Winnett

Local offices in Winnett

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

• Local office · City office

  Town of Winnett Office

  16 S Broadway, Winnett, MT 59087

  Help here

  • Town servicesContact the town office about town services, including its public water system.Read more
  Call 406-429-5451DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on directory.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

• Library · Regional office

  Petroleum County School-Community Library

  305 South Broadway, Winnett, MT 59087-0188

  Help here

  • Public libraryVisit the library to use its books, computers, and local history resources.
  Call 406-429-2451DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mslservices.mt.gov

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Winnett

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

Job help near Winnett

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 Winnett. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Job Service Billings

  87 miles away

  2121 Rosebud Drive, Stop B, Billings, MT 59102-6274

  Hours: 8 am to 5 pm M-F

  Call 406-652-3080DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 26, 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 Petroleum County

Winnett is in Petroleum County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Lewistown Field Office of Public Assistance

  312 Birch Street, Suite 1, Lewistown, MT 59457

  Help here

  • Public assistance applicationsResidents can apply for state benefits such as food, cash, and medical assistance.Apply online
  Call 888-706-1535DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Petroleum County Senior Citizens

  201 E Main St, Winnett, MT 59087

  Help here

  • Senior servicesThe senior center connects older adults with local meals, activities, and support services.
  Call 406-429-5100DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area II Agency on Aging

  1502 4th St. W., Roundup, MT 59072

  Help here

  • Aging and disability resource helpOlder adults and people with disabilities can get help finding local services and support.
  Call 406-323-1320DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · State office

  Child and Family Services Division, Fergus County Office

  312 Birch Street, Suite 1, Lewistown, MT 59457

  Help here

  • Child and family servicesThe office helps families access child welfare services and responds to child safety concerns.
  Call 406-708-7081DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Lewistown Job Service

  773 Airport Drive, Lewistown, MT 59457

  Help here

  • Job search and employment helpGet help looking for work, training, and other job search services.
  • Unemployment insuranceGet information and help with unemployment insurance claims.
  Call 406-708-7024DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on montanaworks.gov

Everything in Petroleum 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