Pantry Partners completes construction of new building in Stevi
By Ravalli Republic | Posted: Monday, December 5, 2011 12:00 pm
Pantry Partners Food Bank announced the completion of its new building located at the corner of Middle Burnt Fork Road and ALC Way in Stevensville.
The community is invited to the grand opening dedication and celebration at 1 p.m. Tuesday.
This new facility will house the Pantry Partners Food Bank, an all-volunteer organization serving county residents from Victor to Florence. The building will also house the Clothes Closet, a volunteer distribution center for free clothing.
Read more: http://missoulian.com/news/state-and-regional/pantry-partners-completes-construction-of-new-building-in-stevi
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Montana anywhere - just dial 211 for information on services
Montana 211
2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember telephone number that connects people with important community services and volunteer opportunities.
2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember telephone number that connects people with important community services and volunteer opportunities.
Hope Hotline is a resource for people struggling with mortgage holders
If you are in a home, 888-995-HOPE is a national toll-free number for getting some trustworthy help with your mortgage problems.
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Get the video news story.
How about creating permanent housing options in lieu of sustaining continuing homelessness?
How about housing for the homeless?
by Patty Kent
Many good people have put forward continuing efforts to develop a new homeless shelter for Missoula. Certainly the task is daunting. But let's face it: The mere idea of anyone saying that they would like to provide nightly shelter and meals for 100 unrelated people, plus open the doors to an additional 200 people for lunch, every day, 24-seven-365 - it really doesn't matter who it is - the mere size and scale raises concerns. Perhaps instead of asking where we serve the homeless we might first ask how to best serve the homeless. And in doing so, might a location become apparent?
We actually do understand a lot about the needs of the homeless. A 2010 survey sponsored in part by the City of Missoula, combined with the annual statewide homeless count, illustrate a number of things. Most clearly, the surveys tell us that although the causes of homelessness and the faces of the homeless are diverse, one part of the solution is obvious and simple: safe, decent and affordable housing.
Interestingly, about half of the homeless surveyed have enough income to pay a modest monthly rent, but for the barriers to permanent housing: savings adequate for first and last month's rent plus a security deposit, credit checks, long term leases and of course, basic affordability. Unable to surmount even one of these issues, emergency shelters, the streets, cars, nightly motels and other precarious places become the housing of last resort.
The community as well as the homeless bear the burden of homelessness in many ways. Isn't it time to shift the paradigm? How about creating permanent housing options in lieu of sustaining continuing homelessness?
In this regard, Mayor John Engen and the Missoula County Commissioners have appointed a diverse group of Missoula movers and shakers who are working diligently to create a 10-year plan to end homelessness: "Reaching Home" will complete this task by year-end. Why not coordinate the development of a new emergency shelter with Reaching Home's work and simultaneously consider housing solutions for the homeless? Might this reduce the pressure and need for shelter beds? In other words, could we build a smaller shelter and instead increase options for actual housing?
The demand for housing the homeless is immediate. The only real question is how we choose to address and fund it. Ultimately, it comes down to all of us; community support, whether funds, food, clothing or volunteer time, is an integral if not imperative part of providing for the basic needs of the homeless. Given that key ingredient of community support, perhaps it's time to consider how we reduce the incidence of homelessness through the development of housing solutions that are sustainable both for the homeless and the community.
Safe, decent and affordable housing is the essential first step towards stability, health and self-determination. Let us not forget the end game.
Patty Kent is the director of Housing and Development for the Western Montana Mental Health Center, and has developed housing for persons with mental illness throughout western Montana for 18 years.
by Patty Kent
Many good people have put forward continuing efforts to develop a new homeless shelter for Missoula. Certainly the task is daunting. But let's face it: The mere idea of anyone saying that they would like to provide nightly shelter and meals for 100 unrelated people, plus open the doors to an additional 200 people for lunch, every day, 24-seven-365 - it really doesn't matter who it is - the mere size and scale raises concerns. Perhaps instead of asking where we serve the homeless we might first ask how to best serve the homeless. And in doing so, might a location become apparent?
We actually do understand a lot about the needs of the homeless. A 2010 survey sponsored in part by the City of Missoula, combined with the annual statewide homeless count, illustrate a number of things. Most clearly, the surveys tell us that although the causes of homelessness and the faces of the homeless are diverse, one part of the solution is obvious and simple: safe, decent and affordable housing.
Interestingly, about half of the homeless surveyed have enough income to pay a modest monthly rent, but for the barriers to permanent housing: savings adequate for first and last month's rent plus a security deposit, credit checks, long term leases and of course, basic affordability. Unable to surmount even one of these issues, emergency shelters, the streets, cars, nightly motels and other precarious places become the housing of last resort.
The community as well as the homeless bear the burden of homelessness in many ways. Isn't it time to shift the paradigm? How about creating permanent housing options in lieu of sustaining continuing homelessness?
In this regard, Mayor John Engen and the Missoula County Commissioners have appointed a diverse group of Missoula movers and shakers who are working diligently to create a 10-year plan to end homelessness: "Reaching Home" will complete this task by year-end. Why not coordinate the development of a new emergency shelter with Reaching Home's work and simultaneously consider housing solutions for the homeless? Might this reduce the pressure and need for shelter beds? In other words, could we build a smaller shelter and instead increase options for actual housing?
