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1Lewis & Clark County Resource GuideTable of ContentsChild Services . . .2Disabilities 4Financial .7Food . .8Health .9Housing .11Legal .11Senior 14Transportation . .15Veterans . 15Women’s Services. .17Other . 18This Lewis & Clark Resource Guide was prepared by Justice For Montanans AmeriCorps Members.Although we do our best to keep these guides current, please contact programs directly for the mostaccurate and up-to-date information. Last Updated: January 2018

2Lewis & Clark County Resource GuideChild ServicesDan Fox Family Care Program2001 11th Ave. Building A, Ste 6 Helena, MT 59601(406) 443-4730 or (800) 345-8818http://youthhomesmt.org/Hours: Monday-Friday 9:30am- 5:00 pm, Closed holidaysThe Dan Fox Family Care Program offers Foster Care and Adoption as well as in-home FamilySupport Services. The children we serve are ages 2-18 years of age and are referred, mostly,from child welfare workers, mental health case managers and youth corrections workers.Contact person: Leigh Fahlquist, Clinical supervisorBig Brothers Big Sisters of Helena30 West 6th Ave., Helena, MT 59601(406) 442-7479Office hours: Monday-Friday 9:30am- 5:00 pmhttp://www.bbbs-helena.org/Provides social activities for youth by providing mentoring services, keeps them away fromdrugs and alcohol.Email: bbbs@bbbs-helena.orgChild and Family Services Division - DPHHSPhysical Address: Park Avenue Building 301 S. Park Helena, Montana 59620Mailing Address: P.O. Box 8005 Helena, MT 59604-8005(406) 444-0936(406) 841-2487 faxChild abuse hotline 866-820-5437 Open 24/7To protect children who have been or are at substantial risk of abuse, neglect or abandonment.We strive to ensure that all children have a family who will protect them from harm.More info: http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/cfsdChildren’s Special Health ServicesP.O. Box 202951 Helena, MT 59620800-762-9891 toll-free406-444-2750 faxhttp://dphhs.mt.gov/publichealth/cshsOffice hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pmAssistance for families dealing with special health issues including access to specialty healthcare; information; self-advocacy; financial assistance for families under 300% poverty level.This Lewis & Clark Resource Guide was prepared by Justice For Montanans AmeriCorps Members.Although we do our best to keep these guides current, please contact programs directly for the mostaccurate and up-to-date information. Last Updated: January 2018

3Contact person: Katlin Patera cshs@mt.govChild Support Enforcement DivisionPhysical Address: 2401 Colonial Drive Helena, MT 59620-2943Mailing Address: P.O. Box 202943 Helena, MT 59620-2943(406) 444-6856(406) 444-6856 toll-free(406) 444-1370 faxOffice hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00pmhttp://www.dphhs.mt.gov/csedTo diligently pursue and ultimately achieve financial and medical support of children byestablishing, enforcing, and increasing public awareness of parental obligations.Healthy Families: Pregnancy, Parenting SupportLewis & Clark Public Health1930 Ninth Ave. Helena, lthy-lifestyle/pregnancy-parenting.htmlHours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pmInformation, education, referral, and support through home visits to pregnant women andfamilies. Services include family support and education, child health and developmentalscreenings, WIC, asthma home visiting, pregnancy testing, STD testing, breastfeeding support,parenting classes and support group, nutrition services, referrals to community health and socialservices, support for tobacco-free homes, and emergency preparedness for families. Someservices may be low-cost or free.Email: publichealth@lccountymt.govIntermountain Mental Health3240 Dredge Dr. Helena, MT 59602(406) 442-7920(800) 200-9112 toll-free(406) 442-7949 faxwww.intermountain.orgHours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pmProvides mental health and educational services to effectively meet the diverse needs ofchildren and families facing emotional challenges, Residential treatment, community-basedresources, and community trainings. Services include child and family therapy, neurofeedbacktherapy, co-occurring substance use and emotional distress therapy, youth case management,child and adolescent psychiatry, occupational therapy, psychological evaluation service, schoolThis Lewis & Clark Resource Guide was prepared by Justice For Montanans AmeriCorps Members.Although we do our best to keep these guides current, please contact programs directly for the mostaccurate and up-to-date information. Last Updated: January 2018

4based services, home support services, intensive day treatment, therapeutic after-school andsummer support, therapeutic foster care and adoption services.Contact person: Kim Garner kimg@intermountain.org 406-465-7568Montana Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)– 1st Judicial DistrictPhysical Address: 75 E. Lyndale Ave. (Lower Level), Helena, MT 59604Mailing Address: P.O. Box 4865 Helena, MT 59604(406) 457-0797Office hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-2:00 pmhttp://www.casaoflcbwc.orgNonprofit organization dedicated to helping children find advocates to assist them in navigatingthrough court processes.Contact person: Program Administrator, Ellene Bunge info@casaoflcbwc.orgShodair Children’s HospitalPhysical address: 2755 Colonial Dr. Helena, MT 59604Mailing address: P.O. Box 5539 Helena, MT 59604406-444-7500 toll-free800-447-6614https://shodair.org/Office hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:00 pmProud to offer premier acute psychiatric inpatient treatment for children and adolescents,comprehensive genetic services for people of all ages, education services, and medical geneticservices.DisabilityBlind and Low Vision Services111 North Last Chance Gulch, 4C, PO Box 4210, Helena, MT 59604-4210(877) 296-1197 or (406) : Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pmTo maximize access to in-demand and high-quality careers by Montanans with disabilitiesseeking dignity through choice, integration, and self-reliance.Email: vrinfo@mt.govDisability Rights Montana1022 Chestnut Street Helena, MT 59601(406) 449-2344(800) 245-4743 toll-freeThis Lewis & Clark Resource Guide was prepared by Justice For Montanans AmeriCorps Members.Although we do our best to keep these guides current, please contact programs directly for the mostaccurate and up-to-date information. Last Updated: January 2018

