Community Resources in Billings
St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church is dedicated to supporting our community by providing information on essential resources available in Billings. Whether you need food assistance, housing support, or educational opportunities, we aim to connect you with the services that can help.
* indicates a service St. Thomas supports
Montana 211
Information on food, housing, utility assistance, healthcare services, transportation, legal services, counseling
Lifeline - Universal Service Administrative Co
Low cost or free monthly phone plans with free phone. Partners with phone companies in local area. Must be a participant in at least one of the following programs: SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, Federal Public Housing Assistance or Section 8, Veterans Pension and Survivors Benefit, or Tribal Programs (and live on federally-recognized Tribal lands)
CenturyLink - centurylink.com/aboutus/community/community-development/lifeline
TruConnect - https://www.truconnect.com/
AirTalk - https://airtalkwireless.com/
Montana Telephone Assistance Program
Complements Federal Lifeline Program providing eligible households with monthly benefit of $3.50 for telephone service if purchased from participating providers. Must participate in Medicaid.
Contact phone company or internet provider for details on applying.
*Family Services
3927 1st Ave North
Food boxes, clothing, and other household items
Food for the Soul (Billings First Congregational Church)
310 North 27th Street
Free meals in South Park (summer) on campus (winter)
https://www.billingsfirstchurch.org/campus-partners
Community Care Closet (Billings First United Methodist Church)
2800 4th Ave N
Household goods, food, Tues/Wed/Thurs 11am-2pm (use alley entrance next to Alberta Bair Theater) or by appointment (admin@billingsfirstumc.org)
https://www.billingsfirstumc.org/events/community-care-closet--19/2025-11-11
*Billings Food Bank
2112 4th Ave North
Food Boxes
*St. Vincent de Paul
3005 1st Ave South
Food and vouchers for clothing and household items
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - Office of public Assistance
111 North 31st St
406-237-0520
Food Stamps
Women, Infants, and Children Supplemental Nutrition Program (WIC) - Riverston Health
123 South 27th St
406-247-3370
Food and resources for eligible families
riverstonehealth.org/healthy-families/women-infants-children-wic
The Salvation Army
2100 6th Avenue North
406-245-2558
Community Table Monday-Saturday, vouchers for clothing and household goods
billings.salvationarmy.org/billings_corps
Billings Praise Center
3212 1st Ave S
Free laundry services (application required)
montanadreamcenter.com/billings-praise-center
*Holiday Food Boxes
For families with children in school up to grade 6, can apply for a Christmas and Easter food box (Christmas box also includes gifts for the children). Inquire with school counselor.
* indicates a service St. Thomas supports
Sister Mary V’s Pantry
310 North 27th Street
Support for families and friends living with HIV/AIDS, home cooked meals, hygiene products, emergency funds, etc.
https://www.billingsfirstchurch.org/campus-partners
*LaVie Health
2501 4th Avenue
Free pregnancy verification, ultrasounds, STD tests, parenting classes, pregnancy support, referral to ongoing care, diapers, baby clothes, formula, mental health support
*Community Crisis Center
704 N 30th St
Assists individuals in crisis, experiencing mental health problems, or who are chemically dependent
Office of Public Assistance
111 North 31st St
Medicaid and Medicare Applications
Prescription & Vision Assistance - Family Service
1824 1st Ave N
RiverStone Health
123 South 27th St
Healthcare, dental, and medication assistance for low-income and uninsured
South Central MT Regional Mental Health Center
2125 8th Ave. N
Inpatient and outpatient mental health services
MT Migrant & Seasonal Farmworkers Council
3318 3rd Ave N, Suite 100
Non-emergency medical services, including dental and behavioral, for Montana and NW Dakota agricultural workers and families
migrantclinician.org/clinic/montana-migrant-seasonal-farmworker-council-inc
The Resource Center
1505 Avenue D
Provides information to seniors and families on long-term support options and helps access those options. May be able to contact organizations on behalf of seniors. Information on: housing, in-home care, transport, application support, medicare advocacy, caregiver support, etc.
* indicates a service St. Thomas supports
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