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Welfare 2 ALCOHOL & SUBSTANCE ABUSE FLATHEAD COUNTY (KALISPELL AREA)

SUPPORT GROUPS

Al-Anon Answering Service 406-755-0249

A confidential support group for family members or friends who cope with the alcoholic. Call for times and locations.

Ala Teen Answering Service (AA)

A confidential support group for persons aged 12-18 who are friends or family of an alcoholic. Call for times and locations.

Evergreen Calvary Lutheran Church 406-257-7185 Mondays 8:00pm

Pathways Al-anon, AA, Ala teen 406-756-3950 200 Heritage Way Kalispell, MT 59901

Alcoholics Anonymous Answering Service (24 Hour) 406-257-7185

A confidential support group for alcoholics using the 12-step method. Call for times and locations.

TREATMENT OPTIONS

ADOLESCENT DAY TREATMENT PROGRAM Pathways Treatment Center 406-756-3950 200 Heritage Way Kalispell, MT 59901

A.D.T.P. - Intensive structured day program for youths.

P.T.C. - In-patient treatment facility for individuals and families needing psychiatric care or chemical dependency rehabilitation.

Drug Abuse Help Line 24 hr. 800-662-HELP 24 hr. 800-662-4357 Treatment options. 24 hour hotline service.

3 Flathead Care P. O. Box 370 406-751-3970 Kalispell, MT 59903

Open Monday – Friday 9:00am - 3:30pm. Drug and alcohol education, workshops, and referrals for youth in school and community.

Flathead County Day Treatment Program - Flathead Crossroads School 18 West Evergreen Drive 406-751-1141 Kalispell, MT 59901

Flathead Valley Chemical Dependency Center P. O. Box 7115 406-756-6453 Kalispell, MT 59904

Evaluation, assessment, and treatment. Provides intensive outpatient care, educational classes, continued care, and early recovery groups. Program available for youth referred by a school or an adolescent outpatient program. Program available for those individuals with DUI’s and misdemeanor drug charges.

Pathways Treatment Center 200 Heritage Way 406-756-3950 Kalispell, MT 59901

In-Patient treatment facility for individuals and families needing psychiatric care or chemical dependency rehabilitation.

WESTERN MONTANA MENTAL HEALTH CENTER Lamplighter (For Adults) 410 Windward way 406-257-1336 Kalispell, MT 59901

Provides counseling services for adults with mental disabilities and their families. Provides outpatient services, therapeutic groups, day treatment, case management, and family based services.

WESTERN MONTANA MENTAL HEALTH CENTER – Stillwater (For Adolescents) 418 Windward way 406-752-6100 Kalispell, MT 59901

Provides counseling and intervention services to children and their families. Provides outpatient services, therapeutic foster care, therapeutic group homes for adolescent girls, children’s day treatment, children’s case management, and family based services.

Wilderness Treatment Center 200 Hubbart Dam Road 24 hr crisis: 406-854-2832 Marion, MT 59925 Fax: 406-854-2835

A rehabilitation center for males only, ages 14 - 24, who have alcohol and / or drug dependency. Based on the 12 step recovery program.

4 Youth Service Network Of Flathead County 406-871-1008 http://www.youthservicenetwork.org - Members List full of Organization Contacts

DRUG DETECTION & TESTING

Glacier Valley Medical 2425 Hwy 2 East 406-257-1680 Kalispell, MT 59901 LAKE COUNTY (POLSON/RONAN AREA)

SUPPORT GROUPS

Alano Club 8 3rd Street 406-883-6664 Polson, MT 59860

This facility can be used as a meeting place for any type of 12 step program. Call “Alcoholics Anonymous” (406-890-4254) to get more information.

Alcoholics Anonymous Polson, MT 59860 406-883-6664 A.A. 406-890-4254 Support group for alcoholics using the 12 step method. Confidential. Call for times and locations.

TREATMENT OPTIONS

Children’s Comprehensive Services Of Montana, Inc. 10 Wolverine Lane Butte: 800-477-1067 Polson, MT 59860

Offers a network of services for children and adolescents concerning: mood & behavior disorders, attention deficit disorders, sexual, and substance abuse. School referrals.

Western Montana Addiction Services 802 Main Street 24 hr: 406-883-7310 Polson, MT 59860

Office hours are Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. Outpatient and intensive outpatient programs, inpatient placement program, family counseling services, MIP, and ACT (for DUI).

5 Lincoln County (LIBBY AREA)

TREATMENT OPTIONS

Flathead Valley Chemical Dependency Clinic 711 California Street 406-293-7731 P. O. Box 756 Libby, MT 59923

Designed to treat drug, alcohol, and / or other addictive disorders. Assessment and consultation. There is no fee or obligation for service. Outpatient services provided, with referral to inpatient treatment if necessary. After care, short and long term therapy, MIP, DUI / ACT, and Co- Dependency groups. Confidential.

MISSOULA COUNTY (MISSOULA AREA)

SUPPORT GROUPS

Al Anon Hotline 406-721-5818

A confidential support group for family members or friends who cope with an alcoholic. Call for times and locations.

Narcotics Anonymous 800-990-6262

A confidential support group using the 12 step program. Call for times and locations.

TREATMENT OPTIONS

Acupuncture Detox / Stress Reduction Clinic 126 East Broadway, Suite 10 406-552-7919 Missoula, MT 59802

Provides acupuncture services to people who are in withdrawal (smoking, drugs, alcohol, etc.). Stress management program also available. Works primarily with the Youth Drug Court Program.

6 Missoula Indian Center 830 West Central Ave. 406-721-2700 Missoula, MT 59801 Fax: 406-329-3398

Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm. Drug and alcohol counseling, medical referrals, case management and transportation assistance to Native Americans for medical services. Adolescent drug and alcohol prevention program.

Western Montana Addiction Services – Turning Point 1325 Wyoming Street 406-532-9800 Missoula, MT 59801

Outpatient drug and alcohol treatment. Inpatient referrals for treatment elsewhere. Prevention, intervention, adolescent / teen, adult, family, residential / transitional / rehabilitation / Detox housing, and D.U.I. programs.

SANDERS COUNTY (THOMPSON FALLS/PLAINS AREA)

SUPPORT GROUPS

Al Anon (Thompson Falls) 406-827-9503

A confidential support group for family members or friends who cope with an alcoholic. Call for times and locations.

TREATMENT OPTIONS

Flathead Valley Chemical Dependency Clinic Thompson Falls clinic 406-827-4241 1029 Main Street Fax: 406-827-9677 Thompson Falls, MT 59873

Plains Clinic Plains City Hall, Basement Plains, MT 59859 STATEWIDE

SUPPORT GROUPS

Alcoholics Anonymous 888-607-2000 http://www.aa-montana.org

A confidential support group for alcoholics using the 12 step method. Call for times and locations. 7 TREATMENT OPTIONS

MCDC – Montana Chemical Dependency Center 2500 Continental Drive 406-496-5403 Butte, MT 59701

Intensive inpatient facility.

Rocky Mountain Treatment Center 920 North 4th Ave. 800-521-6572 Great Falls, MT 59401 406-727-8832

Treatment of alcohol / drug abuse, eating disorders, and gambling addiction. Intervention assistance, 12 step program, education, support, and recovery for families. IDAHO BONNER COUNTY (SANDPOINT AREA)

SUPPORT GROUPS

Alcoholics Anonymous

http://district14-aa.org/ 800-326-2164

A confidential support group for alcoholics using the 12 step method. Call for times and locations.

TREATMENT OPTIONS

Freedom Counseling Services 301 ½ North 1st Avenue, Suite 205 208-263-1951 Sandpoint, ID 83864 KOOTENAI COUNTY (COEUR D’ ALENE AREA)

SUPPORT GROUPS

Alcoholics Anonymous 2900 ½ Government Way 208-667-4633 Coeur D’ Alene, ID 83814

A confidential support group for alcoholics using the 12 step method. Call for times and locations. 8 TREATMENT OPTIONS

Kootenai Behavioral Health Institute 2301 North Ironwood Place 24hr: 208-765-4800 Coeur D’ Alene, ID 83814

Confidential help for alcohol / drug related problems, free consultations, outpatient & day programs, assessments, adult & adolescent care, interventions, family program, and life skills residential program.

Port Of Hope Family Treatment Center 218 North 23rd 24hr: 800-245-6132 Coeur D’ Alene, ID 83814 208-664-3300

Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm. Licensed counselors, in-patient & out-patient treatment (all ages) for alcohol & drug treatment. Detox and residential halfway house programs available. Educational classes such as anger management and ACT / DUI.

Walker Center 605 11th Avenue East 24hr: 800-227-4190 Gooding, ID 83330

Inpatient Gooding: 208-934-8461

Outpatient, outreach, and aftercare Services Boise: 208-336-9076 Twin Falls: 208-734-4200

Highly intensive in-patient, clinically supervised, medically monitored program for adults (18+ years) for alcohol / drug treatment. After care available. 12 step oriented, family based program.

Coeur D’Alene Counseling Inc. 421 East Coeur D’Alene Avenue 208-806-1184 Coeur D’Alene, ID 83814

Treatment for Process Addictions: Alcohol, Gambling, Working, and Sexual.

9 WASHINGTON SPOKANE (EASTERN WASHINGTON)

SUPPORT GROUPS

Al-Anon & Ala Teen Family Groups 1614 West Riverside Avenue 509-456-2125 Spokane, WA 99202

A confidential support group for family members or friends of the alcoholic. Call for times & locations.

Alano Club, Inc. 1700 West 7th Avenue 509-624-2400 Spokane, WA 99202

Private, non-profit organization. Uses a 12 step program. Information for Al-anon, Narcotics anonymous, and Ala teen. Call for times and locations.

Alcoholics Anonymous Lower Level 55 509-624-1442 1614 West Riverside Avenue Spokane, WA 99202

A confidential support group for alcoholics using the 12 step method. Call for times and locations. http://www.area92aa.org

Narcotics Anonymous 509-325-5045

A confidential support group for narcotics (drugs) using a 12 step program. Call for times and locations.

Our Club West 1401 1st 509-747-6933 Spokane, WA 99202

A meeting place (club) for Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA).

The Teen Line http://theteenline.org 206-722-4222 877-345-8336 Information, support, and resources ranging from topics that include drug abuse, alcohol abuse, rehab, Nicotine, Drug Treatment, Addiction, Cigarette, Drug Dependence, Drug Use Abuse Statistics, substance abuse, youth treatment, residential substance abuse treatment, residential

10 drug rehabilitation centers, residential drug treatment centers, residential drug rehab center, residential drug and alcohol treatment centers.

TREATMENT OPTIONS

Abstemious Outpatient Clinic, Inc. North side 509-326-7721 59 E. Queen Ave, Suite 108

Valley Area 509-927-7814 10525 East Main Avenue

Variable length treatment programs, AA and / or NA options, sliding scale fees, financing, flexible (day, evening, and weekend) treatment, Open 7 days a week. http://www.abstemious.org

Palouse Recovery Center 1240 S.E. Bishop Blvd., Suite P 509- 334-0718 Pullman, WA 99163 Fax: 509- 334-0361

State Certified Agency licensed by the State of Washington offering outpatient alcohol and drug education, treatment, counseling and rehabilitation. http://www.pullmanalcoholanddrugrehab.com

Spokane Regional Health District Treatment Services 1101 West College, Suite 241 509-324-1420 Spokane, WA 99212

The Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) provides outpatient treatment, counseling and referral services for adults addicted to opioids (heroin, morphine, hydrocodone, oxycodone, etc.). The program is state and federally accredited to provide medication-assisted treatment starting with the stabilization of the patient’s opioid addiction.

American Behavioral Health Systems 12715 East Mission Ave 509-325-6800 Spokane WA 99216

44 East Cozza Drive Spokane WA 99208

Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Partial hospitalization/day treatment

Colonial Clinic 910 North Washington, Suite 210 509-327-9831 Spokane, WA 99201

Office hours are 9:00 am – 6:00 pm. Out-patient and intensive out-patient program for alcohol / drug treatment. Referrals made. Private and group counseling available.

11 Daybreak Of Spokane 628 South Cowley Street Inpatient: 509-624-3227 Spokane WA 99202 Outpatient: 509-444-7033 Development: 509-444-7033 x106

Substance Abuse Services. Office also in Vancouver, WA. http://daybreakinfo.org

Adept Assessment & Treatment 104 West Crawford Street Deer Park, WA 99006 Deer Park: 509-276-2797 1321 N Ash Street, Spokane, WA 99201 Spokane: 509-327-3120

218 N Oak St Ste B, Colville, WA 99114 Colville: 509-684-2349

Evaluations, DUI assessments, out-patient and intensive out-patient treatment. Drug and alcohol information.

Greater Spokane Substance Abuse Council Prevention Center 8104 East Sprague Ave 509-922-8383 Spokane, WA 99212

Spokane County DUI victims panel, out-reach workers, ropes training, fatal vision goggles, Washington Drug Free Youth program.

Isabella House, New Horizons 2308 West 3rd Avenue 509-624-1244 Spokane, WA 99212

Recovery house for substance abuse.

Lakeside – Milam Recovery Centers 3710 North Monroe 509-328-5234 Spokane, WA 99205 800-231-4303

Residential Inpatient Treatment, Outpatient Treatment, Intervention Services, Family Programs, Employer Support Services, Medical Support Services, and Legal Support Services.

The Native Project 1803 West Maxwell Avenue 509-325-5502 Spokane, WA 99212

Intensive out-patient alcohol / drug treatment. A unique substance abuse / treatment program for youth of all ethnicities, ages 10 – 20. Assessments, family counseling, anger management, after care, culturally competent planning, wrap-around services, sliding fee scale, medical coupons, and most insurance providers accepted.

N.E.W.T.A. – North Eastern Washington Treatment Alternatives 1224 North Ash 509-326-7740 Spokane, WA 99202

12 Confidential substance abuse assessment and monitoring, testing, and individualized recovery plans. Spokane Addiction Recovery Centers 812 South Walnut, Spokane, WA 99204 In-patient: 509-624-3251 1508 West 6th Ave, Spokane, WA 99204 Out-patient: 509-624-5228

Drug, alcohol, and co-occurring mental health assessment and referrals. Applications for transitional housing.

The Healing Lodge Of The Seven Nations 5600 East 8th Avenue 509-533-6910 Spokane, WA 99212

DASA approved residential treatment center for adolescents 12 – 18 years old.

OTHER WASHINGTON LOCATIONS

TREATMENT OPTIONS

Residence Xii For Women 12029 N.E. 113th Avenue 800-272-8464 Kirkland, WA 98034 hotline: 206-722-3700

21-30 day chemical dependency (alcohol/drug) treatment for women ages 19+ based on assessment and evaluation. North of Seattle.

Schick Shadel Hospital 12101 S.W. Ambaum Boulevard 800-272-8464 Seattle, WA 98146

Adult chemical dependency program and Detox center. Normal treatment runs 14 days. Accepts Medicare, private insurance, and private pay.

Sundown M Ranch P.O. Box 217 800-326-7444 Selah, WA 98942 509-457-0990

Open 7 days a week, 8:00am – 5:00pm. Chemical dependency treatment facility for adolescents (ages 13-17) and adults (ages 18+). Family counseling program. Treatment length is: 21 days for adults, and 28 days for adolescents (non-negotiable). Selah is close to Yakima, Washington.

13 NATIONAL

TREATMENT OPTIONS

National Alcohol & Drug Abuse Hot Line 800-252-6465

National Drug Abuse Help Line 800-662-Help

Treatment options line staffed 24hr a day.

Treatment Referral Service 800-559-9503

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration

1 Choke Cherry Road, Rockville, MD 20857 1-877-SAMHSA-7

Substance abuse, suicide, and mental health treatment referrals. http://www.samhsa.gov

14 CHILDREN & YOUTH FLATHEAD COUNTY (KALISPELL AREA)

ABUSE ISSUES

Montana’s Child Abuse Reporting Hotline – Generalized Intake

866-820-5437 Statewide child abuse reporting.

Aware, Inc. 74 Sussex Drive 406-756-1072 Kalispell, MT 59901 406- 756-1073

Local residential homes for emotionally disturbed children ages 10 to 18.

Acadia / Alta-Care (Statewide Coverage) 55 Basin Creek Road Butte: 800-477-1067 Butte, MT 59701

Child, Adult, & Family Therapy And Assessments 305 East 3rd Avenue 406-752-5355 Kalispell, MT 59901

Licensed clinical social worker, drug dependency counseling.

Heider Clinical Services 955 North Meridian Road 406-752-6107 Kalispell, MT 59901

Licensed clinical psychologist who assists with parenting problems, stress management, and biofeedback.

Violence Free Crisis Line P. O. Box 1401 406-752-7273 Kalispell, MT 59901

Information and referral associated with issues of domestic violence, rape and sexual abuse. 15 ACTIVITIES / EDUCATION

4-H MSU Extension 800 South Main 406-758-5553 Kalispell, MT 59901

Youth development program teaching life skills with a focus on science, health, and citizenship.

Big Brothers And Sisters 137 Main Street 406-752-0092 Kalispell, MT 59901

Organization matching children from single parent homes with adult role models.

Boy Scouts Of America – (Lake, Sanders, & Flathead Districts) 406-390-2402

Scouting helps youth develop academic skills, self-confidence, ethics, leadership skills, and citizenship skills that influence their adult lives.

Girl Scouts Of America – (Montana & Wyoming) 800-736-5243

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

Intermountain Family Planning Center 322 2nd Avenue West, Suite A 406-260-4330 Kalispell, MT 59901

Monday – Saturday 8:00am – 8:00 pm. Adoption & Family Support, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Clinic, Kalispell Child and Family Therapy Clinic, College Scholarship Service, Intensive Day Treatment, Partnership for Children, Providence Home, Psychological Assessment and Treatment, School Based Services, Kalispell Family Based Services.

