Missoula County
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Local offices in Missoula County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Public health · County office
Missoula Public Health
301 W. Alder St., Missoula, MT 59802
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Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on missoulacounty.gov
Emergency help · County office
Missoula County Office of Emergency Management
200 W. Broadway, annex basement, Missoula, MT 59802
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- Emergency preparedness and responseThe office provides emergency information, preparedness guidance, and help with local emergency alerts.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on missoulacounty.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Missoula Self-Help Law Center
Missoula County Courthouse, second floor, 200 W. Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802
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- Civil legal information and formsThe center helps people find legal information and forms for civil matters such as family law.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on missoulacounty.gov
Library · Regional office
Missoula Public Library
455 E. Main St., Missoula, MT 59802
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- Library servicesThe library offers books, learning resources, public computers, and community programs.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on missoulapubliclibrary.org
State office · State office
Missoula Field Office of Public Assistance
2677 Palmer St., Suite 100, Missoula, MT 59808
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- Public assistance applicationsThe office helps residents apply for and manage public assistance benefits.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dphhs.mt.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Missoula Job Service
539 S. 3rd Street West, Missoula, MT 59801
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- Job search and employment supportThe office helps job seekers search for work, prepare resumes, and practice interviews.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on montanaworks.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Missoula Aging Services, Area VII Agency on Aging
337 Stephens Ave., Missoula, MT 59801
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- Aging servicesThe agency connects older adults with services that support health and independence.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on missoulaagingservices.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Human Resource Council
1801 S. Higgins Ave., Missoula, MT 59801
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- Housing and energy assistanceThe council helps eligible residents with housing programs and energy bill assistance.
- Workforce developmentThe council offers job training and workforce programs for residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on humanresourcecouncil.org
Housing authority · Regional office
Missoula Housing Authority
1235 34th St., Missoula, MT 59801
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- Subsidized housingThe authority offers subsidized housing and rental assistance programs for eligible residents.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on missoulahousing.org
Human services · Regional office
Missoula 211
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- Information and referralCall 211 to connect with local health and human services in your community.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on montana211.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Missoula 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
- Missoula 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