The demand for housing the homeless is immediate. The only real question is how we choose to address and fund it. Ultimately, it comes down to all of us; community support, whether funds, food, clothing or volunteer time, is an integral if not imperative part of providing for the basic needs of the homeless. Given that key ingredient of community support, perhaps it's time to consider how we reduce the incidence of homelessness through the development of housing solutions that are sustainable both for the homeless and the community.
Safe, decent and affordable housing is the essential first step towards stability, health and self-determination. Let us not forget the end game.
Patty Kent is the director of Housing and Development for the Western Montana Mental Health Center, and has developed housing for persons with mental illness throughout western Montana for 18 years.
Monday, September 19, 2011
Current info on Missoula services from new Google search
Use this Google Search link to get an up-to-the-minute report on Missoula's community services
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Health-related resources in Missoula
Here's a link to a useful guide to health-related resources -- through The Missoulian newspaper.
Other Resources - a list from the Missoula Food Bank
Other Resources - a list from the Missoula Food Bank
Every guest at our 3rd Street Store receives a copy of our Community Resource Guide, connecting them to the wealth of resources available in Missoula County. Download a copy here -- http://www.missoulafoodbank.org/images/stories/pdf_documents/Resource_Guide_Updates_3-2010.pdf, and feel free to reproduce and distribute it at will. A plain text version is available starting in two paragraphs down, immediately after "There are a few great places to start your search for help."
This is, by no means, an exhaustive list, and is always growing and changing. If you would like to see your organization included, or any information changed, email our Program Services Assistant and we will be happy to update our list.
There are a few great places to start your search for help:
First Call for Help offers assistance in navigating the resources available in the state. Call 549-5555 or 211 10am-5pm, M-F or visit www.montana211.org
Bridge to Benefits prescreening tools to determine which programs you qualify for. Answer a short questionnaire at www.b2bmt.org
These categories are covered below:
Crisis Hotlines
Emergency Shelter and Public Housing
Food and Nutrition (Food Banks and Soup Kitchens)
Health Care
Job Training, Employment Assistance and Continuing Education
Legal and Civil Rights
Other Services
Crisis Hotlines:
Western Montana Mental Health Center
Emergency 24-hour line 1-800-820-0083 or 532-9710
Suicide/Crisis Hotline
1-800-273-TALK
YWCA 24-Hour Crisis LINE
406-542-1944 or 1-800-483-7858
Missoula Police Department
911(or 24-hour non-emergency line 406-552-6300)
Missoula Sheriff’s Dept
911 (or non-emergency line 406-258-4810)
Emergency Shelter and Public Housing:
Poverello Center
728-1809. 535 Ryman Street. Temporary housing for homeless adults, free clothing and food pantry, laundry and showers. Daily hot meals and sack lunches to go served. Call for hours. www.thepoverellocenter.org
Salcido Center Drop- In Center
The Salcido Center which has been operating onsite at the Ryman Street Shelter since August 2010, acts as a drop-in day center for chronically homeless men and women.
Poverello can be contacted at 535 Ryman St. Missoula 59802. Or phone (406)728-1809. Email is poverello@montana.com
Salvation Army
549-0710. 339 W. Broadway. Provides short-term emergency financial assistance. Clothing and food pantry.www.salvationarmynw.org
YWCA Shelter
543-6691. Office 1130 W. Broadway. Counseling, skill building, and transitional housing for women and families. www.ywcaofmissoula.org
Missoula Housing Authority
549-4113.1235 34th Street. Public housing, Section 8 rental assistance and related housing services. www.missoulahousing.org
Human Resource Council
728-3710.1801 S. Higgins. Section 8 rental assistance, LIEAP utilities assistance program. www.hrcxi.org
Emergency Food and Nutrition:
For a list of other food banks throughout the region, check below:
Missoula Food Bank
549-0543. 219 S. 3rd W. Food distribution: 10am-1pm Monday-Friday; Evening distribution 5-7pm Monday and Tuesday. Monthly senior commodity delivery program. missoulafoodbank.org
Christian Life Center
542-0353. 3801 Russell. Food distribution: 2nd and 3rd Mondays 4-5pm (except holidays). www.clc-missoula.org
Clark Fork City Church
721-7804. 2811 Latimor Street. Food distribution: Saturdays 10am - Noon. www.cfccmt.org/Ministries/CityFood
Missoula 3:16
549-4673. 506 B Toole Avenue. Continental Breakfast: Monday-Saturday 7-9am; Soup and sandwich lunches Monday-Saturday at Noon. www.missoula316.org
Food Stamps program
SNAP/Office of Public Assistance
A division of the Montana Department of Health and Human Services 329-1200. Application Assistance Hotline: 1-800-332-2272. 2677 Palmer, Suite 100. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP program - formerly known as Food Stamps). SNAP application assistance also offered at Missoula Food Bank during distribution hours. dphhs.mt.gov
Senior Nutrition/Meals on Wheels
728-7682. Meals for homebound elderly and disabled. www.missoulaagingservices.org
WIC (Women, Infants and Children)
258-4740. 301 W. Alder. Nutrition and supplemental food program for low-income pregnant and nursing women, and children under age 5. www.co.missoula.mt.us
EFNEP (Expanded Food & Nutrition Educ. Program)
258-4207. Nutrition, meal planning and cooking instruction for low-income families.
