Community Resource Guide of the Missoula Food Bank
Crisis Hotlines
Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) Line (406) 493-7955 (at Poverello Center)
Suicide/Crisis Hotline - 1-800-273-TALK
Western Montana Mental Health Center Emergency 24-hour line with mental health professional, (888) 820-0083 or 532-9710
YWCA Domestic Violence 24-Hour Crisis Line 542-1944 or (800) 483-7858
Child Abuse Hotline (866) 820-5437
Elder Abuse Hotline (800) 551-3191
Missoula Police/Sheriff’s Department: 911 24-hour non-emergency: 552-6300 or 258-4810
Meals & Food Pantries
Missoula Food Bank & Community Center 1720 Wyoming St., 549-0543 Pantry Hours: Mon-Tue-Thurs. 10am-7pm, Wed & Fri 10 – 1 pm Lolo Pantry: Lolo Community Center 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, 4 – 6 pm
Poverello Center - 1110 W. Broadway, 728-1809 Breakfast Daily 6am-7:30am Lunch Daily 11:30am-1:45pm Dinner Daily 5:30pm-6:30pm Food Pantry Daily 1pm-2:30pm 24 hours sack lunches available
REVIVE Church - 2811 Latimer St 721-7804; Sat. 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Christian Life Center - 3801 Russell, 542-0353 2 nd and 4th Mon of every month 4:30-6 p.m. Around the very back of the church
HIS Food Pantry (Foursquare Church) 1001 Cleveland, 721-6884 Last Thurs of the month 5:30-7 p.m.
River of Life Food Bank 4007 Hwy 200 E. Missoula, (844)447-6568 or 214-3803. 3rd and 4th Sat., 1-3 p.m.; 3rd Wed., 5:30-6:30 p.m.
UM Food Pantry Room 119, University Center Tuesdays 12 to 5 pm; Fridays 10 am to 5 pm.
Limitless Ministries 1900 W Broadway, 929-2164 Sunday, 9 am to 12:00 pm
SNAP 2677 Palmer Suite 100, (888) 706-1535 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (formerly Food Stamps) provides monthly assistance for food. Apply online at apply.mt.gov.
Healthy Montana Kids Plan (CHIP) (855) 258-3489, free or low-cost health coverage for children and teenagers up to age 19.
WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) 301 W. Alder, 258-4740; M-F, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Nutrition and supplemental food program. Also provides breastfeeding support and formula as needed. Available to pregnant women and children under 5.
Employment & Rental Assistance
Missoula Job Service - 537 S. 3rd St. W., 728-7060 Job placement, training, and employment counseling.
Missoula Housing Authority - 1235 34th St., 549-4113 Orientation (Tues at 5:15 pm or Wed at 12 pm) offers more info on affordable housing and/or sign up for public housing and rental assistance, and coordinated housing.
Human Resource Council - 1801 S. Higgins 728-3710. LIEAP (energy/heat assistance), Section 8 and rental assistance, employment and training opportunities.
WORD (Women’s Opportunity & Resource Development) 2405 McIntosh Loop, 543-3550 Limited rental assistance, renter education, parent program for parents under 22 years (not just for women).
Summer camp for at-risk students Missoula Works – 2205 34th St – 926-3400
Legal Assistance
Montana Legal Services - 211 N. Higgins Ste. 401. Help Line M-F 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. at 543-8343. Free legal assistance and advice.
Crime Victim Advocates - 317 Woody St. 258-3830. Helps with temporary order of protection, advocacy for crime victims.
Missoula Self-help Law Center Missoula County Courthouse, 200 W. Broadway, Rm 271. 258-3428. M-TH 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Directs individuals to legal information and proper forms.
Clothing
Clothing Free For All Center (Bethel Church) 1601 S. 6th St. W., 721-2780. Free clothing (enter from the parking lot). Open Tuesdays 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Salvation Army – 355 S Russell, 549-0710 Clothing vouchers (limited number avail/month), shower/laundry facilities, some transportation services.
Teen drop-in service First Call for Help 549-5555 or 211 24-hour Help Line
River of Hope Free Clothing Available by appointment or 3rd & 4th Saturday, 1 – 3 pm and Wednesdays 1 – 3 pm.
