Catholic Social Services for Montana
1301 11th Ave, Helena, MT 59601
442-4130
24-hour pregnancy crisis hotline 800-222-9383
Provides counseling and assistance to all regardless of race, religion, or ethnic origin. Adoptive placement – conduct home studies for adoptive parents. Provides “treasure book” for children to take. Assistance in legal finalization for the adoption in District Court. Offers “Waiting Child Program” for placement of children with special needs. Adoptive parents must meet several requirements to be considered.
Dan Fox Foster Care and Adoption Program
616 Helena Ave #104, Helena, MT
443-4730
Placement of youth for whom long-term foster care, adoption, or guardianship is the plan.
Department of Public Health & Human Services
Child and Family Services Division (CFSD)
City-County Building, 316 N. Park Ave, P.O. Box 817, Helena, MT
444-2030
Montana Post Adoptive Center
25 S. Ewing, Room 509, P.O. Box 634, Helena, MT
Resource referral for those interested in adoption. Maintains a voluntary reunion registry for adult adoptees and/or birth families and birth parents. Support group meets monthly on Thursdays. Network of adoptive families and consultant on staff.
Youth Dynamics, Inc. (YDI)
219 N. Rodney, Helena, MT
449-4908
Arranges therapeutic foster care for emotionally disturbed youth, 0-18 years of age. Referral to YDI comes from DPHHS, Aware, and independent therapists working with the children. YDI works with parents of children placed in therapeutic foster care. They also provided the following support services and treatment to parents: weekly home visits by a YDI treatment manager; scheduled respite on a regular basis; monthly training and support group; 24 hour emergency response; ongoing trainings; and a tax-free stipend (a good second income). Family support teams, outpatient therapy, youth case management, and family support.
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Alanon and Alateen
443-0438 - 24-hour service
Support program for people involved with alcoholics. Must keep all things discussed in meetings confidential. Call for location of meetings.
Alcoholics Anonymous
110 E. Lyndale Ave, Helena, MT 59601
443-0438 - 24 hour service
AA is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other so 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. If you wish to attend meetings you must agree to keep things discussed confidential. Free meetings are held throughout the week. They offer help in the areas of: Al-Anon, Alateen, Alatot, and the 12 steps.
Boyd Andrew Chemical Dependency Services
P.O. Box 1153, 111 N. Last Chance Gulch, Suite 1E, Helena, MT 59624
443-2343
Treatment and referral for alcohol and other drug problems; diagnosis and individualize treatment programs for those abusing mood altering chemicals. Out-patient counseling, referral to in-patient treatment, after care counseling, and residential halfway house care are some examples of these services. A 24-hour crisis line is maintained. Adult and adolescent programs are available.
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Eastgate Apartments
3800 Beechnut St, East Helena 59635
227-5760
Provides housing for low- and moderate-income families. HUD program.
Energy Share of Montana
318 N. Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT
442-4900
Private, nonprofit organization that provides utility assistance to low/moderate income families. Supplement to Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP). Apply at LIEAP.
God’s Love
533 North Main, Helena, MT
442-7000
Provides food, shelter, clothing, and any other basic necessities for transients and families. Transitional Living Program – Six-month shelter program with support services, counseling, case management, basic need and medical need. Using holistic approach to end the cycle of homelessness.
Good Samaritan
3067 N. Montana, Helena, MT
442-0780
Provides shelter and general assistance. The Thrift Store sells or gives out clothing, furniture, and household items. Eligibility on a case-by-case basis.
Goodwill Industries Thrift Store
1100 Roadrunner Dr, Helena, MT
457-1325
Helena Food Share
1616 Lewis St, P.O. Box 943, Helena, MT
443-3663
Provides food boxes on an emergency/short-term basis. Emergency food basket distribution and the Front Lobby Program are open M-F 12:30 to 4:00 p.m. The Front Lobby Program is open to all who need to supplement their food budget – no eligibility required. Food Share also has a Christmas Program that provides holiday meals to those in need.
Helena Housing Authority (Public Housing)
812 Abbey, Helena, MT
442-7970
Provides housing for low-income families, elderly, and handicapped/disables persons. Rent is based on the applicant’s income. Youth programs for children who live in HHA – call Felicia at 443-8211.
Home Program
836 Front St, P.O. Box 200545, Helena, MT
444-0092 fax: 444-9774
To expand the supply of decent and affordable housing, particularly rental housing, for low- and very low-income Americans. Housing includes existing rental housing made affordable through tenant-based rental assistance. Referral service to available programs and agencies.
Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
70 W. 6th Ave, Helena, MT
449-5050
Serves as a referral for low-income housing.
Lewis & Clark County Office of Public Assistance
3075 N. Montana Ave, P.O. Box 202959, Helena, MT
444-1700
Responsible for administering Food Stamps, Medicaid, and Cash Assistance to families and individuals in need. Eligibility for all programs is needs tested. To be eligible for cash assistance, you must have at least one dependent child.
Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)
3108 McHugh, Helena, MT
495-9894 or 800-356-6544
Pays part of winter energy bills for eligible people. If eligible, the payment amount if figured according to the size and type of your home and type of fuel used. The Weatherization Program helps improve the heating efficiency of homes and permanently reduces energy consumption. Eligibility is based on income. Owners and renters alike may apply for these services. If your household is receiving benefits from SSI or AFDC, you may qualify automatically for these programs.
Montana Board of Housing
836 Front St, P.O. Box 200528, Helena, MT
444-3040
The Montana Board of Housing was created to help alleviate the higher cost of housing for lower income individuals and families. The funds to operate the programs administered by the Board are generated either through the sale of tax-exempt bonds or administrative fees. There are three departments with five programs within the Montana Board of Housing.
