# Homelessness Help Resources - Montana ## National Resources - **National Coalition for the Homeless:** - **Phone:** 1-202-462-4822 - **Website:** [https://nationalhomeless.org](https://nationalhomeless.org/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy, information, and connections to local resources for individuals experiencing homelessness. - **United Way 211:** - **Phone:** Dial 211 - **Website:** [https://www.211.org](https://www.211.org/) - **Services Provided:** 24/7 assistance for finding shelters, food banks, and other local services. - **National Runaway Safeline (For Youth):** - **Phone:** 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929) - **Text:** Text "HELP" to 66008 - **Website:** [https://www.1800runaway.org](https://www.1800runaway.org/) - **Services Provided:** Crisis support, family reunification services, and resources for runaway and homeless youth. ## Statewide Homelessness Support Services - **Montana Continuum of Care Coalition (MT CoC):** - **Phone:** 1-406-495-0370 - **Website:** [https://mtcoc.org](https://mtcoc.org/) - **Services Provided:** Statewide homeless services coordination, emergency housing referrals, and advocacy. - **Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS):** - **Phone:** 1-888-706-1535 - **Website:** [https://dphhs.mt.gov](https://dphhs.mt.gov/) - **Services Provided:** Rental assistance, housing support, and homeless prevention programs. - **Montana Housing Division (Rental and Emergency Assistance):** - **Phone:** 1-800-761-6264 - **Website:** [https://housing.mt.gov](https://housing.mt.gov/) - **Services Provided:** Housing vouchers, affordable housing programs, and rental assistance initiatives. ## Regional Homelessness Support Services ### Billings - **Montana Rescue Mission:** - **Phone:** 1-406-259-6079 - **Website:** [https://montanarescuemission.org](https://montanarescuemission.org/) - **Office Location:** 2822 Minnesota Ave, Billings, MT 59101 - **Specialized Services:** Emergency shelter, meals, case management, and job placement support. - **Family Promise of Yellowstone Valley:** - **Phone:** 1-406-294-7432 - **Website:** [https://www.familypromiseyv.org](https://www.familypromiseyv.org/) - **Specialized Services:** Shelter and support services for homeless families, including transitional housing. ### Missoula - **Poverello Center:** - **Phone:** 1-406-728-1809 - **Website:** [https://www.thepoverellocenter.org](https://www.thepoverellocenter.org/) - **Office Location:** 1110 W Broadway St, Missoula, MT 59802 - **Specialized Services:** Emergency shelter, meals, healthcare access, and veteran homelessness support. - **YWCA Missoula - The Meadowlark Shelter:** - **Phone:** 1-406-543-6691 - **Website:** [https://www.ywcaofmissoula.org](https://www.ywcaofmissoula.org/) - **Specialized Services:** Family housing assistance, domestic violence shelter, and housing stability programs. ### Bozeman - **HRDC - Bozeman Warming Center:** - **Phone:** 1-406-585-4853 - **Website:** [https://thehrdc.org](https://thehrdc.org/) - **Office Location:** 2104 Industrial Dr, Bozeman, MT 59715 - **Specialized Services:** Emergency overnight shelter, meals, and access to housing services. - **Family Promise of Gallatin Valley:** - **Phone:** 1-406-582-7388 - **Website:** [https://www.familypromisegv.org](https://www.familypromisegv.org/) - **Specialized Services:** Housing support, case management, and family shelter programs. ### Great Falls - **Rescue Mission of Great Falls:** - **Phone:** 1-406-761-2653 - **Website:** [https://gfrescuemission.com](https://gfrescuemission.com/) - **Office Location:** 408 2nd Ave S, Great Falls, MT 59405 - **Specialized Services:** Emergency shelter, recovery programs, and family housing support. ## Online Resources - **Homeless Shelter Directory:** - **Website:** [https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org](https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/) - **Features:** Comprehensive list of shelters and resources by state and city. - **Coalition for the Homeless:** - **Website:** [https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org](https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/) - **Features:** Advocacy and support services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. ## Emergency Resources - **National Domestic Violence Hotline (For Domestic Violence Victims Facing Homelessness):** - **Phone:** 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233) - **Text:** Text "START" to 88788 - **Website:** [https://www.thehotline.org](https://www.thehotline.org/) - **When to Call:** If domestic violence is contributing to homelessness. - **Veterans Crisis Line (For Homeless Veterans):** - **Phone:** 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1) - **Text:** Text 838255 - **Website:** [https://www.veteranscrisisline.net](https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/) - **Services Provided:** Support for veterans facing housing instability. ## Educational Resources - **Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA):** - **Website:** [https://www.mtlsa.org](https://www.mtlsa.org/) - **Description:** Legal resources for tenants facing eviction and advocacy for housing rights. ## Additional Support - **Food Bank Assistance - Montana Food Bank Network:** - **Phone:** 1-406-721-3825 - **Website:** [https://mfbn.org](https://mfbn.org/) - **Services Provided:** Food distribution and partnerships to address hunger among homeless populations. - **Job Placement Support - Job Service Montana:** - **Phone:** 1-406-444-2840 - **Website:** [https://montanaworks.gov](https://montanaworks.gov/) - **Services Provided:** Employment assistance, resume workshops, and vocational training for individuals experiencing homelessness. --- _Updated as of December 17, 2024. For corrections or additional information, please contact the Montana Continuum of Care Coalition at [https://mtcoc.org](https://mtcoc.org/)._