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Local offices in Helena
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Montana DPHHS Helena Office of Public Assistance
2021 N Montana Ave, Helena, MT 59601
Help here
- Public assistance applicationsResidents can get in-person help applying for Medicaid, SNAP food benefits, and TANF cash assistance.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on prod-dphhs.mt.gov
Housing help · City office
City of Helena Community Development - Housing
316 N Park Ave, Helena, MT 59601
Help here
- Home Renewal ProgramIncome-eligible homeowners can ask about zero-interest loans for health, safety, accessibility, and energy-efficiency repairs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on helenamt.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Helena Housing Authority
812 Abbey St, Helena, MT 59601
Help here
- Affordable housing and vouchersApply for public housing, rental assistance vouchers, and affordable rental homes.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhamt.org
Utilities · City office
City of Helena Utility Billing Customer Service
316 N Park Ave, Room 150, Helena, MT 59601
Help here
- Water and wastewater billingResidents can start or stop water and wastewater service, ask about a bill, and make an in-person payment.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on helenamt.gov
Local office · City office
City of Helena Service Requests
Help here
- Report a city service issueResidents can report problems such as potholes, down trees, and damaged trash cans through the My Helena app or online form.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on helenamt.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Helena Job Service Montana
715 Front St, Helena, MT 59620
Help here
- Employment and workforce helpJob seekers can get help finding work, training, and other employment services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on montanaworks.gov
State office
Montana Driver Exam Station - Helena
2708 Billings Ave, Helena, MT 59601
Help here
- Driver licensingResidents can visit the exam station for driver license tests and other licensing services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dojmt.gov
Library · Regional office
Lewis & Clark Library, Helena Main Branch
120 S Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT 59601
Help here
- Library services and programsResidents can get a library card, borrow materials, use public computers, and join library programs.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lclibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Helena Parks, Recreation and Open Lands
316 N Park Ave, Room 405, Helena, MT 59601
Help here
- Recreation programs and parksResidents can find city recreation programs, parks, trails, and pool activities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on helenamt.gov
City of Helena, Montana website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Helena
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
Rocky Mountain Development Council
200 S Cruse Ave, P.O. Box 1717, Helena, MT 59601-5018
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Helena
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.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Job Service Helena
0.7 miles away
715 Front Street, PO Box 201505, Helena, MT 59620-1505
Hours: 8am-5pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Wednesday 11am-5pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 7, 2026
Apprenticeship office
Apprenticeship and Training Program, Montana Department of Labor & Industries
9.6 miles away
111 North Sanders Street, Helena, MT 59601-4520
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 Lewis and Clark County
Helena is in Lewis and Clark County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Lewis and Clark Public Health WIC
1930 Ninth Ave, Helena, MT 59601
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceApply for food benefits and nutrition support if you are pregnant, recently gave birth, or caring for a child under five.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lccountymt.gov
State office
Helena Office of Public Assistance
2021 N. Montana Ave, Helena, MT 59601
Help here
- Public assistance applicationsApply for SNAP, Medicaid, and cash assistance programs at the local eligibility office.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dphhs.mt.gov
Public health · County office
Lewis and Clark Public Health
Help here
- Public health servicesGet help with local health programs, disease prevention, and health information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lccountymt.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Lewis and Clark County Clerk of District Court
Help here
- Court records and child support paymentsGet help with District Court records and make or receive child support payments handled by the court.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lccountymt.gov
Emergency help · County office
Lewis and Clark County Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and response informationGet information about local emergencies, evacuation, and ways to prepare for disasters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lccountymt.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Helena Job Service
715 Front Street, Helena, MT 59620
Help here
- Job search and training helpJob seekers can get help with job searches, career choices, and training.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on montanaworks.gov
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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