Missoula
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Local offices in Missoula
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Montana Office of Public Assistance, Missoula
2677 Palmer St, Suite 100, Missoula, MT
Help here
- Public assistance benefitsApply for food and cash assistance programs such as SNAP and TANF.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dphhs.mt.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Missoula Housing Authority
1235 34th St., Missoula, MT 59801
Help here
- Subsidized housingThe authority offers subsidized housing and rental assistance programs for eligible residents.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on missoulahousing.org
Utilities · City office
City of Missoula Utility Billing
1345 W Broadway, Missoula, MT
Help here
- Utility bills and serviceGet help with city water, stormwater, and wastewater bills, payments, and service accounts.Apply online
- Help paying water billsEligible customers may get a monthly discount on their water charges through a low-income program.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ci.missoula.mt.us
Local office · City office
City of Missoula
435 Ryman St, Missoula, MT 59802
Help here
- City information and helpCall or visit City Hall for help reaching a city department.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ci.missoula.mt.us
Jobs and training · State office
Missoula Job Service
539 S 3rd St W, Missoula, MT 59801
Help here
- Job search and employment helpGet help looking for work, building job skills, and connecting with employers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on montanaworks.gov
State office
Missoula Driver License Station
2681 Palmer, Suite A, Missoula, MT 59808
Help here
- Driver licenses and identificationVisit the station for driver license and state identification services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mvdmt.gov
Library · Regional office
Missoula Public Library
455 E. Main St., Missoula, MT 59802
Help here
- Library servicesThe library offers books, learning resources, public computers, and community programs.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on missoulapubliclibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Missoula Parks and Recreation
600 Cregg Ln, Missoula, MT 59801
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsFind city recreation programs, aquatics, parks, and outdoor activities for people of different ages.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ci.missoula.mt.us
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Missoula
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
Offices for all of Missoula County
Missoula is in Missoula County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Missoula Public Health
301 W. Alder St., Missoula, MT 59802
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on missoulacounty.gov
State office
Missoula Field Office of Public Assistance
2677 Palmer St., Suite 100, Missoula, MT 59808
Help here
- Public assistance applicationsThe office helps residents apply for and manage public assistance benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dphhs.mt.gov
Human services · Regional office
Missoula 211
Help here
- Information and referralCall 211 to connect with local health and human services in your community.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on montana211.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Missoula Self-Help Law Center
Missoula County Courthouse, second floor, 200 W. Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802
Help here
- Civil legal information and formsThe center helps people find legal information and forms for civil matters such as family law.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on missoulacounty.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Missoula Aging Services, Area VII Agency on Aging
337 Stephens Ave., Missoula, MT 59801
Help here
- Aging servicesThe agency connects older adults with services that support health and independence.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on missoulaagingservices.org
Emergency help · County office
Missoula County Office of Emergency Management
200 W. Broadway, annex basement, Missoula, MT 59802
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseThe office provides emergency information, preparedness guidance, and help with local emergency alerts.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on missoulacounty.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.
Call 988Text 988