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Local offices in Powell County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Anaconda Field Office of Public Assistance
307 East Park, Room 305, Anaconda, MT 59711
Help here
- Public assistance applicationsApply for or get help with Montana public assistance programs.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on prod-dphhs.mt.gov
Public health · County office
Powell County Public Health
409 Missouri Ave., Suite 106, Deer Lodge, MT 59722
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the county health department for public health services and information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dphhs.mt.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Area V Agency on Aging, Southwest Montana Aging and Disability Services
1015 South Montana Street, Butte, MT 59701
Help here
- Aging and disability information and assistanceOlder adults and people with disabilities can get information about local services, benefits, and support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dphhs.mt.gov
Emergency help · County office
Powell County Emergency Management
409 Missouri Ave., Deer Lodge, MT 59722
Help here
- Emergency preparednessContact the county about emergency preparedness and local emergency information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on powellcountymt.gov
Library · Regional office
William K. Kohrs Memorial Library
501 Missouri Ave., Deer Lodge, MT 59722
Help here
- Public library servicesVisit the library to use public computers, borrow books and other materials, or request items through interlibrary loan.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wkkohrs.wixsite.com
Powell County, Montana website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Powell County
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
Action Incorporated
25 W. Silver Street, Butte, MT 59701
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Powell County
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 Powell County. These are the closest.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Job Service Butte
31 miles away
2201 White Boulevard, Butte, MT 59701
Hours: We are open 8-5 Monday to Friday.Â
Updated by CareerOneStop on May 13, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Job Service Helena
36 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
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Job Service Missoula
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
68 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
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.
Cities and towns in Powell County
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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