Columbus
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Local offices in Columbus
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Courts and legal help · City office
Columbus City Court
408 E 1st Ave N, Columbus, MT 59019
Help here
- City court cases and paymentsGet help with a city court case, hearing, or fine payment.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on townofcolumbus.com
Local office · City office
Columbus City Hall
408 E 1st Ave N, Columbus, MT 59019
Help here
- City services and clerk-treasurerContact City Hall about city services, city records, or city government.
- Water, sewer, and garbage serviceSign up for city water, sewer, or garbage service at City Hall.Read more
- Utility bill paymentPay your city utility bill online or contact City Hall with billing questions.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on townofcolumbus.com
Older adults · Nonprofit
Columbus Senior Center
620 Palladium Pl, Columbus, MT 59019
Help here
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on stillwatercountymt.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Columbus Job Service
444 N 9th St, Suite 2, Columbus, MT 59019
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help exploring careers, searching for jobs, or finding training.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on montanaworks.gov
Library · County office
Stillwater County Library
27 N 4th St, Columbus, MT 59019
Help here
- Library materials and public resourcesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers, or join library programs.
- Homebound deliveryAsk the library to deliver materials if illness or a disability keeps you from visiting.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on stillwatercountylibrary.org
City of Columbus, Montana website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Columbus
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Montana Food Bank Network
5780 Alloy North, Missoula, MT 59808
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Montana Legal Services Association
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
District VII Human Resource Development Council
7 N 31st St, P.O. Box 2016, Billings, MT 59101-2114
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Stillwater County
Columbus is in Stillwater County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · Regional office
Montana 211
Help here
- 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
Public health · County office
Stillwater County Environmental Health
Help here
- Environmental health permits and concernsGet help with food safety, septic permits, wells, and other environmental health concerns.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on stillwatercountymt.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Stillwater County Justice Court
400 East 3rd Avenue North, Columbus, MT 59019
Help here
- Court self-help and legal informationFind court information and links to Montana legal help and self-help resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on stillwatercountymt.gov
Emergency help · County office
Stillwater County Department of Emergency Services
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet information and help with county emergency planning and disaster response.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on stillwatercountymt.gov
State office · State office
Columbus Driver License Station
400 3rd Ave N, Columbus, MT 59019
Help here
- Driver licenses and identification cardsApply for or renew a Montana driver license or identification card at the Columbus exam station.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mvdmt.gov
Library · County office
Stillwater County Library
27 N 4th Street, Columbus, MT 59019
Help here
- Library materials and public accessBorrow books and other materials, use public computers, and get basic technology help.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on stillwatercountymt.gov
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