Dawson County Resource Guide

Dawson County Resource Guide
                                     Table of Contents
Child Services ……………………………………………………………………………………2-4
Disabilities ………………………………………………………………………………………..4-5
Financial ……………………………………………………………………………………….... 5-6
Food …………………………………………………………………………………………………7-8
Health ………………………………………………………………………………………………8-9
Housing ………………………………………………………………………………………… 9-10
Legal …………………………………………………………………………………………….10-11
Senior …………………………………………………………………………………..........11-13
Transportation ……………………………………………………………………………. 13-14
Veterans ………………………………………………………………………………........ 14-15
Women’s Resources ………………………………………………………………………… 15
Other ……………………………………………………………………………………………16-17

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Child Services
Action for Eastern Montana (Employment and Training)
PO Box 1309
2030 N. Merrill Ave.
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-3564 or (800) 227-0703
(406) 377-3570 (Fax)
https://aemt.org/our-services/employment-and-training/
Employment and training services for qualified youth aged 14 – 24 years

A.W.A.R.E., Inc.
520 E Grant St.
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-1623
(406) 377-4532 (Fax)
aware-inc.org
Provides youth case management, family therapeutic care, and community-based psychiatric
rehabilitative support for youth and their families

Boys & Girls Club of Dawson County
PO Box 875
111 W. Bell St.
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-7999
(406) 377-7888 (Fax)
bgc@midrivers.com
www.boysandgirlsclubofdawsoncounty.com
Programs include: Summer Programs, After School Program, Character & Leadership
Development; Education Development; Health & Life Skills; Sports, Fitness, & Recreation; the
arts
Child and Family Services
218 W. Bell St. #101
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-4963
(406) 377-3221 (Fax)

Child Support Enforcement Division
1500 Poly Drive, Ste. 200
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 655-5500 or (800) 346-5437
(406) 656-1052 (Fax)
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http://dphhs.mt.gov/CFSD
Region 3 This region encompasses Big Horn, Carbon, Carter, Custer, Dawson, Fallon, Garfield,
McCone, Musselshell, Powder River, Prairie, Richland, Rosebud, Treasure, Wibaux, and
Yellowstone counties.
The division provides federally mandated child support enforcement services.

State Child Abuse Hotline
(866) 820-5437
The Children's Division Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline accepts confidential reports of suspected
child abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Reports are received through a toll-free telephone line
which is answered seven days a week, 24 hours a day

Developmental Educational Assistance Program (DEAP)
120 W. Towne St.
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-4909 or (800) 578-4909
www.deapmt.org
DEAP is a non-profit organization that provides a variety of family education, support, childcare,
health nutrition and residential services to families, children, and adults

Glendive Public Schools
(406) 377-2555
900 N. Merrill Ave.
Glendive, MT 59330
www.glendiveschools.com/

Head Start (Action for Eastern Montana)
PO Box 1309
120 Colorado Blvd.
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-3009
(406) 377-3010 (Fax)
Free pre-school program serving 3-4 year olds.

Prairie View Special Services
30 Highway 200 South
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-5446
(406) 377-8928 (Fax)
www.pvssmt.org
Offers special education services including: special education instruction, speech therapy, and
other special education support services.

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Preschool Child Check: DPHHS
PO Box 701
900 N. Merrill Ave.
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-4629
(406) 377-6212 (Fax)
Perform screening/testing every spring for children ages 0-5 years to discover possible
developmental delays, refers to other agencies if needed

Special Education Early Childhood Class
Jefferson Elementary School
800 Jefferson School Rd.
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-4155
Special education for at-risk children ages 3-5 years

The Nurturing Tree
200 S. Kendrick Ave.
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-7515
thenurturingtree@yahoo.com
Free information and resources on raising children from infancy through the teen years

Youth Dynamics
PO Box 1233
606 N. Merrill Ave Ste. 2
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-4942 or (877) 458-7022
(406) 377-4943 (Fax)
http://www.youthdynamics.org/contact-us/glendive/
Provides youth case management and family support services

Disabilities
Aging and Disability Resource Center
PO Box 1309
2030 N. Merrill Ave.
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-3564 or (800) 551-3191
(406) 377-3570 (Fax)
Serve individuals 60 or older, adults with disabilities, their family and caregivers

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Developmental Disabilities Program
Region I Satellite Office
PO Box 880
114 N. 7th St.
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 232-2595
(406) 232-0885 (Fax)

Eastern Montana Industries
PO Box 348
306 N. Kendrick Ave.
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-1458
(406) 377-1955 (Fax)
Provides vocational and residential services to people with disabilities

Living Independently for Today and Tomorrow (LIFTT)
1201 Grand Ave. Ste. 1
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 259-5181 or (800) 669-6319
(406) 245-1225 (TTY)
(406) 259-5259 (Fax)
tamih@liftt.org
www.liftt.org
A center for independent living, LIFTT offers a wide range of services designed to give people
with disabilities, their families and the general public the tools and resources they need to
improve independence, self-confidence, knowledge, skills, and access to community resources.

