
Street Address: 123 S 27th St # A Billings, MT 59101-4200
Phone Number: (406) 247-3333
Website: http://riverstonehealth.org/
Hours of Operation: Mon-Thurs: 8am-7pm, Fri: 8am-5pm
Services Offered: Prenatal care, well-child visits and immunizations, annual physical exams, pro-op and
DOT physical exams, school and sport physicals, chronic disease management and same day and
immediate care needs. Appointment suggested.
Costs of Services: Sliding fee scale. Accepts Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance.
RiverStone Health Clinic Bridger
Street Address: 410 South 2nd Street Bridger, MT
Hours of Operation: 8AM- 5PM Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
RiverStone Health Clinic Joliet
Street Address: 209 E. Front Avenue Joliet, MT
Hours of Operation: 8AM- 5PM Tuesday and Friday
St. Vincent Healthcare Billings Broadwater
Street Address: 2019 Broadwater Avenue Billings, MT 59102
Phone Number: (406)657-7000 or 1800-762-8778
Website: http://www.svhhc.org/sub_body.cfm?id=890
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 7:30AM- 4:30PM
Services: Walk-In clinic, infant care, men’s and women’s health, obstetric care, pediatric and adolescent
care, geriatric medicine, sports medicine, laboratory, x-rays, and EKGs.
St. Vincent Physician Network Billings North Shiloh
Street Address: 2223 Mission Way Billings, MT 59102
Phone Number: 406-237-8989 after hours
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Services: Primary medical care, family practice, gynecological services, comprehensive geriatric
assessments, rehabilitation services, On-Site Radiology, On-Site Lab, Sports physicals and on-site
pharmacy.
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Stillwater Community Hospital
Street Address: 44 West 4th Ave. Columbus, MT 59019
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 959 Columbus, MT 59019
Services: 24-Hour Acute Care, Adult Respite Care Assisted Living – Retirement, Blood Pressure Checks,
Cardiac Rehabilitation, Eastern Montana Telemedicine Network, Emergency Services 24/7, Endoscopy,
Home Health Care, Immunization Clinics, Inpatient Care, Laboratory, Outpatient Services, Public Health,
Social Services, Swing Bed, Therapy: Physical, Occupational, Speech, Ultra Sound, Well Child Checks,
WIC and X-Ray
c) Independent Living Programs
Home and Community Based Services
Street Address: 127S. 27th Billings MT 59107
Mailing Address: PO Box 35053 Billings MT 59107
Eligibility: Residents of Carbon County are eligible
Services Offered: Offer services to those who would otherwise require nursing home care
Costs of Service: Accepts medicaid and private pay. Costs vary by services provided
Intrepid USA Healthcare Services
Street Address: 705 Lincoln Lane Billings, MT 59101
Website: http://www.intrepidusa.com/
Fax Number: (406)245-1224
Eligibility: all age groups
Services Offered: In-home care services including meals, nursing and medical transport.
Costs of Service: Accepts medicaid, health insurance and private pay.
Phone Number: (406)259-5181 or 1800-669-6319
Eligibility: any age or disability
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d) Insurance, Prescription and Financial Assistance Programs
Beartooth Billings Clinic Financial Assistance
Street Address: 2525 North Broadway, Red Lodge, MT 59068
Phone Number: 406-446-2345 or 877-404-9442
Website: http://www.beartoothbillingsclinic.org/PatientInformation/PatientFinancialServices.aspx
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 8AM – 5PM
Services: Patient Financial Representatives are available to answer questions regarding bills or other
account concerns. Clients may apply for financial assistance for themselves and their families if they
have concerns that they may be unable to pay for all or part of your health care services. If you qualify for
financial assistance, some or all of your balances may be reduced for medically-necessary services only.
Application: Financial Assistance Application at
http://www.beartoothbillingsclinic.org/Portals/0/PDF/Financial%20Assistance%20Application%204_13
%20%282%29%20Fillable.pdf Email to [email protected] , Fax to
406.446.0084, or send via USPS to Beartooth Billings Clinic, Attn: PFS Financial Assistance, PO Box
590, Red Lodge, MT 59068.
Blue Care Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana
Phone Number: 1800-447-7828 ext.8965
Website: https://www.bcbsmt.com/Pages/globalhome.aspx
Eligibility: Montana resident, not currently insured. Not covered by private paid health insurance in the
past 6 months. Approved by medical underwriting process. Income guidelines for household size.
Services Offered: Provides a limited health insurance plan for uninsured individuals and families. Annual
maximum benefit is $10,000 per member.
Costs of Service: Premium varies by age of insured
Carbon County Prescription Discount Card
Phone Number: 1877-321-2652
Website: http://www.nacorx.org/
Eligibility: No age requirements or income requirements
Costs of Service: Free enrollment and no claims forms
Services Offered: The NACo Prescription Discount Card is provided to you in a joint effort of your local
county government and the National Association of Counties (NACo). Any county resident without
prescription coverage can use this program. Even if you have prescription insurance coverage, you may
still benefit from the discount card since it may save you money on prescriptions your existing plan does
not cover. Simply print a card online and present your discount card at a participating retail pharmacy
along with your prescription(s). There are no limits on how many times the card can be used. You can use
it for the whole family. There are no claim forms to fill out and no membership fees.
Caring Program for Children Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana
Phone Number: 1800-447-7828 ext. 3612
Website: http://www.caringfoundationmt.com/
Eligibility: Unmarried children under 19 enrolled in school through grade 12; not currently covered under
state or federal medical assistance programs. Family income is at or below 200% of Federal poverty level.
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Services: Provides primary and preventative health care benefits to eligible children at no cost to their
families. These benefits made available through the cooperation of health care professionals and hospitals,
private and corporate contributions and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana
Health Insurance Marketplace (Exchange)
Website: https://www.healthcare.gov/
Website Services: The Exchange is an online marketplace where individuals and small groups can
purchase health insurance within their state. Montana is participating in this service meaning that anyone
can view and purchase plans online. Under the minimum coverage, a "Bronze" Plan, the insurer will pay
an average of 60 percent of the costs of covered benefits while the insured pays the remaining 40 percent
in deductibles, co-pays and co-insurance. Individuals then have the choice to purchase plans with more
comprehensive coverage at higher premiums.
Bronze: Lower monthly payments, but higher cost when you receive medical care
Silver: Higher monthly payments than a Bronze Plan, but lower costs when receiving medical care than a
Bronze Plan
Gold: Higher monthly payments than a Silver Plan, but lower costs when receiving medical care than a
Silver Plan
Platinum: Highest monthly payments, but lowest costs when your receive medical care
How to Apply: You can apply for health coverage in the Marketplace 4 ways: online, with a paper
application, by phone, or in person with an assister.
 Apply Online by setting up an account on the Marketplace, fill out an application online, compare
plans and enroll online.
 You can fill out a paper application and mail it in. You’ll find out whether you’re eligible for
lower costs on private insurance, Medicaid, or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
Once you get your eligibility notice, you can either go online to compare, choose, and enroll in a
plan or contact our call center. A customer service representative will help you.
 To apply by phone, call 1-800-318-2596, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (TTY: 1-855-889-4325).
A customer service representative will work with you to complete the application and enrollment
process.
 Contact Beartooth Billings Clinic, Riverstone Health Bridger and Riverstone Health Joliet to gain
the assistance of a local assister in filling out the application and comparing plans.
Healthy Montana Kids
Mailing Address: PO Box 202951 Helena MT 59620
Phone Number: (406) 444-6971 or 1877-543-7669
Fax Number: 1-877-418-4533
Website: http://hmk.mt.gov/
Eligibility: Uninsured children up to 19 in families that meet income guidelines
Services Offered: Provides health insurance coverage to eligible Montana children through the age of 18.
Financial eligibility is based on a family’s adjusted gross income.
Costs: There is a small co-payment for some services.
Applying for Healthy Montana Kids: Applicants must fill out an application for the service and send it in.
The Online Application is accessible through the Montana government site, or a PDF version or Word
version that can be printed out and sent in by mail or fax. Have an application mailed to you by calling 1877-543-7669. Applications should be submitted online, sent by fax to the listed number or mailed in to
the address above.
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Purpose: HSAs are special savings accounts that were established by federal law to allow eligible
individuals to make deposits that can be used to pay for future qualifying medical expenses. Deposits to
HSAs reduce an individual’s state and federal taxes. Any funds remaining in the HSA at the end of the
year may be used to pay for qualifying medical expenses in future years for the individual, his or her
spouse or dependents. HSAs can be established at banks, credit unions, insurance companies, and other
financial institutions (such as a mutual fund company) that have decided to offer HSAs. Because an HSA
is a designated account, an individual cannot use an established savings account as his or her HSA. The
types of investments (CDs, stocks, bonds, mutual funds and so on) that are available to account holders
are determined by the financial providers that offer HSAs. For calendar year 2014, the annual limitation
on contributions for an individual with self-only coverage under a high deductible health plan is $3,300
and $6,550 for an individual with family coverage. Maximum contribution limits are adjusted annually
for inflation. Individuals who are age 55 or older and eligible for an HSA are allowed an additional catchup contribution. HSA withdrawals are not taxed at the state or federal levels as long as they are used for
qualifying medical expenses of the account holder, his or her spouse or dependents.
Eligibility: To be eligible for an HSA an adult must meet all of the following four requirements: A person
must have a qualifying high deductible health plan. A qualified high deductible health plan (HDHP) is
one with a minimum deductible of $1,250 for an individual ($2,500 for a family). A qualified HDHP also
must limit out-of-pocket expenses (not including premiums) to $6,350 annually per individual ($12,700
for a family).
What expenses are eligible: Qualifying medical expenses include health insurance deductibles and copayments, long-term care costs, prescription, dental expenses, eyeglasses and contact lenses, and many
other medical expenses. Special rules apply to medical insurance premiums. HSA funds may be used for
Medicare Part A, B, C and D premiums.