Garden City Harvest
523-3663. Lease garden plots to grow your own vegetables.www.gardencityharvest.org
Call to exchange seasonal work for vegetables.
Humane Society of Western Montana
549-4796. Pet Food Pantry, call for availability www.myhswm.org
AniMeals
AniMeals No-Kill Adoption Center and Animal Food Bank
www.animeals.com - 1700 Rankin Street Missoula, MT 59808-1630
(406) 721-4710
Health Care:
Partnership Health Center
258-4789. 323 W. Alder. Primary care services to those with no or inadequate health coverage. www.co.missoula.mt.us/phc
Healthy Montana Kids Plan
Call 1-877-KidsNow Free or low-cost health coverage for children and teenagers up to age 19. dphhs.mt.gov
Health Department
523-4750. 301 W. Alder. Neighborhood nursing, well-child clinic, WIC, health screening, immunizations. www.co.missoula.mt.us/health
1st Way Pregnancy Support
549-0406. 1515 Fairview, Suite 250. Referral, pregnancytesting, support services for pregnant women. Diapers, maternity clothes. www.1stway.org
Planned Parenthood
728-5490. 219 E. Main. Services include female and male annual exams, pregnancy testing, birth control info/supplies. www.plannedparenthood.org
Missoula Indian Center
829-9515 or 24-hour crisis line 721-2700. Fort Msla. Rd, Bldg. #33. Outpatient health svcs. Provides health, nutrition, diabetes info and chemical dependency counseling. www.missoulaindiancenter.org
Adult Mental Health Services
532-9700. 1335 Wyoming. Case management and day treatment for adults with mental illness. www.wmmhc.org
Turning Point
532-9800. 1325 Wyoming. Alcohol and substance abuse treatment.www.wmmhc.org
Children’s Case Management
532-9770. Mental health services for children. wmmhc.net
Employment and Continuing Education:
Missoula Job Service
728-7060. 539 S. 3rd St. W. Job placement, training, employment counseling and resource center. wsd.dli.mt.gov/local/missoula
Vocational Rehabilitation and Blind Services
329-5400. 2675 Palmer, Suite A. Provides job training, placement, financial help for disabled workers. dphhs.mt.gov
Dickinson Lifelong Learning Center
542-4015 / 549-8765. 310 S. Curtis. Offers day and evening education classes for adults. thelifelonglearningcenter.com
Literacy Volunteers of America
542-4015. 310 S. Curtis. Offers reading tutoring.
UM Continuing Education
243-2900. www.umt.edu/ce
Legal Aid and Advocacy - Civil and Human Rights:
Montana Legal Services
543-8343 / 543-8344. 304 N. Higgins. Legal help to low-income people regarding landlord-tenant, disability, and other legal issues. For UM Students: 243-6213. www.mtlsa.org
Human Rights Bureau, MT
1-800-542-0807. erd.dli.mt.gov/humanright/hrhome.asp
Montana Fair Housing
542-2611. Investigates allegations of housing discrimination. www.montanafairhousing.org
MontPIRG (MT Public Interest Research Group)
243-2907. Resource for landlord-tenant issues. www.montpirg.org
Senior Help Line/Resource Center
728-7588 or 1-800-551-3191. Info about housing, transportation, health care and legal issues. www.missoulaagingservices.org/helpline
Crime Victim Advocate
258-4630. County attorney’s office. Helps with temporary order of protection, advocacy for crime victims. co.missoula.mt.us/opgweb/Grants/CVA
Child and Elder Abuse Help Line
Call 24-hours 1-800-332-6100 / 406-444-9810.
Other Services:
Child Care Resources
728-6446. 127 E. Main, Suite 314. Child care assistance. www.childcareresources.org
Parenting Place
728-5437. 1644 S. 8th W. Parenting programs and support. www.parentingplace.net
WORD (Women’s Opportunity & Resource Development)
543-3550. 2525 Palmer St., Suite #1. Renter education. Teen parent program. School-based Family Resource Cntrs. Homeownership education/assistance (HomeWORD). wordinc.org
Social Security Office
1-800-772-1213. 542-1580. 700 SW Higgins, Suite 5. www.socialsecurity.gov
Veterans’ Center
721-4918. 500 N. Higgins Avenue, Suite 202. Counseling/support for military veterans.
Refugee Assistance Corp.
721-5052. 715 Kensington #16. Support and referral for Hmong and Russian refugees.
Consumer Credit Counseling
543-1188. Debt management counseling. www.cccsmt.org
Summit Independent Living
728-1630. Advocacy for people with disabilities. www.summitilc.org
Community Dispute Resolution Center
543-1157. Mediation services.
