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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