Medicaid
Local Office Address: 206 N. Broadway Red Lodge at Office of Public Assistance
Montana Medicaid Hotline: (800) 362-8312
Website: http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/programsservices/medicaid.shtml
Eligibility: US citizen and MT resident, meet financial or situational requirements
Services Offered: Medicaid is health care coverage for some low income Montanans. The State of
Montana pays about one-third of the cost of Medicaid and the federal government pays the rest. Medicaid
sends payments directly to your health care providers. Medicaid will only pay for services that are a
medical necessity and provided by a Montana Medicaid health services provider. Services covered depend
on whether client receives full or basic benefits.
Costs of Services: Cost share with program
Applying for Medicaid: Applicants for medicaid must submit an application either by mail, at their local
public assistance office or submit an Online Application. Following the submission of the application
there is an interview that will be conducted either at the local office or can also be done by telephone. For
conducting the medicaid interview applicants should have: proof of age, proof of citizenship or legal alien
status, a form of identification, proof of income from sources like Social Security, Supplemental Security
Income, etc, retirement, any bank statements and insurance policies that you may have, proof of where
you live and insurance or policy information for any other coverage currently held.
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Medicine Program
Mailing Address: PO Box 520 Doniphan, MO 63935
Website: www.themedicineprogram.com
Eligibility: Not insured for outpatient medicines, financial need and not qualifying for third party program
Services: Program provides custom information to lower cost of medications
Costs of Service: Processing fee of 5 dollars, refunded if not accepted to the program
Montana Comprehensive Health Association
Phone Number: 1-800-447-7828, ext. 2128
Website: http://www.mthealth.org/
Services Offered: This insurance plan was developed to make Health benefits available to high-risk
individuals regardless of their physical condition. There are no income or resource qualifications for this
program. Anyone may be eligible if he/she is a Montana resident and has been rejected or offered a
restrictive rider by two insurance companies in the last six months or has a certain specified major illness.
Multiple options and deductibles are available.
Purpose: AN MSA allows Montanans to save money for medical expenses and long-term health care and
reduce their state income taxes. It can be established at a financial institution and is separate from other
accounts. Money deposited in an MSA is not subject to Montana income taxation while in the account or
if used for eligible medical expenses for the account holder or their dependents. If the money deposited
that year is not used, it remains in the account and earns interest that is free from Montana taxation. The
annual limit that may be used to reduce taxable income is $3,000 annually for each taxpayer.
Eligibility: All resident taxpayers of Montana are eligible to establish a Montana MSA. A MSA cannot be
established for a minor child under 18.
What expenses are eligible: Eligible medical care expenses as defined under the Internal Revenue Code
Section 213 (d). They are the same expenses that are allowed as itemized deductions for federal income
tax purposes such as: medial insurance premiums, prescription drugs, insulin, medical, dental, and nursing
care, eyeglasses, crutches, hearing aids, transportation for medical care and certain lodging expenses.
Montana State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
State Information Website: http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/sltc/services/aging/SHIP/ship.shtml
State Phone Number: (800) 332-2272
Local Help Number: (406)446-0673 Lindsay Larson
Information: Montana SHIP provides information, counseling, and assistance to Montana Medicare
beneficiaries, family members, caregivers, and local professionals. SHIP counselors provide free and
objective counseling on topics such as: Medicare, Medicare Reform, Prescription Drugs, Supplemental
Insurance. Long Term Care Insurance and Long-Term Care Financing Options. SHIPs are independent
and not connected to any insurance company or health plan.
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e) Pregnancy and Family Planning Programs
Billings Birthright Pregnancy Center
Street Address: 1537 Avenue D, Suite 144 Billing, MT 59102
Phone Number: (406)245-6600 or 1800-550-4900
Eligibility: Anyone in need of help
Services Offered: Free pregnancy testing, maternity and baby clothing, referral service, medical aid
agencies
Catholic Social Services for Montana
Street Address: 1301 11th Avenue Helena, MT
Website: http://www.cssmt.org/
Fax Number: (406)442-4192
Eligibility: None, need not be catholic
Services Offered: Counseling for parents, support for single or adoptive parents, adoptive services
Costs of Services: Free to birth parents, sliding scale fees to adoptive parents
Florence Crittenton Home and Services of Montana
Street Address: 901 North Harris Helena, MT 59601
Website: www.florencecrittenton.org/
Fax Number: (406)442-6571
Services Offered: Residential maternity program and moderate level therapeutic group home
Costs of Service: Fee for placement is negotiable
Lutheran Social Services of Montana
Street Address: 2429 Mission Way Billings, MT 59102
Phone Number: (406) 245-9949 pregnancy counseling 1-800-726-3083
Website: http://www.lssmt.org/
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM -5PM
Eligibility: none, need not be Lutheran
Services Offered: pregnancy counseling, adoption services, group counseling and education consultation
Costs of Services: Free to birthparents, fees for mental health counseling and adoption
Planned Parenthood Heights Billings
Street Address: 100 West Wicks Lane Billings, MT 59105
Website: http://www.plannedparenthood.org/
Fax Number: (406)294-8643
Hours of Operation: Mon 8AM-2PM, Tues Noon-5PM, Wed 8AM-4PM and Fri Noon-5:30PM
Eligibility: open to all
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Services Offered: Pregnancy tests, ECP (morning after pill), Birth Control Start, Family planning
information and education, STD testing and treatments, men’s health and women’s health. At this health
center you can come in for appointments that do not require a medical exam such as birth control,
emergency contraception, pregnancy testing and counseling or STD testing.
Costs of Services: Sliding fee scale based on gross household income. Medicaid is accepted. If you are
uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale. Inability to pay does not
prevent a client from receiving services. Payment is expected at time of service.
Planned Parenthood Billings West
Street Address: 1844 Broadwater #4 Billings, MT 59102
Website: http://www.plannedparenthood.org/
Hours of Operation: Monday 8AM-5:30PM, Tuesday 9AM-7PM, Wednesday 8AM-5:30PM, Thursday
9AM-6PM Friday 8AM-5:30PM
Eligibility: open to all
Services Offered: Pregnancy tests, ECP (morning after pill), Birth Control Start, Family planning
information and education, STD testing and treatments, men’s health and women’s health. At this health
center you can come in for appointments that do not require a medical exam such as birth control,
emergency contraception, pregnancy testing and counseling or STD testing.
Costs of Services: Sliding fee scale based on gross household income. Medicaid is accepted. If you are
uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale. Inability to pay does not
prevent a client from receiving services. Payment is expected at time of service.
Youth Dynamics INC
Street Address: 2334 Lewis Avenue Billings, MT 59102
Phone Number: 1-877-458-7022
Website: http://www.youthdynamics.org/
Community Services Offered: Individual and Family Counseling, Mentoring/Family Support Assistants,
In-Home Services/Family Support Teams, Youth Case Management, Respite Care, Therapeutic Foster
Care and Supervised Visits
Therapeutic Youth Group Homes: Youth Dynamics therapeutic group homes provide 24-hour awake
supervision, treatment, advocacy, and family style care. Billings Group Home offers: access to YDI
Substance Abuse Program; exciting cultural, sports and leisure activities; an extensive network of local
services available to meet specialized needs; intensive therapies; education and treatment services;
community education options; opportunities to participate fully in the Billings community and familystyle care provided in three welcoming residential home settings.
Shelter Care: Home in Bozeman shelters runaway and homeless youth, provides short-term shelter care,
crisis intervention, extended group care, and transitional care. Time of stay depends on the needs of youth.
To learn more, please contact the Big Sky Youth Center at 406-586-2566.
Costs of Service: Varies according to service
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f) Medical Services for Youths
Al Bedoo Shriners
Street Address: 2067 31125 Broadwater Ave Billings, MT 59102
Mailing Address: PO Box Billings, MT 59102
Phone Number: (406) 259-4384
Website: http://albedoo.org/
Eligibility: Persons 18 or younger with medical problems the shirners work with
Services Offered: Information regarding resources for treatment of children with some birth defects,
orthopedic problems
Phone Number: (406) 256-0616
Fax Number: (406) 896-0289
Phone Number: (406)461-8368 or 800-475-6447
Services Offered: Information, classes, advocacy, doctor referrals, juvenile camp for kids with arthritis
Phone Number: 1800-447-7828 ext. 3612
Eligibility: Unmarried children under 19 enrolled in school through grade 12; not currently covered under
state or federal medical assistance program. Family income is at or below 200% of Federal poverty level.
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Phone Number: (406) 444-6971 or 1877-543-7669
Fax Number: 1-877-418-4533
version that can be printed out and sent in by mail or fax. Have an application mailed to you by calling 1877-543-7669.
Phone Number: (406) 655-9000
Eligibility: Must be diagnosed or being diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy, doctor referral needed
Vaccines for Children Program
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 202951 Helena, MT 59620
Website: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/programs/vfc/default.htm
Eligibility: Child through age of eighteen eligible for medicaid, uninsured or underinsured
Services Offered: Offers vaccines at no cost for eligible children through VFC-enrolled doctors
Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch
Mailing Address: 1732 South 72nd Street West Billings, MT 59106
Website: http://www.ybgr.org/
Eligibility: Children 6-17 who meet medical necessity for services, average stay is 8-10 months
Services Offered: Residential treatment for children 6-18, group therapy, education, training and 24 hour
nursing
Costs of Services: Contact facility for current rates
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g) Mental Health Services
Street Address: 5 East Ninth Street Red Lodge, MT 59068
Phone Number: (406)446-2500 or (800)-266-7198
Website: http://www.mhcbillings.org/?page=redlodge
Hours of Operation: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8AM-5PM and Wednesdays, 1PM-5PM By appointment,
Mondays through Thursdays.
Services Provided: Provides professional and confidential services for those who experience symptoms of
mental health, addiction and co-occurring disorders. Services provided include: Confidential Evaluations,
Confidential Mental Health Assessments, Education, Court Ordered Classes, Outpatient counseling
services and Educational Services.
