Updated 17 March 2008
AGENCY |
ADDRESS |
SERVICES |
ACTION FOR (406)
377-3564 1-800-227-0703 FAX: (406) 377-3570 |
2030
North Merrill |
Administrator for community
service organization such as:
low-income rental housing assistance, Veteran’s employment training,
youth WIA training programs, utility bill and weatherization energy
conservation projects (information on eligibility for weatherization of homes
and utility bill assistance may be obtained at local office, federal
management agency for the homeless, client emergency service, work with food
bank and commodities, supportive employment program (Native Americans, Youth
Transition, Head Trauma Injuries), and area agency on aging. Micro Business Loan Program: Financial assistance for low-income individuals wanting to start their own business or expand an existing business. When calling this office, ask for their person in charge of this program. |
CAREER
1-888-849-8047 FAX: (406) 874-6280 Lame
Deer Office (406)
477-6853 Broadus
Office Toll Free 1-866-436-2017 |
2715
Miles
|
Provides career counseling, training, and education for
individuals who are seeking employment.
Individuals are provided information on employment and training
programs including classroom training and on-the-job training funded by state
and federal programs. Regularly
scheduled workshops cover a wide range of topics including self-growth
issues, computer literacy, labor market information and high wage/high demand
employment opportunities. A lending
library and computer area with internet access is available for public
use. Employment specialists are
available for assistance and referrals. |
CHILD
CARE RESOURCE AND (406)
232-6034 1-800-224-6034 |
2200
Box Elder Miles
|
Provides referral for parents looking for childcare. The center can provide a list of licensed
or registered childcare provides education and support for the childcare
provider. Possible assistance with
childcare costs. |
CHILD
SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT BUREAU 1-800-346-5437 (406)
655-5500 Dana
Dodge (406) 655-5517 |
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Administer services to the Northern Cheyenne Reservation, |
CUSTER NETWORK AGAINST
DOMESTIC ABUSE & SEXUAL ASSAULT (CNADA) (406) 234-0542 (406) 951-0475 |
Caroline
McKee 2000
Miles
|
24
Hour Domestic Violence Hotline Advocacy
& Referral Information Call Hotline for meeting location |
DEPT.
OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES (406)
346-2563 |
Miles
|
Adoption, Social Services Division, Day Care licensing, Foster
Parents Program, Pine Hills School, Mountain View, and Child Protection
Services for adults and children. |
DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATIONAL
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (DEAP) (406)
232-6034 1-800-224-6034 |
2200
Box Elder Miles
|
Provides
in-home family training, respite care, evaluation and diagnostic service,
screening and resource coordination to children from 0-21 that are either
developmentally disable or "at risk" of having developmental
problems, and family based services. Let Lifespan
Respite work for you: Do you need
a break from care giving? We all need
to step back and take an uninterrupted breath from time to time. Lifespan Respite has qualified, trained
providers to give you a break from the extraordinary duties of caring for
your loved ones. Call Today! (406) 232-6034. Lifespan Respite is a program
of D.E.A.P. |
DEVELOPMENTAL
EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (DEAP) Colstrip
Office: (406) 748-4629 FAX: (406) 748-2659 |
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See Above |
EASTERN
MONTANA MENTAL (406)
346-7654 |
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Counseling services provided to individuals, groups,
couples, and families, as well as day treatment program. Psychological testing and evaluation also
available to clients. Direct
teleconference link to |
FORSYTH
ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM (406)
346-2076 1-877-300-7323 |
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Administer services to |
FORSYTH
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY & SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES (406)
346-7654 |
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Provides counseling for persons with alcohol and/or drug
problems and their families. Provides
alcoholics with alternative life styles and philosophies if he or she desires. Provides a variety of educational and
informational material on coping and understanding dependency problems. |
FORSYTH
LICENSED DAYCARE (406)
356-7404 |
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Provides day care for children |
FORSYTH
LOW INCOME HOUSING (406)
356-9815 |
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Section 8 Welfare – applications available from Welfare
Office |
FORSYTH
PUBLIC HEALTH DEPT. (406)
346-2156 |
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Affordable
and accessible health care available to all; primary health care, including
exams, tests and treatment; primary dental services including exams, x-rays
and treatment; primary mental health services including exams, consultation
and treatment; primary substance abuse services including exams, consultation
and treatment; access to necessary pharmacy services for any of the above. |
INDIAN DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATIONAL
|
Ernie
Bighorn Miles
|
Programs to assist Native Americans adjust to the urban
setting. Activities are coordinated
with MCC. The staff also deals with
educational activities and educational problems. Career training and employment
opportunities. Information and
referral. |
(406) 232-8340 |
Miles
|
Applicant referral to job openings; access to information on
local, area, and national job opening, availability of in-house Veteran
Representative to provide counseling and referral to other services; general
employment counseling dealing with job-related issues such as occupational
change, choice and/or adjustment; access to information on employment and
training programs, particularly classroom training programs, on-the
job-training, Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA/TRA), economic Dislocated
Worker Assistance (EDWAA), aptitude,
interest, and proficiency testing; labor market information; unemployment
insurance filing and information; and a self-help Resource Center with
videos, books, information on schools, and software who assist with
job-seeking, skill upgrading and career choice. |
(406)
248-7913 |
|
Teams are compiled of 5-6 individual and work on a variety
of community and natural resource projects including: trail maintenance/construction, streambed restoration,
fencing, historical building restoration, wildlife and fish habitat
preservation, playground & park improvement, tree planting and more. Benefits include: Money for college and a living allowance. |
PLUK
– “PARENTS LET’S UNITE FOR KIDS” (406)
748-2979 1-888-222-0641 |
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Information for parents and other individuals with chronic
illnesses and disabilities. |
REO
1-800-823-5566 (406)
256-1140 FAX: (406) 256-8411 |
1739
Grand Avenue Suite A |
REO is a statewide employment and training program, which
could assist farm and ranch owners/workers/families with education, on the
job training and supportive services. |
ROSEBUD
(406)
346-2583 |
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The Department of Public Welfare administers the Aid to
Families with Dependent Children (AFDC), Food Stamp, and Medicaid
Programs. The Department also
administers Empty Stocking and Section 8 Housing applications.
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1-888-849-8047 Forsyth
Office: (406)
346-2536 E-mail: vailb@milescc.edu 1-888-849-8047 |
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Programs work with the current welfare program TANF,
Temporary Assistance to Needy Families.
Provides screening for post-secondary education needed for certain
eligibility requirements related to TANF.
Provides career counseling and training to assist individuals in
becoming self-sufficient. Provide
individuals with financial assistance while becoming self-sufficient, and
assist individuals in employment.
Concentrates on career assessment assistance, job seeking skills,
assertiveness training/self confidence building, and a variety of other
self-growth topics. |
SECTION
8 HOUSING (406)
841-2830 |
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SOCIAL
SECURITY ADMINISTRATION 1-800-453-0524 |
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VOCATIONAL
REHABILITATION (406)
232-0583 1-877-296-1198 |
Miles
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"Promoting work and independence for Montanans with
disabilities." |