Missoula Urban Demonstration Project
721-7513. 629 Phillips St. Promotes sustainable living through education and community projects; tool library. mudproject.ning.com
Every guest at our 3rd Street Store receives a copy of our Community Resource Guide, connecting them to the wealth of resources available in Missoula County. Download a copy here -- http://www.missoulafoodbank.org/images/stories/pdf_documents/Resource_Guide_Updates_3-2010.pdf, and feel free to reproduce and distribute it at will. A plain text version is available starting in two paragraphs down, immediately after "There are a few great places to start your search for help."
This is, by no means, an exhaustive list, and is always growing and changing. If you would like to see your organization included, or any information changed, email our Program Services Assistant and we will be happy to update our list.
There are a few great places to start your search for help:
First Call for Help offers assistance in navigating the resources available in the state. Call 549-5555 or 211 10am-5pm, M-F or visit www.montana211.org
Bridge to Benefits prescreening tools to determine which programs you qualify for. Answer a short questionnaire at www.b2bmt.org
These categories are covered below:
Crisis Hotlines
Emergency Shelter and Public Housing
Food and Nutrition (Food Banks and Soup Kitchens)
Health Care
Job Training, Employment Assistance and Continuing Education
Legal and Civil Rights
Other Services
Crisis Hotlines:
Western Montana Mental Health Center
Emergency 24-hour line 1-800-820-0083 or 532-9710
Suicide/Crisis Hotline
1-800-273-TALK
YWCA 24-Hour Crisis LINE
406-542-1944 or 1-800-483-7858
Missoula Police Department
911(or 24-hour non-emergency line 406-552-6300)
Missoula Sheriff’s Dept
911 (or non-emergency line 406-258-4810)
Emergency Shelter and Public Housing:
Poverello Center
728-1809. 535 Ryman Street. Temporary housing for homeless adults, free clothing and food pantry, laundry and showers. Daily hot meals and sack lunches to go served. Call for hours. www.thepoverellocenter.org
Salcido Center Drop- In Center
The Salcido Center which has been operating onsite at the Ryman Street Shelter since August 2010, acts as a drop-in day center for chronically homeless men and women.
Poverello can be contacted at 535 Ryman St. Missoula 59802. Or phone (406)728-1809. Email is poverello@montana.com
Salvation Army
549-0710. 339 W. Broadway. Provides short-term emergency financial assistance. Clothing and food pantry.www.salvationarmynw.org
YWCA Shelter
543-6691. Office 1130 W. Broadway. Counseling, skill building, and transitional housing for women and families. www.ywcaofmissoula.org
Missoula Housing Authority
549-4113.1235 34th Street. Public housing, Section 8 rental assistance and related housing services. www.missoulahousing.org
Human Resource Council
728-3710.1801 S. Higgins. Section 8 rental assistance, LIEAP utilities assistance program. www.hrcxi.org
Emergency Food and Nutrition:
For a list of other food banks throughout the region, check below:
Missoula Food Bank
549-0543. 219 S. 3rd W. Food distribution: 10am-1pm Monday-Friday; Evening distribution 5-7pm Monday and Tuesday. Monthly senior commodity delivery program. missoulafoodbank.org
Christian Life Center
542-0353. 3801 Russell. Food distribution: 2nd and 3rd Mondays 4-5pm (except holidays). www.clc-missoula.org
Clark Fork City Church
721-7804. 2811 Latimor Street. Food distribution: Saturdays 10am - Noon. www.cfccmt.org/Ministries/CityFood
Missoula 3:16
549-4673. 506 B Toole Avenue. Continental Breakfast: Monday-Saturday 7-9am; Soup and sandwich lunches Monday-Saturday at Noon. www.missoula316.org
Food Stamps program
SNAP/Office of Public Assistance
A division of the Montana Department of Health and Human Services 329-1200. Application Assistance Hotline: 1-800-332-2272. 2677 Palmer, Suite 100. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP program - formerly known as Food Stamps). SNAP application assistance also offered at Missoula Food Bank during distribution hours. dphhs.mt.gov
Senior Nutrition/Meals on Wheels
728-7682. Meals for homebound elderly and disabled. www.missoulaagingservices.org
WIC (Women, Infants and Children)
258-4740. 301 W. Alder. Nutrition and supplemental food program for low-income pregnant and nursing women, and children under age 5. www.co.missoula.mt.us
EFNEP (Expanded Food & Nutrition Educ. Program)
258-4207. Nutrition, meal planning and cooking instruction for low-income families.
Garden City Harvest
523-3663. Lease garden plots to grow your own vegetables.www.gardencityharvest.org
Call to exchange seasonal work for vegetables.