Montana Youth Homes
200 Miller, P.O. Box 153, Helena, MT
449-3038
MYH offers group home opportunities for placement of youth (birth to 18 years of age).
Salvation Army
2906 Prospect Ave, Helena, MT
Social Services: 442-8244
Emergency food, clothing, shelter, and utility assistance. Eligible three times in a 12-month period. After-school child care, Summer Day Camp: grades 1-6. Runs mid-June through mid-August. Salvation Army Homeless to Homeowner’s Program.
Section 8 Housing Assistance Program
812 Abbey, Helena, MT
442-7981 or 800-378-7981
Helps families with rental costs. You may qualify if: (1) your household includes one of the following: yourself and one or more family member, a single person 62 years of age or older, a single person who is disabled or handicapped, or persons displaced by natural disaster or governmental action; and (2) your total income is not over the established guidelines.
Social Security Administration
New Federal Building, Great Northern Town Center
1-800-772-1213
Provides retirement, survivors, and disability monthly benefits. Must have work credits and age for retirement and survivors benefits. Medicare benefits, if qualified. Disability benefits are based on work credits and physical or mental disability, age, and very limited income are resources.
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Child Care Partnerships (CCP)
901 N. Benton, Helena, MT
443-4608 or 800-244-5368
Child care resource and referral agency linking parents to Best Beginnings Child care scholarships and quality childcare programs in the Tri-county area. Offers technical assistance to new and established childcare programs, and sponsors the Child and Adult Food Program. Parenting classes are available through the Family Resource Center.
Child Support Enforcement
3075 N. Montana Ave, Helena, MT
444-9855
Department of Public Health & Human Services
Child and Family Services Division (CFSD)
City-County Building, 316 N. Park Ave, P.O. Box 817, Helena, MT
444-2030
Family Child Health Home Visiting
Lewis & Clark City-County Health Dept., 1930 9th Ave, Helena, MT
443-2584
Provides information, education, referral, and support through home visits to pregnant women and families with children up to age five. Pregnant women are assisted in obtaining prenatal care, nutrition information, housing, and other financial assistance. Families receive periodic screening and assessment of childhood development, referral to community services, parenting education, and general support. Voluntary and confidential.
Family Outreach
1212 Helena Ave, Helena, MT
443-7370
Home-based services, education, and support to children and families with developmental delays or disabilities. Services for infant through early adulthood. Also provides supportive living program for 18 and older.
Florence Crittenton Home & Services
901 N. Harris, Helena, MT
442-6958
Offers residential group home care for pregnant and parenting adolescent women. The focus of the program is therapeutic and educational. Residential programs offered for: prenatal, mother/baby, and independent living training. Also provided are outpatient services, counseling services and classes for young mothers, father and parents, as well as moderate level therapeutic group home for non-parents.
Healthy Mothers/Healthy Babies – The Montana Coalition
1235 Birch #1, Helena, MT
449-8611 or 800-421-6667
Parents can obtain free information about parenting by calling the toll free number listed above. Information including referrals to health care, social services, healthy pregnancy information, accessing healthy food, safety and more is available.
Helena Family Fun & Support
449-0896
An informal group of parents and their children who like to have fun together, be supportive of one another, and plan community service projects to benefit the Helena-area community.
PLUK – “Parents Let’s Unite for Kids”
1-800-222-7585
www.PLUK.org
PLUK is a parent coalition that has been formed to provide information and support to individuals with disabilities and their families. The philosophy of PLUK is to use parents to help other parents cope with the special needs of their children. There are many resources and services available to the handicapped in Montana, but parents are not always aware of them or do not know how to tap into them. Resource Library available.
Rocky Mountain Preschool and Day Care
200 S. Cruse Ave, Helena, MT
457-7342
Provides affordable and quality daycare to children ages two and a half (2 ½) to six (6) years old. Based on the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori. System of education is a philosophy of child growth and guiding such growth. Based on the child’s development needs for freedom within limits and a carefully prepared classroom that guarantees the child’s exposure to materials and experiences that develop intelligence, as well as physical and psychological abilities.
TOTLINE
Families First
407 E. Main, Missoula, MT 59807
1-800-346-2223
A free telephone service that provides parenting and child development information regarding children ages birth through 5. TOTLINE is a source of expert information and gives reassurance about how to deal with common non-medical problems of raising children, such as toilet training, sleeping, and discipline. Basic information will be taken at the time of the original TOTLINE call and a child development expert will call within one or two days. When appropriate, follow-up calls will be made until the problem is resolved. Free and confidential.
WIC Program (Women-Infants-Children)
1930 9th Ave, Suite 207, Helena, MT
443-2584 or 457-8912
The WIC Program provides health and nutrition assessment and education as well as referral to other agencies. The program serves pregnant or breast feeding women, infants, and children up to age five. Supplemental food specific to individual nutritional problems is provided through vouchers redeemable at grocery stores.
Youth Dynamics, Inc. (YDI)
219 N. Rodney, Helena, MT
449-4908
Arranges therapeutic foster care for emotionally disturbed youth, 0-18 years of age. Referral to YDI comes from DPHHS, Aware, and independent therapists working with the children. YDI works with parents of children placed in therapeutic foster care. They also provided the following support services and treatment to parents: weekly home visits by a YDI treatment manager; scheduled respite on a regular basis; monthly training and support group; 24 hour emergency response; ongoing trainings; and a tax-free stipend (a good second income). Family support teams, outpatient therapy, youth case management, and family support.
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Counselors, Psychologists, and Psychotherapists
ADULT & CHILD COUNSELING SERVICES
111 N Last Chance Gulch, Suite 2A, Helena, MT
443-1990 fax: 443-1391
William Evans, LCSW
Areas of specialization: Depression, stress and anger management, family therapy, suicide prevention, anxiety, job stress, marriage counseling, child conflict, troubled teens. Medicaid accepted.
