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Montana Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
The State of Montana, through the Department of Public Health and Human Services, offers two programs aimed at helping eligible Montanans.
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The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) pays part of winter energy bills and may be able to assist with furnace emergencies for eligible people.
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The Weatherization Assistance Program helps participants to improve the heating efficiency of their homes and thus reduce their energy consumption.
When Can I Apply?
You may apply for LIHEAP during the heating season, which is October 1 through April 30 of each year, by contacting the local eligibility office or Tribal LIHEAP office serving your community.
You may apply Weatherization assistance at any time during the year.
Who is Eligible?
Eligibility for assistance is based on your income and resource limits. Both homeowners and renters may apply for these programs.
If your household receives benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program, you may qualify automatically for assistance.
Income Guidelines 2024-2025 Program Year
Number in Household | 100% Federal Poverty Level | LIHEAP Upper Income Limit | Weatherization Upper Limit 200% |
|---|---|---|---|
15 | $103,830 | $155,745 | $207,660 |
14 | $95,760 | $143,640 | $191,520 |
13 | $87,690 | $131,535 | $175,380 |
12 | $79,620 | $119,430 | $159,240 |
11 | $71,550 | $107,325 | $143,100 |
10 | $63,480 | $95,220 | $126,960 |
9 | $58,100 | $87,150 | $116,200 |
8 | $52,720 | $85,194 | $105,440 |
7 | $47,340 | $83,342 | $94,680 |
6 | $41,960 | $81,490 | $83,920 |
5 | $36,580 | $71,612 | $73,160 |
4 | $31,200 | $61.735 | $62,400 |
3 | $25,820 | $51.857 | $61.640 |
2 | $20,440 | $41.979 | $40.880 |
1 | $15,060 | $32.102 | $30.12 |
Public Libraries
Bitterroot Public Library
306 State Street
Hamilton, MT 59840
Phone: (406) 363-1670
Email: director@bitterrootpubliclibrary.org
Library Hours:
Mon - Thu: 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Fri - Sat: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sun: Closed
Closed on all state and federal holidays.
bitterrootpubliclibrary.org/
Missoula Public Library (and satellites)
Locations and Hours: www.missoulapubliclibrary.org/home/about/hours-locations/
www.missoulapubliclibrary.org/
Darby Community Public Library
101 1/2 S. Marshal St.
Darby, MT
(406) 821-4771
Library Hours
Tuesday 10am– 6pm
Wednesday 11am – 6pm
Thursday 11am – 6pm
Friday 11am – 6pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm The Library is closed for all Federal Holidays and December 24th
https://www.darbylibrary.net/
North Valley Public Library
208 Main St
Stevensville, MT 59870
Phone: (406) 777-5061
Text: (406) 370-0947
April 1 - Oct 31
Monday - Friday
10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Winter Hours
November 1 - March 31
Monday - Friday
9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Saturday
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Child Care Resources (CCR)
500 North Higgins Ave, Missoula 59802
(406) 728-6446 or 800-728-6446
email: ccr@childcareresources.org
Need help finding — and paying for — child care? Unsure if your child is progressing normally? Looking for resources? We are here to help!
Child Development Center (CDC)
3335 LT Moss Road, Missoula, 59804
Call (406) 549-6413
Toll-free at 1-800-914-4779
The Child Development Center is a western Montana nonprofit that supports children who have developmental delays or disabilities. Our team works primarily in families’ homes and communities, and we serve kids from birth to high school graduation.
The Child Development Center works in our families’ homes and communities across western Montana. From our headquarters in Missoula and our other full-service office in Kalispell, our team works with families in Flathead, Lake, Lincoln, Mineral, Missoula, Ravalli and Sanders Counties.
Missoula County Community Resources
Missoula Food Bank and Community Center
1720 Wyoming St.
(406) 549-0543
Hours vary; please check their website for more information.
Missoula Food Bank & Community Center envisions a community that embraces food justice, where:
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everyone is food secure;
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those most impacted are a leading voice in the solutions to poverty and hunger;
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no one feels shame or experiences stigma when asking for help;
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every child is nourished and has an equal opportunity to learn, grow and succeed;
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every senior has access to the food they need to age with dignity regardless of mobility, transportation or health barriers;
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social safety net programs are recognized as part of the solution;
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everyone can afford their basic needs
Child & Family Services (CFS)
2677 Palmer St #11, Missoula, 59808
Toll Free: 1-888-706-1535
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Human Resource Council
1801 S Higgins Ave, Missoula, MT
(406) 728-3710
email: info@hrcxi.org
Hours: 8:30am-5pm, Monday thru Friday
The Human Resource Council (HRC) is a non-profit corporation established as a result of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964. We are one of ten Human Resource Development Councils who partner together to serve the entire state of Montana in twelve districts. We are District Eleven which is made up of Mineral, Missoula and Ravalli Counties. Each year almost 10,000 low-income individuals in these three counties are positively impacted by our efforts.