Humane Society of Western Montana
549-4796. Pet Food Pantry, call for availability www.myhswm.org
AniMeals
AniMeals No-Kill Adoption Center and Animal Food Bank
www.animeals.com - 1700 Rankin Street Missoula, MT 59808-1630
(406) 721-4710
Health Care:
Partnership Health Center
258-4789. 323 W. Alder. Primary care services to those with no or inadequate health coverage. www.co.missoula.mt.us/phc
Healthy Montana Kids Plan
Call 1-877-KidsNow Free or low-cost health coverage for children and teenagers up to age 19. dphhs.mt.gov
Health Department
523-4750. 301 W. Alder. Neighborhood nursing, well-child clinic, WIC, health screening, immunizations. www.co.missoula.mt.us/health
1st Way Pregnancy Support
549-0406. 1515 Fairview, Suite 250. Referral, pregnancytesting, support services for pregnant women. Diapers, maternity clothes. www.1stway.org
Planned Parenthood
728-5490. 219 E. Main. Services include female and male annual exams, pregnancy testing, birth control info/supplies. www.plannedparenthood.org
Missoula Indian Center
829-9515 or 24-hour crisis line 721-2700. Fort Msla. Rd, Bldg. #33. Outpatient health svcs. Provides health, nutrition, diabetes info and chemical dependency counseling. www.missoulaindiancenter.org
Adult Mental Health Services
532-9700. 1335 Wyoming. Case management and day treatment for adults with mental illness. www.wmmhc.org
Turning Point
532-9800. 1325 Wyoming. Alcohol and substance abuse treatment.www.wmmhc.org
Children’s Case Management
532-9770. Mental health services for children. wmmhc.net
Employment and Continuing Education:
Missoula Job Service
728-7060. 539 S. 3rd St. W. Job placement, training, employment counseling and resource center. wsd.dli.mt.gov/local/missoula
Vocational Rehabilitation and Blind Services
329-5400. 2675 Palmer, Suite A. Provides job training, placement, financial help for disabled workers. dphhs.mt.gov
Dickinson Lifelong Learning Center
542-4015 / 549-8765. 310 S. Curtis. Offers day and evening education classes for adults. thelifelonglearningcenter.com
Literacy Volunteers of America
542-4015. 310 S. Curtis. Offers reading tutoring.
UM Continuing Education
243-2900. www.umt.edu/ce
Legal Aid and Advocacy - Civil and Human Rights:
Montana Legal Services
543-8343 / 543-8344. 304 N. Higgins. Legal help to low-income people regarding landlord-tenant, disability, and other legal issues. For UM Students: 243-6213. www.mtlsa.org
Human Rights Bureau, MT
1-800-542-0807. erd.dli.mt.gov/humanright/hrhome.asp
Montana Fair Housing
542-2611. Investigates allegations of housing discrimination. www.montanafairhousing.org
MontPIRG (MT Public Interest Research Group)
243-2907. Resource for landlord-tenant issues. www.montpirg.org
Senior Help Line/Resource Center
728-7588 or 1-800-551-3191. Info about housing, transportation, health care and legal issues. www.missoulaagingservices.org/helpline
Crime Victim Advocate
258-4630. County attorney’s office. Helps with temporary order of protection, advocacy for crime victims. co.missoula.mt.us/opgweb/Grants/CVA
Child and Elder Abuse Help Line
Call 24-hours 1-800-332-6100 / 406-444-9810.
Other Services:
Child Care Resources
728-6446. 127 E. Main, Suite 314. Child care assistance. www.childcareresources.org
Parenting Place
728-5437. 1644 S. 8th W. Parenting programs and support. www.parentingplace.net
WORD (Women’s Opportunity & Resource Development)
543-3550. 2525 Palmer St., Suite #1. Renter education. Teen parent program. School-based Family Resource Cntrs. Homeownership education/assistance (HomeWORD). wordinc.org
Social Security Office
1-800-772-1213. 542-1580. 700 SW Higgins, Suite 5. www.socialsecurity.gov
Veterans’ Center
721-4918. 500 N. Higgins Avenue, Suite 202. Counseling/support for military veterans.
Refugee Assistance Corp.
721-5052. 715 Kensington #16. Support and referral for Hmong and Russian refugees.
Consumer Credit Counseling
543-1188. Debt management counseling. www.cccsmt.org
Summit Independent Living
728-1630. Advocacy for people with disabilities. www.summitilc.org
Community Dispute Resolution Center
543-1157. Mediation services.
Missoula Urban Demonstration Project
721-7513. 629 Phillips St. Promotes sustainable living through education and community projects; tool library. mudproject.ning.com
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Resource list for Missoula
First Call for Help, a service of the Human Resource Council and United Way of Missoula County, provides a link between people with questions or information and the social services in the community designed to meet those needs. Call 549-5555 from noon to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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Battered Women’s Shelter. See YWCA Pathways.
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Bridge to Benefits pre-screening tools to determine which programs you qualify for. Answer a short questionnaire at www.b2bmt.org
You can remain anonymous and still use this program.
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Cash Assistance. Missoula County Office of Public Assistance, 2677 Palmer St., Suite 100. 329-1200. Cash assistance through the Department of Health and Family Services, Office of Public Assistance
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Family BASICS is a program of Women’s Opportunity & Resource Development. 2525 Palmer St., Suite 1. 543-3550. E-mail: info@wordinc.org. Website: www.wordinc.org. This program’s goal is eliminate homelessness by working directly with low-income families so they can remain in their current homes. We provide housing counseling, resources and referral information on housing issues. In-school tutoring, transportation to school and summer camp are opportunities for children who are homeless or nearly homeless.
