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Montana Local Resources

Montana residents can start with Montana 211 when they need help locating food, housing, utility assistance or other community services. Use your city or county to make the search relevant to where you live. For ongoing public assistance, Montana DPHHS has a separate application website; its aging agencies can help you explore local support for an older family member.

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Community Resource Guide · Sources Checked October 2, 2026

Start With Montana 211

Montana 211 provides a statewide resource directory, with searches by city or county.

Montana 211

Call 211 or use the Montana 211 online directory.

Visit Montana 211Call 211

Montana’s aging directory organizes contacts by service area, including regional agencies and senior centers. If reaching an office would involve a long trip, ask which services can be arranged by phone and whether the provider serves your community. A nearby mailing address alone does not establish a program’s service boundary.

Glassman Disability provides this independent guide. The linked organizations operate their own services.

Official Montana Resource Directories

Use the links below to choose a starting point. Ask the provider about the services available in your community.

Montana 211

Search by location and keyword for community assistance. Call the referral line if the results do not identify a provider serving your town or county.

montana211.org

Montana DPHHS assistance application

Review food, heating, medical and cash assistance application options. The portal also provides links for checking benefits, reading case mail and reporting changes.

apply.mt.gov

Montana Area Agencies on Aging

Find regional aging agencies and senior center links. Use the local contact to discuss available community support and how to reach the right office.

dphhs.mt.gov

Plan Your Next Steps

  1. Search Montana 211 using your county and a specific need, such as food or help with a heating bill.
  2. Use the DPHHS application page to review food, heating, medical and cash assistance options; keep any application confirmation.
  3. Locate your regional aging agency and ask about local support, appointment arrangements and any documents needed before traveling.

Questions To Ask Your Local Provider

  • Do you serve my ZIP code, and are you accepting requests?
  • What information should I bring, and can I apply by phone or online?
  • Can you help me arrange language access, an accessible appointment or transportation?
  • If this program is full, where should I try next?

Common Questions

Where do I start for local help in Montana?

Start with Montana 211. Montana 211 provides a statewide resource directory, with searches by city or county.

Does a 211 referral mean assistance is approved?

A referral gives you a place to ask for help. Contact the listed provider to confirm its service area, current availability, application process and requirements.

What if I cannot reach the right 211 service?

Use the official service website listed on this page or the national 211 locator. Search with the ZIP code or county where help is needed, especially if your phone number is from another area.

Sources & Further Reading

Source review: October 2, 2026. Program details can change; confirm current requirements and availability with the organization.

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