Ages Served: Adolescents & Adults
Costs: Accepts a variety of insurance companies, credit cards, and payment plans, and can determine if
you qualify for financial aid based on a sliding fee scale. Mental Health Center is the contracted, servicing
company for the Mental Health Services Plan (MHSP).
NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness Support Meetings
Address: 1645 Ave. D Ste. G Billings, MT 59102
Website: http://www.nami.org/
Description: NAMI Connection is a recovery support group program that offers respect, understanding,
encouragement and hope. NAMI Connection meetings are: Free and confidential; Designed to connect,
encourage and support participants using a structure support group model
 Led by facilitators living in recovery themselves
Meeting Times: Every 2nd and 4th Thursday (excluding holidays) from 4:00PM to 5:30PM
Meeting Place: 122 Hauser Avenue South, Red Lodge (Red Lodge Area Community Foundation)
Street Address: 410 E. Pike Avenue Columbus, MT 59019
Street Address: 115 West Fifth Ave. Big Timber, MT 59011
Mailing Address: PO Box 236 Big Timber, MT 59011
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XIV. Online Resources and Information
The Beehive Montana: http://mt.thebeehive.org/
This site offers free information on money management, health issues, schools, housing and jobs across
the national. It is an information resource on a number of issues and offers link information to other
resources.
Carbon County Services: http://co.carbon.mt.us/
This site contains the official contact information for the government offices of Carbon County including
child and family services, county attorney, office of the commissioners, disaster and emergency services,
planning and sanitation, public assistance, public health nurse and sheriff.
Help for Difficult Financial Times:
http://www.usa.gov/citizen/topics/family/help-for-difficult-financial-times.shtml
This site is operated by the U.S. Government and provides information on money management,
employment resource, insurance and medical information and housing information across the national. It
is an information resource on a number of issues and offers link information to other resources.
Montana Bridge to Benefits: http://www.b2bmt.org/
Information on Montana social services with applications, information of the application process and an
online question form to determine eligibility for most Montana programs. This website also includes
applications for some public benefit programs, quick program searches and links to additional program
information.
Montana Official State Website: http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/
Information on Montana social programs and government offices. This website is the official Montana
state government site and is maintained by the state offices. This site includes applications, information
and frequently asked questions.
Montana State University Extension Website: http://www.msuextension.org/
MSU Extension is a statewide educational outreach network that applies unbiased, research-based
university resources to practical needs identified by the people of Montana in their home communities.
Reports and guides about a variety of topics are available online.
Path to Government Benefits: http://www.benefits.gov/
This website is operated to help citizens determine what federal social programs they are eligible for.
Interested persons fill out a questionnaire on their families, income and home area in order to determine
what programs they are eligible for. Applications and application information on eligible programs are
then provided.
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XV. Senior Services and Resources
a) General Senior Resources
Street Address: 3304 2nd Avenue North, Billings MT 59101
Phone Number: (406) 252-6512
Eligibility: Applicants must be willing to work, aged 55 years or older, willing to take medical
examination and meet income requirements.
Services Offered: Designed to promote part-time activities for persons who are 55 years of age & older.
Street Address: 1502 4th St W Roundup, MT 59072
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 127 Roundup, MT 59072
Phone Numbers: (406) 323-1320 or (800) 551-3191 (Information) or (800) 266-4183 (national)
Website: www.area2aging.org
Email Contact: [email protected] or [email protected]
Eligibility: 60 years of age and older plus disabled
Services Offered: Ensures individuals 60 years of age & older are receiving services.
Description: Area II grew out of the Older Americans Act of 1965, which developed federal, state, and
local structures to administer programs to help the elderly maintain their health and independence in their
homes and communities. In the State of Montana the Older American Act is administered by the Aging
Services Bureau, Department of Public Health and Human Services. As local, grassroot resources, Area
Agencies have advisory counsels who review and comment on all programs affecting seniors.
Department of Public Health and Human Services Adult Protective Services
Street Address: 206 N. Broadway PO Box 1410 Red Lodge, MT 59068
Information Line: 1800-551-3191
Eligibility: Referrals, eligibility is not a factor
Services Offered: Protective services for elderly and developmentally disabled persons. Includes crisis
intervention and investigations of abuse, financial exploitation and neglect.
Department of Health and Human Services Child and Family Services
Phone Number: (406) 446-3729
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actions with the goal of improving safety, permanency and well-being for children. We encourage our
and families.
Experience Works
Street Address: 1500 Poly Drive, Suite 302 Billings, MT59102
Phone Number: (406)652-3688 or 1-866-976-5939
Website: http://www.experienceworks.org
Mission: Improve the lives of older people through training, community service and employment
Program Information: Experience Works is a national, charitable, community-based organization that
helps older adults get the training they need to find good jobs in their communities. The program impacts
more than 50,000 people each year. Experience Works has more than 400 employees and operations in 30
states and Puerto Rico. It is funded by grants, contracts and foundations, and contributions from
organizations and individuals.
Eligibility: Persons over the age of 55 and unemployed. Household income at or below 125% of poverty
level.
Street Address: 1310 Main Street Billing, MT 59105
Phone Number: (406)657-6200 EXT-231
Website: http://www.doleta.gov/
Eligibility: Persons 55 and older that meet eligibility guidelines
Services Offered: Department of Labor program providing temporary work for people age 55 and older
worse income falls at or below federal poverty level. Assigned to non-profit and community agencies with
a goal of obtaining employment outside the program.
Phone Number: (406)247-7265 or 1800-453-0524
Website: http://www.ssa.gov/
Services Offered: Processes applications for Social Security numbers, maintains the earning records of all
people covered under Social Security and ensures the correctness of reporting practice; administers Social
Security programs for survivors, disabled and retired persons; administers Medicare Programs.
Phone Number: (406)247-7265 or 1800-453-0524
Website: http://www.ssa.gov/ssi/
Eligibility: Persons who are disabled, blind, or at least 65 years old and have “limited” income/resources
Services Offered: Administers Supplementary Security Income program for the needy, disabled and aged
persons. People entitled to SSI may receive Medicaid benefits from the State of Montana without filing a
separate claim.
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b) Independent Living Programs
Big Sky Senior Services
Mailing Address: 3 1/2 No. 35th St. Billings, MT 59101
Website: http://www.bigskyseniorservices.org/
Days of Operation: Monday – Friday
Mission: Senior Citizens deserve the right to live in their homes, safe and free from abuse. Regardless of
their ability to pay, Big Sky Senior Services provides services that promote independence, enhance
quality of life and prevent elder abuse.
Services: Provides in-home assistance such as housekeeping, in-home care and nursing services in
northern Carbon County.
Street Address: 127S. 27th Billings MT 59107
Mailing Address: PO Box 35053 Billings MT 59107
Eligibility: Resident of Carbon, Stillwater, Sweet Grass, Big Horn, Treasure and Rosebud counties
Services Offered: Offer services to those who would otherwise require nursing home care
Costs of Service: Accepts medicaid and private pay. Costs vary by services provided
Phone Number: (406)259-5181 or 1800-669-6319
c) Senior Citizen’s Center
Belfry Senior Citizens Center
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 104 Belfry MT 59008
Phone Number: (406)664-3199 or (406)664-3294
Golden Age Society
Street Address: 117 E. Broadway, Bridger
Phone Number: (406)662-3441 or (406)662-4415
Joliet XYZ’ers
Street Address: Community Room, Joliet
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Street Address: 1293 207 S. Villard Red Lodge, MT 59068
Mailing Address: PO Box Red Lodge, MT 59068
Hours of Operation: Tuesday-Fridays 12:30 to 4:30 PM and Saturdays 10Am-4PM
Meals served: Lunch on Wednesday, Dinner on Thursday and Brunch on Fridays. $4 per senior citizen
and $5.00 per regular citizen. Home delivered meals on Thursdays only in Red Lodge. Schedule meals in
advance.
Activities: Exercise classes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10AM
Blood pressure taken by LPN Nurse: 2nd and 3rd Thursdays, please sign up a week ahead
Foot clinic available with nurse, sign up a week ahead
Bingo: Tuesdays at 2PM, $1 will pay for two cards which is used for prizes.
Card Playing: 3rd Monday at noon, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
Bus trips to Billings: $15.00 per person, tickets are sold Friday 1PM to 2PM after meals. Bus runs only on
Tuesdays and required ticket in advance.
Membership: $3.00 annually which includes a free birthday present.
Valley Senior Citizens Center
Street Address: 202 North Montana Street Fromberg, MT 59029
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XVI. Transportation
Black Hills Stage
Address: 720 East Norfolk Avenue Norfolk, NE 68701
Website: http://www.blackhillsstagelines.com/
Phone Numbers: 402-371-3850 or 877-779-2999 (toll-free)
Major Routes: Billings-Shoshoni-Denver and Denver-Casper-Billings
Linx: Connecting People and Places
Address: 151 North Ridge Ave, Suite 260 Idaho Falls, ID 83402
Website: http://www.linx.coop/
What is Linx: Linx is a transportation cooperative that connects transportation providers across 27
counties in Idaho, Wyoming and Montana to address the Greater Yellowstone region’s transportation
challenges and market their services through one integrated system. Linx is a blended cooperative which
means that members can be riders, transportation providers or investors (such as large employers). Linx
was formed in January 2010, upon the recommendation of a feasibility study facilitated by Yellowstone
Business Partnership, which had spent over a year researching and studying transportation challenges and
potential solutions in the Greater Yellowstone region. Over 50 volunteers representing businesses,
government agencies and non-profit organizations contributed to the feasibility study.
Services: Linx connects regional travel providers such as Black Hills Stage, Alltrans, Rimrock Stages,
Salt Liake Express, Karst Stage and others together for combined tickets and information in one
location. Online you can plan trips by entering city to city information and allowing hte search engine to
plan your connections between the different companies.