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Missoula Food Bank. 219 S. Third St. W., Missoula, 59801. 549-0543. Website: www.missoulafoodbank.org. Distributes a three-day supply of food to anyone who needs it. Collects donations of food from individual donors, stores, bakeries, civic and church groups. Delivers food to homebound seniors once a month. Food distribution hours are 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Friday as well as 5 p.m.-7 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays.
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Food Stamps. Missoula County Office of Public Assistance, 2677 Palmer St. Suite 100. 329-1200. A federal program that supplements food budgets of eligible low-income families and individuals.
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Human Resource Council. 1801 S. Higgins Ave. Missoula, 59801. 728-3710. The agency serves low-income families through assistance with winter heating fuel costs, energy conservation measures, rental assistance programs, homeowner repair loans, employment and training programs for youth. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
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Joseph Residence Center. 2405 McIntosh Loop. 549-6158. Offers transitional housing to homeless families. A division of the Poverello Center, which refers families.
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Meals on Wheels. A program of Missoula Aging Services, 337 Stephens Ave. 728-7682. Provides meals for homebound elderly and Missoula County residents with disabilities. Meals are prepared under the supervision of a dietitian and provide at least one-third of minimum daily requirement. Special-diet meals available. Volunteers deliver meals Monday-Friday and provide frozen meals for weekends.
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Missoula 3:16 Rescue Mission. 506B Toole Ave., 549-4673. Web site: http://www.missoula316.org/. Missoula 3:16 Rescue Mission is a ministry to the homeless and hurting in Missoula.
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Missoula Aging Services. 337 Stephens Ave. 728-7682. Web site: www.missoulaagingservices.org
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Missoula City-County Health Department. 301 W. Alder St. For general information, call 258-4745; nursing, 258-4750; outpatient Partnership Health Center, 323 W. Alder St., 258-4789; environmental health, 258-4755; WIC, 258-4740, administration, 258-4770.
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Missoula County Office of Public Assistance. 2677 Palmer St., Suite 100, Missoula, 59808. 329-1200. Office hours are 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. Appointments at times other than regular business hours can be arranged to meet an individual’s needs. Determines eligibility for such federal programs as Food stamps, Cash Assistance and Medicaid
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Missoula Food Bank. 219 S. Third St. W., Missoula, 59801. 549-0543. Hours of distribution are Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and Monday and Tuesdays, 5-7 p.m. Other distribution centers in Potomac at the Community Center, Sundays, 5-7 p.m.; Frenchtown Volunteer Fire Department, fourth Monday of each month, 5-7 p.m.; Missoula Indian Center, Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., and Lolo Community Center, first Wednesday of month, 5-7 p.m.
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Missoula Housing Authority. 1235 34th St., Missoula, 59801. 549-4113. Provides housing for low- and moderate-income families (Public Housing and tax credits). Has low-rent apartments (Public Housing) and offers rental assistance (Section 8 Vouchers) to low-income families and people with disabilities. Some of the apartments are wheelchair-accessible.
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Missoula Indian Center 830 W. Central Ave, Missoula; Box 16927, Missoula, 59806. 829-9515.
The center moved from Fort Missoula, where it spent 10 years, to the new location in late June, 2011.
The Center works with individuals and families on a one-to-one counseling basis. Has a Talking Circle similar to Alcoholics Anonymous. Also has an intensive outpatient program, mental health counseling and the ASAP (Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention) program for Native American youth. Its health programs deal with diabetes, AIDS education and awareness, and promote disease prevention. Offers a state-certified chemical dependency program to everyone, not just Native Americans. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday.
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WIC (Women, Infant and Children). 301 W. Alder St., Missoula, 59802. A nutrition and food supplementation program for pregnant, nursing or postpartum women, infants and children under age 5 who meet nutritional and income guidelines. Hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday. Evening appointments available. Call 258-4740 or toll-free 1-800-823-4740.
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YWCA Missoula’s Ada’s Place Apartments is an 18-month transitional housing program for homeless women and their children. The program promotes growth and self-sufficiency through a sliding scale rent fee, case management, and life skills courses. To apply, visit www.ywcaofmissoula.org or call Patty at 543-6691.
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Missoula Job Service - Workforce Center - 539 S. Third St. W., Missoula, 59801. Box 5027, Missoula, 59806. 728-7060. E-mail: missoulajsc@mt.gov. Web site: www.employmissoula.com. Public employment service providing job placement, job-training programs, veteran representatives, employment counseling and more than 800 proficiency tests including keyboarding, software applications, spelling, math and 10-key. Listings include private-sector jobs and announcements for state, university, county, city and other government-related job vacancies. Provides public Resource Center with access to the Internet, word processing, resume programs and career exploration. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Wednesday-Friday; and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays. Closed public holidays.
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Partnership Health Center. 323 W. Alder St. 258-4789. Missoula’s community health center offers comprehensive health care for the entire family including women’s health and well child care, in addition to dental care, mental health care and pharmacy services. Also coordinates the Montana Breast and Cervical Health program for qualifying women to receive free breast and cervical health screenings, and the Ryan White program to assist people and their families living with HIV. Open weekdays; same-day appointments available for urgent and acute care. Providers include board-certified physician, internist, physician’s assistant, nurse practitioner, dentists, hygienist and pharmacists. Partnership Health Center is conveniently located in downtown Missoula, on the corner of Orange and Alder streets, just a few blocks from the Bus Transfer Station and easily accessible from the Orange Street Exit off Interstate 90. Health care is affordable, even if you don’t have health insurance. We also accept Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance plans. No one is turned away because they can’t pay. Your cost may be discounted based on family income and size. Openings available for new patients. Open weekdays.