Head Start Centers 80 Railroad Street, Columbia Falls (North Valley) 406-892-4144 79 NE 7th avenue, Kalispell, MT 59901 406-752-7011

Early childhood development, plus medical, dental, nutrition, parental involvement, and social services. No fee for those who qualify.

Bridge Academy Linderman Education Center 124 3rd Avenue East 406-751-3990 Kalispell, MT 59901

16 Bridge Academy is an educational opportunity for students whose needs cannot be accommodated in a traditional high school structure. At Bridge Academy, students pursue a high school diploma in a truly alternative setting. The Director of the Bridge Academy is Teri Palmer.

The Laser Facility Linderman Education Center 124 3rd Avenue East 406-751-4000 Kalispell, MT 59901

The LASER Facility provides an alternative learning environment for those students whose learning style is other than conventional. The Director of the LASER program is Greg Letourneau.

Summer Youth Employment Program 406-758-5454

ASSISTANCE / REFERRAL

Child Development Center 1725 Montana Highway 35 406-755-2425 Kalispell, MT 59901

Provides home and center based services for children ages 0 – 21 who are developmentally delayed or disabled, and their families. Provides evaluations, training, and support. Autism insurance waivers.

Kalispell School District #5 Special Education 233 East 1st Avenue 406-751-3408 Kalispell, MT 59901

Special education services for students with handicapping conditions and special needs from preschool through high school. The program goal is to mainstream students into regular classrooms when possible and provide vocational direction.

Disabled Children’s Services – Evergreen School District’s Flathead Special Educational Co-Op. 18 West Evergreen Drive 406-751-1113 Kalispell, MT 59901 ext. 23

Identifies children with disabilities, provides payment for preliminary diagnostic evaluations and treatment. Each child receives necessary services.

Discovery Developmental Center, Inc. 75 Glenwood Drive 406-756-7295 Kalispell, MT 59901

A private, non-profit 501(c) 3 pre-school and child care center.

Flathead County Child Services Division – Child Protective Services 121 Financial Drive, Suite C 406-751-5950 Kalispell, MT 59901 17 County office for child services.

Flathead County DPHHS – Department Of Public Assistance 121 Financial Drive, Suite A 406-751-5900 Kalispell, MT 59901

Provides cash grants to those families with children who have limited income and who meet state requirements. TANF, medical, and child care assistance available.

Flathead Youth Home 295 Homestead Road 406-755-4622 Kalispell, MT 59901

Residential care for youth in need of supervision and support.

Women, Infant, And Children (WIC) Program 1035 West 1st Avenue 406-751-8170 Kalispell, MT 59901

State program that offers health education and assistance to pregnant women and women with young children (under 5). WIC vouchers issued to qualifying families for assistance with food.

CHILD CARE / INFORMATION

Montana Public Portal

MT.Gov - Search for Child Care Providers http://ccubs-sanswrite.hhs.mt.gov/MontanaPublic/ProviderSearch.aspx

The Nurturing Center 146 West 3rd Avenue 800-204-0644 Kalispell, MT 59901

Family Services; child care resources, referrals, and assistance, parent education classes and support groups, lending library, mentoring program for girls, supervised visitation, grandparents raising grandchildren support, child care provider; training, nutrition education, and technical assistance. http://www.nurturingcenter.org

LAKE COUNTY (POLSON / RONAN AREA)

ABUSE ISSUES

18 Montana’s Child Abuse Reporting Hotline – Generalized Intake

Statewide child abuse reporting 866-820-5437

Lake County Child Services Division – Child Protective Services 106 East 1st Street 406-883-3828 Polson, MT 59860

County office for child services.

Lake County Tribal Child Services – Tribal Child Protective Services County office for tribal child services. 406-883-7846

Domestic Violence Education Services D.O.V.E.S. Saint Joseph Campus 406-883-3350 P.O.Box1773 Polson, MT 59860

Domestic violence crisis, information, and referral hotline. Local victims’ shelter.

Lake County DPHHS – Department Of Public Assistance 826 Shoreline Drive 406-883-7820 Polson, MT 59860

Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) Program 802 Main Street 406-883-7307 Polson, MT 59860 406-883-7308

Flathead Indian Reservation - Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) Program Tribal Health Department 406-745-3525 P.O. Box 280 406-745-2411 Saint Ignatius, MT 59865

19 State program that offers health education and assistance to pregnant women and women with young children (under 5). WIC vouchers issued to qualifying families for assistance with food. Dentist, doctor, and X-ray services.

Superior Play School 402 3rd Avenue 406-822-4598 Superior, MT 59872

Day care service.

Family Services; child care resources, referrals, and assistance, Parent Education Classes and Support Groups, lending library, Mentoring program for girls, Supervised Visitation, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren support. Child care provider; training, nutrition education, and technical assistance. http://www.nurturingcenter.org

LINCOLN COUNTY (LIBBY AREA)

ABUSE ISSUES

Lincoln County Child Services Division – Child Protective Services 117 Commerce Way 406-293-3757 Libby, MT 59923 20 County office for child services.

ACTIVITIES / EDUCATION

4-H MSU Extension 152 Hwy 37 (406) 293-7781 x211 Eureka, MT 59923

Lincoln County DPHHS – Department Of Public Assistance 117 Commerce Way 800-442-4289 Libby, MT 59923 406-293-3791

Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) Program 418 Main Street 406-293-5711 Libby, MT 59923

Family Services; child care resources, referrals, and assistance, Parent Education Classes and Support Groups, lending library, Mentoring program for girls, Supervised Visitation, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren support. Child care provider; training, nutrition education, and technical assistance. http://www.nurturingcenter.org

21 MISSOULA COUNTY (MISSOULA AREA)

ABUSE ISSUES

C.A.S.A. – Court Appointed Special Advocate 100 Ryman, suite 600 406-542-1208 Missoula, MT 59802

Advocate training for child abuse services.

Youth Home 500 California Street 406-543-3632 Missoula, MT 59802

A long term licensed foster care program for children ages 0 – 16 where parental rights are pending termination or have been terminated.

Sexual Assault Recovery Service 634 Eddy Avenue 406-243-5244 University of Montana Crisis: 406-243-6559 Missoula, MT 59812

Sexual assault recovery program for students and faculty of the University of Montana. Support for families and friends.

Missoula County Child Services Division – Child Protective Services 2677 Palmer Street, suite 300 406-523-4100 Missoula, MT 59808

County office for child services.

22 Offers a network of services for children and adolescents concerning: mood & behavior disorders, attention deficit disorders, sexual, and substance abuse. School referrals.

YWCA / SUPPORT GROUPS

Circle Of Peace Children’s Program (YWCA) 1130 West Broadway 406-543-6691 Missoula, MT 59802

For children exposed to domestic and family violence. After school support groups for children 9 – 12, Fall & Spring. Provides children’s advocate training twice a year and community education on the effects of domestic violence on children.

Child Sexual Abuse & Rape Counseling (YWCA) – Pathways Program 1130 West Broadway 406-542-1944 Missoula, MT 59802

Support groups for child abuse victims ages 0-16 and adult survivors. Teach skill building, self- esteem, conflict resolution, alternatives to violence, communication, and decision making skills.

4-H MSU Extension 2825 Santa Fe Court 406- 258-4200 Missoula, MT 59808

Big Brothers & Sisters Of Montana 1520 South Russell 406-721-2380 Missoula, MT 59801

Organization matching children from single parent homes with adult role models.

Boy Scouts Of America – (Missoula) 406-671-5670

Campfire Boys & Girls – Ponderosa Council 2700 Clark 406-542-2120 Missoula, MT 59802

After school and Summer programs.

23 Girl Scouts Of America – (Montana & Wyoming) 800-736-5243

Head Start / Home Start 1001 Worden 406-728-5460 Missoula, MT 59802

Early childhood development, plus medical, dental, nutrition, parental involvement, and social services. No fee for those who qualify.

Missoula Family YMCA 3000 Russell Avenue 406-721-9622 Missoula, MT 59801

Organization dedicated to building stronger families and community through healthy spirit, mind, and body.

Human Resource Council – Youth Employment Program 1801 South Higgins Avenue 406-728-3710 Missoula, MT 59801

Missoula County DPHHS – Department Of Public Assistance 2677 Palmer Street, suite 100 406-329-1200 Missoula, MT 59808

Provides cash grants to those families with children who have limited income and who meet state requirements. TANF, medical, and child care assistance available. Women, Infant, And Children (WIC) Program 301 West Adler 406-258-4740 Missoula, MT 59802

The Parenting Place 1644 South 8th West 406-728-5437 Missoula, MT 59801

Provides and referrals for: child abuse, child care, crisis, and family services. Program to increase parenting skills through classes and mentoring.

Families First – Children’s Museum / Parenting Program 407 East Main 406-721-7690 24 Missoula, MT 59802

Comprehensive parenting program and brown bag discussion groups on various topics.

Planet Kids - YWCA Missoula 1130 W. Broadway 406-542-3346 Missoula, MT 59802

Supervised Visitation & Exchange Center

Women’s Opportunity & Resource Development, Inc. – W.O.R.D. 1120 Cedar St. 406- 543-3550 Missoula, MT 59802

Organization to strengthen families through parent education, tutoring, and advocacy.

Friends To Youth 515 South Reserve, Suite 5 406-728-2662 Missoula, MT 59801

Offers two programs: 1) outpatient mental health service, 2) a family based program.

Missoula City / County Health Department 301 West Alder 406-528-4986 Missoula, MT 59802

Child development, home visitations, mental health, teen parenting, family plans, budgeting, hygiene, nutrition, stress, anger, and other issues.

Missoula Indian Center 406-721-2700

Varity of health services for native clients including: assessments, outpatient, & mental.

Youth Home 500 California Street 406-543-3632 Missoula, MT 59802

A long term licensed foster care program for children ages 0 – 16 where parental rights are pending termination or have been terminated.

Partnership Project County Health Department 406-258-4986 Missoula, MT 59802

An intensive case management program for at-risk parents.

Youth For Christ 1515 Fairview Avenue, suite 210 406-721-6533 25 Missoula, MT 59801

Youth and family counseling focusing on high school aged children. Youth center and informal clothing bank.

Suicide Prevention 800-228-1038

ASUM Child Care / Learning Center II Craighead Apartments 406-721-8722 Missoula, MT 59802

Preschool and Summer programs

Child Care Resources 105 East Pine, Lower Level 406-728-6446 Missoula, MT 59802 800-728-6446

Services to families in need of child care and to child care providers. Provides daycare licensing, training, and childcare expense assistance.

Circle Of Peace Children’s Program (YWCA) 1130 West Broadway 406-543-6691 Missoula, MT 59802

For children exposed to domestic and family violence. After school support groups for children 9 – 12, Fall & Spring. Provides children’s advocate training twice a year and community education on the effects of domestic violence on children.

Child Sexual Abuse & Rape Counseling (YWCA) – Pathways Program 1130 West Broadway 406-542-1944 Missoula, MT 59802 26 Support groups for child abuse victims ages 0-16 and adult survivors. Teach skill building, self- esteem, conflict resolution, alternatives to violence, communication, and decision making skills.

Watson Children’s Shelter 4978 Buckhouse Lane 406-549-0058 Missoula, MT 59804

Provides: Crisis, short and long term foster care or group home.

Salvation Army – Corps Community Day Care 135 Knowles 406-549-8959 Missoula, MT 59801

SANDERS COUNTY (THOMPSON FALLS / PLAINS AREA)

ABUSE ISSUES

Child And Family Services Division 2504 Tradewinds Way, suite 4 406-827-4317 Thompson Falls, MT 59873

County office for state child services.

4-H MSU Extension 2504 Tradewinds Way, suite 1B 406-827-6934 Thompson Falls, MT 59873

Boy Scouts Of America – (Lake, Sanders, & Flathead Districts) 27 406-390-2402

Girl Scouts Of America – (Montana & Wyoming) 800-736-5243

Sanders County DPHHS – Department Of Public Assistance 2504 Tradewinds Way, suite 3 406-827-4395 Thompson Falls, MT 59873

Women, Infant, And Children (WIC) Program 1111 Main Street 406-827-6931 Thompson Falls, MT 59873

28 Family Services; child care resources, referrals, and assistance, parent education classes and support groups, lending library, mentoring program for girls, supervised visitation, grandparents raising grandchildren support, child care provider; training, nutrition education, and technical assistance. http://www.nurturingcenter.org

Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies, The Montana Coalition - State HMHB 400 North Park Avenue 406-449-8611 Helena, MT 59601

A recognized leader and resource in maternal and child health Information & materials. www.hmhb-mt.org

STATEWIDE (MONTANA)

866-820-5437 Statewide child abuse reporting

Child Support Enforcement 3075 North Montana Avenue, suite 112 800-346-5437 P. O. Box 202943 406-444-6856 Helena, MT 59620

Enforces federal laws pertaining to child support payments.

Lutheran Social Services Of Montana 17 East 2nd Street, suite 207 406-752-8847 Kalispell, MT 59901

Social service agency providing consultation and education for; general, adoption, and unplanned pregnancy counseling.

Montana CHIP – Children’s Health Insurance Plan

29 P.O. Box 202951 877-543-7669 Helena, MT 59620-2951

A state-sponsored program that provides health coverage to uninsured Montana children under the age of 19 whose family income meets the income guidelines.

Parents Let’s Unite For Kids – (PLUK) 516 North 32nd Street 800-222-7585 Billings, MT 59101

PLUK represents the 30,000 families of children with disabilities and special health care needs in Montana, as well as serves as Montana's Parent Training and Information Center, the Family to Family Health Information and Education Center, and the Family Voices state affiliate. http://www.pluk.org

Families First Of Montana PARENTING PROGRAMS: 406-721-7690 Address - 227 1/2 West Front Street, Missoula, MT 59802 FAMILIES FIRST CHILDREN'S MUSEUM: 406-541-7529 Address - 225 West Front Street, Missoula, MT 59802

Together Parenting Programs and the Children’s Museum offer valuable resources to families in western Montana. Providing parenting; programs, classes, presentations, consultations, library, and a help-line. http://www.familiesfirstmontana.org IDAHO BONNER COUNTY (SANDPOINT AREA)

Idaho’s Statewide Child Abuse Hotline 800-926-2588

Child Abuse & Protective Services - Region 1 (Panhandle) Coeur D’Alene, ID 866-769-1543

State office for child services. 30 Head Start Center – Bonner County Sandpoint, ID 208-263-6232

Early childhood development, plus medical, dental, nutrition, parental involvement, and social services. No fee for those who qualify. Federally funded.

KOOTENAI COUNTY (COEUR D’ALENE AREA)

Idaho’s Statewide Child Abuse Hotline 800-926-2588

Coeur D’Alene Child Abuse & Protective Services – Region 1 (Panhandle) 1350 West Ironwood Drive, suite 100 208-769-1543 Coeur D’Alene, ID 83814 866-769-1543

State office for child services.

Head Start Center Coeur D’Alene, ID 208-267-5756

Early childhood development, plus medical, dental, nutrition, parental involvement, and social services. No fee for those who qualify. Federally funded.

Child Care Resource Center 8500 North Atlas Road 208-415-5146 Hayden, ID 83835

Referral & education on finding quality child care (ICCP program).

Children’s Village (Child Abuse Services) 1350 West Hanley Avenue 208-667-1189 Coeur D’Alene, ID 83815

Facility for children in need of crisis, foster, and respite care.

Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP) 1106 Ironwood Drive 208-926-2588 Coeur D’Alene, ID 83814

Referral agency for day care providers and clients. Continued education for registered providers. State Co-pay for child care services.

31 WASHINGTON SPOKANE (EASTERN WASHINGTON)

CHILD ABUSE SERVICES

Children’s Home Society Of Washington 2323 North Discovery Place 509-747-4174 Spokane Valley, WA 99216

Child and family counseling center. Classes taught by parents. Assistance with adoption papers.

Frontier Behavioral Health 131 South Division 509-838-4651 Spokane, WA 99202 509-458-7458

Treatment for behavioral and co-occurring problems.

Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery 1004 East 8th 509-535-3155 Spokane, WA 99202

Emergency respite care from birth to six (6) years old. Emergency basic essentials program for diapers and formula.

Big Brothers And Sisters Of Inland Northwest 509-328-8310 Organization matching children (7-12) with adult role models.

Boy Scouts Of America 411 West Boy Scout Way 509-325-4562 Spokane, WA 99201

Girl Scout Of Eastern Washington & Idaho 509-747-8091 800-827-9478 32 Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

Campfire Boys & Girls, USA – Inland Northwest Council 524 North Mullan Road 509-747-6191 Spokane, WA 99206

After school and Summer programs. www.campfireinc.org Child Support Enforcement 1608 West Boone Avenue 800-345-9982 Spokane, WA 99201 509-363-5000

Enforces federal laws pertaining to child support payments. Establish paternity / custody.

Child Alliance 800-332-4483

Crisis Residential Center – CRC 201 West 6th Avenue 509-624-2868 Spokane, WA 99204

Two (2) programs for youth 12-17 years old. Provides individual and family counseling communication skills, problem solving, and anger management.1) State funded for referrals from state agencies (i.e. CPS). 2) Federally funded focused on runaway issues. Staffed 24 hours, always supervised.

Child Care Resources – Referrals 509-484-0048 Child care referrals and information on financial assistance.