Rimrock Stages
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 988 Billings, MT 59103
Phone Numbers: 406-245-5392 or 800-255-7655
Website: http://www.rimrocktrailways.com/
Major Routes: Missoula–Billings; Billings–Fargo; Whitefish–Kalispell–Missoula and Great Falls–
Helena–Butte
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XVII. Veteran Resources
a) General Veteran Resources
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
Website: http://www.esgr.org/site/
Services: ESGR facilitates and promotes a cooperative culture of employer support for National Guard
and Reserve service by developing and advocating mutually beneficial initiatives; recognizing
outstanding employer support; increasing awareness of applicable laws and policies; resolving potential
conflicts between employers and their service members; and acting as the employers’ principal advocate
within Department of Defense.
Military One Source
Website: http://www.militaryonesource.mil/MOS/f?p=MOS:HOME:0::::
Military OneSource is a free service provided by the Department of Defense to service members and their
families to help with a broad range of concerns including money management, spouse employment and
education, parenting and child care, relocation, deployment, reunion, and the particular concerns of
families with special-needs members. They can also include more complex issues like relationships,
stress, and grief. Services are available 24 hours a day — by telephone and online. Many Military
OneSource staff members have military experience (veterans, spouses, Guardsmen, Reservists), and all
receive ongoing training on military matters and military lifestyle. The program can be especially helpful
to service members and their families who live at a distance from installations.
Montana Army National Guard Family Programs
Website: http://www.montanaguardfamily.org/html/index.php
This site provides information on Army National Guard Family programs in Montana and the locations of
Family Assistance Centers
Montana Veterans’ Upward Bound
Address: MSU-B Campus Cisel Hall, Rm. 109 Billings, MT 59101
Phone Numbers: (406)657-2077 or 1-877-356-8387 Toll-free
Website: http://vubmt.com/
Services: Provides intensive basic skills development in those academic subjects required for successful
completion of a high school equivalency program and/or admission to post-secondary education
programs; short-term remedial or refresher classes for veterans who are high school graduates but have
delayed pursuing a post-secondary school education; assistance with applications to the post-secondary
school of choice; assistance with applying for financial aid; personal counseling; academic advice and
assistance; activities designed to acquaint veterans participating in the project with the range of career
options available to them; assistance in securing veterans services from other locally available resources;
exposure to cultural events, academic programs, and other educational activities not usually available to
disadvantaged people.
College Transition Assistance Program: CTAP provides instruction for veterans beginning or returning to
college-level work who reside in the Billings area. College preparatory instruction is offered during fall
and spring semesters at the MSU-Billings campus. These classes are non-credit and vary each semester.
Veteran educational benefits such as the GI Bill or Voc-Rehab can be used while in this program.
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Distance Learning Program: This program provides online instruction to veterans who are unable to
attend class programs or prefer the flexibility of internet based instruction.
Costs of Service: No cost for instruction, texts or materials.
Eligibility: Must be a U.S. Veteran having served at least 180 days of active duty in U.S. military service
and (a) an honorable or (b) medical discharge; veteran cannot be dishonorably discharge. Must be a
member of Reserve component who was (a) called to active duty for more than 30 days or (b) who served
active duty on or after 9-11-01. Must meet low-income and/or first generation college student
requirements. Must demonstrate an academic need and desire to enter post-secondary education or
training program.
My HealtheVet
Website: https://www.myhealth.va.gov/index.html
My HealtheVet is the VA’s Personal Health Record. It was designed for Veterans, active duty Service
members, their dependents and caregivers. By registering veterans and active military personal can access
their records, appointments and test results.
Toll Free Numbers for Contacting Veterans Affairs
Website: https://iris.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1703
List of phone numbers for contacting different VA departments. Numbers are sorted according to the
services provided by each department or program. Useful if you know exactly what program you need to
contact.
Vet Jobs
Website: http://vetjobs.com/
Services: VetJobs has thousands of employers who have used the site to identify candidates from the
transitioning military and veteran market. VetJobs averages more job postings than any other military or
intelligence related job board! The Employment Assistance section has guidance on how to organize a job
search, write a resume, interview and identify your next employer.
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Service
Website: http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/vre/
Services: The Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) VetSuccess Program assists Veterans
with service-connected disabilities to prepare for, find, and keep suitable jobs. For Veterans with serviceconnected disabilities so severe that they cannot immediately consider work, VetSuccess offers services to
improve their ability to live as independently as possible.
Volunteers of American Independence Hall
Street Address: 710 Lake Elmo Drive, Billings MT
Contact Person: Bill Holder
Phone Number: (406) 259-5368
Website: http://www.voanr.org/Services/veteranServices
Hours of Operation:
Program Information: Independence Hall is a 20 bed men’s facility in Billings Montana. The facility runs
24 hours a day and includes a full kitchen, a laundry room, Dining and Living Space which includes a tv
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area, computer & resource room, a conference room, three staff offices and an outside area equipped with
bbq and picnic table. At Independence Hall program residents are provided with:
 Outreach services to homeless Veterans in need of service (housing, VA Medical, mental health,
etc…)
 Getting Veterans re-employed and/or enrolled in continuing education
 Employment specialist on staff to assist in job seeking
 Computer and Life Skill Development
 Volunteer opportunities within the community
 Bicycle program to meet transportation needs
 Bi-monthly resident incentive program for residents meeting their assigned goals
 Weekly case management
Eligibility: Eligible participants must be a member of a Veteran family, have a household income which
does not exceed 50% of AMI, and be occupying permanent housing (defined below):
1. Currently resides in permanent housing;
2. Is homeless and is scheduled to become a resident of permanent housing in 90 days, pending the
location or development of housing suitable for permanent housing;
3. Has exited permanent housing within the previous 90 days to seek other housing that is responsive
to the very low income Veteran family’s needs and preferences.
Necessary Documentation: Veteran family must provide DD form 214 Certificate of Release or discharge
from active duty; verification of income and verification of current housing status.
b) Veteran Affairs and Other Government Programs
Street Address: 2121 Rosebud Drive Stop B Billings, MT 59012
Phone Number: (406)655-0942 or employment specialists at (406)652-3080
Website: http://wsd.dli.mt.gov/local/billings/
Fax Number: (406)652-0444
Eligibility: Online services and in office employment specialists available to employers and job seekers.
Veteran’s services: Help veterans locate and access job-related resources. Veteran Contact: Tim Wilmot
(406)655-6077 [email protected]
Costs of Service: no charge to employers or applicants
Montana Veterans Affairs
Street Address: 1900 Williams Street Helena, Montana 59604-5715
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 5715 Helena, Montana 59604-5715
Phone Number: (406) 324-3740
Website: http://montanadma.org/montana-veterans-affairs
Purpose of Montana Veteran Affairs: Establishing a statewide network of service for discharged veterans
and their families Providing services and assistance for all Montana veterans, and surviving spouses and
dependents in coordination with associated federal and state agencies, veterans’ services organizations,
private organizations and individuals. Continuing education and assistance for the general public,
governmental agencies and elected officials regarding veterans’ services, programs, initiatives and policy.
Administering, operating and maintaining Montana’s state veterans cemeteries.
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Montana Veteran Affairs Billings Division
Address: 2795 Enterprise Ave., Suite 1 Billings, MT 59102
Fax Number: (406)656-0617
Website: http://montanadma.org
Eligibility: Veterans of the US military forces and their widows
Services Offered: Service Officers are fully trained and certified to connect veterans and their families
with services they are eligible for and assist them in filing for federal and state benefits. Programs and
benefits offered include: Health care, Service-Connected Disability Compensation, Pensions, Education
and Training, Burial and Survivor Benefits, Employment Services, Vehicle Registration Waiver, Property
Tax Waiver and Home and Business Loans.
Mobile Vet Center: Bus in Red Lodge in front of the Elks Lodge every second Thursday of the month.
Appointments are suggested, but walk ins are welcome. Mobile Vet center includes counselors for PTSD,
grieving and military sexual trauma, veteran services representatives, job services and service Officers.
Eligibility: Every program or benefit has specific qualifying eligibility criteria and the office must be
contacts to determine specific benefits or entitlements attainable. Benefits are specific to veterans based
on their service and situation.
Costs of Service: None, all services are free to veterans and their families.
Montana Veterans Regional Office Fort Harrison
Mailing Address: P.O. Box Fort Harrison, MT 59636
Information: The Regional Office is responsible for the administration of veterans’ benefits for the entire
state of Montana, to include compensation and vocational rehabilitation and employment. There is a out
based Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment offices in Billings.
Low Vision Rehabilitation Services: Eye Examination, Magnifier or assistive technology, prescription and
training; assessment and aids for daily living,; education about state local resources; referral for adaptive
technology assessments; support and adjustment counseling. Intermediate Low Vision Clinic provides
services to veterans who are visually impaired but not blind. Visual Impairment Services Team provides
comprehensive program of services for eligible blind veterans.
Veterans Affairs Billings Office
Street Address: 1234 Avenue C Billings, MT 59102
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 8AM-12 and 1PM-4:30
Eligibility: Applicant must be a veteran honorably discharged or a widow, spouse or dependent of an
honorably discharged veteran.
Services Offered: Assist veterans and dependents with V.A. benefits involving service-connected
pensions, widows’ pension, education, insurance, vocational rehab, burial/headstones.
VA Montana Health Care System
Federal Website: http://www.va.gov/healthbenefits/
Montana Website: http://www.montana.va.gov/index.asp
To apply: Online at https://www.1010ez.med.va.gov/sec/vha/1010ez/ or with a service representative.
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Eligibility: Must be a U.S. Veteran having separated under (a) an honorable or (b) medical discharge;
veteran cannot be dishonorably discharge. Current or former members of the Reserves or National Guard
who were called to active duty (other than for training only) by federal order and completed the full
period for which they were called. Usual minimum duty requirement for those enlisted after September 7,
1980 is 24 continuous months or the full period for which they were called. This may not apply to
veterans discharged early for disability or injury. All veterans are encouraged to apply and have their
eligibility determined.