Pat Frawley, MSW, LCSW
Areas of specialization: Divorce, mediation and children. Medicaid accepted.
Marsha McFarland, PhD
Areas of specialization: Psychological testing, women’s issues, ADD & ADHD, and eating disorders. Medicaid accepted.
Bailey Molineux, PhD
Areas of specialization: Adult individual therapy (depression, anxiety, panic, poor self-esteem, sleep disorders), marital therapy, and family therapy. Accepts Medicaid and is willing to negotiate for a reduced fee.
Alison Schulte, Med, LCPC
Areas of specialization: Play therapy with children, working with pre-school children in abuse and neglect situations, women, depression, and sexual abuse. Medicaid accepted and sometimes offers a sliding fee scale.
BIG SKY COUNSELING
2969 Airport Road, Helena
449-7531
Stuart Klein, MA, LCPC
Short-term therapy with long-term results. Free phone consultation. Insurance accepted. Also offers phone counseling service called Tele-Therapist. Phone therapy can help people experiencing emotional pain and yet are unable or unwilling to go to a therapist. Utilizing solution-focused, brief therapy techniques, positive results are often achieved in eight phone sessions or less.
BOYD ANDREW CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY - CARE CENTER
111 N Last Chance Gulch, Arcade Building, PO Box 1153, Helena
443-2343 fax 443-5490
1-888-443-2343
Townsend 266-4358
Chemical Dependency Treatment. Medicaid pays only for those 21 years or younger. A sliding fee scale is available.
BROADWAY CENTER
304 Broadway, Helena
449-3210
Sandi Ashley, LCPC, PC
Areas of Specialty - Family & individual psychotherapy for abuse/neglect survivors & adoptive parents. Medicaid is accepted and a sliding fee scale can be arranged.
Jane S. Fisher, Ph.D, PC
Areas of Specialty - Adolescent & adult individual therapy, couples & family therapy. Medicaid is accepted and a sliding fee scale can be arranged.
Barb Howe, LCSW
CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH
900 North Jackson, Helena
443-7151
Center for Mental Health offers an array of community services including adult, child & family outpatient therapy; crisis intervention; adult and child case management services.
CORNERSTONE COUNSELING
34 West 6th Avenue, Suite 2C, Helena
449-4800
Laurie Gaffney, MSW, LCSW
Mary Harsh, Ph.D.
Specializes in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Dodie Heffner, MSW, LCSW
Areas of Specialty - Children, families, adult women (childhood trauma, sexual abuse, emotionally disturbed children). Medicaid is accepted. A sliding fee scale is not established but can be discussed/negotiated for fee payment schedule.
Pat Kemp, MSW, LCPC
Cheryl Ronish, LCSW
Areas of Specialty - Play Therapy, developmental play therapy, family therapy, abuse & loss issues. Medicaid is accepted & a sliding fee scale can be arranged.
Terry Tollakson, MA, LCPC
Areas of Specialty - Play Therapy. Medicaid is accepted & a sliding fee scale can be arranged.
COUNSELING AND CONSULTING SERVICES
44 W. 6th Ave
449-7401
Kay Flinn, BACCDC, Level Two NADAAC
Areas of Specialty - Chemical dependency, substance abuse, problem gambling; adult child issues; co-dependency group, individual, family, & couples. No sliding fee scale - will contract for payments.
COUNSELING CONSORTIUM
1002 North Benton Avenue, P.O. Box 1251, Helena
442-3045
Carroll Jenkins, MSW, LSCW, LAC
Areas of Specialty - Anxiety, depression, co-dependency, addictions, Individual & group therapy, hypnosis for compulsions. Medicaid is accepted. No sliding fee scale.
Margaret Jenkins, MSW, LSCW
Areas of Specialty - Adults, individual & group, families, children, individual & group, chemical dependency, organizational development, training & consultation, intensive weekend & day workshops, Adult women, depression, evaluations on children in home & institutional settings. Medicaid is accepted. No sliding fee.
COUNSELING STRATEGIES
25 South Ewing, Helena
443-0277
Barb Belt, LCSW, MSW : 431-4839
Glenn Harwell, MS, LCPC : 443-0277
Deborah Nelles, LCSW, LAC : 442-9978 certified in EMDR
WILSON CURLEE, MSW, LCSW, BCD
3215 Le Grande, P.O. Box 9039, Helena
449-8486
Areas of Specialty - Children & adolescents, couples, counseling, parents & children (families), chronic pain, divorce counseling, adult adjustment issues. Medicaid is accepted & a sliding fee scale can be arranged.
FAMILY PSYCHOLOGICAL CENTER
48 Medical Park Drive, Helena
449-3880
Mary Grace Black, LCSW, MSW
Areas of Specialty - Child, family, adult, women's issues. Medicaid is accepted & a sliding fee scale can be arranged.
Mary R. Chronister, Ph.D
Areas of Specialty - Play Therapy with young children, and adult depressed women. Medicaid is accepted and occasionally a sliding fee scale.
Joan M. Fitzgerald, LCSW
Areas of Specialty - Children, adolescents, & adults. My practice is general encompassing. Medicaid is accepted & a sliding fee scale can be arranged.
Cindy L. Little, LCSW
Areas of Specialty – Children and Family. I will provide adolescent, couples, and individual adult therapy.
Christopher Pazder, LCSW
Areas of Specialty - General practice for both adults & children. Medicaid is accepted & a sliding fee scale can be arranged.
Kiki Zafiridou, MA, MSW
Areas of Speciality – Children with disabilities and their families. Play therapy, children, families, women, and adolescents. A sliding scale fee can be arranged.