PFLAG Spokane - Parents, Families, And Friends Of Lesbians & Gays 220 West Mansfield Avenue, #1 509-593-0191 Spokane, WA 99205 www.outspokane.com/resources.html

The Inland Northwest LGBT Center 1522 N Washington, Ste 102 509-489-1914 Spokane Washington www.thelgbtcenter.orgAbout

Odyssey Youth Center – LGBT & Questions 1121 South Perry Street 509-325-3637 Spokane, WA 99202

Organization to provide 14 - 21 year olds with safe space, networking, advocacy, education, referrals, resources, and support. http://www.odysseyyouth.org

Job Corps 140 South Arthur, suite 408 509-534-2269 33 Spokane, WA 99202

Residential and vocational training program for economically disadvantaged youth ages 16 – 24. 4-H WSU Extension 222 North Havana 509-477-2048 Spokane, WA 99202

Youth development program teaching life skills with a focus on science, health, and citizenship. I Choice, Life Services 2659 North Ash Street 509-327-0701 Spokane, WA 99205

Provide pregnancy and STD testing, OB for up to 3 months, and wellness.

Camp Gifford – Salvation Army Camp: 509-325-6809 Main: 509-325-6810

Spokane County Head Start / ECEAP 1603 North Belt 509-279-6340 Spokane, WA 99205

Early childhood (6wk-5yr) development, plus medical, dental, nutrition, parental involvement, and social services. No fee for those who qualify. Federally funded.

Teen-Aid Inc 509-482-2868

VOA – Crosswalk 509-838-6596 Youth services: homeless shelter, case workers, counseling, and nurse.

Women, Infant, And Children (WIC) Program West Central Community Center W.C.C.C.: 509-326-9540 SPOKANE COUNTY

Northeast Community Center N.E.C.C.: 509-323-2828 Spokane County Health (Airways Heights, Deer Park) S.C.H.: 509-324-1620

YMCA Child Care Center Early Child Care: 509-838-3577 ext.106 Before/After School: 509-838-3577 ext.409

YWCA Of Spokane 509-326-1190

34 NATIONAL

National Adoption Center 800-862-3678 Assistance with adoptions and search for families.

Child Help 800-422-4453 National child abuse hotline.

National Center For Missing & Exploited Children 800-843-5678

National Runaway Hotline 800-621-4000

Provides: crisis intervention, referrals, and messages for youth, parents, and families.

National Center For Missing Youth – Operation Lookout 800-782-7335 Program for parents to inform network of missing youth.

Youth Crisis Hotline 800-442-4673 800-442-HOPE

Provides: Message relay program, counseling, referrals for; treatment, shelters, pregnancy, molestation, suicide, and child abuse. Greyhound “Home Free Program”.

National Hopeline Network 800-784-2433 800-SUICIDE Focuses on suicide prevention, awareness, and education.

Imalive – Live On-Line Chat https://www.imalive.org

The first online network with 100% of its volunteers trained and certified in crisis intervention.

National Suicide Prevention – Lifeline 800-273-8255

35 800-273-TALK

CHURCHES SANDERS COUNTY (AND VICINITY)

Alliance Church 505 West 5th Street 406-826-3916 P.O. Box 368 Plains, MT 59859

Assembly Of God Church 300 Clayton 406-826-3800 Plains, MT 59859

Preston Avenue 406-827-4611 Thompson Falls, MT 59873

Provide: food, clothing, soup kitchen, preschool, daycare, and pregnancy counseling.

Clark Fork Baptist Church 105 East Lynch Plains, MT 59859

First Baptist Church 705 Main Street 406-827-3435 Thompson Falls, MT 59873

Heron, MT 59844 406-847-2010

Sacred Heart Mission Hot Springs, MT 59845 406-741-3950

Saint James Catholic Church Meany & Pierce 406-826-3668 P. O. Box 745 Plains, MT 59859

Saint Williams Catholic Church 416 Preston Avenue 406-827-4433 Thompson Falls, MT 59873

36 Provides a mass in Noxon

Community Congregational Church 704 Preston Avenue 406-827-3706 Thompson Falls, MT 59873

Trout Creek Community Church 17 Larch Street 406-827-4814 Trout Creek, MT 59874

Jehovah’s Witnesses 1197 Mount Silcox Drive 406-827-4974 Thompson Falls, MT 59873

Shepherd Of The Valley Lutheran Church 1191 Mount Silcox Drive 406-827-1118 Thompson Falls, MT 59873

Meets at Thompson Falls Senior Center.

First Lutheran Church 604 South 5th Avenue 406-826-3516 Plains, MT 59859

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church 611 Ogden 406-827-3925 Thompson Falls, MT 59873 406-827-3926

First Methodist Church 805 South 5th Avenue Plains, MT 59859

Child Care On Sunday.

United Methodist Church 121 West 2nd Clark Fork, ID 83811

Services also in Noxon and Heron

Whitepine Community United Methodist Church 3771 Highway 200 406-847-2350 Thompson Falls, MT 59873

Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints 169 Helterline Road 406-826-3265 Plains, MT 59859 406-826-3275

110 Golf Street 406-827-9757 Thompson Falls, MT 59873 37 Hot Springs Bible Church Corner of Charlotte & South 1st Avenue 406-741-2451 Hot Springs, MT 59845

Provides counseling, safe house program, emergency financial assistance, and food bank.

House Of Prayer 204 Broadway P. O. Box 584 Noxon, MT 59853

New Life Fellowship Airport Road 406-827-4406 Thompson Falls, MT 59873

Plains Bible Chapel 8 East Combest Creek Road 406-826-3118 Plains, MT 59859

Thompson Falls Christian Church Corner of Church & Haley 406-827-3380 Thompson Falls, MT 59873

38 DISABILITIES FLATHEAD COUNTY (KALISPELL AREA)

Child Developmental Center 1725 Montana Highway 35 406-755-2425 Kalispell, MT 59901 406-755-2426

Serves children ages 0-21 who are developmentally delayed or disabled, and their families, with evaluations, training, and support in their homes and / or at the center.

Disabled Children’s Services – Evergreen School District’s Flathead Special Educational Co-Op. 18 West Evergreen Drive 406-751-1113 ext. 23 Kalispell, MT 59901

Identifies children with disabilities, provides payment for preliminary diagnostic evaluations and treatment. Each child receives necessary services.

Summit Independent Living Center 406-257-0048

Advocacy for the disabled, skills training, support groups, information, and referrals.

Friendship House 606 West 2nd Avenue 406-257-8375 Kalispell, MT 59901

State licensed assisted living facility for adults who can no longer live safely at home.

Home Options 275 Corporate Drive, Suite 600 406-751-4200 Kalispell, MT 59901 406-752-5111

Kalispell Regional Medical Center program providing: home health, hospice, private care, nursing, therapy, personal care, home making, medical services, and a chaplain.

Kalispell School District #5 Special Education 233 East 1st Avenue 406-751-3408 Kalispell, MT 59901

Special education services for students with handicapping conditions and special needs from preschool through high school. The program goal is to mainstream students into regular classrooms when possible and provide vocational direction. 39 Opportunity Resources, Inc. 945 East 4th Avenue 406-755-6344 Kalispell, MT 59901

Case management for developmentally disabled persons at home or group home.

Personal Touch Home Care 214 Main Street 406-758-5422 P. O. Box 8300 Kalispell, MT 59901

Provides assistance with daily living activities.

LAKE COUNTY (POLSON / RONAN AREA)

Opportunity Resources, Inc. 410 East 1st Street, Suite 12 406-883-3527 Polson, MT 59860

Case management for developmentally disabled persons at home or group home.

Summit Independent Living Center 111 Southwest 2nd Avenue 406-676-0190 Ronan, MT 59864

Achievements, Inc. 101 Mineral Avenue 406-293-8848 Libby, MT 59923

Group home and sheltered workshop for adults. Operates a thrift store for possible employment.

Summit Independent Living Center 111 Southwest 2nd Avenue 406-676-0190 Ronan, MT 59864

Child Developmental Center Fort Missoula 406-549-6413 Missoula, MT 59804

Provides: early intervention, evaluations, treatment, respite, special clinics (cleft lip/palate), neonatal intensive care screening, preschool screening, and specialized family care to children from birth to 5 years of age.

Co-Teach McGill Hall Basement 406-243-5344 University of Montana Missoula, MT 59812

Preschool & kindergarten readiness program for ages 3-5.

Easter Seals / Goodwill 2300 Brooks Street 406-549-6969 Missoula, MT 59801

Provides working opportunities to people with disabilities.

Rural Institute On Disabilities 52 Corbin Hall 800- 732-0323 University of Montana 406-243-5467 Missoula, MT 59812

Provide useful resources and information on a variety of topics related to disabilities that we have explored through a multitude of projects.

Specialized Transportation Services – Mountain Line 1221 Shakespeare 406-721-2848 Missoula, MT 59802

Summit Independent Living Center 1900 Brooks Street, Suite 120 406-728-1630 Missoula, MT 59801

Opportunity Resources, Inc. 41 2821 South Russell 406-721-2930 Missoula, MT 59801

Case management for developmentally disabled persons in a group home or at home.

Little Bitterroot Services 103 Lynch Street 406-826-3689 Plains, MT 59859

Group home and sheltered workshop for adults. Operates a thrift store for possible employment. Program funded by a State grant.

Opportunity Resources, Inc. 200 South Hubbard 406-826-3189 Plains, MT 59859

Case management for developmentally disabled persons in a group home or at home.

Sanders County United For Disabilities P. O. Box 1718 406-827-3913 Thompson Falls, MT 59873

Educational non-profit group concerned with the disabled in Sanders County.

STATEWIDE (MONTANA)

Disabilities Rights 1022 Chestnut Street 800-245-4743 Helena, MT 59601

Program for protection, advocacy, and human rights related issues for persons with developmental disabilities.

Riverview Group Home Residence 520 North 6th 406-363-6449 Hamilton, MT 59840

School For Deaf And Blind 3911 Central Avenue 406-771-6000 Great Falls, MT 59405

42 A free statewide outreach program for children pre-kindergarten till 21 years old that provides evaluations, consultations, and mainstreaming.

Developmental Services Division – DPHHS 111 North Sanders Admin: 406-444-9055 P.O. Box 4210 DDP: 406-444-2995 Helena, MT 59604 CMHB: 406-444-4545

Developmental Disabilities Program provides services across the lifespan for individuals who have developmental disabilities and their families. Children’s Mental Health Bureau provides care and support to individuals under 18 years who have been diagnosed with serious emotional disturbance (SED). IDAHO KOOTENAI COUNTY (COEUR D’ALENE AREA)

Idaho - Region 1 – Commission For The Blind And Visually Impaired 2005 Ironwood Parkway, Suite 222 208-769-1411 Coeur D’Alene, ID 83814

Promotes choices, employment, independence, and integration for the visually impaired.

Idaho School For The Deaf / Blind 2101 Lakewood Drive, Suite 224 208-769-1431 Coeur D'Alene, ID 83814

Provide direct educational services through a residential campus program for children between the ages of 3 to 21, who have an established hearing or vision loss.

Panhandle Special Needs, Inc. 1424 North Boyer 208-263-7022 Sandpoint, ID 83864

Disability Action Center 3650 North Government Way, Suite “L” 208-664-9896 Coeur D’Alene, ID 83815

Provides information, referrals, advocacy, and independent living skills training.

A Better Personal Care, Inc. 3115 North Government Way, Suite 2 208-664-6989 Coeur D’Alene, ID 83815 800-681-3090

43 Provides up to eight (8) hours of in-home chore / homemaker service a day to developmentally disabled or elderly persons.

WASHINGTON (SPOKANE AREA)

Adept Technologies 8424 North Susan Court 509-468-1563 Spokane, WA 99208

Arc Of Spokane 320 East 2nd Avenue 509-328-6326 Spokane, WA 99202

Provides advocacy, employment, parental support, and financial management.

Deaf Access Program – Washington Relay Service TTY: 800-833-6388

Division Of Developmental Disabilities - Region 1 Headquarters 1611 W. Indiana Ave. 509-329-2900 Spokane, WA 99205-4221 800-462-0624

Provides care management and employment services to persons with developmental disabilities. [email protected]

Easter Seals Society Of Washington 606 West Sharp Avenue 509-326-8292 Spokane, WA 99201

Provides: computer loan, assistive technology, information and referral, respite, and recreation programs to children 4 – 14 years of age.

Eastern Washington Center For The Deaf And Hard Of Hearing - Hearing Loss Center 1206 N Howard 509-328-9220 Spokane, WA 99201 800-214-3323

Promotes independence and wellbeing for deaf and hard of hearing persons.

Goodwill Industries Of The Inland Northwest 130 East 3rd Avenue 509-838-4246 Spokane, WA 99202

Vocational training, job placement opportunities and coordination for disabled persons.

Lilac Service For The Blind 1212 North Howard 509-328-9116 44 Spokane, WA 99201

Independent living program, home and personal management, daily living skills, Braille training, vision aids, and adapted computer skills program.

Multiple Sclerosis – Inland Northwest Chapter 818 East Sharp Avenue 509-482-2022 Spokane, WA 99202

Provides direct services along with information and referrals.

Spokane Guild’s School & Neuromuscular Center 2118 West Garland 509-326-1651 Spokane, WA 99205

Provides comprehensive services for infants and toddlers (birth – 3 years) including; assessment, treatment, speech, therapy, resources, evaluations, and service coordination.

Wheelchair Transport 11801 East Mansfield, Suite 1 509-535-2475 Spokane Valley, WA 99206 NATIONAL

Braille Institute Los Angeles, CA 800-BRAILLE 800-272-4553 323-663-1111

Braille Institute is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to eliminate barriers to a fulfilling life caused by blindness and severe sight loss.

National Rehabilitation Information Center 8400 Corporate Drive, Suite 500 800-346-2742 Landover, MD 20785 301-459-5900 301-459-5984

The National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC) is a library and information center focusing on disability and rehabilitation [email protected]

45 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLATHEAD COUNTY (KALISPELL AREA)

First Call For Help – Help Net P. O. Box 8181 406-752-8181 Kalispell, MT 59901 800-332-8425

Information and / or crisis referral service.

Violence Free Crisis Line – Abby Shelter 305 East 3rd Avenue Crisis: 406-752-7273 P. O. Box 1401 Admin: 406-752-4735 Kalispell, MT 59903

Crisis intervention, advocacy, and peer counseling for victims of battering, incest, child sexual abuse, and rape. Offers support groups for women, rape survivors, adults molested as children and a victim’s shelter. LAKE COUNTY (POLSON/RONAN AREA)

Domestic Violence Education Services D.O.V.E.S. Saint Joseph Campus 406-883-3350 P.O. Box 1773 Polson, MT 59860

Domestic violence crisis, information, and referral hotline. Local victims’ shelter. LINCOLN COUNTY (LIBBY AREA)

First Call For Help – Help Net P. O. Box 8181 406-752-8181 Kalispell, MT 59901 800-332-8425

Information and / or crisis referral service.

Lincoln County Women’s Help Line 46 P.O. Box 390 406-293-3223 Libby, MT 59923

Domestic violence and rape advocacy, information, referrals, transport, and 2 shelters. MISSOULA COUNTY (MISSOULA AREA)

Poverello Center 535 Ryman Avenue 406-728-1809 Missoula, MT 59802 Housing: 406-728-8526

Emergency housing, education program, clothing store, noon meal, and food pantry.

Domestic Violence Assistance Shelter (YWCA) – Pathways Program 1130 West Broadway 406-542-1944 Missoula, MT 59802

Provides emergency shelter to victims and their families, advocacy, battered children’s program, walk-in services for survivors, family, and friends plus several support groups.

Student Assault Center – Outreach Program Curry Health Center 406-243-6559 University of Montana Admin: 406-243-6429 SANDERS COUNTY (THOMPSON FALLS / PLAINS AREA)

Sanders County Coalition For Families 303 Main Street, Lower Level 406-827-3745 P.O. Box 1136 Office: 406-827-3218 Thompson Falls, MT 59873

Provides crisis intervention, advocacy for domestic violence, sexual assault, and criminal justice, emergency transportation and shelter, peer counseling, victims support groups, information, referrals, and community education.

WESTERN MONTANA

Mineral County Help Line 301 East 2nd Avenue 406-822-4202 Superior, MT 59872 Office: 406-822-4262

Supporters Of An Abuse Free Environment – S.A.F.E. P.O. Box 534 406-363-4600 Hamilton, MT 59840 Office: 406-363-2793 47 Domestic violence crisis intervention, advocacy, shelter, and other services.

STATEWIDE (MONTANA)

Safe Trust Institute – Center For The Prevention Of Sexual & Domestic Violence 206-634-1903 Resources and training for religious groups and clergy.

Futures Without Violence – Health Resource Center On Domestic Violence 888-792-2873

Supplies healthcare and service providers with awareness materials, DVD’s, posters, safety cards, and screening education.

Haven – Montana Hotline For Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault P.O. Box 752 406-586-4111 Bozeman, MT 59771 Office: 406-586-7689

Crisis intervention, support groups, civil legal advocacy, individual counseling, and referrals to local programs and shelters.

IDAHO STATEWIDE

Boise 208-343-7025

Bonners Ferry 208-267-5211 208-267-5634

North Idaho Violence Prevention Center Region 1 services Coeur D’Alene, 208-661-2522 Sand Point, Bonners Ferry, 208-664-9303 and Boundary Counties

Shelter available.

Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Center Idaho Falls 208-255-2412 208-529-4352

48 Domestic Violence & Homelessness Lewiston 208-746-9655 800-669-3176 Shelter available.

Alternatives To Violence Of The Palouse Moscow & Pullman 208-883-4357 509-332-0552 Services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

Family Services Alliance Pocatello 208-251-4357 208-232-0742 Shelter available.