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Poverello Center Inc. 535 Ryman St. 728-1809.
Director of Operations
Eran Fowler Pehan, MSW
(406) 728-1809
efowler@montana.com
“You probably know it by the blue house on Ryman Street, but the Poverello Center, the largest homeless center in the state, also encompasses the Valor House for veterans, the Joseph Residence for families and the Salcido drop-in center for the chronically homeless. In all, the Pov serves Missoula's poorest—about 300 per day—year round, without fail. That service includes food programs, case management, employment referrals, housing placement and an on-site health clinic. More than 50 employees help fulfill these services, as well as the efforts of 21,000 annual volunteer shifts. "In a way," says Executive Director Ellie Hill, "damn near everyone in Missoula has worked at the Pov at one time or another." The Poverello Center: 535 Ryman St; 728-1809; thepoverellocenter.org”
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St. Patrick Hospital and Health Sciences Center Diabetes Care Services. Broadway Building. 500 W. Broadway. 329-5781. Offers Diabetes Self-Management and Training Course for people who are newly diagnosed or needing a refresher course to manage their disease. Topics include carbohydrate counting and healthy eating, preventing long-term complications, monitoring blood glucose levels, new and current medications, physical activity, managing stress and blood sugar levels. Classes are held in the Wellness Center Conference Room in the Broadway Building. Paid by most insurance companies including Medicare and Medicaid
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Summer Food Service Program. Provides free lunch weekdays for all school-age children at several local schools from mid-June through mid-August. Call the Human Resource Council, 728-3710, for site locations and times.
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Valor House. 2820 Great Northern Loop. 829-3928. Operated by the Poverello Center Inc. Offers transitional housing for homeless veterans. Services include intensive case management and resource referrals.
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Battered Women’s Shelter. See YWCA Pathways.
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Bridge to Benefits pre-screening tools to determine which programs you qualify for. Answer a short questionnaire at www.b2bmt.org
You can remain anonymous and still use this program.
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Cash Assistance. Missoula County Office of Public Assistance, 2677 Palmer St., Suite 100. 329-1200. Cash assistance through the Department of Health and Family Services, Office of Public Assistance
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Family BASICS is a program of Women’s Opportunity & Resource Development. 2525 Palmer St., Suite 1. 543-3550. E-mail: info@wordinc.org. Website: www.wordinc.org. This program’s goal is eliminate homelessness by working directly with low-income families so they can remain in their current homes. We provide housing counseling, resources and referral information on housing issues. In-school tutoring, transportation to school and summer camp are opportunities for children who are homeless or nearly homeless.
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Missoula Food Bank. 219 S. Third St. W., Missoula, 59801. 549-0543. Website: www.missoulafoodbank.org. Distributes a three-day supply of food to anyone who needs it. Collects donations of food from individual donors, stores, bakeries, civic and church groups. Delivers food to homebound seniors once a month. Food distribution hours are 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Friday as well as 5 p.m.-7 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays.
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Food Stamps. Missoula County Office of Public Assistance, 2677 Palmer St. Suite 100. 329-1200. A federal program that supplements food budgets of eligible low-income families and individuals.
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Human Resource Council. 1801 S. Higgins Ave. Missoula, 59801. 728-3710. The agency serves low-income families through assistance with winter heating fuel costs, energy conservation measures, rental assistance programs, homeowner repair loans, employment and training programs for youth. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
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Joseph Residence Center. 2405 McIntosh Loop. 549-6158. Offers transitional housing to homeless families. A division of the Poverello Center, which refers families.
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Meals on Wheels. A program of Missoula Aging Services, 337 Stephens Ave. 728-7682. Provides meals for homebound elderly and Missoula County residents with disabilities. Meals are prepared under the supervision of a dietitian and provide at least one-third of minimum daily requirement. Special-diet meals available. Volunteers deliver meals Monday-Friday and provide frozen meals for weekends.
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Missoula 3:16 Rescue Mission. 506B Toole Ave., 549-4673. Web site: http://www.missoula316.org/. Missoula 3:16 Rescue Mission is a ministry to the homeless and hurting in Missoula.
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Missoula Aging Services. 337 Stephens Ave. 728-7682. Web site: www.missoulaagingservices.org
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Missoula City-County Health Department. 301 W. Alder St. For general information, call 258-4745; nursing, 258-4750; outpatient Partnership Health Center, 323 W. Alder St., 258-4789; environmental health, 258-4755; WIC, 258-4740, administration, 258-4770.