GENESIS COUNSELING SERVICES
4507 Porcupine Drive, Helena
443-2683
Julie Chriske, MA, MHS, MAC, CCDC
Areas of Specialty: Substance abuse, teens in crisis, depression, correctional/offender counseling, elderly care, criminal justice specialist. Medicaid is not accepted. A sliding fee scale can be arranged.
DEAN GREGG, PhD
25 South Ewing, Suite #509, Helena
442-8844
HOSPICE OF St. PETERS
201 S. California, Helena
444-2244
Areas of Specialty - Anticipatory grief (patient & family), bereavement - individual, family & groups. Medicaid is accepted. Currently no sliding fee scale - but first session & many of our other services are free. Contact Lynne for more info at 447-2464.
LEE H. HOLMES, Med LCPC
3860 McHugh Drive, Helena
443-3189
INTERMOUNTAIN
1225 Birch, Suite C, Helena
443-2977 or 442-7920
Michelle McCall, MD
Connie Moratelli, RN
A resource for the Helena Community in which families may receive caring, professional and comprehensive psychiatric services including assessment and ongoing medication management.
MONTANA CITY COUNSELING CENTER
11 Friendship Lane, Montana City
Thomas Carlin, EDD, NCSP, LCPC : 449-5555
Michael Emerson, Ph.D., LCPC : 495-0956
MONTANA COUNSELING CENTER
25 South Ewing, Suite 510, Helena
442-2914
Vincent Matule, ACSW, LSW
Areas of Specialty: Children, adolescents, single parent issues, & stepparent issues. Medicaid is accepted & a sliding fee scale can be arranged.
MONTANA PSYCHOTHERAPY CLINIC
1125 Missoula Avenue, Helena
449-4623
Elizabeth M. Allen, MA, CCDC, EDC
Fatima S. Amelkin, MSW, LSW
Areas of Specialty: Sexual assault & victimization with children/adolescents/adults in individual/family/or group settings, depression, anxiety/panic, dis-associative 30
disorder, parent/child conflicts & marital conflicts. Medicaid is accepted. Flexibility with fees based on each individual’s needs and ability.
Carol Chisholm, MA, CCDC
Areas of Specialty: Family therapy, couples, children, adolescents. Family Systems trained therapist - also addictions counselor. Medicaid is accepted. No sliding fee scale/charge is $75/hr. individual or $45/group.
James Seymour, MA, CCDC
Areas of Specialty: Family therapy, chemical dependency/abuse, adolescents, children, adolescent groups & couple therapy; custody resolution & counseling & custody evaluation. Medicaid is not accepted yet. No sliding fee scale.
MARK H. MOZER Ph.D.
Suite 4-J, Arcade Building, Helena
439-2901
Areas of Specialty: Practical therapy for kids/parents - help them fashion their own solutions. Emphasize positive. Medicaid is accepted & a sliding fee scale can be arranged.
ANNEMARIE MURFITT, MA, LCPC
25 South Ewing, Suite 410, P.O. Box 9037, Helena
443-8855
Areas of Specialty: Time effective therapy with anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, marital, families, & individuals. Medicaid is accepted & fee can be negotiated for those in need.
NORTHERN LIGHTS COOPERATIVE
616 Helena Ave., Suite 301
442-3323
Rob Dickey, LCPC : 449-0018
Kathleen Dolezal, APRN : 442-3323
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Cathryn English-Straub, LCSW LAC : 449-1510
Randy Fuhrmann, LCPC EMDR : 431-0964
Grace Hodges, LCPC EMDR : 447-6044
Eric Wahler, LCPC EMDR : 457-0579
TERRI PARGOT DO Psychiatrist
825 Great Northern Blvd., Suite 313, Helena
449-0999
JASON PECCIA, LCPC
44 N. Last Chance Gulch, Helena
442-6858
ROBERT PICCOLO, LCSW
512 Logan #7, Helena
202-0036
Areas of Specialty: Serious mental illness. Medicaid is accepted & a sliding fee scale can be arranged.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN COUNSELING
111 North Last Chance Gulch, Arcade Building, Suite 4J, Helena
449-3636
Lowell Luke, MSW, ACSW, LCSW
Lynn Pillman, LCPC, NCC, CRC
Areas of Specialty: Family, children & single parents. Medicaid is accepted & a sliding fee scale can be arranged.
Bruce T. Smith, M.D.
Areas of Specialty: Psychiatry - general & adolescent. Medicaid is accepted. A sliding fee can be negotiated.
Kevin Wyse, M.Ed., LCPC
Townsend office # - 266-3075
DR. ROBERT N. PAGE, LCPC
15 Hilltop Drive, Montana City
449-3333
Areas of Specialty: Sex offender/child sexual reactor evaluations; evaluations for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder; child/adolescent/adult assessment and psychotherapy; child/adolescent/adult trauma assessments; couples and relationship enhancement; and parent skills enhancement/training.
SOUTH HILLS PSYCHOTHERAPY ASSOCIATES
535 Saddle Drive, Helena
449-8824 fax 449-8828
Scott Boyles, LAC : 443-2599
Area of Specialty: Chemical Dependency Evaluation and Counseling; Adolescents
Richard Emery, Ph.D. : 449-8813
Areas of Specialty: Family therapy, I do not see children individually but with their family in family therapy. Medicaid is accepted & a sliding fee scale can be arranged.
Carol Frazer, LCPC : 439-0055
Areas of Specialty: Adults and Couples, depression, anxiety, grief, childhood abuse, and communications.
Charlotte Fuson, LCPC, LAC : 449-3949
Areas of Specialty - Couples, families, chemical dependency counseling, co-dependency issues, grief counseling, depression. Medicaid is accepted & a sliding fee scale is available.