Post Falls 208-773-3517

Rexburg 208-356-0065 800-962-5601

Idaho Rape Crisis Reporting And Counseling Region 1 services Coeur D’Alene, 208-661-2522 Sand Point, Bonners Ferry, 208-664-9303 and Boundary Counties

Shelter available. IDAHO BONNER COUNTY (SANDPOINT AREA)

Transitions In Progress – Bonner County Homeless Taskforce 330 South Florence 208-265-2952 P.O. Box 1696 Sandpoint, ID 83864

Services and shelters (3) for victims and families of domestic violence and homelessness. http://transitionsinprogress.org

Victim Advocate Services Team 127 South 1st Avenue 208-265-3586 Sandpoint, ID 83864

Advocacy, information, and referrals for victims of crimes.

Alliance Family Services North, Inc. 49 608 & 618 South Division 208-263-0301 Sandpoint, ID 83864 208-263-2619

Outpatient programs for mental health, chemical dependency, and home health services.

Boundary County Youth Crisis & Domestic Violence Hotline 208-267-5211 Office: 208-267-7334 Provides advocacy, victim referral services, and support groups.

IDAHO KOOTENAI COUNTY (COEUR D’ALENE AREA)

North Idaho Violence Prevention Center – Services Region 1 (Panhandle) 850 North 4th Street D.V. 208-664-9303 Coeur D’Alene, ID 83814 Rape & S.A. 208-661-2522 Gen. Public 208-664-1443

Provides intervention, emergency shelter, information, referrals, support groups, counseling, and court advocacy to victims of domestic violence and their families. WASHINGTON (STATEWIDE)

Life Wire Bellevue 800-827-8840

Shelters (2) available.

Washington State Domestic Violence Hotline – Statewide Service Bremerton, Everett, Kent, and Tacoma 800-562-6025

Provides referrals and advocacy.

Family Support Center & Kids First Advocacy Colville 509-684-6139 509-684-3796 Family Resource Center Davenport 509-725-4357

Advocacy and homelessness housing. Ellensburg 509-925-4168 Mental H. 509-925-9861

50 Provides a universal crisis line and a non-emergency mental health line.

Domestic Violence Service Kennewick 509-582-9841

Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services Mount Vernon 360-336-9591 888-548-3133

Services for previous or current victims of domestic violence and their families / friends.

Pend Oreille Crime Victim Services Newport 509-447-LIVE 800-548-3133 Office: 509-447-2274 Provides shelter, support, and counseling.

The Support Center Omak 509-826-3221 888-826-3221

Provides counseling, support groups, advocacy, and shelter for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and other crimes.

Connections Republic 509-775-3331

Provides services and/or shelter for sexual assault, domestic violence, and homelessness.

YWCA Seattle 206-461-4882

Provides a domestic violence women shelter.

Salvation Army - Hickman House Seattle 206-932-5341

Provides services and transitional housing for victims of domestic violence.

Seattle’s City Attorney’s Office – Domestic Violence Advocate Seattle 206-684-7745

Provides domestic violence advocacy.

YWCA Vancouver 360-695-0167 800-695-0167 360-695-0501

Provides emergency shelter and community outreach programs. 51 YWCA Walla Walla 509-529-9922

Safety, Advocacy, Growth, & Empowerment - S.A.G.E. Wenatchee 509-663-7446 509-663-1952 WASHINGTON STATE

Provides advocacy and support for all types of victims and a domestic violence shelter.

YWCA Yakima 509-248-7796

Provides shelter and awareness classes. WASHINGTON (SPOKANE AREA)

Alternatives To Domestic Violence – YWCA Spokane 509-326-2255

Shelter available.

First Call For Help Spokane 509-838-4428

The Greenhouse Community Center 12 West 1st Street 509-276-8224 Deer Park, WA 99006

Provides a food bank, thrift store, GED counseling, and volunteer opportunities.

Spokane Sexual Assault Center Spokane 509-624-7273

Provides advocacy and crisis intervention. SHELTERS (SPOKANE AREA)

Truth Ministry 509-456-2576 Provides shelter for men at night.

House Of Charity 509-624-7821 52 Provides day time shelter for adults, nights are men only.

Ogden Hall Shelter For Women And Children Union Gospel Mission 509-327-7737

Salvation Army Safe Family Shelter 509-325-6814

Union Gospel Mission Shelter For Men 509-535-8510 Hope House

NATIONAL

National Domestic Violence Hotline 3616 Far West Boulevard, suite 101 – 297 800-799-SAFE Austin, TX 78731 800 -799 -7233 TDD 800-787-3224

Provides bilingual information and referrals concerning domestic violence. Translation available through Language Line.

National Sexual Assault Hotline 800-656-4673

53 Employment & Job Training Flathead County (Kalispell Area)

EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES

Express Employment Professionals 4 Sunset Boulevard 406-257-2255 Kalispell, MT 59901

Placement for all occupations, temporary, permanent, bonded/insured, national network.

Flathead County Montana Job Service 427 East 1st Avenue 406-758-6200 Kalispell, MT 59901

Provides job placement assistance, testing, typing, 10 key, resume assistance, internet access, resource center, and labor market information. http://wsd.dli.mt.gov

Labor Contractors Staffing Service Kalispell 406-752-0191

Occupational placement from temporary to permanent.

A+ Healthcare 2707 Highway 93 South 406-755-4968 Kalispell, MT 59901

Professional healthcare facility and in-home staffing service, temporary to permanent.

JOB TRAINING

Experience Works, Inc. 120 South Indiana Avenue 1-800-450-5627 Sioux Falls, SD 57103 Kalispell: 406-257-1968

Provide limited-income seniors with critical services to assist their employment and re- employment, enabling them to become or remain productive and self-sufficient.

54 Flathead County Montana Job Service 427 East 1st Avenue 406-758-6200 Kalispell, MT 59901

Community Action Partnership Of Northwest Montana - HRDC District X 214 Main Street 406-752-6565 P.O. BOX 8300 800-344-5979 Kalispell, Montana 59904

Different aspects of a client’s life are addressed including housing, budgeting, medical, job training, and education through networking resources, eventually leading to independence and self-sufficiency. [email protected] Lake County (POLSON/RONAN AREA)

EMPLOYMENT

Lake County Montana Job Service 417 B Main Street 406-883-5261 Polson, MT 59860

EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES

JOB TRAINING

Working Innovations 414 East 1st Street, suite D 406-883-6717 Polson, MT 59860

55 Coordinates Work Readiness Component (WoRC) activities for current TANF grant recipients throughout Lake County. Individual Employability Plans established for participant which may include job readiness training, work experience placement, and educational activities. Conducts daily search activities.

Different aspects of a client’s life are addressed including housing, budgeting, medical, job training, and education through networking resources, eventually leading to independence and self-sufficiency. [email protected]

Provides job placement assistance, testing, typing, 10 key, resume assistance, internet access, resource center, and labor market information. http://wsd.dli.mt.gov LINCOLN COUNTY (LIBBY AREA)

EMPLOYMENT

Lincoln County Montana Job Service 417 Mineral Suite #4 406-293-6282 Libby, MT 59923

EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES

Lincoln County Montana Job Service 417 Mineral Suite #4 406-293-6282 Libby, MT 59923

56 Different aspects of a client’s life are addressed including housing, budgeting, medical, job training, and education through networking resources, eventually leading to independence and self-sufficiency. [email protected]

JOB TRAINING

Lincoln County Montana Job Service 417 Mineral Suite #4 406-293-6282 Libby, MT 59923 Provides job placement assistance, testing, typing, 10 key, resume assistance, internet access, resource center, and labor market information. http://wsd.dli.mt.gov

Community Action Partnership Of Northwest Montana – HRDC District X 214 Main Street 406-752-6565 P.O. BOX 8300 800-344-5979 Kalispell, Montana 59904

Different aspects of a client’s life are addressed including housing, budgeting, medical, job training, and education through networking resources, eventually leading to independence and self-sufficiency. [email protected]

EMPLOYMENT

Working Solution

Express Employment Services 3709 Brooks 406-543-6651 Missoula, MT 59802

Health Care Temps And Personnel Services-Montana Staffing Services

Missoula County Montana Job Service 406-728-7060

57 Provides job placement assistance, testing, typing, 10 key, resume assistance, internet access, resource center, and labor market information. http://wsd.dli.mt.gov

Nelson Personnel 2321 S. 3rd St. West 406-543-6033 Missoula, MT 59801

Provides job placement assistance, testing, typing, 10 key, resume assistance, internet access, resource center, and labor market information. http://wsd.dli.mt.gov & http://www.NelsonPersonnel.com

Express Employment Professionals 3709 Brooks 406-542-0324 Missoula, MT 59801

Woman’s Opportunity & Resource Development Center 406-543-3550 Missoula, MT 59808

Work Force LLP 1700 Rankin St 406-543-3590 Missoula, MT 59802

Manpower

Missoula, MT 59802

JOB TRAINING

Human Resource Council 1801 S. Higgins Av. 406-728-3710 Missoula, MT 59801

58 Youth Employment Program. http://www.HRCXI.org

Experience Works, Inc. 120 South Indiana Avenue 800-450-5627 Sioux Falls, SD 57103 Missoula: 406-543-2300

Provide limited-income seniors with critical services to assist their employment and re- employment, enabling them to become or remain productive and self-sufficient. SANDERS COUNTY (THOMPSON FALLS / PLAINS AREA)

EMPLOYMENT

Sanders County Montana Job Service 2504 Tradewinds Way, Suite 1 406-827-3472 Thompson Falls, MT 59873

JOB TRAINING

Sanders County Montana Job Service 2504 Tradewinds Way, Suite 1 406-827-3472 Thompson Falls, MT 59873

Working Innovations 2504 Tradewinds Way, Suite 2 406-827-4060 Thompson Falls, MT 59873

Coordinates Work Readiness Component (WoRC) activities for current TANF grant recipients throughout Lake County. Individual Employability Plans established for participant which may include job readiness training, work experience placement, and educational activities. Conducts daily search activities.

59 Different aspects of a client’s life are addressed including housing, budgeting, medical, job training, and education through networking resources, eventually leading to independence and self-sufficiency. [email protected]

STATEWIDE (MONTANA)

EMPLOYMENT

Montana Human Rights Burtue 1625 11th Ave 800-542-0807 Helena, MT 59601

Handles complaints of job and housing discrimination.

Career Concepts Bozeman 406-586-0231

Staffing, screening, and placement agency. [email protected]

JOB TRAINING

AFL-CIO 810 Hialeah Court 406-442-1708 Helena, MT 59601

Apprenticeship and training programs, individual counseling available. Job search techniques, resume writing, etc.

Experience Works, Inc. 120 South Indiana Avenue 800-450-5627 Sioux Falls, SD 57103 Billings: 406-655-6070 Kalispell: 406-257-1968 Missoula: 406-543-2300 Great Falls: 406-761-4821 Helena: 406-447-3211

Provide limited-income seniors with critical services to assist their employment and re- employment, enabling them to become or remain productive and self-sufficient.

Job Corps – MT Anaconda 406-563-8700 Kicking Horse (Ronan) 406-644-2217 Trapper Creek (Darby) 406-821-3286

Apprenticeship and training programs. 60 Rural Employment Opportunities - REO Administrative Office 46 North Last Chance Gulch, suite 2C 800-546-1140 P. O. Box 831 Helena, MT 59601

To Develop and promote employment and educational opportunities for disadvantaged persons. To advocate for job training, promote rural economic development and combat the causes of rural poverty. [email protected] IDAHO BONNER COUNTY (SANDPOINT AREA)

EMPLOYMENT

Idaho Department of Labor 208-263-7544

EMPLOYMENT

State of Idaho Department of Employment 600 N. Thornton 208-457-8789 Post Falls, ID 83854 WASHINGTON (SPOKANE AREA)

EMPLOYMENT

Career Path Services N. 10 Post Ste 200 509-326-7520 Spokane, WA 99201

61 TRAINING

Job Corps 140 S Arthur St. 509-534-2269 Spokane, WA 99202-9920 FOOD & CLOTHING FLATHEAD COUNTY (KALISPELL AREA)

FOOD DISTRIBUTION

Bigfork Food Pantry 7547 HWY 35 Big Fork, MT

Columbia Falls Food Pantry 540 4th Ave W. 406-892-6574 Columbia Falls, MT

Community Kitchen Evening Meals Faith Alliance Church 406-257-9199 348 2nd Ave W. Kalispell, MT 59901

Evergreen Food Bank Calvary Lutheran Church 406-752-4102 2200 HWY 2 E. Kalispell, MT 59901

Flathead Food Bank 1203 HWY 2 W. #2 406-752-3663 Kalispell, MT 59901

Provides short-term emergency food assistance for people in need. Distribution centers are located in Kalispell, Evergreen, Columbia Falls, Hungry Horse, and Bigfork.

Helpnet – First Call For Help 406-752-8181 800-332-8425

North Valley Food Bank 311 East 1st St. 406-862-5863 Whitefish, MT 59937

Salvation Army Of Kalispell 110 Bountiful Dr. 406-257-HELP 62 Kalispell, MT 59901 406-257-4357

Provides emergency welfare assistance in the form of food, temporary shelter and clothing. They also operate a thrift store in Kalispell.

SECOND HAND STORES

Kalispell Community Thrift 203 5th Ave. W. 406-752-8105 Kalispell, MT 59901

Klothes Kloset End of Nucleus Ave. 406-892-4534 Columbia Falls, MT

Open Tuesday & Thursday 9:00am-4:00pm.

Ron’s Second Hand 2680 Hwy 2 E. Kalispell, MT 59901

Open Monday-Friday 10:00am-5:00pm

Salvation Army 110 Bountiful Dr. 406-257-HELP Kalispell, MT 59901 406-257-4357

Provides emergency welfare assistance in the form of food, temporary shelter and clothing. They also operate a thrift store in Kalispell.

Shepherd’s Shelves Pantry Easthaven Baptist Church 406-752-7021 2010 Whitefish Stage Kalispell, MT 59901

Flathead Industries Thrift Stores Kalispell – 55 4th Ave. WN 406-755-3842 Bigfork – 833 Grand Ave. 406-837-3032 Columbia Falls – 412 Nucleus Ave. 406-892-4849 Whitefish – 223 Baker Ave. 406-862-5221 LAKE COUNTY (POLSON/RONAN AREA)

FOOD DISTRIBUTION

Food Distribution Program

63 P.O. Box 757 406-745-4115 St. Ignatius, MT 59865

Food Commodities program for reservation residents meeting income requirements. Located behind Community Center off Highway 93 in St. Ignatius

Mission Valley Food Pantry P.O. Box 32 406-745-3511 St. Ignatius, MT 59865

Polson Loaves And Fishes 501 Scenic Ln. 406-883-5885 Polson, MT 59860 406-883-6864

Food distribution is Tuesday & Thursday mornings until 2:00pm.

FOOD DISTRIBUTION

Libby 724 Louisiana 406-293-8543 P.O. Box 311 Libby, MT 59923

Open Tuesday & Fridays from 10:00am-2:00pm. Monthly assistance available to those who qualify.

Tobacco Valley Food Pantry 109 Dewey Ave. 406-297-2358 P.O. Box 714 406-296-2358 Eureka, MT 59917

2nd & 3rd Thursday monthly 12:00pm-2:00pm

Troy Thrift store 406-295-7039 P.O. Box 945 Troy, MT 59935

Food is distributed on Friday from 1:00pm-2:00pm. Thrift store hours are Monday – Saturday, 11:00am-5:00pm. 64 MISSOULA COUNTY (MISSOULA AREA)

SECOND HAND STORES

A Touch Above Consignment 2801 S. Russell (across from fairground) Missoula, MT 59802

High quality clothing for women at reasonable prices. Open Tuesday-Friday, 11:00am-5:00pm and Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm.

Apple Box Consignment Clothing 1631 S. Ave. W. Missoula, MT 59802

Top quality women’s clothing. Open Tuesday-Thursday, 10:00am-5:30pm; Friday & Saturday 12:00pm-5:00pm.

Carlo’s One Night Stand 109 S. 3rd W. 406-543-6350 Missoula, MT 59802

Cottonwood Traders 227 W. Main 406-728-1990 Missoula, MT 59802

Grimebuster Quality Assignment Clothing 1202 W. Kent Ave. 406-721-3429

Open seven days a week 7:30am-10:00am.

YWCA Secret Seconds 1136 W. Broadway 406-549-1610 Missoula, MT 59802

Second hand clothing store. Open Monday-Saturday 10:00am-6:00pm, Sunday 12:00pm- 5:00pm.

Easter Seal/Goodwill 2300 Brooks 406-549-6969 Missoula, MT 59802

65 Second hand store with clothes, furniture and other miscellaneous items donated by the public. Open Monday-Saturday 9:00am-9:00pm. Sunday 10:00am-6:00pm.

Loyola Sacred Heart Bargain Corner 200 S. California St. 406-543-4926 Missoula, MT 59802

Open Monday-Saturday 10:00am-5:30pm.

Senior Citizen Rummage Room 705 S. Higgins 406-543-7154 Missoula, MT 59802

Open Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm. Thrift shop Monday-Saturday 10:00am-3:00pm.

FOOD DISTRIBUTION

Commodity Distribution 1801 S. Higgins 406-728-3710 Missoula, MT 59802

Distributed quarterly. Applications are available at the Human Resource Council or may be completed at distribution sites. Must bring proof of eligibility to each distribution. Dates are announced via newspaper, radio, and posters.

EFNEP (Food & Nutrition Education Program) 126 W. Spruce 406-721-4095 Missoula, MT 59802

Monday-Friday 1:00pm-5:00pm.

