HRDC Community Resource Guide: Bozeman Area 32 South Tracy, Bozeman MT (406)

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1 HRDC Community Resource Guide: Area 32 South Tracy, MT Resources Contact Information Assistance Type / Notes HRDC HOUSING Housing First Section 8 Housing Resource Property Management (RPM) Home Ownership Center FOOD AND NUTRITION Works with individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness through case management, financial coaching, and housing support. Emergency rental assistance is available based on housing status (facing eviction or homeless) and income level. Offers long term rental assistance to households struggling with housing costs. Assistance is based on income, and the program works with a waitlist. Notification of address change is critical! RPM manages affordable rental units in Gallatin and Park Counties. Property lists and applications are available online and in the HRDC office. Provides homebuyer and financial literacy education, foreclosure prevention counseling, down payment assistance, and other services to households working to become first time homebuyers. Gallatin Valley Food Bank Community Café Office of Public Assistance WIC (Women, Infants, & Children) hy-people-families/wic/ ENERGY ASSISTANCE LIEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program) Energy Share (406) Bond Street, (406) N. 7 th Avenue, (406) N. 3 rd Avenue, (406) W Mendenhall St, Provides a 5-day emergency food supply based on family size, available once every 30 days. Food box pickup is Monday-Friday 1-4pm, with an additional Tuesday night service from 5-7 pm. Also available is the Bread and Produce Room, open during all Food Bank hours and access is unlimited. Join us for dinner every day from 5-7 pm! Free dinner for everyone in a restaurant style atmosphere. Provides access to benefits such as TANF, SNAP (formerly food stamps), as well as Medicaid and Montana Bridge to Benefits (improves families by linking them with public work support programs, such as HMK.) Provides food assistance to pregnant or breastfeeding mothers, and parents with children 0-5 years old. WIC can help mothers, fathers, grandparents, etc. with dependent children. WIC offers grocery vouchers, breastfeeding support, nutrition advice, free health checkups, and more. WIC serves Gallatin, Madison, and Park counties. Helps eligible renters and homeowners during the winter months by paying a portion of their winter heating cost (October-April.) Payments are made directly to the heat source vendor, and the application requires proof of income and bank account information. A zero percent interest loan to households who are either without or soon to be without heat. Available if you have received a shut-off notice, are experiencing an inability to obtain heat or power due to a past bill or nonfunctioning furnace, or damages that affect the ability to heat the home. Loans cannot exceed $500. Updated: 5/2015 1

2 SHELTER The Warming Center Haven Family Promise Hope House VASH Program TRANSPORTATION Streamline Bus Galavan Skyline, Link to the Peak (406) Industrial Drive, (406) (406) (Emergencies) (406) E. Story Street, (406) Farmhouse Lane, (406) Kevin Skocilich (406) (406) (406) A safe, warm shelter for individuals and families in homeless situations. The Warming Center operates from November-March, and is open from 7 pm 7 am with check-in from 7-11 pm. Showers are available Monday & Thursday and Saturday from 9 am-11 am. Provides a confidential and safe house for victims of sexual and domestic violence. Also helps with crisis intervention, on-going support, education, and legal advocacy. Overnight accommodations and shelter for families with dependent children who are homeless. Crisis Stabilization Center for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis who needs a safe place to go. Provides case management and short term stay for clients. Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing for homeless veterans (includes case management, counseling, and ongoing rental assistance.) FARE FREE transit program serving with service to Belgrade and Livingston. Door-to-door transportation for senior citizens and people with disabilities. Call 24 hours in advance to schedule a ride. $1 donation is requested, but not required for use. Big Sky s public transit service that provides the link between and Big Sky. Offers year round service through the Gallatin Canyon. HEALTH CARE SERVICES Community Health Partners Bridgercare Gallatin County Health Dept. ZoeCare (406) E. Mendenhall Street, (406) N. Willson Avenue #2001, (406) W. Mendenhall Street, (406) W Lincoln St. C, Medical, dental, behavioral health and pharmaceutical services. Sliding scale payment system for services is in use, and referrals to specialists will also follow the sliding scale basis. Excellent, affordable reproductive and sexual healthcare and education in a safe environment. Fees are based on patient income and patients with and without insurance are welcome to visit. Resources include environmental health, immunizations, WIC nutrition services, emergency preparedness, and preventative cancer screenings, among others. Confidential and free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, and STD testing and treatment. Updated: 5/2015 2

3 CHILDCARE AND EARLY EDUCATION Head Start Childcare Connections Thrive Youth Dynamics Big Brothers Big Sisters of Gallatin County (406) Ellis Street, (406) E. Babcock Street, (406) W. Babcock Street, Suite A, (406) S. 8 th Avenue, EMPLOYMENT AND ADULT EDUCATION Free preschool program for children ages 3-5 years old. Eligibility is based on income, needs of the child, and family situation. Head Start operates during the school year. Childcare resources and referral agency that administers the Best Beginnings Scholarship to make childcare affordable and available to working families. Encourages healthy family and child development through community awareness, parent education, and support to children and families ensuring positive outcomes for children. Resources for ages Provides case management, counseling, therapeutic group homes, and mentoring for youth with behavioral health issues and their families. Helps children facing adversity reach their potential through one-on-one relationships with mentors. Job Service Vocational Rehab Youth The HRDC Career Transitions LC Staffing Express Employment Adult Learning Center Beacon Employment Services (406) N. Willson Avenue, (406) W. Lamme, Suite 1E, (406) Arden Drive, Belgrade (406) S. Ferguson Ave. #5, (406) E Main St #102,, Mt (406) W. Main Street, Room 228, (406) Farmhouse Lane, Employment listings, job matching and training, Veteran resources, and counseling. The Job Service also provides computers, phone, fax, copying and printing services for employment searches. Promotes work and independence for adults with disabilities. Resources include job training and placement, counseling, and post-employment services. Intakes every Thursday at 10 am. Job skills, resources, and job placement for youth (ages 14-21, up to 24 years old in some cases.) Uses a variety of tools to promote job readiness, including training and computer literacy classes, to ensure successful job placement for individuals. A staffing agency for those seeking temporary or full-time employment. A staffing agency for those seeking temporary or full-time employment. A service of Public Schools, the ALC provides assistance in HI-SET preparation (formerly the GED) as well as resume skills, job search help, and basic adult education. Employment assistance for people with mental and physical disabilities. Assistance includes resume writing assistance, job search and placement, job coaching, interview skills development, and benefits counseling. Updated: 5/2015 3

