Winifred

Local offices in Winifred

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

• Local office · City office

  Town of Winifred Offices

  210 Main St, Winifred, MT 59489

  Help here

  • Town services and water billsContact the town office for municipal services and to pay your water bill online.
  • Community hallAsk the town about renting the community hall for a meeting or event.Read more
  Call 406-462-5425DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofwinifred.com

• Library · City office

  Dorothy “Eric” Asbjornson Library

  210 Main St, Winifred, MT 59489

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books, use digital resources and internet access, or join children’s activities.
  Call 406-462-5425DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofwinifred.com

Town of Winifred website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Winifred

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

Job help near Winifred

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 Winifred. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Job Service Lewistown

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  36 miles away

  773 Airport Drive, Lewistown, MT 59457

  Hours: 8am - 5pm Monday thru Friday

  Call 406-708-7024DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 7, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Job Service Havre

  Also helps young people

  70 miles away

  160 First Avenue, Havre, MT 59501

  Hours: Monday- Friday 8am - 5pm

  Call 406-265-5847DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 7, 2026

• American Job Center

  Job Service Great Falls

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  90 miles away

  1018 7th Street South, (west side of 7th street just off 10th avenue), Great Falls, MT 59405

  Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm Wed 8:00am - 5:00pm

  Call 406-791-5800DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 11, 2026

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 Fergus County

Winifred is in Fergus County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Lewistown Field Office, Office of Public Assistance

  312 Birch Street, Suite 1, Lewistown, MT 59457

  Help here

  • Public assistance benefitsApply for state assistance programs such as SNAP, TANF, and health coverage.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 211Website

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

• Public health · County office

  Fergus County Health Department

  712 W Main Street, Suite 102, Lewistown, MT 59457

  Help here

  • Public health nursing and immunizationsGet immunizations, health education, and help with communicable disease concerns.Read more
  • Family planningGet affordable, confidential reproductive health services.Read more
  Call 406-535-7433DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area II Agency on Aging

  1502 4th Street West, Roundup, MT 59072

  Help here

  • Aging and disability information and assistanceOlder adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers can get help finding local services and benefits.Read more
  Call 406-323-1320DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on area2aging.org

• Child support · State office

  Fergus County Child and Family Services Office

  312 Birch Street, Suite 1, Lewistown, MT 59457

  Help here

  • Child and family servicesGet help with child safety and family services through the state office serving Fergus County.
  Call 406-708-7081DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on prod-dphhs.mt.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Fergus County Disaster and Emergency Services

  712 W Main Street, Suite 103, Lewistown, MT 59457

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and response informationGet information about preparing for and responding to emergencies and disasters.
  Call 406-535-8118DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Fergus 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