Emergency Shelter for Individuals
Poverello Center - 1110 W. Broadway, 728-1809 Emergency housing for homeless adults. Intake and Referrals Daily: 9am-4pm Showers and Laundry also available.
YWCA of Missoula - 1130 W. Broadway, 543-6691 Offers shelter, support groups, and 24-hour hotline for survivors of domestic and sexual violence (542-1944).
Emergency Shelter for Families
Rapid Rehousing and Transitional Housing through YWCA (543-6691); offers rent and deposit assistance and support services for homeless families or survivors of domestic violence.
Gateway Program & Emergency Housing Gateway Assessment Center at YWCA, 1130 W. Broadway, 543-6691. Offers emergency housing, referrals, and supportive services for homeless families and veterans.
Health Care
Partnership Health Center - 401 Railroad St. 258-4789. Primary medical care and dental. Sliding fee scale for those with Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and no health insurance. Also clothing for clients in need. Medical Clinic: M,W,Th,F 7:30am-6:00pm;Tu 9am-6pm Dental Clinic: M,W,Th,F 7:15am-5pm;Tu 9am-5pm Walk-in for emergencies.
Nurse on Call (Community Medical) 327-4770. Free hotline to speak to a registered nurse to determine if symptoms require immediate or emergency care.
Free Eyeglasses/Hearing Aids - Lion’s Club Call 529-0993 for financial assistance
Partnership Health Center 1110 W. Broadway, 728-1809. Free healthcare for those who are homeless. Mon-Thursday, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Missoula Urban Indian Health Center 830 W. Central, 829-9515; screening and support for diabetes, women’s health, chemical dependency counseling, & HIV testing. 24-hour crisis line 240-3955.
Western Montana Mental Health Center Adult Mental Health Services - 1315 Wyoming St. 532-9700. Case management and day treatment for adults with mental illness.
Turning Point - 1325 Wyoming St., 532-9800. Alcohol and substance abuse treatment.
Children’s Case Management - 1305 Wyoming St. 532-9770. Mental health services for children.
Veteran’s Affairs
Outpatient Clinic 2687 Palmer Street, Suite C.; 493-3700. Health care services for military veterans.
Veterans’ Center - 910 Brooks St., 721-4918. Counseling/support for military veterans.
Resources for Families
Parenting Place - 1644 S. 8th W, 728-5437 Parenting programs and support, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon-Thurs., free respite care for children 0-10.
Child Care Resources - 500 No. Higgins, #202 728-6446. Referrals and financial assistance for childcare.
Planned Parenthood - 219 E. Main St., 728-5490 Female and male annual exams, pregnancy & STD testing, birth control info/supplies on sliding fee scale.
Early Head Start - 2121 39th St., 251-9410 Parenting and child care support from birth to three years old. Call and ask for Emily for more information.
Boys and Girls Club - 1515 Fairview Ave, 542-3116 The Boys & Girls Club of Missoula County offers low cost educational out-of-school-time activities for elementary and middle school aged kids.
Flagship Program - 532-9825 Free after school opportunity for students in grades k-12. It is open to all students at Franklin, Hawthorne and Lowell, CS Porter, Meadow Hill, Washington, Hellgate, and Willard.
YMCA – 3000 S Russell ST., 721-9622 The program offers after-school care as well as summer camps with financial assistance available.
Union Gospel Mission – 549-HOPE (4673) Union Gospel Mission provides services of all kinds to families and individuals; fuel, repairs to vehicles and homes, short-term cash assistance, etc.
Seniors & People with Disabilities
Missoula Aging Services - 337 Stephens Ave. 728-7682.
Meals on Wheels, Senior Help Line; info about housing, transportation, health care, and legal issues. Also, farmer’s market vouchers, meal vouchers, and meals for homebound elderly and disabled.
ROOTS Program through Missoula Food Bank Provides food to low-income, homebound seniors (60+). For more information, call the ROOTS Coordinator, Jamie Breidenbach at 549-0543 ext. 213
Social Security Office - 3701 American Way (800) 772-1213 (national).
Summit Independent Living, 728-1630. Support, such as peer advocacy, skills training, and benefit assistance, for people with disabilities.
Missoula Senior Citizen Center, 705 S Higgins. 543-7154. Mon. – Fri. 8 am to 4 pm. Provides services that support the physical, intellectual and emotional health and well-being of Missoula's senior population.