# Bullying & Cyberbullying Help Resources - Montana ## Emergency Contacts - **StopBullying.gov** - **Website:** [https://www.stopbullying.gov](https://www.stopbullying.gov/) - **Description:** Provides comprehensive information on bullying prevention, how to report bullying, and resources for those affected. ## Statewide Bullying Prevention Services - **Montana Office of Public Instruction - Bullying Prevention** - **Phone:** (406) 444-3095 - **Website:** [https://opi.mt.gov/Families-Students/Family-Student-Support/Bullying-Prevention](https://opi.mt.gov/Families-Students/Family-Student-Support/Bullying-Prevention) - **Services Provided:** Offers resources, model policies, and procedures for schools, students, and families to address and prevent bullying in Montana. - **Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)** - **Phone:** (800) 666-6899 - **Website:** [https://www.mtlsa.org](https://www.mtlsa.org/) - **Services Provided:** Provides legal advice and representation for individuals facing bullying, including guidance on school policies and state laws. ## Regional Bullying Prevention Services ### Billings - **Billings Public Schools - Stand With Us Against Bullying** - **Phone:** (406) 281-5000 - **Website:** [https://www.billingsschools.org/about-us/stand-with-us-against-bullying](https://www.billingsschools.org/about-us/stand-with-us-against-bullying) - **Specialized Services:** Community initiatives to identify and support those being bullied, redirect behavior, and change attitudes toward bullying. ### Bozeman - **Advanced Counseling - Bully Free Montana** - **Phone:** (406) 556-0304 - **Website:** [https://www.advancedcounselingbozeman.com/blog/bully-free-montana-bullying-information-resources-and-support](https://www.advancedcounselingbozeman.com/blog/bully-free-montana-bullying-information-resources-and-support) - **Specialized Services:** Provides information, resources, and support for individuals dealing with bullying, including counseling services. ## Reporting Bullying & Cyberbullying - **Montana Office of Public Instruction - Bullying Prevention** - **Phone:** (406) 444-3095 - **Website:** [https://opi.mt.gov/Families-Students/Family-Student-Support/Bullying-Prevention](https://opi.mt.gov/Families-Students/Family-Student-Support/Bullying-Prevention) - **How to Report:** Contact your local school district to report incidents of bullying. Each district is required to have policies and procedures for addressing bullying and cyberbullying. ## Online Bullying Prevention Services - **Cyberbullying Research Center** - **Website:** [https://cyberbullying.org](https://cyberbullying.org/) - **Features:** Offers resources, research, and strategies to prevent and respond to cyberbullying. ## Educational Resources - **Bully Free Montana Toolkit** - **Website:** [https://opi.mt.gov/Portals/182/Page%20Files/HES%20Bully%20Free%20Montana/Bullyfree%20Toolkit/21BullyFreeToolkitA%20Updated.pdf](https://opi.mt.gov/Portals/182/Page%20Files/HES%20Bully%20Free%20Montana/Bullyfree%20Toolkit/21BullyFreeToolkitA%20Updated.pdf) - **Description:** A comprehensive toolkit for educators, families, and students to address bullying, including model policies and procedures. ## Other Resources - **Montana Safe & Healthy Schools Project** - **Website:** [https://www.mt-schools.org/safe-healthy-schools-project.html](https://www.mt-schools.org/safe-healthy-schools-project.html) - **Services Provided:** Provides proactive strategies for students and staff in areas such as self-management, conflict resolution, and anti-bullying initiatives. --- _Updated as of December 17, 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact the Montana Office of Public Instruction at (406) 444-3095._