Mountain Home Montana
2606 South Ave, Missoula, 59804
(406) 541-4663
Mountain Home Montana is a 501c3 organization providing shelter for young mothers who need a place to live, and a network of support as they create safe, stable, and nurturing homes of their own.
Office of Public Assistance (OPA/TANF)
2677 Palmer St #11, Missoula, 59808
Toll Free: 1-888-706-1535
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
YWCA
1800 South 3rd Street West, Missoula 59801
(406) 543-6691 office
(406) 542-1944 crisis line
or 800-483-7858
YWCA Missoula creates real change for more than 3,000 adults and children each year. Based in The Meadowlark, our programs aim to end domestic and sexual violence, help unsheltered families obtain stable housing, and transform Missoula into a place where all people, regardless of their race or gender, have opportunities for growth, leadership and power.
Woman, Infants, Children (WIC)
301 W. Alder Missoula, Mt 59802
(406) 258-4740
Nutrition and supplemental food program. Provides breastfeeding support & formula as need. Available to pregnant women and kids under 5 years old.
Salvation Army
355 S Russell St, Missoula, 59801
(406) 549-0710
Wherever there is a need in Missoula
you'll find the Salvation Army.
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Teach Kids
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Seasonal Assistance
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Disaster Services
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Visit Our Church
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Overcome Poverty
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Cure Hunger
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Missoula Virtual Red Kettle
Ravalli County Community Resources
SAFE in the Bitterroot
154 Morning Star Way, Hamilton
24-Hour Crisis Line: 406-363-4600
(406) 363-2793 Office
SAFE offers emergency and long-term services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence. If you are experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault or sexual violence, we can help. Our services are available twenty-four hours a day and all services are free of charge and confidential.
Darby Bread Box
304 E Tanner Ave, Darby, MT 59829
(406) 821-2081
10 AM to 2 PM Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
Serving residents living south of Lost Horse to the Montana/Idaho border.
Human Resource Council
303 N. Third St. Hamilton, MT 59840
406-363-6101
Walk-ins are limited to social distancing requirements.
The Human Resource Council (HRC) is a non-profit corporation established as a result of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964. We are one of ten Human Resource Development Councils who partner together to serve the entire state of Montana in twelve districts. We are District Eleven which is made up of Mineral, Missoula and Ravalli Counties. Each year almost 10,000 low-income individuals in these three counties are positively impacted by our efforts.
Child and Family Services
108 Pinckney St, Hamilton 59840
(406) 363-1961
To report a possible case of child abuse or neglect, call toll-free; available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: (866) 820-5437
Haven House Food Bank
316 N 3rd St #162, Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2450
Open Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10 am-2 pm
Now open every 2nd and 4th Wednesday evening from 5 pm-7 pm
Pantry Partners
3614 Alc Way, Stevensville, MT 59870
(406) 777-0351
Hours: M-W-F 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The Pantry is closed for poor road conditions whenever the Stevensville Schools are closed.
WIC (Women, Infants and Children)
ravalli.us/211/Women-Infants-Children-WIC
205 Bedford St. #P Hamilton, MT 59840
406-802-7180
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8am-5pm
WIC is a nutrition program that provides nutrition and health education, breastfeeding support, access to healthy foods and referrals to other services. We serve families with infants and children up to age 5, and pregnant and post-partum moms. We welcome moms, dads, grandparents and foster families.
Please call us with questions or to set up an appointment.
Loads of Dignity
(406) 360-7763
A free service for our homeless and low-income neighbors have clean clothes and bedding.
Didn't Find What You Were Looking For?
United Way/211
Visit montana211.org/about.php for a list of Montana Resources
Montana 2-1-1 provides information and connects people to resources for non-emergency needs, via an easy-to-remember phone number (2-1-1) and a website (montana211.org).
LIFTS
(Linking Infants & Families to Supports)
LIFTS, or Linking Infants & Families to Supports, was created to link Montana families who are expecting or raising young ones to supports, resources, and other families. There are several ways to connect and find the information you need.
This website is your destination for the LIFTS Online Resource Guide. Here you will find detailed information on services, including relevant contact information and locations, as well as family friendly events in your area. It’s completely searchable! We hope that LIFTS will become a reliable tool on your parenthood journey to help you find what you need, when you need it, because none of us were ever meant to do this on our own.