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Local offices in Lavina
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Town of Lavina Office
117 Main St, Lavina, MT 59046
Help here
- Town services and sewer systemContact the town office about town services and its sewer system.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mtleague.org
Library · Regional office
Lavina Public School Library
214 East First Street, Lavina, MT 59046
Help here
- Library accessVisit the library for public access to books and other library resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mslservices.mt.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Lavina
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 6 Human Resource Development Council
300 First Avenue N., Suite 203, Lewistown, MT 59457
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Lavina
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 Lavina. These are the closest.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Job Service Billings
41 miles away
2121 Rosebud Drive, Stop B, Billings, MT 59102-6274
Hours: 8 am to 5 pm M-F
Updated by CareerOneStop on March 26, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Job Service Lewistown
Also helps people leaving jail or prison
57 miles away
773 Airport Drive, Lewistown, MT 59457
Hours: 8am - 5pm Monday thru Friday
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 7, 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 Golden Valley County
Lavina is in Golden Valley County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Lewistown Office of Public Assistance
312 Birch Street, Suite 1, Lewistown, MT 59457
Help here
- Public assistance applicationsApply for or get help with state food, cash, energy, and health coverage programs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dphhs.mt.gov
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
Central Montana Health District
311 W. Main St, Lewistown, MT 59457
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the district for public health services and local health information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on centralmontanahealthdistrict.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Golden Valley County Justice Court
107 Kemp Street, Ryegate, MT 59074
Help here
- Court forms and paymentsGet information about court forms, filings, fines, and payment agreements.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on goldenvalleycountymt.org
Older adults · Regional office
Area II Agency on Aging
1502 4th St. W., Roundup, MT 59072
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpOlder adults and people with disabilities can get help finding local services and support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dphhs.mt.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Lewistown Job Service Montana
773 Airport Drive, Lewistown, MT 59457
Help here
- Job and employment servicesGet help searching for jobs, training, and unemployment services.
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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