Mailing Address: VA Medical Center P.O. Box 1500Fort Harrison, MT 59636
Phone Numbers: 406-442-6410 Or 877-468-8387
Specialty care includes internal medicine, gerontology, neurology, dermatology, cardiology,
rheumatology, palliative care, pain management, medical oncology, surgery (general, vascular,
laparoscopic, endoscopic), urology, orthopedics, plastic, ophthalmology, ENT, podiatry, gynecology,
chiropractic care, psychiatry, and ambulatory care. Radiology Service provides a broad range of
diagnostic and interventional care provided on a full time basis. Pathology Services are available on site
also provided on a full time basis. Telemedicine services are available for psychiatry, radiology,
ophthalmology and tele-home health. The 16-bed inpatient mental health facility treats PTSD.
Street Address: 2345 King Avenue West Billings, MT 59102
Phone Number: (406)373-3500 or 1-877-468-8387
Hours of Operation: Monday thru Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm
Services: Mental health treatment, care for Combat veterans-Returning Service Member (OEF/OIF), and
the Disabled American Veteran (DAV) Transportation Network
Address: 1775 Spring Creek Lane Billings, MT 59102
Phone Number: (406) 373-3520
Hours of Operation: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Services: Mental health and care for Combat veterans-Returning Service Member (OEF/OIF)
Veteran Benefits
Online Guide to Benefits: http://www.va.gov/opa/publications/benefits_book.asp
Eligibility: The primary factor in determining basic eligibility is “veteran status” which is established by
active military, naval, or air service and a discharge or release from active service under conditions other
than a dishonorable discharge. Those in the reserve may be eligible for benefits if they served on active
duty based on the length of active military service. Reservists who are never called to active duty may
also qualify for some benefits. National Guard members are eligible only if activated for federal duty.
Disability Benefits: Compensation pays benefits for disabilities incurred or aggravated during active duty
and active duty for training, and for heart attacks or strokes incurred during inactive duty for training.
Such disabilities are considered “service-connected”. Pension is income-based payments to veterans with
honorable war time service who are permanently and totally disabled (or age 65 or older).
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Health Care: Veterans must generally be enrolled to receive health services. Includes hospital, clinic
care, dental, pharmacy and prosthetic services. Specialized care for women. Medical evaluations for
military service exposure. Counseling, rehabilitation programs and dependency treatment.
Disability Benefits: VA has two tax-free programs. Compensation pays monthly benefits for disabilities
incurred or aggravated during active duty and active duty for training, and for heart attack or stroke
incurred during inactive duty for training. Such disabilities are considered “service-connected”. Pension is
income-based payments to veterans with honorable war-time service who are permanently and totally
disabled (or age 65 or older).
Education and Training: Selected Reserve and National Guard members may be entitled to up to 36
months of benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill. Qualification are: Have six year obligation to serve in
the Selected Service of national Guard, Have completed initial active duty training, Meet requirements to
receive a high school diploma or equivalency certificate before applying for benefits, Remain in good
standing while servicing in a Selected Reserve of National Guard Unit.
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Service: The Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment
(VR&E) VetSuccess Program assists Veterans with service-connected disabilities to prepare for, find, and
keep suitable jobs. For Veterans with service-connected disabilities so severe that they cannot
immediately consider work, VetSuccess offers services to improve their ability to live as independently as
possible.
VA Life Insurance: National Guard and Reserve Personnel are eligible to receive Servicemembers’ Group
Life Insurance (SGLI), Veterans Group Life Insurance (VGLI), and Family Group Insurance (FGLI).
They may also be eligible for Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance (RH) if called to active duty, injured,
and have a service-connected disability. Additional information at http://www.insurance.va.gov
Home Loan Guaranty: VA guarantees loans to purchase a home, manufactured home, certain types of
condominiums; or to build, repair and improve homes. This benefit may be used to refinance an existing
home loan. Certain disabled veterans can received grants to have their home specially adapted to their
needs. Native Americans living on Trust Land may qualify for a direct home loan. Reserves must have
completed six years of honorable service. Current active duty servicemembers are eligible after 181 days
(or 90 days during the Gulf War) unless discharged or separated from a previous qualifying period of
active duty service. toll free 1-888-487-1970.
Burial Benefits: May include a gravesite in national cemeteries, perpetual car, a Government headstone or
marker, a grave liner for casketed remains, a burial flag, and a Presidential Memorial Certificate, at one
cost to the family. VA can pay a burial allowance of $2000 for veterans who died of service-related
causes. For other veterans receiving VA benefits, VA can pay $300 for burial and funeral expenses and a
$300 plot allowance.
c) Veteran Community Organizations
American Legion Belfry MT Post 84
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 194 Belfry MT 59008
Website: http://www.legion.org/
Meeting Time: 2nd Thursday
Post Annual Dues: $27
Information: The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic
veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation’s largest veterans service
organization, committed to mentoring and sponsorship of youth programs in our communities, advocating
patriotism and honor, promoting a strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow service
members and veterans.
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American Legion Fromberg Clarks Fork, MT Post 71
Street Address: 23 N Harley Ave. Fromberg, MT 59029
Meeting Time: 1st Wednesday of the month
veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is committed to mentoring and sponsorship of
youth programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting a strong national
security, and continued devotion to our fellow service members and veterans.
American Legion Laurel Post 123
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 211 Laurel, MT 59044
American Legion Red Lodge Carbon, MT Post 17
Street Address: 3 8th Street West Red Lodge, MT 59068 (basement of Red Lodge Library)
Contact Person: Bill Wilson (406)446-2615
Meeting Time: 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7PM
Street Address: 114 N. Broadway, Red Lodge MT 59068
National Elks Website: http://www.elks.org/
Local Elks Website: http://www.elks.org/lodges/home.cfm?LodgeNumber=534
Contact Person: Bobette Brow. 406-850-6462, [email protected]
Contact Person: Ben Yetter (406)850-3157 [email protected]
Contact Person: Warene Wall (406)425-4021 [email protected]
Information: The Elks Lodge is a national organization that have various scholarships, and outreach to
youth programs and veterans. Meetings are for members only and are held the first and third Tuesday of
every month at 7PM. The Bill Alberta Veterans Memorial Center is located in the basement of the Elks
Lodge and is open to all veterans.
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Disabled American Veterans Billings
Meeting Location: 1138 16th St West St 11 Billings, MT 59102
Meeting Time: 1st Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM
National Website: http://www.dav.org/
Billings Chapter Website: http://www.davmembersportal.org/chapters/mt/10/default.aspx
Eligibility: Disabled American Veterans is open to veterans and offers different life time membership
packages based on the age of a veteran to access a variety of services. Those 80 or older are free; 71–79 is
$140.00; 61–70 is $180.00; 41-60 is $230.00 and 40 or younger is $250.00.
Services: Functions as attorneys-in-fact, assisting veterans and their families in filing claims for VA
disability compensation and pension; vocational rehabilitation and employment; education; home loan
guaranty; life insurance; death benefits; health care and much more. Provide free services, such as
information seminars, counseling and community outreach. NSOs also represent veterans and active duty
military personnel before Discharge Review Boards, Boards for Correction of Military Records, Physical
Evaluation Boards and other official panels. Members of DAV also enjoy access to special pricing from
companies like Ford, Apple, Dell and others.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4725 Red Lodge Granite Peak
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1921 Red Lodge MT, 59068
National Website: http://www.vfw.org/
Contact Person: Gary Race until April 2013 [email protected]
Contact Person Robert Daniel until April 2013 [email protected]
Mission: To foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts. To serve our veterans,
the military, and our communities. To advocate on behalf of all veterans.
Vision: Ensure that veterans are respected for their service, always receive their earned entitlements, and
are recognized for the sacrifices they and their loved ones have made on behalf of this great country.
Core Values: Always put the interests of members first, treat donors as partners in our cause, promote
patriotism, honor military service, ensure the care of veterans and their families, serve our communities,
promote a positive image of the VFW and respect the diversity of veteran opinions.
Local Programs: Provide honor guards and color guards for funerals of veterans of the Armed Forces,
assist veterans with obtaining benefits and connecting them to VA Service Officers, represent the needs
of local area veterans and provide aid to veterans in need of assistance.
d) Veteran Recovery Resources
Coaching Into Care
National Phone Number: 1-888-823-7458
Website: http://www.mirecc.va.gov/coaching/
Information Email: [email protected]
Services: Coaching Into Care works with family members or friends who become aware of their
Veteran’s post-deployment difficulties—and supports their efforts to find help for the Veteran. They
provide encouragement and information about getting an evaluation and services, “coaching” with family
members or friends to help motivate Veteran for evaluation/consultation and referrals to services for
veterans and their family members.
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Operation Second Chance
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1303 Red Lodge MT 59068
Contact Person: Hank Tuell, Director of Retreats Program [email protected]
Phone Number: 406-425-4875 and 888-OSC4VETs ext. 701
Operation Second Chance Website: http://www.operationsecondchance.org/
Mission Statement: “We are patriotic citizens committed to serving our wounded, injured and ill combat
veterans. We support Veterans and their families while they recover in military hospitals, by building
relationships and identifying and supporting immediate needs and interests. We are dedicated to
promoting public awareness of the many sacrifices made by our Armed Forces.”
Programs and Services: OSC recognizes the stress families experience from combat-related trauma and
the importance of strong family support. We see the struggles that take place with families trying to
reconnect and regain the “normal” in life after returning home from a warzone with severe injuries. We
also understand how a positive attitude can impact the recovery process. One of the many ways OSC
assists our wounded warriors and their families is by providing retreats that facilitate this part of the
recovery process. We provide short local overnight trips to those who need a quick getaway but do not
have the ability to go very far from the care received at the hospital or from their chain of command. We
also provide week-long retreats for those who are further along in their recovery and are able to get away
for longer periods. During our retreats we offer many different activities for the individuals to choose
from, as well as give wounded warriors and their families the opportunity to rest, relax and complete
activities on their own. All OSC retreats are all-inclusive and have no cost to our recovering service
members and their families.
Warrior and Quiet Waters Foundations
Mailing Address: W&QW Foundation P.O. Box 1165 Bozeman, MT 59771
Website: http://www.warriorsandquietwaters.org/
Eligibility: Veterans of the US military forces
Mission Statement: To provide traumatically injured U.S. servicemen and women from Iraq and
Afghanistan with a high quality restorative program, utilizing the therapeutic experience of fly fishing on
Montana waters.