4 SUPPORTIVE SERVICES The Help Center Gallatin Mental Health Center (406) or hour crisis hotline, as well as s 211 information line (406) Farmhouse Lane, Assists individuals and communities with the challenges of mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders in order to achieve the highest quality of life. Insurance accepted in addition to use of sliding scale fees. Open Arms Drop-In Center provides peer support groups as well as other services: Mon-Fri 9-5. Quality low cost counseling services for the Gallatin Valley: individual and group counseling, skill development workshops, and therapy for families, children, adults, and couples. Provides services that promote independence for people with disabilities. Can assist with applications for Social Security Disability Insurance, and may also place PCAs (personal care assistants) in home to help disabled individuals. Peer groups and advocacy available. Administers complete services under the Social Security Administration. Includes supplemental income, disability, retirement and survivors benefits. Human Development Clinic (406) S. 3 rd Avenue, (406) Montana Independent Living 3825 Valley Commons Dr. Ste. 2, Project (MILP) Social Security Administration (877) North 27 th Ave, Alcohol and Drug Services of (406) Gallatin County N. 7 th Ave. Ste. A, Provides addiction and mental health services for people suffering with substance abuse issues. Rural Dynamics, Inc. (406) Durston Rd, Ste. 33 Financial counseling, debt management, bankruptcy education, and other financial services. Public Library (406) E. Main Street, Free books, movies, music, computer and internet access. Love INC Service for residents of Gallatin County who need clothing, food, budgeting assistance, car repairs, home (406) repairs, transportation, and family help. Also available is the Care Pantry, Linen Closet, and Clothes Closet. Salvation Army (406) Assists with clothing, linens, housewares, etc. Sack lunches are available during all business hours. Veteran 32 S. Rouse Avenue, and homeless assistance available. Sacks Thrift Stores (406) W. Mendenhall, Low-cost clothing, linens, housewares, etc. Homeless assistance available. Bike Kitchen Low-cost or free bikes for adults and children. Bikes can be donated upon financial need. Bikes can also be info@bozemanbikekitchen.org donated in exchange for volunteer hours. No prior experience with bike repair needed. Open Tuesdays and manbikekitchen.org/bozeman 2104 Industrial Drive, Thursdays from 6-8 pm. bikekitchen/ Goodwill Retail (406) Simmental Way, Retail store with reasonably priced used clothing, furniture, housewares, etc. Family Outreach Inc. (406) Provides free services to families and friends of children and adults with disabilities. Support and education E. Main Street, are provided to keep families intact, and they also make available placement assistance. (406) Veterans Administration 300 N. Willson Avenue #703G, Wide variety of services for veterans of our armed services. Reach Inc. (406) Works to empower adults with a range of physical or developmental disabilities (including traumatic brain Gallatin Park Dr. injury) through employment, residential, and transportation assistance. AWARE Inc. (406) Provides community-based services to persons with challenging mental, emotional, and physical needs. The W. Koch Street, goal for clients is to reach maximum personal independence, and integration into the community. Updated: 5/2015 4

5 Senior Programs and Services Befrienders VITA (Volunteer Tax Assistance Program) LEGAL AND ADVOCACY SERVICES Gallatin Legal Assistance Clinic Montana Legal Services Legal Advocacy Montana Fair Housing Gallatin County Tenant Advocate: Jean Nedrud (406) N. Tracy Avenue, (406) N. Tracy Avenue, (406) S. Tracy Avenue, (406) ext. 207 Locations vary (800) Helena, Billings, Missoula Located in the Senior Center, HRDC Senior Services include volunteer programs, homemaking services, transportation, and nutrition programs. Visit Dana, the Senior Services Navigator ( ) Matches community volunteers of all ages with senior citizens who want to increase their social interaction. Free tax preparation and filing. January 26-April 15. Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 1-4 pm at the Community Café. Walk-ins welcome. Tuesday from 5-7pm at the HRDC main building. In Livingston Thursday and Friday 9-4 by appointment. Providing no cost, direct legal assistance to Montana s low-income families with family law matters. Free legal assistance in civil cases to low income people. (406) Legal advocacy service provided through Haven; an advocate for victims of sexual or domestic violence. (406) or (800) E. Front Street, Butte Private, full service non-profit organization working to eliminate housing discrimination, promote fair housing, and advance civil rights. (406) Information about laws and responsibilities for both tenants and landlords. For your follow-up appointment, if applicable: To Do List: Documents to Bring: Next Meeting Date & Time: Case Manager & Phone Number: Updated: 5/2015 5