SNAP 337 Stevens Ave. 406-329-1200 Missoula, MT 59801

Food Stamp Hotline 800-332-2272

Meals On Wheels 337 Stevens Ave. 406-728-7587 Missoula, MT 59801

Meals delivered to private homes.

Missoula Food Bank 219 S. Third W. 406-549-0543 66 Missoula, MT 59801

Provides free grocery items to those in need. A three day supply of food is available up to six times per year per family. No income verification is needed, but an ID is required.

Poverello Center 535 Ryman 406-728-1809 Missoula, MT 59802

Lunch served every Monday-Saturday at 12:00pm-2:00pm and Sunday 2:00pm-4:00pm. Sunday meal is not served June-August. Food pantry distributed Monday-Friday 11:00am-2:00pm. For clothing and furniture, hours are Monday-Friday 12:00pm-2:00pm.

Salvation Army 339 W. Broadway 406-549-0710 Missoula, MT 59802

Will provide emergency housing funds, clothing, and/or food. These services are supported by the Salvation Army’s second hand clothing and furniture store. Open Monday-Saturday 11:00am-7:00pm.

Missoula Aging Services 337 Stevens Ave. 406-728-7587 Missoula, MT 59801

WIC (Women, Infant & Children) 301 W. Alder 406-721-5700 Missoula, MT 59802

Program that offers health education and payment vouchers for buying milk, eggs, cereal, and other basic food for pregnant women and for women with children under 5 years of age. Open Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm.

FOOD DISTRIBUTION

Heron 1419 MT Hwy 200 406-847-4000 Noxon, MT 59853

Emergency food supplies and clothing.

Hot Springs 406-741-3752 67 Hot Springs, MT 59845 406-741-2012 406-741-3733

Emergency food supplies and clothing. Hours are Tuesday 10:00am-2:00pm.

Noxon 1419 MT Hwy 200 406-847-4000 Noxon, MT 59853

Plains Assembly Of God Church 300 Clayton 406-826-3800 Plains, MT 59859

Food bank is operated by the local Plains churches. Food, soup kitchen, clothing, pre-school, daycare, pregnancy.

Thompson Falls 704 Preston Ave. W. 406-827-6333 Thompson Falls, MT 59873

Emergency food supplies and clothing bank available for persons throughout the county.

Trout Creek 1419 MT Hwy 200 406-847-4000 Noxon, MT 59853

SECOND HAND STORES

Hot Springs Community Service Center Second Ave. 406-741-2175 Hot Springs, MT 59845

Run by the Seventh Day Adventist Church group. Accepts clothing donations and distributes the articles to the community. The center is open Mondays 10:00am - 2:00 pm. Call for additional information.

Little Bitterroot special Services Plains 103 W. Lynch St. 406-826-2651 Plains, MT 59859

Thompson Falls 607 Main St. 406-827-0171 Thompson Falls, MT 59873

68 Hot Springs 406-741-2751

Thrift Store. Used clothing, accepts donations. Call for hours. IDAHO BONNER COUNTY (SANDPOINT AREA)

Bonner Community Food Center 1707 Culvers Dr. 208-263-3663 Sandpoint, ID 83864

Bonners Ferry food Bank 7164 4th St. 208-267-3663 Bonners Ferry, ID 83805 800-326-4843

North Idaho Community Action Agency 1306 Best Ave. 208-664-3114 Coeur D’Alene, ID 83814

Several programs available: Energy Assistance 208-664-3114 1306 Best Ave.

Food Bank 208-664-3663 211 Coeur D’Alene

Weatherization 208-664-3114 1306 Best Ave.

St. Vincent De Paul Society 201 E. Harrison 208-765-2064 Coeur D’Alene, ID 83814

69 This society organization helps provide shelter for men, women, and children, transitional housing, emergency food assistance, and referrals to other available programs. Open Monday- Saturday 8:00am-5:00pm and Sunday 10:00am-4:00pm.

WASHINGTON (SPOKANE AREA)

Spokane Food Bank (2nd Harvest) 1234 E. Front Ave. 509-534-6678 Spokane, WA 99202

Greenhouse Food Bank W. 206 First Ave. Suite A 509-276-2242 Deer Park, WA 99006

Clothing and food bank, furniture, counseling, and preschool. Provides information and referrals for the Spokane area.

WIC – Women/Infant/Children Supplemental Food Program Cheney, Fairchild AFB 509-323-7497

West Central Community Center 509-326-9540

Northeast Community Center 509-323-2828

Spokane County Health 509-324-1620 Airway Heights, Spokane

Deer Park 509-276-3770

Spokane Valley 509-232-2800

E. Central Community Center 509-323-2830

North Spokane 509-323-2818

70 HEALTHCARE FLATHEAD COUNTY (KALISPELL AREA)

Flathead Community Health Center 1035 1st Ave. W. 406-751-8150 Kalispell, MT 59901

Aids Hotline National 800-232-4636

Kalispell Ambulance 911

Kalispell Regional Hospital 24 hrs. 310 Sunnyview Ln. 406-752-5111 Kalispell, MT 59901 Full service hospital. Air ambulance available (Alert).

Big Sky Family Medicine 75 Claremont St. 406-892-8433 Kalispell, MT 59901

Open Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm. Family practice.

Columbia Falls Clinic 715 Nucleus Ave. 406-892-3206 Columbia Falls, MT 59912

Flathead Aids Council 406-752-5500

Flathead City/County Health Department “Baby Steps” 1035 1st Ave. W. 406-751-8110 Kalispell, MT 59901

Community Health Nurses provide breast feeding counseling, mother/child health information, limited prenatal services, immunization clinics and home visits for families. The Baby Steps provides support, education, and referrals to pregnant women at risk for low birth weight babies. Offers nursing, social work, and nutritional services.

Flathead County Family Planning 1035 1st Ave. W. 406-751-8110 Kalispell, MT 59901 71 Provides reproductive examinations, birth control supplies, STD & HIV testing, treatment, and follow-up. Also provides pregnancy testing and counseling. Emergency contraceptives available.

Hospice-Home Options-KRMC 275 Corporate Dr. Suite 600 406-751-4200 Kalispell, MT 59901

Offers Home Health, Hospice, and Private Care. Accepts payments through Medicare, Medicaid, Insurance, and/or private pay. After hours and on weekends call: 406-752-5111.

Lutheran Social Services Of Montana 17 E. 2nd St. Suite 207 800-339-6058 Kalispell, MT 59901

Pregnancy counseling. Adoption services.

Medicaid (Medical Insurance For Low-Income) Hot-Line Help-Line MT 800-362-8312

Non-Emergency Ambulance And Fire Department 406-758-7760 Kalispell, MT 59901

North Valley Hospital 1600 Hospital Way 406-863-2501 Whitefish, MT 59937

Eating Disorders 800-222-2832

Poison Control 800-525-5042 Hope Pregnancy Resource Center 940 1st Ave. E. 406-257-6006 Kalispell, MT 59901

Free and Confidential pregnancy test and assistance. Collect calls accepted.

Suicide Intervention 911 406-752-6262

Venereal Disease Hotline 800-227-8922

72 LAKE COUNTY (POLSON/RONAN AREA)

Lake County Family Planning 802 Main St. 406-883-7288 Polson, MT 59860

Immunizations (TB skin testing and international travel vaccine information), women’s health clinic, STD screening and treatment for males and females. Contraception (including emergency contraception), pregnancy testing and counseling, physical exams, HIV testing, well child clinic, Follow Me Program ( for children ages 1-5), high risk prenatal clinic, communicable disease control, and children’s special health care services. WIC services are available.

Medicine Tree 318 E. Kootenai Ave. 406-295-5752 Troy, MT 59935

Offers conventional and alternative medicine, mental health, counseling, physical therapy, naturopathic medicine, acupuncture, and massage. Open to the public.

Polson Family Medical Clinic 102 13th Ave. E. 406-883-2000 Polson, MT 59860

St. Joseph Hospital 6 13th Ave. E 406-883-5377 P.O. Box 1010 Polson, MT 59860

Social services, physical therapy (general and orthopedic), maternity and child wellness, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, speech and occupational therapy, diabetic counseling and resource council.

St. Luke Community Hospital 107 6th Ave. SW. 406-676-4441 Ronan, MT 59864

Emergency services, home health agency, three physician clinics, Home Oxygen Company, and a long term nursing home.

Tribal Health Department P.O. Box 280 406-745-3525 St. Ignatius, MT 59865

Elmo 406-849-5798 73 Ronan 406-676-0137 Polson 406-883-5541 Arlee 406-726-3224 Hot Springs 406-741-3266

Offers health and mental health services.

St. Joseph Clinic 6 13th Ave. E. 406-883-5680 Polson, MT 59860

Health Services. LINCOLN COUNTY (LIBBY AREA)

Eureka Volunteer Ambulance Service 103 Achagel Way 406-297-3318 Eureka, MT 59917

Libby Clinic 211 E. 2nd 406-293-8711 Libby, MT 59923

Lincoln Country Family Planning Clinic 421 Montana St. P.O. Box 765 Libby, MT 59923

Offers many health related services which include, but are not limited to, pregnancy testing, HIV testing, emergency contraceptives, etc. Has a sliding fee scale.

Pregnancy Care Center 113 W. 10th 406-293-9435 Libby, MT 59923

All services free and confidential.

Prompt Care And Emergency 308 Louisiana Ave. 406-293-8756 Libby, MT 59923

Walk-in clinic for minor illness and injury. Daily 9:00am-6:00pm.

St. John’s Lutheran Hospital 350 Louisiana Ave. 406-293-0100 Libby, MT 59923

AAA Advanced Air Ambulance 800-633-3590

Alzheimer’s Support Group 406-273-2429 Missoula, MT 59802 800-272-3900 866-AFA-8484

Monthly support meetings at St. Pat’s hospital.

Blue Mountain Clinic 610 N. California 406-721-1646 Missoula, MT 59802 800-727-2546

Health care for families, family planning services, abortion services, (surgical and early non- surgical abortion).

Community Medical Center 2827 Fort Missoula Rd. 406-728-4100 Missoula, MT 59804

Acute care medical hospital. Speciality - obstetrics and rehabilitation.

DNA Paternity Testing Laboratory 888-362-2368

Community ER 2805 S. Ave. 406-728-6507 Missoula, MT 59802

Minor emergency care, no appointment necessary. Open every day.

Community Physicians Group 2230 N. Reserve Suite 402 406-721-0533 Missoula, MT 59802

Minor emergency care, no appointment necessary. Open every day.

Care Net Pregnancy Support Center 1515 Fairview Suite 250 406-549-0406 Missoula, MT 59801 800-395-HELP 75 Free pregnancy testing, counseling and referral services, confidential support for women and children.

Health Department 301 W. Alder 406-721-5700 Missoula, MT 59802

Open Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm.

Partners In Home Care, Inc. 2687 Palmer, Suite B 406-728-8848 Missoula, MT 59808

Offers support for those facing life threatening illness. Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm.

Lambda Alliance Gay, Lesbian & Bisexual Support Group P.O. Box 7611 Missoula, MT 59807

Open Aid Alliance Message Phone: 406-543-4770

Missoula Emergency Services, Inc. 1200 Burlington Ave. 406-549-2325 Missoula, MT 59801

24 hour advanced Life Support, Emergency Service, 24 hour intercity and interstate mobile intensive care unit.

Planned Parenthood Of Montana 219 E. Main St. 406-728-5490 Missoula, MT 59802

Comprehensive facility offering educational information and testing for family planning concerns. Fees based on a sliding scale, STD screening, HIV testing, pregnancy testing, counseling, and abortions.

St. Patrick Hospital 500 W. Broadway 406-543-7271 P.O. Box 4587 Missoula, MT 59802

Full Service Hospital. For Life Flight (fixed wing and helicopter service) call: 406-329-5635 ER 406-329-2666 LF

76 SANDERS COUNTY (THOMPSON FALLS / PLAINS AREA)

Community Ambulance Service Of Western Sanders County 406-847-2433 Noxon, MT 59853

Hot Springs Ambulance 911 Plains Ambulance 911 Thompson Falls Ambulance P.O. Box 1055 911 Thompson Falls, MT 59873

Chiropractors

Kaiser Chiropractic Robert Kaiser 2981 HWY 200 406-827-3005 Trout Creek, MT 59874

Lundgren Chiropractic 2401 Main St. E. Suite A 406-827-5500 Thompson Falls, MT 59873

Clark Fork Valley Hospital West Of Plains 406-826-4800 Plains, MT 59859

Comprehensive inpatient/outpatient hospital services, general surgery, OB care, laboratory, X- Ray, ultrasound, CT Scan, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, home oxygen, home health agency, diabetes education.

CLINICS

HOT SPRINGS

209 Main St. 406-741-3602 P.O. Box 72 Hot Springs, MT 59845

Al Shear, Physician Assistant, Monday- Friday. Greg Hanson, MD., available only on regularly scheduled days. Call the clinic for details.

77 PLAINS

Clark Fork Valley Clinic Kruger Rd. 406-826-4800 Plains, MT 59859

Open weekdays 9:00am-5:00pm. Urgent Care – Saturdays 11:00am-3:00pm. Mark Catalanello, MD., Greg Hanson, MD., Rhonda Damschen, MD., Donald Damschen, MD.

THOMPSON FALLS

Thompson Falls Medical Clinic P.O. Box 459 406-827-4442 120 Pond St. Thompson Falls, MT 59873

Family Practice R.J. Lovell, D.O. 907 Main St. / P.O. Box 969 406-827-4307 Thompson Falls, MT 59873

Family practice, emergency service available. Accepts Medicaid.

DENTISTS

PLAINS

Andrew Oedelheide 200 East Railroad 406-826-3611 Plains, MT 59859

THOMPSON FALLS

Roland Goertzen 1608 Main St. 406-827-4681 P.O. Box 39 Thompson Falls, MT 59873

OPTOMETRISTS (EYE CARE)

PLAINS

William E. Shull, O.D. 100 W. Lynch 406-826-3761 Plains, MT 59859 78 After hours emergencies call 406-826-4493.

Rick Neumeister, MD. Ophthalmologist 100 W. Lynch 800-606-0044 Plains, MT 59859

Doctors are in Plains on a monthly basis by appointment only.

CFVH Janet Gates P.O. Box 1934 406-826-4800 Thompson Falls, MT 59873

Provides medically directed, nurse coordinated care (physical, emotional, spiritual, social), for the terminally ill and the family. Bereavement counseling and support groups are offered. Suicide survivors bereavement group available for individual and grief counseling.

Sanders County Public Health Department 1111 Main St. 406-827-6931 Thompson Falls, MT 59873

Karen Droyer, R.N. – Public Health Nurse. Preventative health care and nutritional education services for all ages. Coordinates Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) program, immunizations, newborn home visits, and general public health nursing services.

Sanders County School Nurses

Camas Prairie & Hot Springs Nancy Swope Dixon Cindy Morgan Noxon Rhonda Larkin Paradise & Plains Peggy McCarthy Thompson Falls Linda Sund Trout Creek Roberta Smith

Thompson Falls Physical Therapy 120 Pond St. 406-827-3659 Thompson Falls, MT 59873

Tribal Health Department P.O. Box 280 St. Ignatius, MT 59865

Elmo 406-849-5798 St. Ignatius 406-745-3525 Ronan 406-676-0137 Polson 406-883-5541 79 Arlee 406-726-3224 Hot Springs 406-741-3266

Offers health and mental health services.

WESTERN MONTANA

CLINICS

Bitterroot Clinic 1224 W. Main 406-363-1100 Hamilton, MT 59840

Frenchtown Family Medicine 16862 Beckwith Rd. 406-626-5769 Frenchtown, MT 59834

Stevensville Community Physicians Group 3800 Eastside Hwy 406-777-2775 Stevensville, MT 59870

Tamarack (Superior) Medical Clinic 1208 6th Ave. E. 406-822-4278 Superior, MT 59872

After hours emergencies call: 406-822-4841

Ask – A – Nurse St. Patrick Hospital 800-762-8778 500 W. Broadway P.O. Box 4587 Missoula, MT 59801

General health information and physician referral. Staffed by RN’s. Available 24 hours a day.

DNA Paternity Testing Laboratory 888-362-2368 STATEWIDE (MONTANA)

CDC Info www.cdc.gov 800-232-4636 800-cdc-info

80 Aids Hotline/Open Aid Alliance 500 N. Higgins Ste. 100 406-543-4770 Missoula, MT 59802

Provides confidential resources for those infected and affected by STD, HIV, Aids. Questions answered and counseling provided. This Service available 10:00am-10:00pm daily. Testing, support, education, & resources. www.openaidalliance.org

Catholic Social Services For Montana Inc. 1301 11th Ave. 800-222-9383 Helena, MT 59601

Free, confidential counseling & related services for unplanned pregnancy. Open adoption services.

DDC-DNA Paternity Testing Laboratory Under $300, $50 to short 888-362-2368

Life Flight – Saint Patrick Hospital 500 W. Broadway Dispatch 800-991-7363 Missoula, MT 59802 Office 406-329-2666 Trauma Prog. 406-329-5603

Poison Control Center National Hotline 800-222-1222

Montana Statewide Family Planning Program Women and Men’s Health Section 406-444-3609 Helen McCaffrey Supervisor 406-444-0983 Cogswell Building Helena, MT 59620

Under direction of Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services. Offers family- planning related health care, counseling, and referral services.

Mountain Country Women’s Clinic 207 S. Main St. 888-594-1814 Livingston, MT 59047

Women’s health care. Abortion Services available. Supportive staff. Serving MT, ID, WY, ND & DS

All Families Healthcare 1060 N. Meridian Rd. 406-755-1647 Kalispell, MT 59904

81 Family medicine and reproductive health care. www.allfamilieshealthcare.org

IDAHO BONNER COUNTY (SANDPOINT AREA)

Bonner Community Hospice – Bonner General Hospital Hospice 208-265-1179 Hospital 208-263-1441 Home care, respite care, accepts Medicaid.