Program: WQW brings wounded warriors to Montana for a six day program of fly fishing and recreation.
Most warriors who come are still in rehab in the military hospital system. As part of the program these
veterans learn to fly fish on Montana rivers and in the neighboring Yellowstone Park. The program
provides transportation, accommodations, meals, and gives each warrior a complete fly fishing outfit
including rod, reel and waders to keep so they can continue to fish after leaving Montana.
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XVIII. Youth Resources and Programs
a) General Youth Programs
Address: 2121 Rosebud Drive Suite E Billings, MT 59102
Website: http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/csed/index.shtml
Eligibility: Anyone can apply
Services Offered: Provides child support enforcement for Montana residents. This includes establishing
paternity, and establishing, enforcing, and modifying support orders. Voice response unit operates 24
hours a day to check payments (1800-346-5437)
Costs of Service: Some fees depending on service requested and income
Department of Health and Human Services Child and Family Services
Phone Number: (406) 446-3729
actions with the goal of improving safety, permanency and well being for children. We encourage our
and families.
Phone Numbers: (406)247-4732 or 1800-433-1411
Fax Number: (406)248-2943
Summer Youth Employment Program: Youth between the ages of 14-24 obtain pre-employment
skill/competencies required for employment and receive job training. While earning money during the
summer, youth can gain work experience, develop a resume and obtain information on a career of their
interest.
Youth WIA Program: Provides support to youth seeking employment. Youth are provided intensive case
management, worksite placement, training and direct support to assist youth in achieving their education
and occupational goals.
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Safe Kids USA Yellowstone County
Street Address: 711 4th Avenue North Billings, MT 59101
Website: http://www.safekids.org/
Led by: American Medical Response
Coordinator: Koren Bloom [email protected]
Eligibility: None, information available to all
Services Offered: Information of child safety issues
Address: 505 North 24th Street Billings, MT 59101-1268
Phone Numbers: (406) 259-2558 or 1-(888)-816-4702 toll-free 24 hour hotline
Website: www.tumbleweedprogram.org
Services Offered: Runaway and homeless Youth Program: Crisis intervention, family mediation,
individual and family counseling, temporary shelter, youth support groups, information and referrals.
Street Outreach Program: Provide outreach to youth on the street, link youth with emergency services,
street based crisis intervention and individual personal care packet.
Youth Dynamics INC
Street Address: 2334 Lewis Avenue Billings, MT 59102
Phone Number: 1-877-458-7022
Website: http://www.youthdynamics.org/
Eligibility: Depends on service
Therapeutic Youth Group Homes: Youth Dynamics therapeutic group homes provide 24-hour awake
supervision, treatment, advocacy, and family style care. The length of stay is determined by the youth’s
progress and is typically 6 to 9 months. Billings Group Home offers: access to YDI Substance Abuse
Program; exciting cultural, sports and leisure activities, including outdoor recreation and community
events; an extensive network of local services available to meet specialized needs; intensive therapies,
including substance abuse prevention; education and treatment services; community education options,
including public school and alternative education, as well as extra-curricular and volunteer activities;
opportunities to participate fully in the Billings community and family-style care provided in three
welcoming residential home settings.
Shelter Care (Long and Short Term Stays): This home in Bozeman shelters runaway and homeless youth,
provides short-term shelter care, crisis intervention, extended group care, and transitional care. Some
youth are in the home overnight, for a few days, or for a few months based on their needs. The Big Sky
Youth Center in Bozeman offers: 24-Hour awake supervision; one to Four staff supervision; intervention
and stabilization; Family-style home setting for up to 8 youths and for youth staying an extended period
of time, job programs, community events, outdoor recreation and extra-curricular activities are available.
To learn more, contact the Big Sky Youth Center at 406-586-2566 or at [email protected].
Costs of Service: Varies according to service
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b) Youth Education and Development Programs
Street Address: 114 N Villard Ave, Red Lodge, MT 59068
Website: http://www.beartoothbillingsclinic.org/OurServices/AllServices/ChildrensCenter.aspx
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday from 7:30AM until 5:30PM Closed on holidays.
About: Beartooth Children’s Center is a preschool and the only state-licensed childcare center in the Red
Lodge area, with daycare, latch-key, and pre-school programs for more than 40 children each day.
Scholarships, made possible through a yearly grant of $5,000 from a private foundation, are available to
families who either need short-term aid or ongoing assistance. The Center is open to all families in the
Red Lodge area with children ages 2 through 3rd grade, offering childcare, early childhood education, and
after-school programs. Emphasis is on the emotional, cognitive, creative, social, and physical
development of every child. The Children’s Center offers the following regular programs: Daily
Childcare, Drop-In Childcare, Playschool, Preschool, After-School Care and Summer Program.
Street Address: 111 N. Jackson Arcade Building, 5th Floor Helena, MT
Phone Number: (406) 444-1788
Website: http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/hcsd/childcare/bestbeginnings/index.shtml
Eligibility: Persons at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines; who get TANF and work
Services Offered: Helps low income families pay for licensed child care during their work hours
Costs of Service: Co-payments based on sliding scale
Application: http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/hcsd/childcare/documents/EligibilityPacketFull.pdf
Big Brothers, Big Sisters Billings
Street Address: 504B North 20th Street Billings, MT 59103
Website: http://www.bbbsyc.org/
Eligibility: Children 6-16 years of age
Services Offered: Community Based Program matches adults over the age of 18 with children from age 5
through 15. Our coordinators interview all parties—the child’s parents or guardian, the child and the
volunteer. When an appropriate match is identified, the parent and volunteer meet with BBBS staff to
make sure the adults are comfortable with each other. After that, if all parties agree, the match is made
and the mentoring begins. Bigs and Littles spend an hour or two together doing things they both enjoy.
Boys and Girls Club of Carbon County
Street Address: 24 West 9th Red Lodge, MT 59068
Website: http://www.bgcofcarboncounty.org/
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 3:30-6PM school year, Monday-Friday 12-6PM summer
Eligibility: All youths 6-18 years of age are eligible and must complete a membership form.
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Services Offered: Provide a safe, fun environment for children after school with enrichment programs:
health and life skills, education and career, character and leadership, the arts and sports and fitness. Club
offers youth access to computer lab, study room and special teen programs. Currently special programs
include Snow Quest, reading with dogs, ice hockey, hiking, cross-country skiing and tennis. Also offers
special boys and girls nights once a month along with teen nights. Club also organizes summer camps and
partners with other organizations to increase programs.
Costs of Service: 10$ annual membership fee, scholarships available
Youth Development Strategy: Sense of Competency, Sense of Usefulness, Sense of Belonging and Sense
of Influence.
Youth Development Outcomes: Positive Self-Identity, Health and Well-Being, Positive Values,
Commitment to Learning, Social Competency and Community and Civic Involvement
Carbon County 4-H Clubs
Street Address: MSU Carbon County Extension Office 128 Main St. Joliet, MT 59041
Mailing Address: Carbon County 4-H Clubs P.O. Box 230 Joliet, MT 59041
Phone Number: (406) 962-3522
Website: http://montana4h.org
Program Information: Montana 4-H is the youth development program of Montana State University
Extension. 4-H is the largest, out-of-school youth development program in the state, reaching about
25,000 youth in all counties each year. 4-H offers more than 100 different projects and learning
experiences that will engage you actively while you’re having fun. 4-H projects rely on trained adult
volunteers who work with you as a partner and resource for your own learning. From learning how to
cook or sew, to raising an animal or camping, and everything in between, 4-H offers youth a wide range
of choices and opportunities.
Street Address: Joliet Community Center High 212 Joliet, MT 59041
Services Offered: Head Start is an income-eligible Federal program, providing pre-school experience to 3
and 4 year olds. Program operates from 8:30am to 12:30PM Monday through Thursday. The children are
served breakfast and lunch. A bus is provided for transportation, both in town and in rural areas. Head
Start is a comprehensive program to assist children with school readiness, medical and nutritional needs,
and family literacy. Children in Head Start also receive free medical and dental care and have access to
hearing and vision screening.
Street Address: 308 South Broadway Avenue, Red Lodge, MT 59068
Services Offered: Head Start is an income-eligible Federal program, providing pre-school experience to 3
and 4 year olds. Program operates from 8:30am to 12:30PM Monday through Thursday. The children are
served breakfast and lunch. Head Start is a comprehensive program to assist children with school
readiness, medical and nutritional needs, and family literacy. Children in Head Start also receive free
medical and dental care and have access to hearing and vision screening.
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HRDC District 7 Human Resource Development Council Child Care
Phone Number: (406)247-4732 or 1800-433-1411
Website: www.hrdc7.org
Eligibility: Open to All
Services Offered: Administers State programs for child care assistance. Provides names of registered and
licensed child care providers in the area. Also provides a variety of training for child care providers.
Child Care Provider Training: Provides training to early childhood providers who are newly licensed
child care facility or a Legally Unregistered provider. On-going training to all licensed child care
providers and a referral service to parents looking for a child care provider.
Future of Montana: Volunteer Corps
Street Address: 122 Hauser Avenue S. Red Lodge MT, 59068
Connected Organization: Red Lodge Area Community Foundation
Organization Website: http://www.rlacf.org
Future of Montana Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/110678952412961/
Program Summary: The Future of Montana: Volunteer Corps (the Corps) works within the Red Lodge
Area Community Foundation to connect local youth interested in volunteering with opportunities to do so.
The Corps creates opportunities for high school students to volunteer with local non-profits. The Corps
ensures diverse volunteer opportunities, educational experiences, safety, and a large variety of incentives.
The Corps is committed to matching the needs of the volunteer with non-profit groups which require
assistance. The program tracks the volunteer service for school credit, improved job opportunities and,
letters of recommendation. The Corps collaborates with local schools to promote character building,
youth leadership, and community involvement through volunteer opportunities. The ultimate objective of
the Corps is to strengthen the youth voice within the community.