Donna Hale, LCSW, ACSW : 449-8825
Areas of Specialty: anxiety behavioral & depressive disorders in children, adolescents, & adults, parental instruction, children, adolescent & adult groups. Medicaid is accepted & reduced fees as necessary.
Diana Longdon, LCSW : 449-3115
Areas of Specialty: Individual, couple, & family therapy with adults & adolescents, depression, anxiety disorders, trauma, life changes, & self-esteem.
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Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233 – 24-hour service
Friendship Center
1503 Gallatin, Helena, MT
442-6800 – 24-hour service
Provides emergency housing for up to nine families of domestic abuse. Works with sexual and domestic violence victims. Offers support, counseling, and group support meetings, children’s advocacy and victim/witness advocacy, Christmas “adopt a family” program, and 24-hour crisis line.
Sexual Assault Outreach
442-6800 or 800-248-3166
Provides crisis intervention, counseling, medical and legal advocacy, support services, information and referrals, and emergency shelter to women and men who experience sexual assault. SAO also maintains a 24-hour crisis line. All services are confidential and provided free of charge.
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Adult Education Program
815 Front Street, Helena, MT 59601
447-8879 fax: 447-8936
Provides courses for the individual who wishes to enhance a hobby, develop an interest in a particular academic area or work on self-enrichment. The program is offered and administered by Helena School District No. 1. Classes are held in the evenings, and are divided into four categories, namely, vocational/occupational, general interest, hobbies, and academic.
Adult Learning Center
815 Front Street, Helena, MT 59601
447-8876 fax: 447-8936
Provides an education program through which a high school equivalency diploma (GED can be obtained. The Center is also prepared to help people that need basic skill improvement for specific vocational purposes, who are learning English or a second language, who need citizenship preparation, or those who need college preparation and have not graduated from high school. Counseling and testing are available at the Center. Any adult who has been out of school six months can apply.
Career Training Institute (CTI)
347 N. Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT 59601
443-0800 www.CTIBRC.org
Provides employment and training programs. Special target groups include economically disadvantaged individuals, displaced homemakers (men and women) faced with multiple barriers to employment, two-parent households, and single parents. Programs include Workforce Investment Act, youth and adult job training. Participants can access on-site classes that include: computer literacy, career preparation, “Jump Start,” commercial driver’s license, and heavy-equipment operator and flagging certification.
Educational Opportunity Center
Helena Job Service, 715 Front St, Helena, MT
447-3234
Promotes access to education for adults. Information on how to pay for college – grants, loans, scholarships, applying for admission and financial aid – choosing a career, what education is needed to do that work, resources available to help adult students.
Helena Job Service – Work Force Center
715 Front St, P.O. Box 201505, Helena, MT
447-3200 or 447-3222 (24-hour job hotline)
Provides job placement, job development, employment counseling, testing, state job workshops, veterans’ services, and job training. No fee.
Project for Alternative Learning (PAL)
1325 Poplar St, Helena, MT
447-8880
Alternative high school program for high school students who have experiences difficulty in the traditional program. Emphasis is placed on individual success, experimental programming, and close student-teacher relationships. Student must be currently enrolled in a Helena high school. Students who have dropped out are not eligible for PAL. All applications originate with the counseling departments of the high school the student is attending.
Vocational Rehabilitation
3075 N. Montana Ave, Helena, MT
444-1710
Assists persons with disabilities in securing and maintaining employment. Must be 18 years of age or older. If eligible, provides for academic training, on the job training, and/or vocational training.
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24-Hour Emergency Services
443-5353
A 24-hour mental health emergency phone line is available to residents of Helena and surrounding areas. Face-to-face emergency assessments are available by licensed mental health professionals when required.
Child Abuse Hotline
1-866-820-5437 (24-hour hotline)
Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233 – 24-hour service
Mental Health Crisis Line
443-5353
Sexual Assault Outreach
442-6800 or 800-248-3166
Provides crisis intervention, counseling, medical and legal advocacy, support services, information and referrals, and emergency shelter to women and men who experience sexual assault. SAO also maintains a 24-hour crisis line. All services are confidential and provided free of charge.
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Catholic Social Services for Montana
1301 11th Ave, Helena, MT 59601
442-4130
24-hour pregnancy crisis hotline 800-222-9383
Provides counseling and assistance to all regardless of race, religion, or ethnic origin. Adoptive placement – conduct home studies for adoptive parents. Provides “treasure book” for children to take. Assistance in legal finalization for the adoption in District Court. Offers “Waiting Child Program” for placement of children with special needs. Adoptive parents must meet several requirements to be considered.
Citizens Advocate
Governor’s Office, 1301 East 6th Ave #232, Helena, MT
444-3468
Helps citizens who have problems directly pertaining to state government agencies.
Helena Indian Alliance
436 N. Jackson, Helena, MT
Alliance: 442-9244
Leo Pocha Clinic: 449-5796
Chemical Dependency & Mental Health: 443-7780
A nonprofit corporation to improve social and socio-economic conditions for Native Americans by preparing dinners for senior citizens, sponsoring youth activities, implementing a substance abuse program, making referrals, providing health services, and general Native advocacy.
Montana Legal Services Association
616 Helena Ave, Helena, MT
442-9830 or 800-666-6124
Handles civil matters, such as divorce, custody of children, name change, etc. Income eligibility requirements for low-income families. No attorney fee. Client may be required to pay some costs, publication costs, etc. Often costs can be waived. Visit the website that provides general legal information and assistance: www.montanalawhelp.org
Prevention Resource Center (PRC)
P.O. Box 4210, Helena, MT
444-3484
Resources and referrals are provided via telephone, a website, and the Prevention Connection newsletter. Reduces child abuse and neglect by promoting safety and healthy family functioning. Reduces youth use of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs by promoting alternative activities and healthy lifestyles. Reduces youth violence/crime by promoting the safety of all citizens. Reduces school dropout rates by increasing the percentage of high school students who successfully transition from school to work, post-secondary education, training, and/or the military. Reduces teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted disease by promoting the concept that sexual activity, pregnancy, and child rearing are serious responsibilities.
