Anaconda-Deer Lodge County

Local offices in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• State office

  Anaconda Field Office of Public Assistance

  307 East Park, Room 305, Anaconda, MT 59711

  Help here

  • Public assistance applicationsApply for or get help with Montana public assistance programs.Apply online
  Call 888-706-1535DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on prod-dphhs.mt.gov

• Housing help · City office

  Housing Authority of the City of Anaconda

  10 Main Street, Anaconda, MT 59711

  Help here

  • Public housingApply for income-based public housing in Anaconda.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 406-563-2921DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on anacondahousing.com

• Utilities · County office

  Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Water Department

  8 North Main Street, Anaconda, MT 59711

  Help here

  • Water service and billsGet help with water service, connections, and water bills.
  Call 406-563-7111DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on adlc.us

• Older adults · Regional office

  Smelter City Senior Citizens Center

  115 East Pennsylvania Avenue, Anaconda, MT 59711

  Help here

  • Senior servicesVisit the senior center for meals, activities, transportation, and other senior services.
  Call 406-563-3504DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on swmads.org

• Library · County office

  Hearst Free Library

  401 Main Street, Anaconda, MT 59711

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public library resources, and ask library staff for help.
  Call 406-563-6932DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hearstfreelibrary.org

Anaconda-Deer Lodge County website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Anaconda-Deer Lodge County

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Deer Lodge County

Anaconda-Deer Lodge County is in Deer Lodge County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Anaconda Field Office, Montana Public Assistance

  307 East Park, Room 305, Anaconda, MT 59711

  Help here

  • Public assistance benefitsApply for or manage eligible public assistance benefits through the Montana field office.Apply online
  Call 888-706-1535DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dphhs.mt.gov

• Public health · County office

  Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Public Health

  118 E. 7th Street, Anaconda, MT 59711

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet health education, disease prevention help, and local public health information.
  • ImmunizationsSchedule vaccinations for children and adults through the health department.Read more
  • WIC clinicContact the local WIC clinic about nutrition support for eligible women, infants, and children.Read more
  Call 406-563-7863DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on adlc.us

• Emergency help · County office

  Disaster & Emergency Services

  Help here

  • Emergency preparednessGet information about preparing for emergencies and local disaster response.Read more
  Call 406-563-4000Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on adlc.us

Everything in Deer Lodge County

Montana programs by kind of help

These are run by Montana and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• HealthCare.gov

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.

  Call 1-800-318-2596
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026