LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS
YELLOW RIBBON COMMUNITY
WHO
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Veterans, service members, guard, reserves, and their families.
COST
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None
WHAT
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Carbon and Stillwater Counties Yellow Ribbon Community(CSCYRC) is a network of services to provide emergency, short-term assistance to veterans, service members, guard, reserves, and their families.
WHERE
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PO Box 2125, Red Lodge, MT 59068
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406-425-4021
OPERATION SECOND CHANCE
*4 Star Charity Navigator
WHO
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Veterans and their families
COST
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None
WHAT
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One of the many ways OSC assists our Veterans and their families is by providing retreats that facilitate this part of the recovery process.
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Provide short local overnight trips to those who need a quick getaway but do not have the ability to go very far from the care received at the hospital or from their chain of command.
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Provide week-long retreats for those who are further along in their recovery and are able to get away for longer periods.
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During retreats there are many different activities for the individuals to choose from, as well as give Veterans and their families the opportunity to rest, relax and complete activities on their own.
WHERE
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P.O. Box 1303, Red Lodge, MT 59068
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850-830-8415
AMERICAN LEGION - RED LODGE
WHO
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Veterans and their families
COST
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None
WHAT
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Committed to mentoring and sponsorship of youth programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting a strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow service members and veterans.
WHERE
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P.O. Box 1035, Red Lodge, MT 59068
AMERICAN LEGION - LAUREL
WHO
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Veterans and their families
COST
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None
WHAT
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Committed to mentoring and sponsorship of youth programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting a strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow service members and veterans.
WHERE
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P.O. Box 211, Laurel, MT 59044
BEARTOOTH ELKS LODGE #534
WHO
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Veterans and youth
COST
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None
WHAT
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The Elks Lodge is a national organization with primary focus on Veterans and youth. The Elks also provides significant community outreach. Meetings are for members only and are held the first and third Tuesday of every month at 7PM. The Bill Alberta Veterans Memorial Center is located in the basement of the Elks Lodge and is open to all veterans.
WHERE
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P.O. Box 888, Red Lodge, MT 59068
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406-446-1812
RED CROSS
WHO
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Open to anyone
WHAT
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Varies depending on services
WHAT
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Provides various services to members of the armed forces and to their families, veterans and victims of disaster.
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Provides a communication link between family; financial assistance to military personnel for travel in certain emergencies.
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Assists families and individuals who have lost or been evacuated from their homes as a result of natural or manmade disaster.
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Provides immediate emergency assistance; shelter, food, clothing. Health, safety, and nursing instructions in first aid, CPR, swimming, life guarding, back injury prevention, disaster team training and youth development training is available.
WHERE
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702 Central Avenue, Billings, MT 59102
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1-800-272-6668
WHEN
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Monday - Friday: 8am-5pm
Veterans Upward Bound
WHO
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Participants must have served in the Armed Forces for more than 180 days, have received something other than a dishonorable discharge, and be low-income or potential first-generation college students.
BENEFITS
Veterans Upward Bound helps veterans prepare for college. Through instruction, tutoring, and advising, Veterans Upward Bound helps veterans gin the skills they need to succeed in college and in life. In addition to academic support in subjects like math and writing, veterans gain important skills that will help them throughout their lives (e.g. time management, organization and networking).
WHAT
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On campus or live instruction in mathematics, science, foreign language, English composition, literature, and computers.
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Refresher course for veterans who graduated from high school, but who put off college in favor of service.
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Tutoring and academic counseling.
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Assistance with securing education benefits through the Veterans Administration, as well as through other local and state agencies.
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Guidance regarding GED and alternative education programs.
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Mentoring programs
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Help completing financial aid applications, college paperwork, and military forms.
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Support navigating the realities of education and work.
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Computer laptop loaner program
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Social, cultural and team building.
WHERE
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1500 University Dr, Cisal Hall, Billings MT, 59101
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406-794-3244
WHEN
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Monday - Friday: 8am-5pm
Other Programs
VETERANS AFFAIRS MONTANA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
WHO
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Must be a U.S. Veteran having separated under (a) an honorable or (b) medical discharge; veteran cannot be dishonorably discharged. Current or former members of the Reserves or National Guard who were called to active duty (other than for training only) by federal order and completed the full period for which they were called.
COST
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Some veterans are required to complete an annual means test or to agree to pay VA the applicable co-payment. The means test is based on their family's income and net worth.
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Apply online here
WHAT
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Onsite: Mental health treatment, care for Combat veterans-Returning Service Member (OEF/OIF), and the Disabled American Veteran (DAV) Transportation Network
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Other services: Homeless assistance, career and employment services, home loans, life insurance, fiduciary services,
WHERE
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Billings VA Community Clinic:
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2345 King Avenue, West Billings, MT 59102
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406-373-3500
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Billings VA Outpatient Clinic:
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1775 Spring Creek Lane, Billings, Montana 59102
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406-373-3520
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WHEN
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Monday - Friday: 8am-4:30pm
VETERANS BENEFITS
WHO
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The primary factor in determining basic eligibility is “veteran status” which is established by active military, naval, or air service and a discharge or release from active service under conditions other than a dishonorable discharge. Reservists who are never called to active duty may also qualify for some benefits. National Guard members are eligible only if the President activated them for federal duty.
WHAT
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Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Service
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Home Loan Guarantee
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Burial Benefits
WHERE
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2795 Enterprise Ave., Suite 1, Billings, MT 59102
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406-656-0617
WHEN
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Monday - Friday: 8am-4:30pm
MEMORY CARE RESOURCES FOR VETERANS
WHO
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Memory Care Resources for Veterans
WHAT
WHERE
WHEN
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Monday - Friday: 8am-4:30pm