State Bar of Montana – Lawyer Referral Service
46 N. Last Chance Gulch, Suite 2A, P.O. Box 577, Helena, MT
442-7660
Attorney referral service: 449-6577
WEEL (Working for Equality and Economic Liberation)
32 S. Ewing St, Helena, MT
495-0497
www.weelempowers.org
Provides social and economic justice for low-income families. Provides advocacy, policy change, and social action.
YMCA
1200 N. Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT
442-9622
Dedicated to building self-esteem and enriching the spirit, mind, and body for persons of all ages and economic levels. Provides activities for adults and children including aerobics, aqua aerobics, swim lessons, sports leagues, gymnastics, after-school child care with transportation from school, full-day child care, residential camp, summer day camps, drop-in nursery, and family and individual memberships. Financial assistance is available.
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American Red Cross - Lewis and Clark Chapter
805 North Main, Helena, MT 59601
442-0260
A humanitarian organization, led by volunteers, that provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. Also provides courses in First Aid, CPR & water safety, babysitting classes and blood program.
Center for Mental Health
900 N. Jackson, Helena, MT
443-7151 or 1-888-442-5353
Clinical services include psychiatric, medication monitoring, individual and group therapy, and community outreach. Provides job coach supportive employment services, supportive living program and Hannaford Group Home (449-5650).
Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
1-877-543-7669 or 444-6971
Health insurance program for children who are not eligible for Medicaid and have no other health insurance coverage. Call for application.
Children’s Wish Foundation International
1-800-323-9474
Fulfills special wishes for children with critical illnesses.
Cooperative Health Center
Lewis & Clark City-County Health Dept.
1930 9th Ave, Helena, MT
443-2584
Provides comprehensive primary health care services, mental health services, and dental care to residents of Lewis and Clark County based on income and family size.
Disability Rights Montana
www.mtadv.org
email: advocate@disabilityrightsmt.org
Disability Rights Montana, formerly Montana Advocacy Program (MAP), is a non-profit corporation that administers eight Protection and Advocacy programs and one private program that advocate the rights of Montanans with disabilities. The mission of Disability Rights Montana is to protect and advocate the human, legal, and civil rights of Montanans with disabilities while advancing dignity, equality, and self-determination.
Family Child Health Home Visiting
Lewis & Clark City-County Health Dept., 1930 9th Ave, Helena, MT
443-2584
Provides information, education, referral, and support through home visits to pregnant women and families with children up to age five. Pregnant women are assisted in obtaining prenatal care, nutrition information, housing, and other financial assistance. Families receive periodic screening and assessment of childhood development, referral to community services, parenting education, and general support. Voluntary and confidential.
Family Outreach
1212 Helena Ave, Helena, MT
443-7370
Home-based services, education, and support to children and families with developmental delays or disabilities. Services for infant through early adulthood. Also provides supportive living program for 18 and older.
Hospice
2312 Lockey, Helena, MT
444-2367
Care for life-threatening illnesses or terminally ill. Provides individual and group counseling. No one is denied due to inability to pay.
Intermountain Children’s Home & Services
500 S. Lamborn, Helena, MT
442-7920 www.intermountain.org
Provides residential care, treatment and education to emotionally disturbed youth who are unable to function within their homes or community. Agency referrals usually through DPHHS-Child and Family Services.
Leo Pocha Health Clinic
436 N. Jackson, Helena, MT
449-5796
Provides services of a medical doctor. Fee is based on ability to pay. Third party billing is accepted. No one, regardless of race, will be refused.
Lewis & Clark AIDS Project
P.O. Box 832, Helena, MT
449-1357
Direct services to those affected by HIV. Education and prevention information.
Lewis & Clark City-County Health Department
1930 9th Ave, Suite 207, Helena, MT
443-2584
The Health Department provides health education and communicable disease control through immunization services. The walk-in immunization clinic serves infants, young children, school children, teens, and adults. Costs are based on income and family size but no one is denied services based on inability to pay. Anonymous HIV/AIDS testing and counseling services. Free Blood Lead Level testing is also available.
Medicaid/CHIP Outreach Program
1930 9th Ave, Helena, MT
443-2584 www.insurekidsnow.org
Provides education and assistance to families living in Lewis & Clark County seeking free or low-cost health coverage for their children.
Medicare
1-800-633-4227
www.medicare.gov
Federal Health Insurance program for people 65 or older and people of any age with permanent kidney failure, as well as disabled people under the age of 65.
Montana Advocacy Program, Inc. (MAP)
400 N. Park Ave, 2nd Floor, P.O. Box 1681, Helena, MT
449-2344 or 800-245-4743
MAP is now Disability Rights Montana, see above.
Planned Parenthood
1500 Cannon, Helena, MT
443-7676
Provides health care, limited primary care, birth control, pregnancy testing and counseling, gynecology exams, testing and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases, AIDS testing and education, nutrition education, rubella screenings, PMS counseling, infertility education, and free blood pressure screening. All services provided are confidential. A sliding fee scale is used to determine payment with all costs at a reasonable rate. Offers mid-life services and free educational, sexuality, and parent/child counseling.
PLUK – “Parents Let’s Unite for Kids”
1-800-222-7585
www.PLUK.org
PLUK is a parent coalition that has been formed to provide information and support to individuals with disabilities and their families. The philosophy of PLUK is to use parents to help other parents cope with the special needs of their children. There are many resources and services available to the handicapped in Montana, but parents are not always aware of them or do not know how to tap into them. Resource Library available.