Vocational Rehabilitation and Blind Service
114 N. 7th St.
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 232-0583 or (877) 296-1198
(406) 232-0885 (Fax)
Provides services to individuals with a physical or mental disability to aid them in entering or
returning to employment

Financial
Action for Eastern Montana: Crisis Assistance
PO BOX 1309
2030 N Merrill Ave.
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Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-3564
Provides help with utility expenses, or other emergency needs, on a one time basis, for those in
an emergency situation.

Action for Eastern Montana: Energy Share/Fuel Assistance
PO BOX 1309
2030 N Merrill Ave.
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-3564
Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) to help with furnace repair, part of heating bill,
temporary heaters, Energy Share; and emergency assistance provided after all other resources
are exhausted.

Job Service Glendive
211 S. Kendrick Ave.
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-3314
(406) 377-5831 (Fax)
GlendiveJSC@mt.gov
www.glendivejobs.mt.gov
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Employment counseling, training programs, and job search assistance for low-income
individuals and those who are unemployed due to layoff or plant closure

Rural Dynamics Inc. Consumer Credit Counseling Service
1620 Alderson Ave. #27
Billings, MT 59102
(877) 275-2227
(406) 656-2925 (Fax)
rdi@ruraldynamics.org
www.ruraldynamics.org
Financial management/budget counseling, mortgage delinquency and default resolution
counseling, rental housing counseling, financial education and resources, credit building services

Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)
218 W. Bell St. #207 (Office of Public Assistance)
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-4314 /Public Assistance Helpline-1(888)706-1535
apply.mt.gov
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Food

Commodity Supplemental Food Program
604 Grant St.
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-4716
Provides nutritious food to low income clients aged 60 years and older

Dawson County Food Bank
112 W. Benham St.
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 941-0202
Open M – F from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Loaves and Fishes Fund
Zion Lutheran Church
401 Riverview Ave.
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-3369
(406) 377-3360 (Fax)
zion@midrivers.com
www.zionglendive.com
Open Tuesday evenings from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Provides limited financial assistance, food and gas
cards, as well as sacks of food

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Office of Public Assistance
218 W. Bell St. #207
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-4314
Supplemental food assistance for low income families and individuals

WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)
Dawson County Health Department
207 W. Bell St.
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-5213 or (406) 377-5215 (Appointments)
(406) 377-2022 (Fax)
www.dawsoncountymontana.com
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Supplemental food and nutrition education to pregnant and nursing mothers, infants, and
children up to age 5
Health
Al-Anon
2816 W. Towne St.
Glendive, MT 59330
(888) 425-2666 or (406) 377-4161
www.al-anon-montana.org/find-a-meeting
Group support meetings for friends and family of alcoholics each Thursday at 8:00pm.

Alcoholics Anonymous
(888) 607-2000
www.aa-montana.org
Call for meeting times and locations. Offers closed (those with a drinking problem or a desire to
stop drinking) and open meetings (those in recovery and observers welcome)

A.W.A.R.E., Inc.
606 N. Merrill Ave. Ste. 2
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-6929
(406) 377-4532 (Fax)
Provides case management, family therapeutic care, and community-based psychiatric
rehabilitative support

Dawson County Health Department
Dawson County Courthouse
207 W. Bell St.
Glendive, MT 59330
Phone: (406) 377-5213
Fax: (406) 377-2022
www.dawsoncountymontana.com
Blood pressure and cholesterol screening, immunizations, vision and hearing screenings, family
planning services, tobacco prevention programs, and disaster and emergency preparedness

District II Alcohol and Drug Program
119 S. Kendrick Ave.
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-5942
Provides substance abuse treatment, counseling, education, referral, support groups, and
prevention services

