Blaine County
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Local offices in Blaine County
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Public health · County office
Blaine County Public Health Department
420 Ohio St, Chinook, MT 59523
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- Public health servicesContact the department for county public health programs and services.
- WICThe Chinook WIC clinic offers appointments on the fourth Tuesday of even-numbered months.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on blainecounty-mt.gov
Emergency help · County office
Blaine County Emergency Management
420 Ohio St, Chinook, MT 59523
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- Rural address assignmentContact the office to get a rural address assigned or verified for your home.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on blainecounty-mt.gov
Library · County office
Blaine County Library
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- Library servicesFind information about library services available to Blaine County residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on blainecounty-mt.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Blaine County Justice Court
420 Ohio St, Chinook, MT 59523
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- Justice Court informationContact the court about local court matters and orders of protection.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on blainecounty-mt.gov
Older adults · Regional office
North Central Area Agency on Aging
311 South Virginia Street, Suite 2, Conrad, MT 59425
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- Aging information and assistanceGet help finding services and resources for older adults and their caregivers.
- Medicare counselingGet free, one-on-one help understanding Medicare health insurance options.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ponderacountymt.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
District 4 Human Resources Development Council
2229 5th Avenue, Havre, MT 59501
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- Food assistanceContact the agency for information about food assistance and its food bank.
- Housing helpThe agency offers rental and deposit help to eligible families experiencing homelessness in Blaine County.Read more
- Energy assistanceEligible residents can apply for help with heating costs and home weatherization.Read more
- Employment and trainingGet free help with job searches, applications, career planning, and training.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hrdc4.org
Jobs and training · State office
Havre Job Service
160 First Ave, Havre, MT 59501
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- Job search and employment helpGet help with job searches, resumes, interviews, and other employment services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on montanaworks.gov
Human services · Regional office
Montana 211
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- Community resource referralsCall 211 or search online to find local help with housing, food, utilities, health, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on montana211.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Blaine 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