Social Security Administration
New Federal Building, Great Northern Town Center
1-800-772-1213
Provides retirement, survivors, and disability monthly benefits. Must have work credits and age for retirement and survivors benefits. Medicare benefits, if qualified. Disability benefits are based on work credits and physical or mental disability, age, and very limited income are resources.
School District No. 1 – Student Special Services
55 S. Rodney, Helena, MT
447-8585
Provides supportive services such a psychological, special education, and physical assistance to students enrolled in the school system. Must be enrolled in school and be eligible for services under state and federal guidelines. Serves children ages 3 and above.
Shodair Children’s Hospital
2755 Colonial Drive, P.O. Box 5539 , Helena, MT
444-7500
Shodair currently provides the following services. Child Psychiatric Services, which provides help to children and adolescents experiencing severe emotional difficulties. Shodair’s Psychiatric programs include: Acute Psychiatric Program, Residential Treatment, Adolescent Program, Children’s Program and Partial Hospitalization. Shodair also has a Department of Medical Genetics which provides comprehensive services to individuals with genetic conditions or concerns about their risk to transmit or develop a genetic disorder. Services include: Genetic Diagnostics & Counseling, Information & Library Services, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome & Effects, Fetal Pathology, Statewide Genetic Clinics, Cancer Risk Analysis, Chromosome Studies, Prenatal Diagnosis, Chronic Villus Sampling, and Maternal Screening.
Shriner’s for Children
Algeria Shrine Temple
15 N. Jackson Ave, P.O. Box 1174, Helena, MT
442-5305
Provides medical information and assistance in the areas of ortho, spinal and burns to youth and handicapped individuals age 18 and under. Services are free. Also, contact Masonic, Scottish Rite, and York Rite for other possible sources of information and special kinds of assistance.
Vocational Rehabilitation
3075 N. Montana Ave, Helena, MT
444-1710
Assists persons with disabilities in securing and maintaining employment. Must be 18 years of age or older. If eligible, provides for academic training, on the job training, and/or vocational training.
WIC Program (Women-Infants-Children)
1930 9th Ave, Suite 207, Helena, MT
443-2584 or 457-8912
The WIC Program provides health and nutrition assessment and education as well as referral to other agencies. The program serves pregnant or breast feeding women, infants, and children up to age five. Supplemental food specific to individual nutritional problems is provided through vouchers redeemable at grocery stores.
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Pediatrics
Helena Pediatric Clinic PC
1122 North Montana Avenue, Helena
449-5563
John Reynolds, MD
Erin Keefe, MD
Blayne Fritz, MD
Mary Hutchison, PNP
Teresa Augustine, MD
Michael Palciscko, MD
Nordwick Pediatrics
2600 Winnie, Suite D, Helena
442-0606
Nanci Nordwick, MD, FAAP
Partners in Pediatrics
2525 Broadway, Suite 101
447-2885
Thomas Strizich, MD
Michelle Danielson, MD
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Birthright
Livery Square #206, 534 N. Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT 59601
443-0662 / 800-550-4900
Free and confidential help to any female distressed by an unwanted pregnancy. Provides free pregnancy test to any woman who suspects she may be pregnant, support in telling her family, counseling and support during her entire pregnancy, shelter homes. Also has an extensive file of agencies which can provide monetary support or professional medical services at sliding scale rates for any woman in need.
Family Child Health Home Visiting
Lewis & Clark City-County Health Dept., 1930 9th Ave, Helena, MT
443-2584
Provides information, education, referral, and support through home visits to pregnant women and families with children up to age five. Pregnant women are assisted in obtaining prenatal care, nutrition information, housing, and other financial assistance. Families receive periodic screening and assessment of childhood development, referral to community services, parenting education, and general support. Voluntary and confidential.
Florence Crittenton Home & Services
901 N. Harris, Helena, MT
442-6958
Offers residential group home care for pregnant and parenting adolescent women. The focus of the program is therapeutic and educational. Residential programs offered for: prenatal, mother/baby, and independent living training. Also provided are outpatient services, counseling services and classes for young mothers, father and parents, as well as moderate level therapeutic group home for non-parents.
Planned Parenthood
1500 Cannon, Helena, MT
443-7676
Provides health care, limited primary care, birth control, pregnancy testing and counseling, gynecology exams, testing and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases, AIDS testing and education, nutrition education, rubella screenings, PMS counseling, infertility education, and free blood pressure screening. All services provided are confidential. A sliding fee scale is used to determine payment with all costs at a reasonable rate. Offers mid-life services and free educational, sexuality, and parent/child counseling.
WIC Program (Women-Infants-Children)
1930 9th Ave, Suite 207, Helena, MT
443-2584 or 457-8912
The WIC Program provides health and nutrition assessment and education as well as referral to other agencies. The program serves pregnant or breast feeding women, infants, and children up to age five. Supplemental food specific to individual nutritional problems is provided through vouchers redeemable at grocery stores.
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AWARE, Inc. Youth Case Management
616 Helena Ave., Helena, MT 59604
449-3120 fax: 449-3125
Provides community based case management services to qualifying children and adolescents with serious emotional disturbance, building on the strengths of each child and family in a supportive, empowering, effective and efficient manner. Regional offices are located in Anaconda, Butte, Bozeman, Helena and Dillon.
Big Brothers Big Sisters
34 W. 6th Ave, Helena, MT 59601
442-7479 / 442-1982
Age requirement to be a little brother/sister is 6-14 years. Volunteers are needed to be Big Brothers and Sisters. A commitment of two hours per week for 1 year is required. Accepts referrals for any child who needs the companionship of an adult other than parent or legal guardian and helps establish good adult/child relationships and friendships.