Eastern Montana Community Mental Health Center
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PO Box 1321
2016 N. Merrill Ave.
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-6075 or (406) 377-6074 (24-hour crisis line)
(406) 377-8013
www.emcmhc.org
Provides mental health assessment, individual and group counseling, adult case management,
anger management, medication management

Healthy Montana Kids
Office of Public Assistance
218 W. Bell St. #207
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-4314 or (888) 706-1535
hhshcsopadawson@mt.gov
www.hmk.mt.gov
Free or low-cost health care coverage for youth up to age 19 who do not have insurance and
don’t qualify for state Medicaid

Housing
Action for Eastern Montana
PO Box 1309
2030 N. Merrill Ave.
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-3564 or (800) 227-0703
(406) 377-3570 (Fax)
www.aemt.org
Emergency Solutions Grant
Section 8 Housing Assistance

Deap Sky Reach Group Home
306 Georgetown Dr
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-8600
Only youth home on the eastern side of Montana.

Dawson County Housing Authority
200 California St.
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 433-1978 or (888) 396-8459
(406) 433-8115 (Fax)
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rcha@midrivers.com
Provides low-income housing for qualified applicants

Legal

Citizen Advocate Office
(406) 444-3468 or (800) 332-2272
Email: citizensadvocate@mt.gov
https://citizensadvocate.mt.gov/
The Citizens' Advocate advocates on behalf of Montanans and offers direction and assistance
within state government.

Dawson County Attorney
121 S. Douglas
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-2532
(406) 377-2531 (Fax)
countyattorney@dcatty.net

Dawson County Clerk and Recorder
207 W. Bell St.
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-3058
(406) 377-1717 (Fax)
kreimans@dawsoncountymontana.com

Dawson County Clerk of Court
207 W. Bell St.
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-3058
(406) 377-1717 (Fax)

Dawson County Justice of the Peace
207 W. Bell St.
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-5425
(406) 377-1869 (Fax)

Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
616 Helena Ave. #100

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Helena, MT 59601
(800) 666-6899
(406) 442-9817 (Fax)
www.mtlas.org
www.MontanaLawHelp.org
No cost legal advice and representation, referrals, and self-help clinics relating to civil legal
matters for low-income individuals
Office of Consumer Protection
PO Box 200151
555 Fuller Ave.
Helena, MT 59620-0151
(406) 444-4500 or (800) 481-6896
Senior

Adult Protective Services
218 W. Bell St. #203
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-1192
Investigates reports of abuse, neglect and exploitation of seniors and individuals who have
disabilities

Advantage 65
Glendive Medical Center
202 Prospect Dr.
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 345-3307
www.gmc.org
Provides non-emergency transportation to and from the hospital and free assistance with
insurance paperwork for seniors who have a current Medicare A&B card and an approved
supplemental insurance policy

Area I Agency on Aging (Action for Eastern Montana)
PO Box 1309
2030 N. Merrill Ave.
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-3564 or (800) 551-3191
(406) 377-3570 (Fax)
Provides information and assistance on a variety of senior concerns, Senior Companion program
offers companionship and assistance living independently

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Glendive Medical Center Extended Care
202 Prospect Dr.
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 345-8956
www.gmc.org
Specialized geriatric services including respite stays, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing,
Alzheimer’s and hospice care

Glendive Senior Citizens Center
604 Grant St.
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-3791
glensrs@midrivers.com
Activities for anyone 55 or older, and noon meals for those who are 60 or older. Hours are M – F
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Meals on Wheels
Dawson County Health Department
207 W. Bell St.
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-5213
www.dawsoncountymontana.com
Mid-day meals delivered to seniors aged 60 and older

Retired Senior Volunteer Program
604 Grant St.
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-4716
rsvp@midrivers.com
Provides opportunities for people 55 and older to volunteer in the community

Richey Senior Citizens Center
PO Box 94
201 S. Main St.
Richey, MT 59259
(406) 773-5694
richeysr@midrivers.com
Noon meals M – Th for seniors for a suggested (not mandatory) donation

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Sagebrush Alley Senior Center
604 Grant St.
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-3791
glensrs@midrivers.com
Noon meals for seniors M – F; contributions are voluntary

Social Security Administration
2900 4th Ave. North #100
Billings, MT 59101
(866) 895-1795
(800) 325-0778 (TTY)