Bonner County Health & Welfare Department 208-265-4523

Child abuse/neglect, child/family services, mental services, toddler program.

Bonner General Hospital 520 N. Third 208-263-1441 P.O. Box 1448 Sandpoint, ID 83864-0877

Home health services: 208-265-1007

Sandpoint Urgent Care Center 302 S. First Ave. 208-265-4383 Sandpoint, ID 83864

Minor Emergency, X-Ray, Family Practice.

Boundary First Care Urgent Care Clinic 6737 – B Cody Bonners Ferry, ID

Kootenai Medical Center 2003 Kootenai Health Way 208-666-2000 Coeur D’Alene, ID 83814

Full service hospital.

Hospice Of North Idaho 9493 N. Government Way 208-772-7994 Hayden, ID 83835

Offers nursing care, social services, home health aides, spiritual counselors (Chaplains), consultants for physical/occupational therapy, and dietitians for the terminally ill and their families. Hospice & Palliative care (non terminal). 82 STATEWIDE SERVICES

Idaho Health & Welfare Department 877-456-1233

Panhandle health district 8500 N. Atlas Rd. 208-415-5100 Hayden, ID 83835

6 Facilities in Region 1.

Poison Information Center National 800-222-1222

Hospice Of North Idaho 9493 N. Government Way 208-772-7994 Hayden, ID 83835

Offers nursing care, social services, home health aides, spiritual counselors (Chaplains), consultants for physical/occupational therapy, and dietitians for the terminally ill and their families. Hospice & Palliative care (non terminal). WASHINGTON (SPOKANE AREA)

Aids Hotline 509-324-1542

American Diabetes Association Seattle Office 800-628-8808

I Choice-Life Services 2659 N. Ash St. 509-327-0701 Spokane, WA 99205

Provides pregnancy and STD testing, OB up to 3 months, and wellness.

Deaconess Medical Center 800 West 5th. Emergency: 509-473-7100 Spokane, WA 99204 Information: 509-473-5800

Full Service hospital. 83 Family Home Care 509-459-4900

Family Planning Hotline Seattle, WA 800-322-2588

Heart Institute Of Spokane 122 W. 7th Ave. Spokane, WA

Holy Family Hospital Cancer Care Line 509-474-5490

Holy Family Hospital Women’s Clinic 509-484-1236

Hospice Of Spokane 121 S. Arthur 509-456-0438 Spokane, WA 99202

Inland Northwest Blood Center 509-624-0151

Planned Parenthood Of State Of Washington & N. Idaho 509-326-2142

Sacred Heart Medical Center 101 W. 8th Ave. Emergency: 509-474-2344 Spokane, WA 99204 Information: 509- 474-3227 Operators: 509-474-3131

Full service hospital.

Crime Victim Crisis Line 509-624-7273

Spokane County Health District Clinical Services 509-324-1600

Visiting Nurse Association Providence VNA 509-534-4300

WIC-Women/Infant/Children Supplemental Food Program Cheney, Fairchild AFB 509-323-7497

West Central Community Center 509-326-9540

Northeast Community Center 509-323-2828 84 Spokane County Health 509-324-1620 Airway Heights, Spokane

Deer Park 509-276-3770

Spokane Valley 509-232-2800

E. Central Community Center 509-323-2830

North Spokane 509-323-2818

YWCA 930 N. Monroe 509-326-1190 Spokane, WA 99201 Crisis Line: 509-326-2255

Alternatives to D.V., Opportunity Center, Shelter.

NATIONAL

American Red Cross 800-red-cross 800-733-2767

American Cancer Society 800-227-2345

American Diabetes Association 800-diabetes 800-342-2383 www.diabetes.org

American Kidney Fund 800-638-8299

American Lung Association Of Northern Rockies 825 Helena Ave. 800-lung-usa Helena, MT 59601 800-586-4872

Serves Montana and Wyoming.

Arthritis Foundation 800-283-7800

Epilepsy Foundation Of America 800-332-1000

Hospice Link 85 800-331-1620

March Of Dimes 914-997-4488

National Abortion Federation Hotline 800-772-9100

A referral information service. Referrals to clinics which are members of the National Abortion Federation. Information on abortion procedures.

National Multiple Sclerosis Society 800-fight-ms

Organ Donation & Tissue Banks Life Center Northwest 877-275-5269 Donar Information Line 888-543-3287

Sexually Transmitted Disease Hotline 800-227-8922

Montana Talking Book Library 800-332-3400

For blind, low vision, and physically handicapped. Audio, Braille, books, magazines, e-books, and equipment.

86 HOUSING FLATHEAD COUNTY (KALISPELL AREA)

Community Action Partnership Of Northwest Montana Human Resources Inc. P.O. Box 8300 406-752-6565 Kalispell, MT 59904

Provides housing, weatherization, employment, and support programs for low income individuals and families. Personal touch care (home care). LAKE COUNTY (POLSON/RONAN AREA)

Lake County Community Ronan Housing Authority 21 2nd St. 406-676-5900 P.O. Box 146 Ronan, MT 59864

Low income based service offering Section 8 and HUD. Applications for housing accepted continuously, may be placed on waiting list.

Salish & Kootenai Housing Authority 53355 Hwy 93 N. Ronan 406-883-4211 P.O. Box 38 Polson, MT 59855

The Housing Authority P.O. Box 117 406-675-4491 Pablo, MT 59855

Low income housing. MISSOULA COUNTY (MISSOULA AREA)

EMERGENCY HOUSING 406-543-6691

87 Domestic Violence Assistance Center 1130 W. Broadway 406-542-1944 Missoula, MT 59802

Poverello Center 535 Ryman 406-728-1809 Missoula, MT 59802 406-728-8526

Meals served: Monday-Saturday 11:30am-1:45pm & 5:00pm-6:00pm. Sunday 2:00pm-4:00pm

Sleeping quarters available: 7:00pm to 7:00am. Space is available for single men, women, and families. No one is denied space the first night but permission to stay additional nights must be approved by the office. Provides day shelter beginning at 7:00am.

Salvation Army 339 W. Broadway 406-549-0710 Missoula, MT 59802

Gateway Program, families with children. Limited lodging is available to clients in emergency situations who do not qualify for emergency lodging from other resources. Open Monday-Friday, 1:00pm-4:30pm.

St. Joseph Center 2222 Rattlesnake Dr. 406-549-6159 Missoula, MT 59802

Transitional housing facility for homeless families.

SUBSIDIZED HOUSING

Clark Fork Manor 301 W. Front 406-721-2439 Missoula, MT 59802

Available to elderly & disabled (62+). 120 subsidized units. Two meals are served daily. Waiting period may be in effect. Open Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm.

Council Groves 1904 S. 3rd W. 406-542-2922 Missoula, MT 59801

Single adults and families who meet income guidelines. Renters must be able to care for apartment. No pets. Security deposit required. Waiting period may be in effect. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00am-12:00pm.

88 Eagle Watch Estates 565 Burton 406-549-3892 Missoula, MT 59802

Low income housing for mobility impaired adults (18+). 24 subsidized units. Waiting list may be in effect. Open Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm.

Grandview Place Apartments 150 Grandview 406-251-3080 Missoula, MT 59802

48 subsidized units through Section 8. Eligibility based on income and number of persons in household. Must qualify for 2 or 3 bedroom unit. Waiting period may be in effect. Call between 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday to make an appointment.

Human Resource Council 801 S. Higgins 406-728-3710 Missoula, MT 59801

Partially subsidized housing based on income. The program requires several processing procedures. Once eligibility is established, the waiting period may be 1 to 5 years. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm. Section 8+

Missoula Housing Authority 1319 E. Broadway 406-549-4113 Missoula, MT 59802

Single adults & family housing. Higher priority given to single renters on SSI, disabled, elderly on Social Security, or those applicants 62 years or older. Will mail application. Must present completed application on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:00pm. Office hours Monday-Thursday, 8:30am-12:00pm & 1:30pm.-5:30pm.

Missoula Manor 909 W. Central 406-728-3210 Missoula, MT 59801

Elderly (62+). 156 subsidized units. Waiting list is 9-12 months. Three meals are served daily and each resident must partake of one meal each day. Office hours Monday-Friday 9:00am- 8:00pm and Saturday/Sunday 10:00am-6:00pm.

Parkside Village 3602 Stephens 406-728-7677 Missoula, MT 59802

89 Rent subsidized for elderly (62+) or disabled of any age. 21 units subsidized through Section 8. Six month lease. Two year waiting period. $200 security deposit. Office hours Monday-Friday, 9:00am-12:00pm & 1:00pm-5:00pm.

Cottage Park Apartments 1111 McDonald #411 406-542-2901 Missoula, MT 59802

60 units, 12 units are available to the general public. Remaining 48 units are subsidized and are available to individuals/families who qualify. Waiting period may be in effect. Office hours Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm.

MISCELLANEOUS HOUSING INFORMATION

WORD Family Housing Intervention 127 N. Higgins Ave. 406-543-3550 Missoula, MT 59802

Family advocacy, resource centers, housing counseling, and educational workshops, with goals of strengthening families and preventing homelessness. Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm. SANDERS COUNTY (THOMPSON FALLS / PLAINS AREA)

Bennett Realty Dave Bennett 406-827-4663 223 Main St. Thompson Falls, MT 59873

Assistance with low income housing.

Thompson Falls Lions Manor 1600 Maiden Ln. 406-827-3115 Thompson Falls, MT 59873

62+ or physically disabled.

Vandehoff Realty 112 E. Railroad Plains, MT 59859 STATEWIDE (MONTANA) Women’s Counseling Center .org 725 W. Alder Suite 18 406-728-8388 Missoula, MT 59801

90 WORD Women’s Opportunity Resource Development Inc. 1120 Cedar St. 406-543-3550 Missoula, MT 59808

D.V. Task Force Crow Strong Spirit Debra Russel 406-638-3491

After 3:00pm.

Deer Lodge Shelter –Advocacy 406-846-9703 Sheriff 406-846-2711

Bonner County Homeless Task Force 208-265-2952

Idaho Housing & Finance Association 610 W. Hubbard Bay 219 208-667-3380 Coeur D’Alene, ID 83814

Rental Assistance. WASHINGTON (SPOKANE AREA)

Mortgage Assistance Council 500 S. Stone 509-456-7105 Spokane, WA 99202

Mortgage and foreclosure assistance.

Spokane Housing Authority 55 W. Mission 509-328-2953 Spokane, WA

Section 8 509-202-7122 NATIONAL 91 US Department Of Housing & Urban Development/Housing Discrimination Hot Line 800-669-9777

INFORMATION & REFERRAL FLATHEAD COUNTY (KALISPELL AREA)

Child Development Center 1725 Mont. Hwy 35 406-755-2425 Kalispell, MT 59901

Referral service. Early intervention services for children with development delays.

Help Net-First Call For Help P.O. Box 8181 800-332-8425 Kalispell, MT 59904 406-752-8181 Crisis information and referral service.

Suicide Intervention 911 406-752-6262

United Way Volunteer Center 406-752-7266

Violence Free Crisis Line 406-752-7273 Weather/Road Reports (511) 800-226-7623 LAKE COUNTY (POLSON/RONAN AREA)

Family And Communities Resource Help Line P.O. Box 427 406-745-4363 St. Ignatius, MT 59865

Comprehensive Information and Referral telephone resource network, funded by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Indian tribes. Human service information available. Inquiries are accepted from not only Native Americans, but anyone on the reservation or in the counties occupied by the Reservation. This includes Flathead, Lake, Missoula, and Sanders counties. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 12:30pm-4:30pm. 92 MISSOULA COUNTY (MISSOULA AREA)

First Call For Help 406-549-5555 Missoula, MT 59802 *211

Provides referrals to local agencies and programs for those in need of assistance. Operators also screen callers for “Goodfellows”, a service developed by Missoula area churches that may provide limited financial assistance.

Philippians 4:13 Ministries 2108 Oxford St. 406-544-0186 Missoula, MT 59802

Ministries Aid Missoula’s low income population. Food and clothing.

Red Cross Missoula Chapter 1535 Liberty Ln. S. 110A 800-272-6668 Missoula, MT 59802

An emergency response unit.

Veterans’ Center 500 N. Higgins 406-721-4918 Missoula, MT 59802

Chamber Of Commerce P.O. Box 493 406-827-4930 Thompson Falls, MT 59873

Sanders County Coalition For Families P.O. Box 1136 Office:406-827-3218 Thompson Falls, MT 59873 Crisis: 406-827-3745 Crisis: 800-265-0415

93 A non-profit organization serving Sanders County by facilitating healthy family relationships by providing networking and communication among service providers. Information and referral source to local social service agencies, and individuals.

Sanders county MSU Extension Service 2504 Tradewinds Way Suite 1B 406-827-6934 Thompson Falls, MT 59873

A series of informational handouts on issues of human resources (financial, nutrition, housing, parenting) and agricultural concerns, available at the extension office. Coordinates the 4-H youth program in the county. www.msuextension.org/sanders [email protected]

STATEWIDE (MONTANA)

Citizen’s Advocate Room 213, Capital Station 800-332-2272 Helena, MT 59620

Handles complaints and has information about state government services. Will assist individuals with welfare concerns.

Mental Health America Of Montana P.O. Box 88 406-587-7774 Bozeman, MT 59771

Advocacy, support, referrals, policies government.

Pride Foundation P.O. Box 7456 406-546-7017 Missoula, MT 59807

Statewide lesbian/gay/bisexual organization’s information and referral help line.

Options Woman’s Clinic 1205 Butte Ave. Suite #2 Helena, MT 59601

Test, ultra sounds, resources, parenting classes, options counseling.

Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies 400 N. Park 406-449-8611 Helena, MT 59601

Parenting classes/education, support, resources, referrals, child safety. Text4baby. www.HMHB- MT.org 94 IDAHO BONNER COUNTY (SANDPOINT AREA)

Better Business Bureau- E. WA, N. ID, & MT 152 S. Jefferson Suite 200 509-455-4200 Spokane, WA 99201

Local and State organizations and consumer rights groups.

City Of Sandpoint 1123 Lake St. 208-263-3310

City Of Bonners Ferry 7232 Main St. 208-267-3105

City Of Clark Fork 110 E. 3rd St. 208-266-1315

City Of Hope 146 W. Main St. 208-264-5314 Hope, ID 83836

95 WASHINGTON (SPOKANE AREA)

Community Centers East Central 509-625-6699 500 S. Stone St.

North East 509-487-1603 4001 N. Cook

Peaceful Valley 509-624-8634 214 N. Cedar St.

West Central 509-326-9540 1603 N. Belt St.

Odyssey Youth Center (GLBTQ) 1121 S. Perry St. 509-325-3637 Spokane, WA 99202

Indian Community Center 801 E. 2nd Ave. Suite 10 509-535-0886 Spokane, WA Greenhouse/Help-Line 31 Main St. 509-276-8224 Deer Park, WA 9906

Information and referrals for the Spokane area. Thrift store, food bank, GED, & cooking classes.

Holy Sacred Heart Family Hospital Physician Referral Service 509-474-3131

Spokane Visitors Information 201 W. Main Ave. 509-747-3230 Spokane, WA 99201

University Information-Eastern WA. 509-359-6200

96 LAW ENFORCEMENT FLATHEAD COUNTY (KALISPELL AREA)

Columbia Falls Police Department 130 6th St. W. Room A 406-892-3234 Columbia Falls, MT 59912

Eureka Police Department 106 Dewey Ave. 406-297-2121 Eureka, MT 59917

Kalispell Police Department 312 1st Ave. E. 406-758-7780 P.O. Box 1997 Kalispell, MT 59903

Whitefish Police Department 275 Flathead Ave. 406-863-2420 Whitefish, MT 59937

Flathead County Sheriff’s Office 920 S. Main St. Sher: 406-758-5585 Kalispell, MT 59901 Disp: 406-758-5610 LAKE COUNTY (POLSON/RONAN AREA)

Lake County Sheriff’s Office 106 4th Ave. E. 406-883-7301 Polson, MT 59860

Polson Police Department 106 1st St. E. 406-883-8212 P.O. Box 238 Polson, MT 59860

St. Ignatius Police Department P.O. Box 99 406-745-3881 St. Ignatius, MT 59865

Tribal Law And Order P.O. Box 278 406-675-4700 97 Pablo, MT 59855

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office 512 California Ave. 406-293-4112 Libby, MT 59923

Troy Police Department 301 E. Kootenai Ave. 406-295-4111 P.O. Box 823 Troy, MT 59935 MISSOULA COUNTY (MISSOULA AREA)

Missoula County Sheriff’s Office 200 W. Broadway, Courthouse 406-258-4810 Missoula, MT 59802-4292

Missoula Police Department 435 Ryman St. 406-523-4777 Missoula, MT 59802 SANDERS COUNTY (THOMPSON FALLS / PLAINS AREA)

Sanders County Sheriff’s Office 1115 Main St. 406-827-3584 Thompson Falls, MT 59873

Hot Springs Police Department 111 Main St. 406-741-3314 P.O. Box 669 Hot Springs, MT 59845

Plains Police Department 101 W. Lynch 406-826-5990 Plains, MT 59859

Thompson Falls Police Department 108 Fulton 406-827-3558 P.O. Box 99 Thompson Falls, MT 59873 98 WASHINGTON (SPOKANE AREA)

NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES

Community Oriented Police Substations (C.O.P.S.) East Central 509-625-3330

Logan 509-625-3333

NE 509-625-3343

NW 509-625-3336 Greater Spokane 509-625-3328 Or: 509-755-2677

SE 509-625-3326

Lewis & Clark H.S. 509-354-6941

Spokane Community College 509-625-3301

Crime Check 509-456-2233

Sheriff Community Oriented Police Effort (SCOPE) East 509-922-3150 University 509-458-2582

99 LEGAL ASSISTANCE FLATHEAD COUNTY (KALISPELL AREA)

Citizen’s Advocate 406-332-2272

City Judges Kalispell 406-758-7700

Whitefish 406-863-2440

Flathead County Crime Stoppers 406-752-8477

Flathead County Adult Probation 575 Sunset Blvd. 406-752-2572 Kalispell, MT 59901

Flathead County Attorney Office 920 S. Main St. Suite 201 406-758-5630 Kalispell, MT 59901

Criminal prosecution.

