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Local offices in Laurel
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Laurel Utility Billing and Water Office
115 West 1st Street, Laurel, MT 59044
Help here
- Water, sewer, and garbage billsPay city utility bills or ask about starting water and sewer service.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityoflaurelmontana.com
Local office · City office
Laurel City Hall, Clerk-Treasurer
115 West 1st Street, Laurel, MT 59044
Help here
- City records and resident questionsContact the Clerk-Treasurer for city records and help finding the right city department.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityoflaurelmontana.com
Older adults · Nonprofit
Laurel Senior Center
720 South 4th Street, Laurel, MT 59044
Help here
- Senior meals and activitiesOlder adults can come for weekday lunches, activities, and social time.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on alliesinaging.org
Jobs and training · State office
Laurel Job Service Satellite Office
108 East Main Street, Laurel, MT 59044
Help here
- Job search and employment helpGet help looking for work, training, or other employment services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on montanaworks.gov
Library · City office
Laurel Public Library
720 West 3rd Street, Laurel, MT 59044
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials and use its public services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on laurelpubliclibrary.org
City of Laurel, Montana website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Laurel
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 VII Human Resource Development Council
7 N 31st St, P.O. Box 2016, Billings, MT 59101-2114
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Yellowstone County
Laurel is in Yellowstone County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · Regional office
RiverStone Health WIC Services
123 S 27th St, Billings, MT 59101
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)WIC provides food and nutrition help to eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on riverstonehealth.org
Child support · State office
Montana Child Support Services Division, Billings Region 3
1500 Poly Dr, Suite 200, Billings, MT 59102
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help setting up, changing, or enforcing a child support order.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dphhs.mt.gov
State office
Montana Office of Public Assistance, Billings Field Office
111 N 31st St, Billings, MT 59101
Help here
- Public assistance applicationsApply for or get help with Montana public assistance programs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on prod-dphhs.mt.gov
Housing help · City office
HomeFront
2415 1st Ave N, Billings, MT 59101
Help here
- Affordable housing assistanceContact HomeFront about affordable housing and housing assistance programs in Billings.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on homefrontpartners.org
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
Public health · Regional office
RiverStone Health, Yellowstone County Public Health
123 S 27th St, Billings, MT 59101
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the county public health department for local public health services and information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on riverstonehealth.org
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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