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Local offices in Alberton
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Older adults · Regional office
Alberton Senior Center
701 Railroad Avenue, Alberton, MT 59820
Help here
- Senior lunchesJoin the center for lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon; call to ask about meals and other services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on westernmontanaagingservices.org
Utilities · City office
Town of Alberton Water and Sewer
607 Railroad Avenue, Alberton, MT 59820
Help here
- Water and sewer service and billsContact the Town about water or sewer service, utility bills, and payment options.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on albertonmontana.com
Local office · Regional office
Montana 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 or search online to find local help with needs such as housing, food, utilities, and health care.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on montana211.org
Local office · City office
Town of Alberton Town Hall
607 Railroad Avenue, Alberton, MT 59820
Help here
- Town services and local governmentContact the Town Office for help with town services, public records, and local government questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on albertonmontana.com
Library · County office
Alberton Branch Library
701 Railroad Avenue, Alberton, MT 59820
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the branch to borrow books, get a library card, and attend library programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mineralcountylibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Alberton
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Montana Food Bank Network
5780 Alloy North, Missoula, MT 59808
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Montana Legal Services Association
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
District XI Human Resource Council
38 Mullan Rd W, Superior, MT 59872
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Alberton
American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.
CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Alberton. These are the closest.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Job Service Missoula
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
25 miles away
539 South 3rd Street West, Missoula, MT 59801
Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday-Friday
Updated by CareerOneStop on May 16, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Job Service Polson
50 miles away
417-B Main Street, Polson, MT 59860
Hours: 8am to 5pm, Monday-Friday
Updated by CareerOneStop on March 19, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Job Service Thompson Falls
Also helps people leaving jail or prison
56 miles away
2504 Tradewinds Way, Suite 1, Thompson Falls, MT 59873
Hours: 8am to 5pm, Monday-Friday
Updated by CareerOneStop on March 19, 2026
Unemployment benefits in Montana
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Montana Department of Labor and Industry
100 North Park Ave, PO Box 1728, Helena, MT 59601
Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.
Offices for all of Mineral County
Alberton is in Mineral County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Montana Public Assistance
Help here
- Public assistance applicationsApply for or manage Montana public assistance benefits online or by phone.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dphhs.mt.gov
Public health · County office
Mineral County Health Department
1203 Fifth Avenue East, Superior, MT 59872
Help here
- Public health and family servicesGet vaccinations, child development screenings, family home visiting, and support for pregnancy and infant feeding.
- WICEligible families with children under five and pregnant people can get healthy food, nutrition advice, and breastfeeding support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.mineral.mt.us
Courts and legal help · County office
Mineral County Justice Court
300 River Street, Superior, MT 59872
Help here
- Court and small claimsGet court information and file small claims, civil cases, or petitions for orders of protection.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.mineral.mt.us
Courts and legal help · County office
Mineral County Clerk of District Court
300 River Street, Third Floor, Superior, MT 59872
Help here
- Court records and filingsFile court documents and get information about civil, criminal, family, probate, and juvenile cases.
- Child support paymentsMake child support payments at the Clerk of District Court office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.mineral.mt.us
Older adults · Regional office
Western Montana Area VI Agency on Aging
110 Main Street, Suite 5, Polson, MT 59860
Help here
- Aging information and assistanceOlder adults can get help finding local services and Medicare and Medicaid information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on westernmontanaagingservices.org
Emergency help · County office
Mineral County Disaster and Emergency Services
300 River Street, Superior, MT 59872
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and alertsGet information about local emergency preparedness and sign up for county emergency alerts.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.mineral.mt.us
Montana programs by kind of help
These are run by Montana and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- Montana 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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