5(406) 449-2418 FaxEmail: advocate@disabilityrightsmt.orgOffice Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pmhttp://disabilityrightsmt.org/Disability Rights Montana is the federally-mandated civil rights protection and advocacy systemfor all of Montana. We have the legal authority to represent almost any person with a disability.Helena IndustriesOffice: 1325 Helena Ave. Helena, MT 59601(406) 442-8632 phone, (409) 449-6200 faxThrift store: 2109 N. Last Chance Gulch Helena, MT(406) 442-2033Store hours: Monday–Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.https://www.helenaindustries.org/To provide vocational and rehabilitative services utilizing real work, related services andindividualized resources to empower persons with disabilities to lead productive and fulfillinglives in their communities. Services include case management, career development services, andHelena Industries work program.Contact Person: Caryn Walsh, hithrift@mt.netMontana Association for the BlindMailing address: P.O. Box 465 Helena, MT 59624 Phone: 406-442-9411http://www.mtblind.orgHours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-12:00pmThe mission of the Montana Association for the Blind is to promote the economic and social selfsufficiency of blind Montanans through the facilitation of quality education, learning, training,and employment services and opportunities, and to foster a positive understanding of blindness.Contact Person: Laura, State secretary mab.association@yahoo.comMontana Developmental Disabilities ProgramPhysical address: 111 Sanders, suite 305, Helena, MT 59601Mailing address: P.O. Box 4210 Helena, MT 59601(406) Disabilities.aspxHours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pmCreate a system that coordinates resources, supports and services for people to havemeaningful lives in their communities.Contact Person: Novelin Martin, nomartin@mt.govThis Lewis & Clark Resource Guide was prepared by Justice For Montanans AmeriCorps Members.Although we do our best to keep these guides current, please contact programs directly for the mostaccurate and up-to-date information. Last Updated: January 2018

6Montana Independent Living Project825 Great Northern Blvd, Ste. 105, Helena, MT 59601(800) 735-6457 or (406) 442-5755http://www.milp.us/home.htmlHours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pmPromoting independence for people with disabilities.Montana Talking Book Library1515 East 6th Avenue Helena, MTP.O. Box 201800 Helena, MTHours: Monday-Friday 9:00 am-3:00pm(800) 332-3400 or (406) 444-2064Provides recorded books and library services to those who cannot read conventionally.Montana Telecommunications Access ProgramPhysical Address: 111 North Last Chance Gulch, 2B, Helena, MT 59604Mailing Address: P.O. Box 4210 Helena, MT 59604(800) 833-8503 or 406-444-1339(406) 444-5999 FaxHours: Monday-Friday lProvides no-cost phone equipment to those who are deaf, hard of hearing, have a speech ormobility disability.Contact person: Director, Barbra Varnum relay@mt.govRocky Mountain Development Council648 N. Jackson St. Helena, MT 59624-1717(800) 356-6544 or (406) 447-1680http://rmdc.netHours: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm, Friday 8:00am-4:00pmAssists with food and nutrition, energy, mental health programs, early education, low incomehousing, and housing development. Provides senior citizens with referrals to Meals and Wheelsprograms.Vocational Rehabilitation Services111 North Last Chance Gulch, 4C, PO Box 4210, Helena, MT 59604-4210(877) 296-1197 or (406) : Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pmThis Lewis & Clark Resource Guide was prepared by Justice For Montanans AmeriCorps Members.Although we do our best to keep these guides current, please contact programs directly for the mostaccurate and up-to-date information. Last Updated: January 2018

7Provides a broad range of services (employment, independent living, counseling, etc.) to thoseseeking to rehabilitate from a disability.Contact person: Emily Morrison emily.morrison@mt.govFinancialConsumer Counseling ServicesMailing address: P.O. Box 2326 Great Falls, MT 59403(877) 275-2227 or (406) 761-8721http://www.ruraldynamics.orgHours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:30 pmHelps people find credit and debt solutions, provides financial education and counseling, andassists in forming financial plans. Bankruptcy and mortgage information.Email: rdi@ruraldynamics.orgGood Samaritan3067 North Montana Helena, MT, 59601(406) 442-0780(406) 449-0886 Faxhttp://www.goodsamhelena.org/Good Samaritan Ministries works in our community to advance family life, human dignity andthe common good. Provides services to meet the physical, social, emotional and spiritual needsof individuals and families of all faiths, especially those most in need. They provide assistancewith some financial problems and rent payments.Winter store hours: Monday - Friday 9am-7pm, Saturday 9am-6pm, Sunday 10am-5pmContact person: Teresa Ortega, Executive Director, assistance@goodsamministries.orgJob Service - Helena715 Front St. Helena, MT 59620(406) 447-3200406-447-3224 faxhttp://jobservices.dli.mt.govHours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Thursday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.Job resources. Resume and interview skill building. Mock-interviews, dislocated workers, WIOLAprograms, Montana partnerships, employer relations.Email: HelenaJSC@mt.govMontana Department of Revenue125 North Roberts, 3rd Floor, Helena, MT 59620(406) 444-6900This Lewis & Clark Resource Guide was prepared by Justice For Montanans AmeriCorps Members.Although we do our best to keep these guides current, please contact programs directly for the mostaccurate and up-to-date information. Last Updated: January 2018