Montana Medicaid or Healthy Montana Kids Member

Before you travel to your Primary Care Provider or the emergency room, call Nurse First to help you decide the best option or if you can treat the problem at home. Nurses at Nurse First may be able to help you save time and money by guiding you to the right care at the right place and at the right time.

The advice line is a 24 hour a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year toll-free and confidential nurse triage line staffed by licensed-registered nurses.

Nurses can help you with problems like:
•Fever, earache, headache, flu, cold, cough, sore throat, vomiting, upset stomach, skin rash, back pain, a crying baby
•If you have just found out you have diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol or any other health issue, the Nurse First Advice Line may be able to give you some information and help answer questions you have.
•Nurse First will help you with any health question/concern, such as:

You should NOT call Nurse First when:
•You have a life threatening health concern
•It’s time for your child’s next Well Child checkup or immunization
•You saw your PCP for a specific health problem and a follow-up appointment is needed
•You saw your PCP for a specific health problem and he referred you to a specialist
•You, or your child, need regular services such as transfusion or dialysis

Source of information on community resources, services and assistance

A commercial web-based resource to find private childcare, special needs care, tutors, and other types of care providers. Create an account in order to browse their director of resources.

Brings together the rich diversity of the national 211 movement, with access to contact information of 211 call centers nationwide.

• Comprehensive Information and Referral
• 211 Systems

People with asthma and allergies

Dedicated to improving the quality of life through education, advocacy and research. with a network of regional chapters, support groups and other local partners around the U.S. AAFA develops health education, organizes state and national advocacy efforts and funds.

Information and Referral
Library Services

Membership is free and open to all individuals who are living with a spinal cord injury or disease, their family members, friends, and healthcare providers.

United Spinal Association is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of all people living with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D), including veterans, and providing support and information to loved ones, care providers and professionals. Offers options to request assistance, connect with a mentor, connect with a chapter, advocacy, and product and service information.

Spinal Cord Resource Center: Submit questions on any aspect of Spinal Cord Injury/Disease or get information and resources that may help you resolve a situation including local support.

Disability Products & Services Guide: Search the United Spinal Association Disability Products & Services Directory to discover providers and organizations that specialize in optimizing the health, independence and quality of life of people with a spinal cord injury or disease.

• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Information and Referral
• Legislative Advocacy
• Self Advocacy Support