Big Horn County
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Local offices in Big Horn County
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Public health · County office
Big Horn County Public Health Department
200 North Mitchell Avenue, Hardin, MT 59034
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the department for county public health information and services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bighorncountymt.gov
Public health · County office
Big Horn County WIC
200 North Mitchell Avenue, Hardin, MT 59034
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC helps eligible women, infants, and children with food and nutrition support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bighorncountymt.gov
Older adults · County office
Big Horn County Council on Aging
317 N. Custer Avenue, Hardin, MT 59034
Help here
- Aging servicesThe council connects older residents with local senior services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bighorncountymt.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Area II Agency on Aging ADRC
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpCall for information and help finding aging and disability services in Big Horn County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dphhs.mt.gov
Library · County office
Big Horn County Library
419 N Custer Avenue, Hardin, MT 59034
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its public resources and programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on bighorncountymt.gov
Emergency help · County office
Big Horn County Disaster and Emergency Services
Help here
- Emergency preparednessContact the county for disaster and emergency services information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bighorncountymt.gov
State office · State office
Hardin Field Office of Public Assistance
410 N Center, Hardin, MT 59034
Help here
- Public benefits applicationsApply in person for state-administered food, cash, and health coverage benefits.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dphhs.mt.gov
State office · State office
Big Horn County Child and Family Services Office
409 N Center, Hardin, MT 59034
Help here
- Child and family servicesContact the office for state child and family services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on directory.mt.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
HRDC District 7 Hardin Office
501 North Center Avenue, Hardin, MT 59034
Help here
- Community assistanceContact HRDC to ask about local assistance and community programs.
- Crow food distributionEligible households can receive monthly food through the Crow food distribution program.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hrdc7.org
Human services · Regional office
Montana 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 or search online to find local help with basic needs and other services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on montana211.org
Big Horn County, Montana website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Big Horn 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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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
Talk to a person
- Montana 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988