State Long Term Care Ombudsman
Area I Agency on Aging
PO Box 1309
2030 N. Merrill Ave.
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-3564
(406) 377-3570 (Fax)
www.dphhs.mt.gov
Provides help for residents in long term care living facilities to understand and exercise their
legal rights
Serving the following Counties: Carter, Custer, Daniels, Dawson, Fallon, Garfield, McCone,
Phillips, Powder River, Prairie, Richland, Roosevelt, Rosebud, Sheridan, Treasure, Valley, Wibaux

Transportation

Dawson County Road & Bridge Department
207 W. Bell St.
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-2564 (Glendive)
(406) 773-5593 (Richey)
(406) 377-7625 (Fax)

Urban Transportation District of Dawson County
511 E. Slocum St.
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-5024
dawsonut@midrivers.com
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www.dawsoncountytransit.com
Transportation on call M – F from 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Veterans

American Legion
105 N. Merrill Ave.
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-5317
The American Legion stands by and supports the veterans and their families during their service
to the nation and when they return home

Eastern Montana Veterans’ Home
2000 Montana Ave.
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 345-8855
www.gmc.org
www.dphhs.mt.gov/sltc/services/vethome/index
Specialized long-term care services for veterans and their spouses

Glendive VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic
2000 Montana Ave.
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-4755
(406) 377-4757 (Fax)

Montana Veterans’ Affairs Division
210 S. Winchester
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 232-1203
mcmvad@midrivers.com
www.montanadma.org/montana-veterans-affairs

VFW Glendive
218 S. Merrill Ave.
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-7235

VFW Richey
PO Box 182
Richey, MT 59259
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(406) 773-5555
Women’s Resources

Dawson County Domestic Violence Program
PO Box 505
122 W. Bell St.
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-6477 (Office)
(406) 989-1318 (Crisis line)
Email: sprils@midrivers.com
Facebook.com/dcdvprogram
Services include: personal advocacy, safety planning, emergency shelter, meals, and
transportation, transitional housing, and court/legal advocacy for obtaining temporary orders
of protection

Family Planning
Dawson County Health Department
207 W. Bell St.
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-5213
(406) 377-2022 (Fax)
dchealth@midrivers.com
dpphs.mt.gov/planfirst
Affordable reproductive and preventative health care for men and women, including: cancer
screenings, tests and treatment for STD’s, free and confidential HIV testing, emergency
contraception
Hours: Monday and Tuesday: 1-5pm; Wednesday: 8am-12,1-5pm; Thursday: No Clinic;
Friday: 10am-12, 1-3pm
Family Life Institute
313 W. Valentine St. #105
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 939-5591
families@midrivers.com
www.familylifeinstitute.com
Parenting education classes and resources

Other

Adult Basic & Literacy Education
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Dawson Community College
PO Box 421
300 College Dr.
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-9452
(406) 377-8132 (Fax)
online@dawson.edu
No-cost assistance in improving or enhancing reading skills

Dawson County Extension
PO Box 701
207 W. Bell St.
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-4277
(406) 377-2022
dawson@montana.edu
www.dawsoncountymontana.com
Provides free educational materials and programs on money management, health, nutrition,
food safety and meal preparation, family and personal development, consumerism, job
openings, and housing

Dawson County Sheriff’s Department
440 Colorado Blvd.
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-5291
www.dawsoncountymontana.com
For emergencies Dial 911

Dawson County Work Readiness Component (WoRC) Program
Office of Public Assistance
218 W. Bell St. #212
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-7470
Employment counseling and training and job search programs and workshops for clients
receiving assistance from the Office of Public Assistance

DLI Job Service
1201 West Holly #3
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 443-3505
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Serves Richland, Dawson, and Wibaux Counties
Employment and training opportunities. These centers assist in preparing, training, and
connecting a highly skilled workforce to local businesses.

Driver Exam and Licensing
301 N. Kendrick Ave.
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 365-4330 or (866) 450-8034
www.doj.mt.gov/driving

Glendive Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture
808 N. Merrill Ave.
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-5601
(406) 377-5602 (Fax)
chamber@midrivers.com
www.glendivechamber.com

Glendive Public Library
200 S. Kendrick Ave.
Glendive, MT 59330
(406)377-3633
(406) 377-4568 (Fax)
booksrus@midrivers.com
Open M – W 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Th - F 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Sat 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Scottish Rite Shoes for Kids Program
Masonic Hall
202 S. Merrill Ave.
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-3769
Supplies footwear for children in need from toddlers through high school. Fittings for new shoes
are held during the Fall or Spring, however, they will also assist at other times if needed.

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