Street Address: 790 East Cornell Street Dillon, MT 59725
Phone Number: (406)683-7556 or 1-877-367-6927
Website: http://www.ngycp.org/site/state/mt/
Eligibility: Ages 16-18, not currently in high school, no felonies, not on probation, not taking any illegal
drugs, pass basic medical examination and be willing to take full part in program.
Services Offered: To service kids 16-18 years of age that are at risk of dropping out of school or that have
dropped out. The program consists of a 5 month residential program followed by a 12 month post
residential mentoring phase. Provides young people with GED preparation and exam, college placement,
work placement and, counseling.
Power Up, Speak Out!
Address: 1119 South Broadway Red Lodge, MT 59068
Connected Organization: Domestic and Sexual Violence Services
Website: http://www.powerupspeakout.org/
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Program Information: Power Up, Speak Out! provides educators with a curriculum that is well designed,
easy to implement and aligns with state curriculum content standards and mandates, and gives young
people the tools and critical thinking skills they need to learn how to have healthy relationships and
prevent bullying, harassment and violence.
Youth Enrichment Fund
Street Address: 122 Hauser Avenue S. Red Lodge MT, 59068
Funding Organization: Red Lodge Area Community Foundation
Organization Website: http://www.rlacf.org
Funds Purpose: The Youth Enrichment Fund provides money to families to help their children take part
in activities throughout the year such as dance classes, swimming or sports. Money is granted to a family
to pay part of an expense related with the enrichment and development of a child. Applications are brief
and there is a two to three day turn around period before families receive an answer to their request.
Application: http://www.rlacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/docs/YouthEnrichmentFundApplication.pdf
c) Youth Medical Programs
Al Bedoo Shriners
Street Address: 2067 31125 Broadwater Ave Billings, MT 59102
Mailing Address: PO Box Billings, MT 59102
Phone Number: (406) 259-4384
Website: http://albedoo.org/
Fax Number: (406) 259-2316
Eligibility: Persons 18 or younger with medical problems the shirners work with
Services Offered: Information regarding resources for treatment of children with some birth defects,
orthopedic problems
Phone Number: (406) 256-0616
Fax Number: (406) 896-0289
Phone Number: (406)461-8368 or 800-475-6447
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Services Offered: Information, classes, advocacy, doctor referrals, juvenile camp for kids with arthritis
Phone Number: 1800-447-7828 ext. 3612
Eligibility: Unmarried children under 19 enrolled in school through grade 12. Not currently covered under
a state or federal medical assistance program. Family income is at or below 200% of Federal poverty
level.
Costs of Service: no charge
Phone Number: (406) 444-6971 or 1877-543-7669
Fax Number: 1-877-418-4533
version that can be printed out and sent in by mail or fax. Have an application mailed to you by calling 1877-543-7669.
Phone Number: (406) 655-9000
Eligibility: Must be diagnosed or being diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy, doctor referral needed
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Mailing Address: P.O. Box 202951 Helena, MT 59620
Website: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/programs/vfc/default.htm
Eligibility: Child through age of eighteen eligible for medicaid, uninsured or underinsured
Services Offered: Offers vaccines at no cost for eligible children through VFC-enrolled doctors
Mailing Address: 1732 South 72nd Street West Billings, MT 59106
Website: http://www.ybgr.org/
Eligibility: Children 6-17 who meet medical necessity for services, average stay is 8-10 months
Services Offered: Residential treatment for children 6-18, group therapy, education, training and 24 hour
nursing
Costs of Services: Contact facility for current rates
d) Youth Nutrition Programs
Participating Organizations: The Boys and Girls Club of Carbon County and Beartooth Billings
Children’s Center
Boys and Girls Club Food Pantry: Through the Montana Food Bank the Boys and Girls Club of Carbon
County offers a food pantry that can be accessed with a short proof of need form that is handled through
the club staff.
Backpack Programs: Both the Boys and Girls Club and the Beartooth Billings Children’s Center allow
their clients to take bags of food home to their families.
Website: http://foodpartnership.org/
Mission: Our mission is to vigorously promote a sustainable, local food system that encourages a better
quality of life for our citizens, improves our community's economy and self-reliance and preserves the
land for generations to come.
Services Offered: The Food Partnership Council is active in several areas in Red Lodge which serve to
promote local food and improve the nutrition available to local families. FPC works to make local
produce and meat more available and with greater variety. FPC arranged for SNAP credit to be accepted
at the Red Lodge Farmers Market. FPC works with the wellness committee, local producers, and the
school food service program to make healthy, local food available in the cafeteria, while providing
education on nutrition and local agriculture the classrooms and Youth Garden. Students active in the
Youth Garden take their produce home. FPC hosts education events for the community and coordinate
community gardens.
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School Breakfast and Lunch Program
Phone Number: (406) 444-2501
Website: http://opi.mt.gov/Programs/SchoolPrograms/School_Nutrition/index.html
Eligibility: Children of families under 180% of poverty level enrolled in public or private schools.
Services Offered: Provides reduced or free breakfasts and lunches to children through their school.
To Apply: Contact your child's school to get information on signing up.
Street Address: RiverStone Health, 123 So. 27th St., Billings, MT 59101
Montana Website: http://wic.mt.gov/families.shtml
Eligibility: Pregnant women through six weeks after delivery, while breast feeding until infant is 1 year
old, postpartum teenage mothers, infants birth to one year of age, children ages one to five. Recipients
must meet economic criteria. Must also be nutritionally in need. Client should contact the office.
WIC Income Eligibility Guidelines: Household size of 1 income must not exceed $20,665, household size
of 2 must not exceed $27,991, household size of 3 must not exceed $35,371, household size of 4 must not
exceed $42,643 and for every additional family member add $7,326 to the limit.
Services Offered: This is a health and nutrition program serving lower income pregnant and breastfeeding
women, women who have been pregnant within the last 6 months, infants and children under five years
of age. Grandparents caring for children under the age of 5 years, foster parents, or other legal guardians
may qualify for WIC if they meet income eligibility limits. Supplement diets, issuing drafts to purchase
specific nutritious foods. Referrals to other community resources and health care providers. Services
include nutrition assessments and health and nutrition information, breastfeeding promotion and support,
benefits for healthy foods to purchase at local grocery stores, and referrals to other community resources.
WIC Clinic Joliet 2014
Street Address: Carbon County Extension Office 128 South Main Street Joliet, MT 59041
Phone Number: (406) 962-3522
Clinic Contact: Sheri Hatten
Hours of Clinic: 9:30AM-12PM and 1PM–3:15PM 4th Thursday of each month
Days: January 23, February 27, March 27, April 24, May 22, June 26, July 24, August 28, September 25,
October 23, November 26 (Wednesday) and no clinic in December
WIC Clinic Red Lodge 2014
Street Address: 1 North Word Avenue Red Lodge, MT 59068 (St. Agnes Church)
Phone Number: (406) 446-1237
Clinic Contact: Grace Maxwell
Hours of Clinic: 10AM–12PM and 1PM–3:15PM 2nd Thursday of each month
Days: January 9, February 13, March 13, April 10, May 8, June 12, July 10, August 14, September 11,
October 9, November 13 and December 11
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XIX. Index
A
AARP Tax-Aide Montana
Absarokee Medical Clinic St. Vincent Primary Care Network
Al-Anon Joliet
Al-Anon Laurel
Al-Anon Red Lodge
Al Bedoo Shriners
Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting Bridger Group
Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting Fromberg Clark Fork Group
Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting Joliet
Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting Laurel Home Group
Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting Red Lodge Rock Creek Group
American Heart Association
American Legion Belfry MT Post 84
American Legion Fromberg Clarks Fork, MT Post 71
American Legion Laurel Post 123
American Legion Red Lodge Carbon, MT Post 17
American Red Cross Midland Empire Chapter
Angelas Piazza: Women’s Drop in Center
A.W.A.R.E. Inc. Red Lodge
pages 44, 99
page 53
page 85
page 5
page 5
page 5
pages 95, 118
page 6
page 6
page 6
page 6
page 6
pages 82, 95, 118
page 82
page 109
page 110
page 110
page 110
page 21
page 82
page 99
pages 82, 95, 118
page 33
B
Baretooth Cupboards
Beartooth Billings Clinic Financial Assistance
Beartooth Billings Clinic Red Lodge
Beartooth Forest Service Ranger District
Beartooth Front Community Forum
Beartooth Mountain Baptist Church
Beartooth RC&D Home Buyer Education and Counseling
Belfry Post Office
Belfry Public School
page 23
page 64
pages 42, 115
page 89
page 85
pages 16, 110
page 64
page 17
page 7
page 9
page 69
page 64
page 37
122
Belfry Senior Citizens Center
Beta Sigma Phi
Big Brothers, Big Sisters Billings
Big Sky Senior Services
Billing Adult Education and Career Advancement
Billings Birthright Pregnancy Center
Billings Clinic Downtown
Billings Columbus Clinic
Billings Goodwill Store
Black Hills Stage
Blue Care Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana
Boyd Post Office
Boys and Girls Club of Carbon County
Bridger Chamber of Commerce
Bridger City Court
Bridger Community Food Bank
Bridger Fire Department
Bridger Post Office
