Montana

the state agency that runs rental assistance, affordable apartment listings, homebuyer loans, and foreclosure help for lower-income Montanans.

connects people facing or experiencing homelessness to shelter and rapid re-housing through local providers across the state.

your regional community action agency offers emergency rent help, deposits, and eviction prevention; call 211 to find the HRDC serving your county.

monthly cash help for families with children who have very low income; apply online at apply.mt.gov or through DPHHS.

statewide network of community action agencies offering emergency help with bills, rent, and basic needs; find your local agency here.

emergency assistance with rent, utilities, food, and other urgent needs through local corps offices across the state.

many Montana communities have parish-based funds for one-time emergency bills; call 211 to find the nearest.

every nonprofit hospital in Montana must offer financial assistance (charity care); ask the hospital billing office for their application to reduce or erase your bill.

free help understanding medical bills, insurance options, and coverage that can lower future costs; call 1-844-MTENROLL (1-844-683-6765).

free legal help for low-income Montanans dealing with medical debt collection or lawsuits; HelpLine 1-800-666-6899.

helps pay winter heating bills for income-eligible households; apply through your local HRDC or online.

free home energy upgrades (insulation, sealing, furnace repair) that lower your bills, run through HRDCs for income-eligible households.

a statewide fuel fund that helps with heating and energy emergencies when other programs fall short; call 1-888-779-7589.

monthly grocery benefits on an EBT card for households with low income; apply online at apply.mt.gov.

the statewide hub connecting you to local food banks and pantries; find food near you at mfbn.org.

free healthy food, nutrition help, and breastfeeding support for pregnant people and kids under 5.

free or low-cost health coverage for low-income adults and families, including the Medicaid expansion (HELP Plan); apply at apply.mt.gov.

free and low-cost health and dental coverage for children in families that earn too much for Medicaid.

buy private health plans with income-based subsidies; free local help through Cover Montana at 1-844-683-6765.

find community health centers and clinics that treat everyone on a sliding-fee scale, no matter your ability to pay or insurance status.

call or text 988 any time to talk with a trained counselor during a mental health or suicide crisis.

a Montana-based crisis support and warm line for people struggling emotionally who need someone to talk to; call 406-586-3333.

connects you to mental health and substance use treatment services statewide; call 211 for local providers.

helps pay for child care so parents can work or go to school; apply online at app.mt.gov/ccubs.

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helps Montana families find quality child care and navigate the Best Beginnings scholarship.

free early education, meals, and family support for income-eligible families with kids under 5 and pregnant people.

free help finding work, training, and resume support at local Job Service offices statewide.

apply for unemployment benefits if you have lost your job through no fault of your own; file at uid.dli.mt.gov.

find local and rural transit options; call 211 for rides to medical appointments, work, and errands in your area.

free civil legal help for low-income Montanans with eviction, benefits, debt, and family issues; HelpLine 1-800-666-6899.

free legal information, self-help forms, and clinics for common problems like eviction and debt.

Montana has limited immigration legal services; MLSA can help identify options or refer you to trusted providers; call 1-800-666-6899.