Flathead County Justice Court 920 S. Main St. 406-758-5643 Kalispell, MT 59901

Temporary Orders of Protection, civil actions, citations and criminal complaints.

Juvenile Detention/Youth Court 406-758-5550

Youth Court Services 406-758-5541

Montana Legal Services Association 800-666-6899 LAKE COUNTY (POLSON/RONAN AREA)

Lake County Adult Probations 830 Shoreline Dr. 406-883-4629 Polson, MT 59860 100 Supervision of convicted felons who are eligible for probation or parole. Lake County Attorney Office 106 4th Ave. E. 406-883-7245 Polson, MT 59860

Lake County Justice Court 106 4th Ave. E. 406-883-7258 Polson, MT 59860

Rosscup & Kragh Shawn Rosscup 406-883-9327 410 1st St. E. Polson, MT 59860

Attorney’s office that will handle family law/divorce, estate planning, real estate, criminal defense, employment problems, etc. For cases throughout Western Montana. LINCOLN COUNTY (LIBBY AREA)

MT. Department Of Correction – Adult Probation 417 Mineral Ave. Suite #5 406-293-7739 Libby, MT 59923

Probation and parole supervision.

Lincoln County Justice Court P.O. Box 403 406-296-3286 Eureka, MT 59917 Fax: 406-296-3829 Lincoln County Attorney Office 512 California Ave. 406-293-3717 Libby, MT 59923

Criminal prosecution. MISSOULA COUNTY (MISSOULA AREA)

Rural Dynamics Inc. 1515 Fairview Ave. Suite 205 877-275-2227 Missoula, MT 59802

275 Corporate Dr. Suite 201 406-543-1188 Kalispell, MT

101 Handles budget planning, and debt repayment, bankruptcy, and reverse mortgage. (Housing counseling and foreclosure).

Montana Legal Services Association 800-666-6899

Litigation Abstract Inc. 125 Bank St. 406-728-3830 P.O. Box 9323 Missoula, MT 59807

For very large cases that have boxes of documents. The data is entered on CD Rom disks which can then be utilized via computer during court.

Missoula County Adult Probation 127 E. Main Suite 303 406-549-0022 Missoula, MT 59801

Supervise convicted felons on probation or parole, parole for juvenile offenders, and also offers the Intensive Supervision Program.

Missoula County Attorney Office 200 W. Broadway 406-523-4737 Missoula, MT 59802

Missoula Legal Services Association 127 E. Main 406-543-8343 Missoula, MT 59802 800-666-6899

Provides free legal services for low-income victims of domestic violence with dependent children. Eligibility requires residency in Missoula for 90 days.

Missoula Legal Services Association 304 N. Higgins 406-543-8343 Missoula, MT 59802

Www.mtlsa.org

Montana Legal Justice, PLLC 406-356-6546 Missoula, MT

Missoula Self Help Law Office Missoula County Court House 406-258-3428

ATTORNEYS

Thompson Falls

Timothy Goen 108 Madison St. Ste 1 406-827-7500 Thompson Falls, MT 59873

Nancy Combs 303 Main St. Ste3 406-827-6622 Thompson Falls, MT 59873

Adele, Carter 508 Preston 406-827-4331 Thompson Falls, MT 59873

Leisz Law Office 2977 Highway 200 406-827-8600 Trout Creek, MT 59873

Magera, Coleen I 16 Cedar Creek Rd 406-826-2804 Plains, MT

Sanders County Attorney 406-827-6903

Bob Zimmerman 303 Main St. 406-827-7070 Thompson Falls, MT 59873

Sanders County Public Defender Law Office 406-827-9250 Thompson Falls, MT 59873

Sanders County Adult Probation 303 Main St. 406-827-3590 Thompson Falls, MT 59873

Sanders County Justice Court Judge Strine 406-827-6941 1111 Main St. Thompson Falls, MT 59873

103 Sanders County Juvenile Probation 1111 Main St. 406-827-6904 Thompson Falls, MT 59873

Provides services for juveniles 7-18 years old who receive tickets for criminal or status offenses. Polson Office 406-883-7264. Mailing address; 106 4th Ave. E., Polson, MT 59860

STATEWIDE (MONTANA)

State Bar Of Montana 406-442-7660 Montanabar.org

Lawyer Referral & Information Service P.O. Box 577 406-449-6577 Helena, MT 59620

Service will provide attorney referrals for individual cases.

Attorney General 406-444-2026

Citizen’s Advocate Capital Station, Room 213 406-444-3468 Helena, MT 59620

Handles complaints and has information about state government services. Will assist individuals with welfare concerns.

Montana Legal Services Assoc. 800-666-6899

Assist with civil issues.

Montana Legal Services, Havre Office 305 3rd Ave. Room 209 800-945-2470 P.O. Box 548 406-265-6761 Havre, MT 59501

Legal advocacy.

Montana Justice Foundation 406-523-3920

Mtjustice.org

104 IDAHO

Idaho Legal Aid Services, Inc. 410 E. Sherman Ave. Ste 303 208-667-9559 Coeur D’Alene, ID 83836

Idaho residents only. Open Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm. Offers tenant law, denial of certain health and welfare benefits, SSI and disability claims, domestic violence, divorce and custody assistance under very rigid qualifications.

WASHINGTON

Gonzaga University Legal Assistance 509-313-3700

The Legal Aid Society 509-244-8487 www.legal-aid.org

NATIONAL

Attorney’s Referral & Information Service 800-422-1234

105 MENTAL HEALTH FLATHEAD COUNTY (KALISPELL AREA)

ABC Counseling 22 2nd Ave. W. Ste 3100 406-756-6764 Kalispell, MT 59901

Mental Health Center-Lamplighter House 418 Windward Way 406-257-1353 Kalispell, MT 59901

Adults day treatment which includes groups, therapy and an in-house psychiatrist. Provides outreach adult case management, a safe-house and a 24 hour crisis service number 406-752- 6262.

Mental Health Center-Kalispell Stillwater Therapeutic Services 418 Windward Way 406-752-6100 Kalispell, MT 59901

Provides counseling and intervention services to children and their families. Provides out-patient services, therapeutic foster care, therapeutic group homes for adolescent girls, children’s day treatment, children’s case management and family based services.

Northwest Family Recovery Program 309 Wisconsin Ave. 406-862-1112 Whitefish, MT 59937

Pathways Treatment Center 200 Heritage Way 406-756-3950 Kalispell, MT 59901

Help for emotional & psychiatric problems, alcohol & other drug problems, inpatient programs, adult and adolescent services, consultation and referral services.

Sinopah House 420 Windward Way 406-257-5194 Kalispell, MT 59901 406-257-3194

Group home for teenage girls who are experiencing crisis situations or mental challenges.

106 LAKE COUNTY (POLSON/RONAN AREA)

Mental Health and Addiction Program Tribal Health/Human Services 300 Taelman 406-745-4363 St. Ignatius, MT 59865

Comprehensive mental health assistance for members of Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes and Indian Health Service recipients. After hours and on weekends contact Tribal Law and Order at 406-675-3512. Has outpatient treatment program and referrals for in-patient treatment. There are also DUI Classes and anger management support groups offered.

Western Montana Mental Health Center 1300 8th St. W. 406-257-8161 Kalispell, MT 59901

Mental health evaluation and emergency crisis intervention for Lake County residents. Offers full range of counseling services, case management for chronic mentally ill adults and seriously emotionally disturbed children. LINCOLN COUNTY (LIBBY AREA)

Mental Health Center 1469 US Highway 2 S. 406-293-8746 Libby, MT 59923

Comprehensive mental health services available. Outpatient therapy, assessment and counseling. Both child and adult case management. Medicaid mental health access plan and sliding fee scale. Private insurance accepted. MISSOULA COUNTY (MISSOULA AREA)

Mental Health Center 1315 Wyoming St. 406-542-9770 Missoula, MT 59801

Day treatment, medical clinic, outpatient and group therapy, vocational rehabilitation, emergency services. Also offers crisis safe house. www.wmmhc.org

Stepping Stones 113 W. Front St. Ste 105 406-542-1063 Missoula, MT 59802

Full Spectrum Psychotherapy 1119 Maiden Ln. 406-827-9330 Thompson Falls, MT 59873

Marriage, family, and adolescence counseling.

Sanders County Community Mental Health Center 406-532-9190 Thompson Falls, MT 59873 406-532-4491

Comprehensive mental health services available. Outpatient therapy, assessment and counseling. Both child and adult case management. Medicaid mental health access plan and sliding fee scale. Also accepts private insurance.

Other Mental Health Centers In Montana Anaconda 406-563-3413

Butte 406-497-9026

Dillon 406-683-2200

Hamilton 406-363-4498

Superior 406-532-9150 www.wmmhc.org www.wmmhc.net www.mhcbillings.org

Mental Health Services 1717 W. Ontario 888-769-1405 Sandpoint, ID 83864

108 KOOTENAI COUNTY (COEUR D’ALENE AREA)

Adult Mental Health Services Of Idaho State 1250 W. Ironwood Dr. Ste 201 208-769-1406 Coeur D’Alene, ID 83814

Targets the four major mental illnesses. Screenings available, crisis intervention, two case management teams, consumer connection, and outreach programs. Provides referrals as needed.

North Idaho Behavioral Health 208-666-2000

Comprehensive counseling center offering free consultations working with adults, adolescents, and children. Programs offered include inpatient, outpatient, and day treatment programs.

Kootenai Behavioral Health Center 800-221-5008 WASHINGTON (SPOKANE AREA)

Children’s Home Society Of Washington Child & Family Counseling 2323 N. Discovery Pl. 509-747-4174 Spokane Valley, WA 99216

Families and Friends of Violent Crime Victims 425-271-0305

Family Service Spokane 7 S. Howard St. Ste 224 509-838-4128 Spokane, WA 99201

St. Joseph Family Center 1016 N. Superior St. 509-483-6495 Spokane, WA 99202 www.stjosephfamilycenter.org

Salvation Army Social Service &Counseling 509-325-6814

Spokane Mental Health 107 S. Division St. 509-838-4651 Spokane, WA 99202 www.smhca.org

109 SCHOOLS & EDUCATION FLATHEAD COUNTY (KALISPELL AREA)

Career Exploration & Development Center (Flathead Industries) 66 4th Ave. N.W. 406-755-7656 Kalispell, MT 59901

Flathead Valley Community College 777 Grandview Dr. 406-756-3822 Kalispell, MT 59901 Career Cent.: 406-756-3880 GED Pro.: 406-756-3884

Associate degree programs and community education.

Glacier Institute 137 Main St. 406-755-1211 Kalispell, MT 59901 www.glacierinstitute.org

Montana Academy 28 W. California St. 406-755-3149 Kalispell, MT 59901

Two Eagle River School 58020 US HWY 93 406-675-0292 Polson, MT 59860

Salish Kootenai College 58138 US HWY 93 406-275-4800 Polson, MT 59860

Public two year college, with some four-year degree programs offered. www.skc.edu

Flathead Valley Community College Lincoln County Campus 225 Commerce Way 406-293-2721 Libby, MT 59923

Offers credit and non-credit courses, specialized workshops. www.fvcc.edu

University Of Montana 909 S. Ave. W. 406-243-7887 Missoula, MT 59801

A four-year University. Housing available for traditional and non-traditional students.

College Of Technology 909 S. Ave. W. 406-243-7882 Missoula, MT 59801

Former Vo-Tech, offers continuing education classes and one-and two-year programs in various fields of study.

Wild Rockies Field Institute 315 S. 4th St. E. 406-549-4336 Missoula, MT 59801 www.wrfi.net

Sage Truck Driving School 9300 Cartage Rd 406-543-0541 Missoula, MT 59808

Missoula Education Association 1001 SW Higgins Ave. 406-542-0041 Missoula, MT 59803

Phoenix University Center Message Phone: 406-243-4891 University of Montana

Support & loans for non-traditional students.

Rural Employment Opportunities 244 S. Finley Point Rd 406-887-2114 Missoula, MT

Sylvan Learning Center 313 Higgins Ave. 866-515-1838 Missoula, MT 59803

Individualized instruction, reading, writing and math programs, study skills and year round flexible hours. See www.educate.com

111 Word 127 N. Higgins 406-543-3550 Missoula, MT 59802

Open Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm. www.montanawomenvote.org

YWCA 1130 W. Broadway 406-543-6691 Missoula, MT 59802

Open Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm SANDERS COUNTY (THOMPSON FALLS / PLAINS AREA)

Elementary School P.O. Box 10 406-246-3566 Dixon, MT 59831

Serves K-8th grades. School nurse available.

Hot Springs

Elementary School 301 Broadway St. 406-741-2014 Hot Springs, MT 59845

High School 301 Broadway St. 406-741-2962 Hot Springs, MT 59845

Noxon School 300 Noxon Ave. 406-847-2442 Noxon, MT 59853

Serves K-12 grades. School nurse available. www.noxonschools.com

Plains 112 Elementary School 412 Rittenour 406-826-3642 Plains, MT 59859

Wild Horse Elementary 412 Rittenour 406-826-3085 Plains, MT 59859

Serves K-2nd Grades. School nurse Available.

High School 412 Rittenour 406-826-3666 Plains, MT 59859

Serves 8-12th grades. School nurse available.

Thompson Falls

Elementary School 315 Columbia 406-827-3592 Thompson Falls, MT 59873

Junior High School 306 Haley 406-827-3593 Thompson Falls, MT 59873

High School 601 Golf St. 406-827-3561 Thompson Falls, MT 59873 Fax: 406-827-3562

Trout Creek

Elementary School 4 School Ln. 406-827-3629 Trout Creek, MT 59874

113 STATEWIDE (MONTANA)

Montana State University 185 Strand Un 406-994-2811 Bozeman, MT

A four year university. Housing available. Call for catalog. www.montana.edu

Montana State University College of Technology 20 E. Olive St. 406-522-0830 Bozeman, MT 59715

University Of Great Falls 1301 20th St. S. 406-761-8210 Great Falls, MT 59405

University Of Montana 32 Campus Dr. 406-243-0211 Missoula, MT 19812

Four year university. Housing available. Call for brochure. www.grizalum.org

Kicking Horse Job Corps Center 33091 Mollmann Pass Trl. 406-644-2217 Ronan, MT IDAHO BONNER COUNTY (SANDPOINT AREA)

North Idaho College/Lewis & Clark State College 3210 HWY 95 N. Ste 201 208-263-4594 Sandpoint, ID 83864

University Of Idaho Clark Fork Field Campus P.O. Box 87 208-266-1452 Clark Fork, ID 83811

University Of Idaho Research & Extension Center 2105 N. Boyer Ave. 208-263-2323 Sandpoint, ID 83864

IDAHO 114 KOOTENAI COUNTY (COEUR D’ALENE AREA)

Lewis-Clark State College 1000 W. Hubbard St. Ste. 144 208-263-4594 Coeur D’Alene, ID 83814 208-666-6707 www.lcsc.edu

North Idaho College 1000 W. Garden Ave. 208-769-3300 Coeur D’Alene, ID 83814 208-769-3311 www.nic.edu WASHINGTON (SPOKANE AREA) Devry Institute of Technology 800-247-7800

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 2380 Fairchild AFB 509-244-3832 Fairchild, WA 99011 www.erau.edu

Gonzaga University 502 E. Boone Ave. 509-328-4220 Spokane, WA 99258 www.gonzaga.edu

ITT Technical Institute 13518 E. Indiana Ave. 509-926-2900 Spokane, WA 99216

Park University 2380 Fairchild AFB 509-244-2020 Fairchild, WA 99201

Whitworth University 300 W. Hawthorne Rd. 509-777-1000 Spokane, WA 99218 www.whitworth.edu

Spokane Community College 115 1810 N. Greene St. 509-533-7288 Spokane, WA 99217 www.scc.spokane.edu

Spokane Falls Community College 3410 W. Fort George Wright Dr. 509-475-7040 Spokane, WA 99224 www.nhsa.org

Institute for Extended Learning 501 N. River Point Blvd 509-533-4002 Spokane, WA 99202 www.ccs.spokane.edu

SENIORS 116 FLATHEAD COUNTY (KALISPELL AREA)

Brendan Houses Skilled Nursing Facility 350 Conway Dr. 406-751-6500 Kalispell, MT 59901 www.nwch.org

Hospice-Home Options-KRMC 275 Corporate Dr. Ste 600 406-751-6037

Offers home health, Hospice, and private care. Accepts payments through Medicare, Medicaid, insurance and/or private pay. After hours and on weekends call 406-752-5111.

LAKE COUNTY (POLSON/RONAN AREA)

Area VI Agency On Aging 110 Main St. Ste 5 406-883-7284 Polson, MT 59860 www.rsvpmontana.org

Home Care Givers Inc. 1310 main St. 406-883-3590 Polson, MT 59860

Lake County Council On Aging 528 Main St. SW 406-676-2367 Ronan, MT 59864

Homemaking and limited home chore services. Medical transportation available.

