Teton County

Local offices in Teton County

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• State office

  Montana DPHHS Great Falls Field Office of Public Assistance

  201 First Street South, Suite 1, Great Falls, MT 59403

  Help here

  • Public assistance applicationsApply for or get help with Montana public assistance programs, including SNAP, TANF, and Medicaid.Apply online
  Call 888-706-1535DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked 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.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on montana211.org

• Public health · County office

  Teton County Health Department

  905 4th St NW, Choteau, MT 59422

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet immunizations, public health information, and help with communicable disease concerns.
  • WICGet information about WIC nutrition support for eligible families with young children.
  • Behavioral health prevention and referralsGet local behavioral health prevention information and referrals to treatment resources.Read more
  Call 406-466-2562DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tetoncountymt.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  North Central Area Agency on Aging

  311 South Virginia Street, Suite 2, Conrad, MT 59425

  Help here

  • Aging information and assistanceGet help finding services and resources for older adults and their caregivers.
  • Medicare counselingGet free, one-on-one help understanding Medicare health insurance options.
  Call 406-271-7553DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ponderacountymt.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Teton County Disaster & Emergency Services

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and coordinationGet information about local emergency preparedness and disaster response coordination.
  Call 406-466-5552Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tetoncountymt.gov

• State office

  Choteau Driver License Station

  1 Main Ave S, Choteau, MT 59422

  Help here

  • Driver licenses and state identificationApply for or renew a Montana driver license or identification card at the Choteau station.Apply online
  Call 406-444-1772DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mvdmt.gov

• Library · County office

  Teton County Joint City-County Libraries

  Help here

  • Public library servicesFind library services through the Choteau, Dutton, and Fairfield public libraries.
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tetoncountymt.gov

Teton County, Montana website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Teton County

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Cities and towns in Teton County

• Choteau
• Duttonnot checked yet
• Fairfield

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