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Missoula County Office of Public Assistance. 2677 Palmer St., Suite 100, Missoula, 59808. 329-1200. Office hours are 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. Appointments at times other than regular business hours can be arranged to meet an individual’s needs. Determines eligibility for such federal programs as Food stamps, Cash Assistance and Medicaid
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Missoula Food Bank. 219 S. Third St. W., Missoula, 59801. 549-0543. Hours of distribution are Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and Monday and Tuesdays, 5-7 p.m. Other distribution centers in Potomac at the Community Center, Sundays, 5-7 p.m.; Frenchtown Volunteer Fire Department, fourth Monday of each month, 5-7 p.m.; Missoula Indian Center, Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., and Lolo Community Center, first Wednesday of month, 5-7 p.m.
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Missoula Housing Authority. 1235 34th St., Missoula, 59801. 549-4113. Provides housing for low- and moderate-income families (Public Housing and tax credits). Has low-rent apartments (Public Housing) and offers rental assistance (Section 8 Vouchers) to low-income families and people with disabilities. Some of the apartments are wheelchair-accessible.
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Missoula Indian Center 830 W. Central Ave, Missoula; Box 16927, Missoula, 59806. 829-9515.
The center moved from Fort Missoula, where it spent 10 years, to the new location in late June, 2011.
The Center works with individuals and families on a one-to-one counseling basis. Has a Talking Circle similar to Alcoholics Anonymous. Also has an intensive outpatient program, mental health counseling and the ASAP (Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention) program for Native American youth. Its health programs deal with diabetes, AIDS education and awareness, and promote disease prevention. Offers a state-certified chemical dependency program to everyone, not just Native Americans. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday.
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WIC (Women, Infant and Children). 301 W. Alder St., Missoula, 59802. A nutrition and food supplementation program for pregnant, nursing or postpartum women, infants and children under age 5 who meet nutritional and income guidelines. Hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday. Evening appointments available. Call 258-4740 or toll-free 1-800-823-4740.
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YWCA Missoula’s Ada’s Place Apartments is an 18-month transitional housing program for homeless women and their children. The program promotes growth and self-sufficiency through a sliding scale rent fee, case management, and life skills courses. To apply, visit www.ywcaofmissoula.org or call Patty at 543-6691.
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Missoula Job Service - Workforce Center - 539 S. Third St. W., Missoula, 59801. Box 5027, Missoula, 59806. 728-7060. E-mail: missoulajsc@mt.gov. Web site: www.employmissoula.com. Public employment service providing job placement, job-training programs, veteran representatives, employment counseling and more than 800 proficiency tests including keyboarding, software applications, spelling, math and 10-key. Listings include private-sector jobs and announcements for state, university, county, city and other government-related job vacancies. Provides public Resource Center with access to the Internet, word processing, resume programs and career exploration. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Wednesday-Friday; and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays. Closed public holidays.
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Partnership Health Center. 323 W. Alder St. 258-4789. Missoula’s community health center offers comprehensive health care for the entire family including women’s health and well child care, in addition to dental care, mental health care and pharmacy services. Also coordinates the Montana Breast and Cervical Health program for qualifying women to receive free breast and cervical health screenings, and the Ryan White program to assist people and their families living with HIV. Open weekdays; same-day appointments available for urgent and acute care. Providers include board-certified physician, internist, physician’s assistant, nurse practitioner, dentists, hygienist and pharmacists. Partnership Health Center is conveniently located in downtown Missoula, on the corner of Orange and Alder streets, just a few blocks from the Bus Transfer Station and easily accessible from the Orange Street Exit off Interstate 90. Health care is affordable, even if you don’t have health insurance. We also accept Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance plans. No one is turned away because they can’t pay. Your cost may be discounted based on family income and size. Openings available for new patients. Open weekdays.
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Poverello Center Inc. 535 Ryman St. 728-1809.
Director of Operations
Eran Fowler Pehan, MSW
(406) 728-1809
efowler@montana.com
“You probably know it by the blue house on Ryman Street, but the Poverello Center, the largest homeless center in the state, also encompasses the Valor House for veterans, the Joseph Residence for families and the Salcido drop-in center for the chronically homeless. In all, the Pov serves Missoula's poorest—about 300 per day—year round, without fail. That service includes food programs, case management, employment referrals, housing placement and an on-site health clinic. More than 50 employees help fulfill these services, as well as the efforts of 21,000 annual volunteer shifts. "In a way," says Executive Director Ellie Hill, "damn near everyone in Missoula has worked at the Pov at one time or another." The Poverello Center: 535 Ryman St; 728-1809; thepoverellocenter.org”
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St. Patrick Hospital and Health Sciences Center Diabetes Care Services. Broadway Building. 500 W. Broadway. 329-5781. Offers Diabetes Self-Management and Training Course for people who are newly diagnosed or needing a refresher course to manage their disease. Topics include carbohydrate counting and healthy eating, preventing long-term complications, monitoring blood glucose levels, new and current medications, physical activity, managing stress and blood sugar levels. Classes are held in the Wellness Center Conference Room in the Broadway Building. Paid by most insurance companies including Medicare and Medicaid
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Summer Food Service Program. Provides free lunch weekdays for all school-age children at several local schools from mid-June through mid-August. Call the Human Resource Council, 728-3710, for site locations and times.
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Valor House. 2820 Great Northern Loop. 829-3928. Operated by the Poverello Center Inc. Offers transitional housing for homeless veterans. Services include intensive case management and resource referrals.
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