Lake County Home Health & Hospice 830 ½ Shoreline Dr. 406-883-7300 Polson, MT 59860

Provides professional services, including private care to all of Lake County. A service of St. Luke Community Healthcare network. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Medicare certified home health service.

Senior Citizen Center 504 3rd Ave. E. 406-883-4735 117 Polson, MT 59860

Meals served on site. Meals on Wheels (for home-bound), and many miscellaneous services (hearing aid, blood pressure, computers, exercises, etc.) also available. The center sponsors senior dances several times per month.

Libby Care Center 308 E. 3rd St. 406-293-6285 Libby, MT 59923

Skilled nursing care available 24 hours per day. Homelike atmosphere, Medicare/Medicaid approved. Complete rehabilitation services.

Mountain View Manor Good Samaritan Center 10 Mountain View Dr. 406-297-2541 Eureka, MT 59917

Skilled nursing/adult day care, Medicare/Medicaid approved, in/outpatient rehabilitation services. www.good-sam.com

At Home Assisted Living 1300 Speedway Ave. 406-549-8127 Missoula, MT

Skilled nursing care 24 hours a day, activities.

Evergreen Missoula Health & Rehabilitation Center 3018 Rattlesnake, Dr. 406-543-2273 Missoula, MT

Senior Citizens Centers

Camas/Hot Springs 101 Main St. Ste 1 406-741-2344 P.O. Box 591 Hot Springs, MT 59845

Wednesday Lunch at Noon, and 1st and 3rd Fridays at Noon

Dixon 35 3rd St. 406-246-3310 P.O. Box 85 406-246-3266 Dixon, MT 59831

Mondays dinner at 5:00pm. Thursdays Lunch at Noon.

Heron/Noxon 211 2nd St. 406-847-6000 Noxon, MT 59853

Mondays Dinner at 5pm, Thursdays Lunch at Noon in Noxon. Wednesdays Dinner at 5:30 in Heron.

Plains/Paradise 205 W. Meany 406-826-3018 P.O. Box 935 Plains, MT 59859

Lunch served Wednesdays at Noon, and Dinner Fridays at 5:30

Thompson Falls 1191 Silcox Rd. 406-827-3457 Thompson Falls, MT 59873

Lunch served Tuesdays at Noon. Dinner on Thursdays at 6pm. www.thompsonfallschamber.com

Trout Creek 18 Larch St. 406-827-4461 Trout Creek, MT 59874

Dinner served Tuesdays, and Fridays at 6pm.

Elder Care

119 Area VI Agency On Aging 406-847-2767

Sanders County Information and Assistance Technician-. Information and referral resource for Sanders County seniors.

Clark Fork Valley Hospital Long Term Care 10 Kruger Rd. 406-825-4834 Plains, MT 59859

Offers financial and other benefits for seniors age 65 and over. Program Coordinator available to assist Senior Care patients with any questions or difficulties navigating the health care system. www.cfvh.org

Evergreen Hot Springs Health And Rehabilitation Center 600 1st Ave. N 406-741-2923 Hot Springs, MT 59845

Little Bitterroot Services Inc. Community Home 304 S. Pierce 406-826-3694 Plains, MT 59859

Assisted living facility.

Sanders County Council On Aging Inc. 203 Main St. 406-741-2343 Hot Springs, MT 59845

Coordination office for Aging Services throughout Sanders County. Services available for all persons 60 years old and over. Can provide homemaking services for the elderly recuperating from illness or injury. Sliding fee scale. Operates a bus service to Missoula weekly for medical appointments. Scheduled meals on Tuesdays at Noon, Thursdays at 6pm, at center across from Thompson Falls High School, meals also served on Tuesdays and Fridays at 6pm at Trout Creek, Wednesdays, and 1st and 3rd Fridays at Noon in Hot Springs, Wednesdays at Noon, and Fridays at 5:30 in Plains, Wednesdays at 5:30 in Heron, Mondays at 5pm and Thursdays at Noon in Noxon. Daily Meals on Wheels program in Thompson Falls for the elderly who cannot get out. STATEWIDE (MONTANA)

Foster Grandparents 501 Bay Dr. 406-454-6992 Great Falls, MT 59404 www.fostergrandparents.com

Information And Referrals-Web Page

120 State of Montana Virtual Human Services Pavilion @ www.vhsp.dphhs.state.mt.us

Meals On Wheels and Senior Nutrition Program Billings 406-259-9666 Kalispell 406-758-5710 www.yccoa.org

Social Security Administration 800-772-1213 406-265-9511 Adult Protective Services Missoula, MT 406-265-9511

Senior Citizen’s Center Alberton 406-722-3372

Charlo 406-644-2531

Dixon 406-246-3310 Hamilton 406-363-5181

Ronan 406-676-5495

Saint Ignatius 406-745-4462

Saint Regis 406-649-2421

Superior 406-822-3334

Plains/Paradise 406-826-3018

Noxon/Heron 406-847-6000

Hope Area Senior Services Clark Fork, ID 208-266-1653

Rathdrum Senior Citizens Center 8037 Montana St. 208-687-2028 Rathdrum, ID 83858

Spirit Lake Senior Citizens Inc. 121 32564 N. 4th Ave. 208-623-6835 Spirit Lake, ID

Sandpoint Area Seniors, Inc. 820 Main St. 208-263-6860 Sandpoint, ID 83864

Senior Companion Program Of Bonner County 127 S. 1st Ave. Ste 1 208-265-1435 Sandpoint, ID 83864 IDAHO KOOTENAI COUNTY (COEUR D’ALENE AREA)

Bayview Community Center 16304 E. Perimeter Rd. 208-683-8040 Bayview, ID 83803

Lake City Senior Center 1916 Lakewood Dr. 208-667-4628 Coeur D’Alene, ID 83814

Area Agency On Aging 2120 N. Lakewood, Dr. Ste. B 208-667-3179 Coeur D’Alene, ID 83814 800-786-5536

Administers community-based service to maximize independence and quality of life for people 60 and older. Nutrition program, adult protection services, case management/service coordination, and a retired & senior volunteer program (R.S.V.P.).

Mill River Senior Center 3505 N. Sunapee 208-930-4038 Coeur D’Alene, ID 83814 IDAHO STATEWIDE SERVICES

Adult Protective Service 800-459-0421

Post Falls Senior Center 1215 E. 3rd Ave. 208-773-9582 Post Falls, ID 83854 WASHINGTON

122 (SPOKANE AREA)

Adult Protective Service 800-459-0421

Community Health Education Resources 601 E. 1st Ave. 509-232-8138 Spokane, WA 99201

Aging & Long Term Care Of Eastern Washington 1222 N. Post St. 509-458-2509 Spokane, WA 99201-2518

Providence Adult Day Health 509-482-2475

Mid-City Senior Center 1222 W. 2nd Ave. 509-747-3257 Spokane, WA

Senior Nutrition 509-324-1532

Meals On Wheels 509-924-6976

Senior Times 509-253-6184

TRANSPORTATION

123 Trains

Amtrak 800-872-7245 www.amtrak.com

Greyhound bus Lines 800-231-2222 www.greyhound.com

Rimrock Trailways 800-255-7655

Daily bus services-Missoula, Billings, Helena, Bozeman, Kalispell, Great Falls, and Whitefish. www.rimrocktrailways.com

Sanders County Transportation 109 Wall St. 406-741-2346 Hot Springs, MT 59845 800-246-5899

Transport from & to Polson, Missoula, Kalispell, and Sandpoint for Sanders County. Pick up in Noxon, Trout Creek, Thompson Falls, Plains, and Hot Springs. Will come to home for trip

Airports

Helena Regional Airport 406-442-2821 www.helenaairport.com

Glacier Park (Kalispell) International Airport 406-257-5994 www.Iflyglacier.com

Missoula International Airport 406-728-4381 www.flymissoula.com

Victim Assistance Services (alphabetical by city) 124 Anaconda-Victim Assistance Program County Attorney’s Office 406-563-4007

Billings YWCA Gateway House 406-259-8100

Shelter, counseling, group treatment, crisis hotline counseling, information and referral criminal justice advocacy, personal advocacy, transportation.

Billings Yellowstone County Attorney 406-256-2870

Victim/Witness Assistance, criminal justice advocacy, counseling, information and referral, personal advocacy, transportation, education and training.

Billings U.S. Attorney’s Office 406-657-6101

Victim/Witness Assistance, criminal justice advocacy, counseling, information and referral, personal & legal advocacy, education and training.

Bozeman Haven 406-586-4111

Shelter, group treatment, crisis hotline counseling, information and referral, emergency legal advocacy, personal advocacy.

Bozeman Help Center Inc. 406-586-3333

D.V. S.A, referrals, advocates.

Bozeman Gallatin County Attorney. 406-582-2075

Victim/Witness Coordinator, crisis counseling, criminal justice advocacy, emergency legal advocacy, information and referral, follow-up contact, personal advocacy, education and training.

Browning Blackfeet Tribe Domestic Abuse Shelter. 406-338-2409 406-338-2408

Blackfeet victim assistance, counseling, crisis hotline, therapy, referral, emergency legal advocacy, personal advocacy, group treatment/support, transportation, follow-up.

Butte Safe Space 406-782-8511

125 Hotline 877- 335-8511

Shelter, counseling, group treatment, crisis hotline information and referral, criminal justice advocacy, personal advocacy, transportation. On scene responder, Emergency food, clothing & pet care.

Butte Silver Bow County Attorney 406-497-6243

Victim/Witness Assistance, criminal justice advocacy, counseling, therapy group treatment, crisis hotline, information and referral, personal advocacy, transportation, public education and training.

Crow Agency Crow Strong Spirit 406-638-3491

D.V. Task force, Assistance, counseling, follow-up contact, crisis hotline counseling, safe house placement, information and referral, criminal justice advocacy, personal advocacy, transportation.

Dillion Women’s Resource Community Support 406-683-6109

Counseling, placement in safe house/shelter, criminal advocacy, emergency financial assistance, personal advocacy, transportation, follow-up contact, food, & clothing.

Fort Benton High Line Help (Rape Crisis) 800-219-7336 (collect calls accepted) 406-276-3342

D.V., S.A., Hotline, crisis counseling, public education.

Glendive Dawson County D.V., S.A. & Stalking Program 406-989-1318

Counseling, follow-up contact, group support, safe house placement, information and referral, emergency financial assistance, personal advocacy, transportation, assistance with TOP/OPP.

Great Falls Cascade County Guardian Ad Litem 406-453-5235

Child sexual abuse victims.

Hamilton 126 Supporters of Abuse Free Environments (S.A.F.E.) 406-363-4600

(collect calls accepted), Counseling, group treatment/support, criminal justice advocacy, referral, emergency financial assistance, personal advocacy, transportation, placement in safe house.

Havre Human Resources Development Council District IV(HRDC) 406-265-2222

Domestic abuse project, (collect call accepted), shelter, counseling, therapy, group treatment, crisis hotline, information and referral, criminal justice advocacy, emergency financial assistance, emergency legal advocacy, personal advocacy, transportation.

Helena Mental Health Centers 406-443-5353

Hotline, crisis referral, public education.

Helena Friendship Center 800-248-3166 406-442-6800

Domestic violence program, D.V., S.A., shelter, counseling, crisis hotline, group support, information and referral, criminal justice advocacy, personal advocacy, transportation, free and confidential.

Hot Springs Sanders County Coalition For Families. 800-265-0415

24 Crisis line, peer counseling, legal advocacy, emergency transportation, information and referral, community education.

Kalispell Violence Free Crisis Line 406-752-7273

(collect calls accepted), shelter, crisis counseling, group treatment for domestic violence victims, rape survivors and adult survivors of incest. Volunteers, hotline, criminal justice advocacy, referral, transportation.

Lewistown SAVES, Inc. 406-535-2303

Spouse Abuse/Sexual Assault Services. Counseling, group treatment, crisis hotline, information and referral, criminal justice advocacy, safe house placement, emergency financial assistance, emergency legal advocacy, personal advocacy, transportation, follow-up contact.

Libby Lincoln County Community Approach to Domestic Violence 877-493-7139 127 Shelter, crisis counseling, criminal justice advocacy, emergency legal advocacy, volunteers, support groups, transportation, (collect calls accepted).

Miles City Custer Network Against D.V. & S.A. 406-243-0542 Crisis 406-591-0475 Col strip-rosebud 406-749-0091 Forsyth 406-853-2291

Missoula Missoula County Commissioners 406-523-4630

Victim assistance victim response unit.

Missoula Co. Victim Advocate. 406-830-3830

Emergency legal advocacy, crisis counseling, assistance with TOP/OPP’s and victim compensation. Follow-up, information and referral, recruit and train volunteers, educate regarding services, serves all victims (74% are domestic violence).

Missoula S.A.R.S. Sexual Assault Recovery Service. 406-243-6429 University of Montana 406-243-6559

Counseling, group treatment, referral to shelter/safe house, information/referral, criminal justice advocacy, personal advocacy, follow-up contact.

Missoula YWCA 406-543-6691 Domestic Violence Shelter 406-542-1047 24 hr Crisis Hotline 406-542-1944

Shelter, counseling, therapy, group treatment/support, criminal justice advocacy, personal advocacy, transportation, emergency financial assistance.

Missoula Friends to Youth inc. 406-728-2662

Youth home, partnership for children, child sexual abuse treatment therapy, group treatment/support, case consultation.

Polson D.O.V.E.S. 406-883-3350

Domestic violence & child abuse, referral to safe house, crisis counseling, group treatment/support, referral, personal advocacy, emergency legal advocacy, transportation.

Superior 128 Mineral Co. Help Line (Rape Crisis & D.V.) 406-822-4202

Hotline, crisis counseling, public education, emergency shelter.

Thompson Falls Family Violence Intervention Project 406-827-3745 24 hr crisis line 800-265-0415

Temporary shelter, peer counseling, legal advocacy, emergency transportation, information and referral, women’s support group, community education, court ordered batterer’s treatment program.

Wolf Point Child Protection and Victim Assistance Fort Peck 406-653-1494

Assiniboine & Sioux Tribes, information & referral, placement in safe house, criminal justice support/advocacy, emergency financial assistance, emergency legal advocacy, transportation NATIONAL

National D.V. & S.A. Hotline 800- 799-7233

Victim Information & Notification Everyday (VINE) 800-456-3076

129 WELFARE FLATHEAD COUNTY (KALISPELL AREA)

Flathead County DPHHS Human Services Division 406-751-5900 121 Financial Dr. Ste A Kalispell, MT 59901

Applications for Medicaid, Food stamps, and financial assistance (TANF).

Fuel Assistance and Energy Share Program Community Action Partnership 800-344-5979 P.O. Box 8300 Kalispell, MT 59901

Monetary assistance with heating bills, based on income and usage.

American Red Cross of Montana 1300 28th St. S. 800-272-6668 Great Falls, MT 59405

Conducts blood drawings throughout Flathead/Lincoln counties. Emergency communications to service persons within the U.S. and overseas. Emergency assistance for families who have been burned out in a fire. Handles disaster situations and provides First Aid Training.

LAKE COUNTY (POLSON/RONAN AREA)

Lake County DPHHS Human Services Division 406-883-7820

130 LINCOLN COUNTY (LIBBY AREA)

Lincoln County DPHHS Human Services Division 406-293-3791 933 Farm to Market Rd. Libby, MT 59923

Family Services C.P.S. 406-293-3757

Missoula County DPHHS Human Services Division 406-523-4950 301 W. Alder Missoula, MT 59802

Applications for Medicaid, Food stamps, and financial assistance (TANF). Administration 406- 523-4977

Missoula Job Services 539 S. 3rd W. 406-728-7060 Missoula, MT 59801

Human Resource Council 1801 S. Higgins 406-728-3710

Missoula Indian Center 2300 Regent, Ste A 406-329-3373 Missoula, MT 59801

Offers drug and alcohol counseling, medical referrals, case management and transportation assistance to Native Americans for medical services. They operate 24 hour crisis line 406-721- 2700. Adolescent drug and alcohol prevention program available.

Social Security Administration 5115 HWY 93 S. 800-772-1213 131 Missoula, MT 59803

Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Supplemental Security Disability (SSDI), and Medicare. Open Monday-Friday 7:00am-7:00pm.

Sanders County DPHHS Human Services Division 406-827-4317 2 Tradewinds Way 406-827-4395 Thompson Falls, MT 59873

Fuel Assistance and Energy Share Program Community Action Partnership 800-344-5979 318 N. Last Chance Gulch, Ste 2B 406-442-2900 Helena, MT

STATEWIDE (MONTANA)

Department Of Public Health And Human Services 305 W. Main 406-822-4809 Superior, MT 59872

Public welfare office, child and family services.

Fuel Assistance and Energy Share Program MT human Resource 800-777-7589 P.O. Box 8300 Kalispell, MT 59901

American Red Cross of Montana 1300 28th St. S. 800-272-6668

132 Great Falls, MT 59405

Conducts blood drawings throughout Flathead/Lincoln counties. Emergency communications to service persons within the U.S. and overseas. Emergency assistance for families who have been burned out in a fire. Handles disaster situations and provides First Aid Training.

Bonner County Health and Welfare Office 1717 W. Ontario 208-265-4523 Sandpoint, ID 83864

Handles applications for Aid to Families with Dependent Children, (AFDC), Medicaid, and food stamps. Open Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Boundary County Health and Welfare Department 208-267-3187

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare 1250 Ironwood Dr. 208-769-1515 Coeur D’Alene, ID 83814

Handles applications for Aid to Families with Dependent Children, (AFDC), Medicaid, and food stamps.

NATIONAL

Social Security Administration 800-772-1213 Veteran’s Hotline 800-827-1000