Boy Scouts
Helena, MT
442-7926
Provides activities for males (K-12) to develop a sense of individuality, self-esteem, and interests. Builds character, confidence and leadership.
Center for Adolescent Development
32 S. Ewing, P.O. Box 345, Helena, MT
1-800-541-5577
Provides community and youth development through the Teen Institute and Teens in Partnership programs. These programs are designed to promote personal and social growth that will enable youth to deal more effectively with their issues. Holds special events and training on youth-oriented issues and dynamics.
Court Services/Juvenile Probation
Lewis & Clark County Courthouse, 228 Broadway, Room 306, Helena, MT
447-8228
Provides youth court services. Counseling, supervision and correctional services available.
Family Outreach
1212 Helena Ave, Helena, MT
443-7370
Home-based services, education, and support to children and families with developmental delays or disabilities. Services for infant through early adulthood. Also provides supportive living program for 18 and older.
Florence Crittenton Home & Services
901 N. Harris, Helena, MT
442-6958
Offers residential group home care for pregnant and parenting adolescent women. The focus of the program is therapeutic and educational. Residential programs offered for: prenatal, mother/baby, and independent living training. Also provided are outpatient services, counseling services and classes for young mothers, father and parents, as well as moderate level therapeutic group home for non-parents.
Foster Grandparent Program
Rocky Mountain Development Council
200 S. Cruse Ave, P.O. Box 1717, Helena, MT
457-7300 or 800-356-6544
Foster grandparents give their time and love to children in places such as daycare centers, school systems, Head Start programs, and various other nonprofit agencies. They serve children who have needs that range from mental to physical disabilities and the emotional needs of latch key children. Seniors who are low-income and over sixty are qualified to receive a non-taxable stipend, mileage, monthly training and other benefits.
Girl Scouts
324 Fuller Ave, Helena, MT
443-5977
Provides activities for girls to develop a sense of individuality, self-esteem, and interests. All ages.
Head Start Program, Rocky Mountain Development Council
200 S. Cruse Ave, Room 218, P.O. Box 1717, Helena, MT
457-7308 or 800-356-6544
Provides an Early Childhood Development Program for children 3-5 years of age and their families. To help enrolled children achieve their full potential, Head Start provides comprehensive health, nutritional, educational, social, and other services. Head Start provides for the direct participation of parents of children in the development, conduct and direction of the program. Federal Income Guidelines and an intake process determine eligibility.
Intermountain Children’s Home & Services
500 S. Lamborn, Helena, MT
442-7920 www.intermountain.org
Provides residential care, treatment and education to emotionally disturbed youth who are unable to function within their homes or community. Agency referrals usually through DPHHS-Child and Family Services.
Montana Youth Homes
200 Miller, P.O. Box 153, Helena, MT
449-3038
MYH offers group home opportunities for placement of youth (birth to 18 years of age).
Project for Alternative Learning (PAL)
1325 Poplar St, Helena, MT
447-8880
Alternative high school program for high school students who have experiences difficulty in the traditional program. Emphasis is placed on individual success, experimental programming, and close student-teacher relationships. Student must be currently enrolled in a Helena high school. Students who have dropped out are not eligible for PAL. All applications originate with the counseling departments of the high school the student is attending.
Rocky Mountain Preschool and Day Care
200 S. Cruse Ave, Helena, MT
457-7342
Provides affordable and quality daycare to children ages two and a half (2 ½) to six (6) years old. Based on the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori. System of education is a philosophy of child growth and guiding such growth. Based on the child’s development needs for freedom within limits and a carefully prepared classroom that guarantees the child’s exposure to materials and experiences that develop intelligence, as well as physical and psychological abilities.
Shodair Children’s Hospital
2755 Colonial Drive, P.O. Box 5539 , Helena, MT
444-7500
Shodair currently provides the following services. Child Psychiatric Services, which provides help to children and adolescents experiencing severe emotional difficulties. Shodair’s Psychiatric programs include: Acute Psychiatric Program, Residential Treatment, Adolescent Program, Children’s Program and Partial Hospitalization. Shodair also has a Department of Medical Genetics which provides comprehensive services to individuals with genetic conditions or concerns about their risk to transmit or develop a genetic disorder. Services include: Genetic Diagnostics & Counseling, Information & Library Services, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome & Effects, Fetal Pathology, Statewide Genetic Clinics, Cancer Risk Analysis, Chromosome Studies, Prenatal Diagnosis, Chronic Villus Sampling, and Maternal Screening.
Shriner’s for Children
Algeria Shrine Temple
15 N. Jackson Ave, P.O. Box 1174, Helena, MT
442-5305
Provides medical information and assistance in the areas of ortho, spinal and burns to youth and handicapped individuals age 18 and under. Services are free. Also, contact Masonic, Scottish Rite, and York Rite for other possible sources of information and special kinds of assistance.
Wakina Sky Learning Circle and Library
Helena Indian Alliance
436 N. Jackson, P.O. Box 1240, Helena, MT
449-0318
After school program for students grades 1 through 12 at the Helena Indian Alliance. Includes mentoring, academic tutoring, physical activities, art, and Native American Cultural activities.
Youth Dynamics, Inc. (YDI)
219 N. Rodney, Helena, MT
449-4908
Arranges therapeutic foster care for emotionally disturbed youth, 0-18 years of age. Referral to YDI comes from DPHHS, Aware, and independent therapists working with the children. YDI works with parents of children placed in therapeutic foster care. They also provided the following support services and treatment to parents: weekly home visits by a YDI treatment manager; scheduled respite on a regular basis; monthly training and support group; 24 hour emergency response; ongoing trainings; and a tax-free stipend (a good second income). Family support teams, outpatient therapy, youth case management, and family support.
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