Butte-Silver Bow County
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Local offices in Butte-Silver Bow County
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Child support · State office
Butte Office of Child Support Services
129 W. Park St., Suite 201, Butte, MT 59701
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support cases, payments, and services for parents and children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on prod-dphhs.mt.gov
State office · State office
Butte Field Office of Public Assistance
700 Casey St., Butte, MT 59701
Help here
- Public assistance benefitsApply for or get help with state public assistance programs, including food and cash benefits.Apply online
- Health coverageGet help applying for Montana Medicaid and other health coverage programs.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dphhs.mt.gov
Human services · Regional office
Montana 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 or search online to find local help with housing, food, utilities, health, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on montana211.org
Public health · County office
Butte-Silver Bow Health Department
25 W. Front St., Butte, MT 59701
Help here
- Public health servicesGet help with local health programs, disease prevention, and environmental health concerns.
- WICGet nutrition support and food benefits for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.silverbow.mt.us
Courts and legal help · County office
Butte-Silver Bow Law Library
Courthouse, Room 302, 155 W. Granite St., Butte, MT 59701
Help here
- Law library resourcesUse legal reference materials to research court and legal questions.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.silverbow.mt.us
Older adults · Regional office
Southwest Montana Aging and Disability Services, Area V Agency on Aging
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpCounselors help older adults and people with disabilities find services and complete benefit applications.
- Medicare counselingThe agency helps Medicare beneficiaries compare plans and understand their coverage options.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on swmads.org
Older adults · County office
Belmont Senior Center
615 E. Mercury St., Butte, MT 59701
Help here
- Senior meals and transportationGet meals, rides to appointments, and other services for older adults.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.silverbow.mt.us
Emergency help · County office
Butte-Silver Bow Office of Emergency Management
Butte Justice Center, 3619 Wynne Ave., Butte, MT 59701
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet information about preparing for emergencies and local disaster response.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.silverbow.mt.us
Jobs and training · State office
Butte Job Service
2201 White Blvd., Butte, MT 59701
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet help finding work, building job skills, and connecting with employers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on montanaworks.gov
State office · State office
Butte Driver License Station
Butte Justice Center, 3611 Wynne Ave., Butte, MT 59701
Help here
- Driver licensingApply for or renew a Montana driver license and take driver exams.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mvdmt.gov
Library · County office
Butte-Silver Bow Public Libraries
226 W. Broadway, Butte, MT 59701
Help here
- Library servicesUse books, computers, online resources, study spaces, and library programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on buttepubliclibrary.info
City and County of Butte-Silver Bow website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Butte-Silver Bow 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
Cities and towns in Butte-Silver Bow 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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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