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.
Mental Health
* indicates a service St. Thomas supports
*Angela’s Piazza
420 Grand Ave
Informational support through domestic violence and addiction recovery programs
*NAMI
3333 2nd Ave, Suite 150
Mental Health advocacy and education
Bridgemont Health & Wellness
1245 N. 29th St.
PATH Program (helping individuals facing severe mental illness who are homeless or at risk), therapy, holistic treatment, residential services, psychiatric services, treatment for young adults experiencing early signs of psychosis, treatment for substance use
*Catholic Social Services of Montana
406-442-4130
Offers free first counseling session, sliding fee scale.
https://www.cssmt.org/
Aware Inc.
406.563.8117
Individual, group, and family therapy; school-based mental health, therapeutic recreation services, psychiatry, ABA
https://www.aware-inc.org/location/billings/
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* 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
Aware Inc. Early Headstart
1050 S. 25th St. W. Ste. 2
Free daycare for income OR disability eligible children
https://www.aware-inc.org/location/billings/
Young Families Early Headstart
1020 Cook Ave
Provides free childcare to qualifying families, family support services, medical screenings, referrals, health education, access to community resources, HiSET program for young parents, teen parent program, prenatal education classes, parent education classes, etc.
Back to School Program - Family Service
1824 1st Ave N
Free school supplies for low income children
Child Care Assistance - District 7 HRDC
7 N 31st St
Best Beginnings Childcare Scholarships for low-income families
*Family Tree Nurturing Center
2520 5th Ave S
Parenting classes, in home mentoring, and respite childcare (respite care is once per week for 3.5 hours, no income limits or qualifications necessary)
*Friendship House
3123 8th Ave S
Affordable after school and summer programs for children
*Head Start
615 North 19th St.
Free preschool education for eligible low income children
*Tumbleweed
505 N 24th St
Free services to runaway, homeless, and otherwise at-risk youth and their families
* indicates a service St. Thomas supports
Rimrock
1231 North 29th St
Alcohol, drugs, gambling, eating, and co-occurring disorder treatments
*Community Crisis Center
704 N 30th St
Assists individuals in crisis, experiencing mental health problems, or who are chemically dependent
Bridgemont Health & Wellness
1245 N. 29th St.
Addiction assessment, evaluation, testing, case management, prevention, and education services
The Salvation Army
2100 6th Ave N
Assistance for addiction issues
*Mission Mental Health Center - Montana Rescue Mission
Therapy, psychiatric nurse practitioner, case management, peer support, and day treatment
montanarescuemission.org/what-we-do
* indicates a service St. Thomas supports
*Family Service
3927 1st Ave S
Emergency rental, mortgage, and utility assistance
HRDC
7 N 31st St
Energy and utility assistance, education, employment, childcare, and home buying assistance
*St. Vincent de Paul
3005 1st Ave South
Rental assistance, utilities assistance, free laundry, homeless outreach
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) - Office of Public Assistance
111 North 31 st Street
Cash assistance for qualifying families
* indicates a service St. Thomas supports
Love and SONshine Ministries
For young mothers and their children, providing: shelter, groceries, toiletries, trauma-informed counseling, resident programs offering classes on budgeting, life skills, parenting, and nutrition
Harmony House - District 7 HRDC
7 N 31st St
Maternity group home for pregnant or parenting mothers who are age 16-22 and homeless
*Family Promise of Yellowstone Valley
10 S 26th St
Emergency shelter for families, helps secure long term housing
*Unified Campus - Montana Rescue Mission
2822 Minnesota Avenue
Housing for men, women, and families. Daycare program for 6wks - 3 years. Emergency, temporary, and rehabilitative care.
Salvation Army
2100 - 6th Avenue N.
Emergency housing
Emergency Shelter due to Domestic Violence Situation - YWCA
* indicates a service St. Thomas supports
Advanced Employment Services
1804 Grand Ave
Job placement
Billings Job Service Center
2121 Rosebud Dr Suite B
Job search, resume, and application assistance
Montana Employment & Training - HRDC
7 N 31st St
Job readiness training, supportive services, and employment and job development for TANF and SNAP recipients
Job Connection
2070 Overland Avenue, Suite 101
Job placement, job training, supported living services
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
2121 Rosebud Dr, Suite C
Assists persons with disabilities in preparing for, entering, or regaining employment
Aware Inc. Inclusive Employment Support
jwihlborg@aware-inc.org | lknight@aware-inc.org
Helping adults with disabilities find employment, helping identify and overcome barriers to successful employment or community inclusion, providing opportunities to learn job skills,community inclusion services, day programs for adults with disabilities.
https://www.aware-inc.org/service/inclusive-employee-support/
* indicates a service St. Thomas supports
HRDC
7 N 31st St
Programs and supportive services in housing
First Time Home Buyer Program - City of Billings
316 N. 26th Street
Down payment assistance for low income households
billingsmt.gov/476/First-Time-Home-Buyer
HomeFront
2415 1st Ave N
Affordable housing assistance
Independence Hall - Volunteers of America Northern Rockies
710 Lake Elmo Drive
Transitional housing for homeless veterans
Aware Inc. Adult Residential Services
Group homes for adults with developmental disabilities, group homes for adults with special medical needs, supported living program for adults ready to live independently
https://www.aware-inc.org/service/adult-residential-services/
Aware Inc. Housing Placement Assistance
Helping individuals with a qualifying mental health diagnosis navigate housing applications and eligibility, connect to community resources, assist with independent living skills
https://www.aware-inc.org/service/housing-placement-assistance/
* indicates a service St. Thomas supports
Billings Adult Education - Lincoln Center
415 N 30th Street
GED assistance and employment skill development
adulteducation.billingsschools.org
Alternative Education - District 7 HRDC
7 N 31st St
GED assistance, ACT and SAT prep, tutoring for high school students, and drivers license written examination
*Tumbleweed
505 N 24th St
Life skills education for youth
* indicates a service St. Thomas supports
Wheels for Work - District 7 HRDC
7 N 31st St
Bus passes, gas vouchers, and limited vehicle repairs
hrdc7.org/how-we-help/transportation/
* indicates a service St. Thomas supports
*Angela’s Piazza
420 Grand Ave
406-255-0611
Informational support through domestic violence and addiction recovery programs
www.angelaspiazza.org
*NAMI
3333 2nd Ave, Suite 150
406-256-2001
Mental Health advocacy and education
namibillings.org