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- Families In Transition (FIT) Program
- Community Resources
Parenting, medical and mental health services
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All Nations Health Center
Committed to promoting sustainable healthy lives for our Native people and the surrounding community through culturally based, holistic care. It also offers community events and enrichment activities for Native American youth, including camping trips and luncheons.
(406) 829-9515
830 West Central, Missoula MT 59801
community@allnations.healthChild Care Resources
Need help finding — and paying for — child care? Referral specialists are available to help you find high-quality care that meets your needs, and eligibility specialists can help you apply for a scholarship.
(406) 728-6446
500 N. Higgins Ave. Suite 202, Missoula MT 59802
ccr@childcareresources.orgEvolution Services
The Circle of Security program is for families with children 0-18 who are experiencing upheaval or transition. A licensed clinician will assist parents and families in increasing reflective capacity, increasing the security of attachment among parent and child, and helping develop better relationships with a decrease of relationship ruptures.
(406) 240-3732
520 S. Third St., Missoula MT 599801
missoulaevolution.com/our-programs.htmlHealthy Montana Kids (HMK)
Offers free or low-cost health insurance to eligible Montana children.
Public Assistance Helpline: (888) 706-1535
Office of Public AssistanceMissoula Youth Crisis Diversion Project
Collaborative community effort to provide urgent response to youth experiencing mental health crisis.
Sandy Cummins, LCSW, is lead facilitator for the project.
(406) 327-3046
sandra.cummins@providence.orgThe Montana Kinship Navigator Program
Previously called the Montana Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Project, this is a relative caregiver support group for grandparents and other relatives raising children. It meets on the third Wednesday of the month from September 18 through May 20, 1-2:30 p.m. at the Missoula Food Bank & Community Center. Come for assistance, education, access to research-based support and connection to community resources that will help relative and kinship caregivers lead healthier, happier lives. No registration required.
(406) 258-4206
1720 Wyoming St., Missoula MT 59801
kmoore@montana.eduMontana PTI (Parent Training & Information Center)
Provides online resources and individualized assistance to help Montana parents and educators to support and enrich the lives of children with disabilities.
1-877-870-1190
mpti@montanaPTI.orgThe Parenting Place
Parenting classes, free short-term child care, in-home aid, and more.
(406) 728-5437
1644 S Eighth St. W., Missoula MT 59801
parentingplace.net/contactPartnership for Children
Offers in-home support services and individual and family therapy to biological, kinship, guardianship or foster/adoptive families caring for children.
(406) 543-5531
2825 Stockyard Rd. A-11, Missoula MT 59808
pfcmt.org/family-support-servicesPartnership Health Center
Provides barrier-free access to medical, dental, behavioral, and other services.
(406) 258-4789
401 Railroad St. W., Missoula MT 59802
www.partnershiphealthcenter.com/contact-us.htmlWestern Montana Mental Health Center
Provides mental health and substance use treatment in Western Montana.
1321 Wyoming St., Missoula MT 59801
(406) 532-8400
administration@wmmhc.orgWIC (Women, Infants and Children)
Nutritional screenings, breastfeeding support, food vouchers, and more.
(406) 258-4740
301 W. Alder St., Missoula MT 59801
missoulawic@mt.gov
Food and clothing
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Christian Life Center
Food pantry is open on the second and fourth Monday of every month from 4:30 P.M.-6 P.M.
3801 S. Russell St., Missoula MT 59801
406-542-0353
info@missoulachurch.comClark Fork City Foods (Montana Food Bank Network)
Open from 10 to 12 on Saturdays.
2811 Latimer, Missoula MT 59808
406-721-7804
clarkforkcityfoods@yahoo.com
Missoula Food Bank and Community Center
Open for food distribution 10 A.M.-7 P.M. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; and 10 A.M.-1 P.M. Wednesdays and Fridays.
1720 Wyoming St., Missoula, MT 59801
406-549-0543
mail@missoulafoodbank.orgOffice of Public Assistance
2677 Palmer Suite 100, Missoula, MT 59808
406-329-1200
hhshcsopamissoula@mt.govSalvation Army
355 S. Russell St., Missoula, MT 59802
406-549-0710
WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)
Can provide food vouchers and more.
301 W. Alder St., Missoula, MT 59802
406-258-4740
missoulawic@mt.gov
Housing services
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Coordinated Entry System
Missoula has a coordinated entry system to assist our most vunerable families find housing quickly. Follow this link to a PDF poster about what it is and how it works: Coordinated Entry System.
If you are experiencing homelessness, visit one of places listed below to explore housing options and resources, or call 2-1-1 or (406) 549-5555 to talk to an operator about your housing situation.
Poverello Center
1110 W. Broadway St., Missoula MT 59802
(406) 728-1809
Hours: 6 A.M.-8 P.M. daily
Accessible by bus routes 2 and 14YWCA
1800 S. Third St. W., Missoula MT 59801
(406) 543-6691
Hours: 9 A.M.-5 P.M. Monday through Friday
Accessible by bus routes 2 and 14Salvation Army
355 S. Russell
(406) 549-0710
Hours: 9 A.M.-3 P.M. Monday through Friday, with extended hours Monday through Thursday (3-7 P.M.) for youth.Additional Housing Resources
Hope Rescue Mission
702 SW Higgins Ave., Missoula MT 59803
Phone: (406) 542-5240Human Resource Council
1801 S. Higgins, Missoula, MT 59801
406-728-3710
info@hrcxi.orgMissoula Housing Authority
1235 34th St., Missoula, MT 59801
Phone: (406) 549-4113
mhainfo@missoulahousing.org
Summer Camps
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- Missoula Parks and Rec – Families can apply for an annual scholarship up to $130. The scholarship can be used for camps or Splash/Currents passes. Families can call 406-552-6000 to make an appointment. The appointment will be quick; just bring tax information and a pay stub.
- ZACC – Community art studio offers a variety of creative camps and classes. Information about their scholarship program and an online scholarship form are available on their website.
- Montana Natural History Center – Offers scholarships for summer camps; the pre-approval period is February 1-19. An online scholarship form is available on their website.
- SpectrUM Discovery Area - Need-based scholarships for camps are available. Online enrollment opens March 1; an online scholarship form is available on their website.
- EmPower Place - A hands-on learning center located in the Missoula Food Bank & Community Center. During summers, children (ages 0-18 years old) are invited to drop in for free grab-and-go meals and activity kits. Provides breakfast and lunch, and special activities.
- YMCA - The YMCA offers financial assistance for all of their programs and camps. Applications are available online or at the Y location at 3000 S. Russell St, Missoula MT 59801.
- Missoula Children’s Theatre – A limited number of partial scholarships are available. To be considered, a scholarship application must be returned no later than two weeks prior to the first day of camp. Application forms are available upon request by emailing Eric Prim at eprim@mctinc.org.