Bridger Public Library
Bridger Public Schools
Bridger Town Hall
page 101
pages 56, 115
page 17
page 115
page 101
pages 39, 44
page 93
page 85
page 85
page 29
page 86
page 86
page 103
pages 31, 44
page 89
page 64
page 115
page 17
page 62
page 23
pages 28, 63
pages 28, 63
page 64
page 7
page 37
page 65
C
Calvary Episcopal Church
Campbell Courts
Carbon County 4-H Clubs
Carbon Alternatives
Carbon County Alert
Carbon County Attorney
Carbon County Clerk and Recorder
Carbon County Commissioners
Carbon County Extension Office
Carbon County Habitat for Humanity
page 9
page 73
page 116
page 78
page 28
page 62
page 59
page 59
pages 24, 59
page 59
page 17
pages 42, 116
pages 42, 116
123
Carbon County Health Association
Carbon County Newspaper
Carbon County Office of Planning and Sanitation
Carbon County Prescription Discount Card
Carbon County Road Department
Carbon County Treasurer
Carbon County Weed District
Career Guidance Center
Catholic Social Services for Montana
Christian Life Assembly of God
Christian Church Disciples of Christ
Church of Christ
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Belfry
Clarks’ Fork Baptist Church
Coaching Into Care
Common Ground
Consumer Credit Counseling Service
COR Enterprises
Court Clerk of Montana Judicial District Twenty-Two
page 83
pages 4, 97
page 18
page 60
pages 21, 50, 60
pages 60, 83
page 89
page 60
pages 28, 63
page 61
page 61
page 44
pages 89, 95, 119
page 93
pages 50, 113
page 9
page 9
page 9
page 10
page 10
page 10
page 111
page 24
page 53
page 48
page 61
D
David G. Evans D.D.S Family Dentistry
Deering Community Health Center
Department of Education Student Aid
Department of Public Health and Human Services Adult Protective Services
Department of Public Health and Human Services Child and Family Services
Department of Public Health and Human Services Disabilities Program
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Disabled American Veterans Billings
Disabled Homeownership Program
Disaster Recovery Resources
District 7 Human Resource Development Council Child Care
Document and Record Recovery
page 83
page 86
page 40
page 99
pages 21, 99, 113
page 31
pages 34, 45
page 69
page 111
pages 31, 70
page 24
page 43
page 25
124
Domestic and Sexual Violence Hotlines
Donated Dental Services C/O Montana Dental Association
Dress for Success
page 26
pages 26, 79
page 83
page 45
E
Eagle Mount Billings
Earned Income Tax Credit
Edgar Post Office
Employment Source, The
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
Energy Share of Montana
Experience Works
Express Personnel Services Billings
page 31
page 53
page 64
page 48
page 104
page 51
page 54, 77
pages 45, 99
page 48
F
Family Bible Church
Family Service, INC
Farm Service Agency Carbon County Office
Fastweb Scholarship Search
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Festival of Nations
Fields of Grace Baptist Church
Florence Crittenton Home and Services of Montana
Fromberg City Court
Fromberg City Hall
Fromberg Public School
Fromberg United Methodist Church
Frontier Communities
Future of Montana: Volunteer Corps
page 10
page 22
page 65
page 40
page 25
page 18
page 10
page 93
pages 54, 70
pages 24, 120
page 86
page 62
page 65
pages, 29, 63
pages 29, 63
page 65
page 38
page 10
page 73
page 117
G
Golden Age Society
page 101
125
H
Health Insurance Marketplace (Exchange)
Home Investment Partnerships Program HOME
Hope Chapel
Housing Choice Vouchers
HRDC District 7 Human Resource Development Council Child Care
Hub, The
pages 55, 91
page 90
pages 90, 96, 119
pages 88, 101
page 74
page 11
page 75
page 32, 39, 45, 50, 55
page 117
page 70, 76
pages 43, 113
pages 22, 83
I
Insurance after a Disaster
Intrepid USA Healthcare Services
page 25
page 88
J
Job Placement Services
Joliet Area Community Foundation
Joliet Baptist Church
Joliet Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Joliet City Court
Joliet City Hall
Joliet Community Center
Joliet Fire and EMS
Joliet Food Bank
Joliet Lions Club
Joliet Lutheran Church
Joliet Public Library
Joliet Public School
Joliet XYZ’ers
Joliet Wesleyan Church
Justice Court of Carbon County
Joliet Post Office
pages 39, 46
page 48
page 18
page 11
page 11
page 62
page 66
page 8
page 29
page 24
page 18
page 11
page 29
page 8
page 38
page 101
page 11
page 62
page 65
K
Kelly Temporary Services
page 49
126
Kids Corner
page 29
L
Laurel Community Hope
Lifeline Across America
Lighthouse Bible Church
Linx: Connecting People and Places
Low Income Housing Energy Assistance Program
Low Income Housing Tax Credit
Luther Community Church
Luther Public School
Lutheran Social Services of Montana
page 30
page 56
page 12
page 103
pages 32, 88, 101
page 52
page 74
page 12
page 38
page 93
M
Medicaid
Medicine Program
Messiah Lutheran Church
Military One Source
Montana Army National Guard Family Programs
Montana Board of Housing
Montana Code Annotated
Montana Comprehensive Health Association
Montana Council on Problem Gambling
Montana Credit Unions for Community Development
MT Disaster and Emergency Services Division (DES)
Montana Joblinc
Montana Law Help
Montana Legal Service Association
Montana Rescue Mission
Montana State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
Montana State University Billings
MSU-Billings Carbon County Resident Scholarship
Montana State University Billings College of Technology
Montana State University Bozeman
Montana State University Carbon County Extension Office
page 91
page 92
page 12
page 104
page 104
page 69
page 77
page 92
page 4
page 55
page 25
pages 46, 106
page 46
page 77
page 77
pages 18, 84
page 22
pages 56, 92
pages 35, 84
pages 39, 117
page 92
page 36
page 41
page 37
page 36
page 35
127
Montana Students Save IDA Program
Montana University System Scholarship Listing
MT USDA Rural Development
Montana Veterans Affairs
Montana Veteran Affairs Billings Division
Montana Veterans Regional Office Fort Harrison
Montana Veterans’ Upward Bound
My HealtheVet
Mountain Ministry
Mountain Springs Villa Resident Owned Community
Mountain View Apartments
Mountain View Clinic St. Vincent Primary Care Network
Multifamily Loan Program
page 40
page 41
page 26
page 106
page 107
page 107
page 104
page 105
page 12
page 73
page 74
page 86
page 75
pages 84, 96, 119
N
NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness Support Meetings
NeighborWorks Montana Programs
NorthWestern Energy Energy Audit
Nutrition Education Programs (NEP)
page 97
page 71
page 52
page 35
O
Operation Second Chance
Our Savior’s Episcopal Church
page 112
page 13
P
Palisades Resort Ministry
Planned Parenthood Heights Billings
Planned Parenthood Billings West
PLUK Parents, Let’s Unite For Kids
Power Up, Speak Out!
Project Challenge: AFL/CIO Dislocation Worker Program
Property Tax Assistance Program
Public Housing Agency Billings Office
page 13
page 93
page 94
page 33
page 117
page 46
page 56
page 76
R
Red Lodge Alliance Chapel
Red Lodge Apartments
Red Lodge Area Chamber of Commerce
Red Lodge Area Community Foundation
pages 36, 40
page 13
page 74
page 19
page 19
128
Red Lodge Baptist
Red Lodge Carnegie Library
Red Lodge City Court
Red Lodge City Hall
Red Lodge Community Church
Red Lodge Farmers Market
Red Lodge Lions Club
Red Lodge Public Schools
Red Lodge Recycling
Red Lodge Senior Citizen’s Center Thrift Store
Rimrock Foundation
Rimrock Stages
RiverStone Health Clinic Billings
RiverStone Health Clinic Bridger
RiverStone Health Clinic Joliet
Roberts Community Foundation
Roberts Post Office
Roberts Public School
Rock Creek Church
Rocky Mountain College
Roscoe Post Office
Rotary International Red Lodge
Rural Montana Saves
pages 19, 120
page 13
page 8
page 62
page 66
page 13
page 8
pages 29, 63
page 20
pages 29, 63
page 65
page 38
page 8
page 102
page 30
pages 32, 34
page 4
page 103
page 87
page 87
page 87
page 20
page 65
page 38
page 14
page 37
page 65
page 20
pages 36, 47, 50
page 41
S
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
St. Agnes Catholic Church
St. John’s Lutheran Church
St. Joseph Catholic Church
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
St. Vincent de Paul Downtown Store
St. Vincent de Paul West End Outlet Store
St. Vincent Physician Network Billings North Shiloh
Salvation Army Billings
page 14
page 14
page 15
page 15
page 15
page 30
page 30
page 87
page 22
129
Salvation Army Billings Thrift Store
Safe Kids USA Yellowstone County
Scholarships.com
School Breakfast and Lunch Program
School Soup
Self Help Law Center 13th Judicial District
Seventh Day Adventist
Single Family Bond Program
Stillwater Community Hospital
STEP Support and Techniques for Empowering People INC
Supplementary Nutrition Assistance Program
page 30
page 114
page 41
page 121
page 42
page 78
pages 47, 99
page 15
page 71
pages 51, 99
page 88
pages 5, 97
page 33
pages 38, 61
page 57
pages 51, 99
pages 5, 97
T
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Tenant Rights, Laws and Protections Montana
Toll Free Numbers for Contacting Veterans Affairs
page 57
page 78
page 105
pages 27, 79
pages 23, 114
U
United Methodist Church Bridger
United Methodist Church Roberts
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA Guaranteed Housing Loans
USDA Mutual Self-Help Loans
USDA Section 538 Rural Rental Housing
USDA Rental Assistance Program
USDA Rural Repair and Rehabilitation Loans and Grants
page 16
page 16
page 69
page 72
page 72
page 75
page 76
page 73
V
VA Montana Health Care System
Valley Senior Citizens Center
Veterans Affairs Billings Office
Veteran Benefits
page 107
pages 96, 120
page 102
page 107
page 108
130
Vet Jobs
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4725 Red Lodge Granite Peak
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Service
Volunteers of American Independence Hall
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance VITA
age 105
page 111
page 105
page 105
page 56
W
Warrior and Quiet Waters Foundations
Weatherization Program
WIC Clinic Joliet 2014
WIC Clinic Red Lodge 2014
page 112
page 52
page 121
page 121
page 121
Y
Yellowstone AIDS Project
Youth Dynamics INC
Youth Enrichment Fund
YWCA of Billings
YWCA Employment and Training Center
page 84
pages 96, 120
pages 94, 114
page 118
pages 27, 78
page 47
131

Montana Carbon County Resource Directory

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