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CARBON COUNTY

OFFICE OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE

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​WHO

  • Eligibility varies depending on the program and services needed.

COST

  • None to apply.

WHAT​

  • The former Carbon County Office of Public Assistance is no longer operating as a separate local office.

  • Carbon County residents can receive public assistance services through the Billings Office of Public Assistance, including assistance with:

  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

  • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

  • Medicaid

  • Healthy Montana Kids (HMK)

  • Other Montana public assistance programs

WHERE​

  • Billings Office of Public Assistance
    111 N. 31st Street
    Billings, MT 59101

  • Phone:
    1-888-706-1535

WHEN

  • Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Saturday–Sunday: Closed

  • Carbon County residents may also apply online through apply.mt.gov or contact the Public Assistance Helpline by phone.

  • WEBSITE​

COMMUNITY CARE

TEAM

WHO

  • Individuals in the Red Lodge and surrounding community who need assistance with health and wellness needs in their homes.

COST

  • None.

WHAT​

  • A mobile health and community paramedicine program that provides in-home support and helps connect individuals with appropriate health and community resources.

  • Services may include:

  • Health and wellness assessments

  • Prevention and public health services

  • Home safety checks

  • Transportation assistance

  • Hospital discharge follow-up and care coordination

  • Referrals to appropriate community and DPHHS resources

WHERE​

  • Red Lodge Fire Rescue
    801 Broadway Avenue North
    Red Lodge, MT 59068

  • Phone: 406-446-2320

WHEN

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COMMUNITY HOPE OF LAUREL

WHO

  • Laurel-area individuals and families experiencing financial hardship or needing assistance with basic necessities.

  • Eligibility and frequency of assistance may vary depending on the type of assistance requested and available resources.

COST

  • Free for eligible assistance services. Some clothing and other items may be available at low cost.

WHAT

  • Provides assistance with:

  • Food

  • Clothing

  • Household and miscellaneous items

  • Emergency assistance

  • Rent and utility assistance when funds are available

  • Gas or travel assistance

  • Medication assistance for children

  • Assistance is dependent on available funding, donations, and program requirements.

WHERE​

  • Community Hope of Laurel
    204 Cedar Avenue
    Laurel, MT 59044

  • Phone: 406-628-7281

  • Mailing Address:
    P.O. Box 524
    Laurel, MT 59044

WHEN

  • Monday–Thursday: 9:30 AM–2:00 PM
    Friday–Sunday: Closed

  • Hours may change. Call ahead to confirm.

AARP TAX-AIDE MONTANA

WHO

  • Eligible taxpayers of any age may use the program. Tax-Aide has a special focus on taxpayers age 50 and older and those with low-to-moderate income.

COST​

  • None

WHAT

  • Provides free tax preparation and filing assistance through trained, IRS-certified volunteers.

  • Volunteers can help taxpayers identify applicable tax credits and deductions and prepare and file eligible federal and state tax returns.

  • AARP membership is not required.

  • Tax-Aide cannot prepare every type of tax return. Complex returns, such as certain returns involving small businesses, rental income, or the alternative minimum tax, may not be eligible.

WHERE​

  • Use the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Service Locator to find current locations and appointment information:

  • taxaide.aarpfoundation.org

  • For current Tax-Aide information:

  • 1-888-227-7669

WHEN​

  • Generally available from early February through April 15 each year.

  • Dates, hours, appointment requirements, and services vary by location.

MONTANA

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DISABILITIES PROGRAM

WHO

  • Must meet state definition of developmentally disabled.

WHERE​

  • 2121 Rosebud Drive, Suite, Billings, MT 59102

  • 406-655-7602

COST

  • None

WHAT​

  • Technical assistance

  • Support

  • Case management services

  • Developmental services

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FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

WHO

  • Eligibility varies depending on the type of disaster assistance.

  • Individuals and households may qualify for FEMA Individual Assistance when they live in an area covered by a presidentially declared disaster and meet the applicable requirements.

COST​

  • None to apply to FEMA

WHAT​

  • FEMA provides disaster assistance to help communities, individuals, and families prepare for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate disasters.

  • PUBLIC ASSISTANCE

  • FEMA's Public Assistance program provides grants to eligible state, local, Tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations.

  • Eligible costs may include:

  • Debris removal

  • Emergency protective measures

  • Repair or replacement of eligible disaster-damaged public facilities

  • Roads and bridges

  • Water control facilities

  • Public buildings and equipment

  • Public utilities

  • Parks and recreational facilities

  • Certain other eligible infrastructure and emergency work

  • Public Assistance is generally a reimbursement program for eligible disaster-related costs and is available only when the applicable disaster and work meet FEMA requirements.

  • Available following eligible federally declared disasters and emergencies.

  • Deadlines for applying vary by disaster and type of assistance.

  • For current disaster assistance, Disaster Recovery Center locations, and local information, use:

  • www.fema.gov

  • Disaster Assistance:
    www.disasterassistance.gov

OTHER

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WIC

Women Infants & Children

WHO

  • Women who are pregnant and up to six weeks after giving birth. Women who are postpartum up to six months after the birth on an infant. Women who are breastfeeding up to the infant's first birthday. Infants up to their first birthday. Children up to their fifth birthday. 

  • To be eligible for WIC applicants must have income at or below an income level or standard set by the State agency.

COST​

  • None.

WHAT​

  • Supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age five who are found to be at nutritional risk.

WHERE

  • 10 S Oaks Ave, Red Lodge, MT 59068​

  • WEBSITE​

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SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME

WHO

  • People age 65 or older, blind, or with a qualifying disability who have limited income and resources.

COST

  • None

WHAT

  • Provides monthly payments to eligible people with limited income and resources who meet SSI eligibility requirements.

WHERE​

  • 2900 4th Ave, Billings, MT 59101

  • 1-866-895-1795

WHEN​

  • Monday–Friday: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
    Saturday–Sunday: Closed

  • WEBSITE

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SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (SSI)

WHO

  • Eligibility varies depending on the service or benefit.

COST

  • None

WHAT

  • Provides Social Security services, including:

  • Social Security number and card services

  • Retirement benefits

  • Disability benefits

  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  • Survivors benefits

  • Medicare enrollment and related services

  • Benefit and income verification

  • Assistance with Social Security records and accounts

  • Many services can be completed online or by phone. An appointment may be required for in-person services.

WHERE​

  • Social Security Administration
    2900 4th Ave N, Suite 304
    Billings, MT 59101

  • National Phone:
    1-800-772-1213

  • TTY:
    1-800-325-0778

  • Monday–Friday: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM

  • Saturday–Sunday: Closed

  • National telephone service:
    Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–7:00 PM

  • WEBSITE

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PUBLIC ASSISTANCE

Carbon County Connect Coordinator Contact Information 

connect@rlacf.org

(406) 446-2820

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All businesses and services listed are independently owned and operated. The Red Lodge Area Community Foundation does not endorse or guarantee any services provided and cannot be held liable for any claims/damages that may arise from services rendered or from agreements between the client and professional.

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