Darby

Local offices in Darby

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

• Utilities · City office

  Town of Darby Utilities

  101 East Tanner Ave, Darby, MT 59829

  Help here

  • Water and sewer service and billsContact the town to apply for water or sewer service or get help with your water bill.Apply online
  Call 406-821-3753DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on darbymt.net

• Local office · City office

  Darby Town Hall

  101 East Tanner Ave, Darby, MT 59829

  Help here

  • Town government servicesVisit or call Town Hall for help with town business and questions about local government.
  Call 406-821-3753DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on darbymt.net

• Library · Regional office

  Darby Community Public Library

  101 1/2 South Marshall Street, Darby, MT 59829

  Help here

  • Library resources and programsBorrow books, use public computers and printers, or join library programs.
  Call 406-821-4771DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on darbylibrary.net

• Parks and recreation · Nonprofit

  Darby Community Clubhouse

  106 North Main Street, Darby, MT 59829

  Help here

  • Community space rentalReserve the clubhouse meeting room, ballroom, or kitchen for a community event.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

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

Town of Darby website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Darby

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

Offices for all of Ravalli County

Darby is in Ravalli County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Hamilton Field Office, Office of Public Assistance

  310 North Third Street, Hamilton, MT 59840

  Help here

  • Public assistance benefitsApply for food, cash, and health coverage benefits at the local public assistance office.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on montana211.org

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Missoula Human Resource Council, HRC 11

  1801 South Higgins, Missoula, MT 59801

  Help here

  • Community action assistanceContact the community action agency serving Ravalli County for help finding housing and other support resources.
  Call 406-728-3710DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Ravalli County Public Health Department

  205 Bedford Street, Suite L, Hamilton, MT 59840

  Help here

  • Public health and nursing servicesGet immunizations, nursing services, and help with communicable disease concerns.
  • WICApply for healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals if you are pregnant or caring for a child under five.Read more
  Call 406-375-6672DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ravallicounty.gov

• Older adults · Nonprofit

  Ravalli County Council on Aging

  310 Old Corvallis Road, Hamilton, MT

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportGet information and support for older adults and adults with disabilities, including nutrition, transportation, and benefits counseling.
  Call 406-363-5690DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ravalliccoa.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Missoula Aging Services, Area VII Agency on Aging

  337 Stephens Avenue, Missoula, MT 59801

  Help here

  • Area Agency on Aging servicesContact the Area VII Agency on Aging for aging services serving Ravalli County.
  Call 406-728-7682DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on missoulaagingservices.org

Everything in Ravalli 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