Plains
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Local offices in Plains
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Town Hall
101 West Lynch Street, Plains, MT 59859
Help here
- Water bill paymentPay your town water bill online or contact the town office for help.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on plainsmt.gov
Older adults · Nonprofit
Plains/Paradise Senior Citizens Center
205 Meany Street, Plains, MT 59859
Help here
- Senior center and mealsOlder adults can visit the center for meals and other senior services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on westernmontanaagingservices.org
Library · Regional office
Plains Public Library District
108 W Railroad St, Plains, MT 59859
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books and other materials, use public computers, and access internet help.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on plainslibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Plains
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
Community Action Partnership of Northwest Montana
214 Main St, Kalispell, MT 59901-4454
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Sanders County
Plains is in Sanders County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Sanders County Public Health
1111 Main Street W, Thompson Falls, MT 59873
Help here
- Public health servicesThe county provides immunizations, disease guidance, and other public health services by appointment.
- WICWIC provides nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.sanders.mt.us
Older adults · Regional office
Western Montana Area VI Agency on Aging
110 Main Street, Suite 5, Polson, MT 59860
Help here
- Aging information and assistanceOlder adults can get help finding local services and Medicare and Medicaid information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on westernmontanaagingservices.org
Emergency help · County office
Sanders County Emergency Management
1111 Main Street, Thompson Falls, MT 59873
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseThe office shares emergency information and coordinates local response and recovery during major emergencies.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.sanders.mt.us
State office
Thompson Falls Driver License Station
1111 Main Street, Thompson Falls, MT 59873
Help here
- Driver licensingResidents can visit this station for driver license services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mvdmt.gov
State office
Montana Department of Revenue Thompson Falls Field Office
223 W Main Street, Suite A, Thompson Falls, MT 59873
Help here
- Property assessment helpResidents can get help with property assessment questions at the field office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on revenue.mt.gov
Library · County office
Sanders County Bookmobile
Help here
- Bookmobile library serviceThe county bookmobile brings library materials to residents in rural areas.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.sanders.mt.us
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
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