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Description: Programs that provide financial assistance for people who are at risk for having their utilities shut off; offer discounted utility services; provide disconnection protection; arrange for notification regarding pending disconnection; make available special services such as large print utility bills or levalized energy bill payment arrangements which support people's ability to make their payments; or supply wood, propane, butane or other fuel for heating or cooking purposes in situations where people have no other means of acquiring them. (AIRS BV-8900)

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MT (10)


Billings (1)


Butte (2)


Great Falls (3)


Kalispell (1)


Laurel (1)


Missoula (2)


Nationwide (4)


MT

Billings, MT

Family Services, Inc.
1824 1st Avenue North
Billings, MT 59101
 Phone: 406-259-2269
Service Categories:
Car Seats, Assistance
Clothing, Assistance
Emergency Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance, Other
Food Assistance
Holiday Programs
Prescription Drug Patient Assistance Programs
Utility Assistance
Address: 1824 1st Avenue North
Billings, MT 59101
Phone: 406-259-2269
Fax: 406-259-7940
Service Categories:
Car Seats, Assistance
Clothing, Assistance
Emergency Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance, Other
Food Assistance
Holiday Programs
Prescription Drug Patient Assistance Programs
Utility Assistance
Services Provided: Provides assistance for basic needs; food, free clothing, rental and utility assistance, help for essentials, prescriptions, in-town gasoline and other needs when funding is available. NO FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR TRAVEL.
Original Source: Montana Children's Special Health Services
Last Updated: 11/25/2014
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Butte, MT

Action Inc., Action Inc.
25 W. Silver
Butte, MT 59701
 Phone: 406-533-6855
Service Categories:
Financial Assistance, Other
Food Assistance
Utility Assistance
Organization Name: Action Inc.
Address: 25 W. Silver
Butte, MT 59701
Phone: 406-533-6855
Toll Free Phone: 800-312-1325
Service Categories:
Financial Assistance, Other
Food Assistance
Utility Assistance
URL: http://www.butteassistanceprograms.org/
Languages Spoken: English
Wheelchair Accessible: yes
Services Provided: Utility Assistance, Section 8 Housing, Rapid Rehousing, Clothing Assistance, Holiday Programs- Mining City Christmas, Job Training programs, youth programs
Original Source: Montana Suggest Provider Queue
Last Updated: 3/14/2018
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Action Inc.
25 W. Silver
Butte, MT 59701
 Phone: 406-533-6855
Service Categories:
Financial Assistance, Other
Utility Assistance
Address: 25 W. Silver
Butte, MT 59701
Phone: 406-533-6855
Service Categories:
Financial Assistance, Other
Utility Assistance
URL: http://www.butteassistanceprograms.org
Languages Spoken: english
Wheelchair Accessible: yes
Services Provided: Rapid Rehousing
Original Source: Montana Suggest Provider Queue
Last Updated: 5/23/2019
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Great Falls, MT

LIEAP- low Income Energy Assistance Program, Opportunities Inc.
905 First Avenue North
P.O. 2289
Great Falls, MT 59403
 Phone: 406-761-0310
Service Categories:
Utility Assistance
Organization Name: Opportunities Inc.
Address: 905 First Avenue North
P.O. 2289
Great Falls, MT 59403
Phone: 406-761-0310
Toll Free Phone: 800-326-0955
Service Categories:
Utility Assistance
URL: http://www.gfoppinc.org/
Services Provided: Energy Assistance serving these counties:
Cascade
Chouteau
Glacier
Original Source: Montana Suggest Provider Queue
Last Updated: 12/9/2018
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Opportunities INC., Weatherization
2522 Vaughn Rd
Great Falls, MT 59401
 Phone: 406-216-3055
Service Categories:
Utility Assistance
Organization Name: Weatherization
Address: 2522 Vaughn Rd
Great Falls, MT 59401
Phone: 406-216-3055
Fax: 406-216-3055
Service Categories:
Utility Assistance
Eligibility: Priority given to elderly and handicapped and is based on Low Income Energy Assistance guidelines.
Services Provided: Program weatherizes homes for conservation of energy and reducing heating costs.
Original Source: Montana Suggest Provider Queue
Last Updated: 12/9/2018
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St. Vincent De Paul
426 Central AVE West
Great Falls, MT 59404
 Phone: 406-761-0111
Service Categories:
Clothing, Assistance
Food Assistance
Housing, Other
Utility Assistance
Address: 426 Central AVE West
Great Falls, MT 59404
Phone: 406-761-0111
Service Categories:
Clothing, Assistance
Food Assistance
Housing, Other
Utility Assistance
Services Provided: *Food basket
*Rental assistance
*Utility assistance
*Clothing
Original Source: Montana Suggest Provider Queue
Last Updated: 8/28/2018
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Kalispell, MT

Community Action Partnership of Northwest Montana
PO Box 8300
Kalispell, MT 59904
 Phone: 406-752-6565
Service Categories:
Financial Assistance, Other
Financial Counseling
Housing, Other
Utility Assistance
Address: PO Box 8300
Kalispell, MT 59904
Phone: 406-752-6565
Toll Free Phone: 800-344-5979
Service Categories:
Financial Assistance, Other
Financial Counseling
Housing, Other
Utility Assistance
Email: info@capnwmt.org
URL: https://capnm.net/
Languages Spoken: English
Eligibility: CAPNM serves Flathead, Lake, Lincoln and Sanders Counties
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Services Provided: CAPNM is a private, non-profit Community Action Agency with the overall mission to provide services and advocacy to alleviate poverty, improve lives and strengthen our communities. Services include Energy Assistance, Home Weatherization, Housing Assistance and Employment Training programs.
Original Source: Montana Children's Special Health Services
Last Updated: 3/28/2018
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Laurel, MT

Community Hope Laurel
13 Cedar Ave
Laurel, MT
 Phone: 406-628-7281
Service Categories:
Clothing, Assistance
Financial Assistance, Other
Utility Assistance
Address: 13 Cedar Ave
Laurel, MT
Phone: 406-628-7281
Service Categories:
Clothing, Assistance
Financial Assistance, Other
Utility Assistance
Services Provided: Services Provided: food boxes, clothing, household, financial aid, rental and utility assistance.
Original Source: Montana Suggest Provider Queue
Last Updated: 5/23/2019
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Missoula, MT

Energy Share of Montana, Human Resource Development Council
1801 S. Higgins Ave
Missoula, MT 59801
 Phone: 406-728-3710
Service Categories:
Utility Assistance
Organization Name: Human Resource Development Council
Address: 1801 S. Higgins Ave
Missoula, MT 59801
Phone: 406-728-3710
Service Categories:
Utility Assistance
URL: http://www.hrcxi.org
Eligibility: Families that exceed the income eligibility requirements for LIEAP. LIEAP recipients may become eligible for Energy Share after LIEAP benefits have been exhausted. Persons who have received Energy Share benefits previously and not repaid the loan should call to determine if they are eligible for additional benefits. Ten year benefit limit $700.
Services Provided: Energy Share is a statewide, non-profit organization which provides emergency energy assistance for heating or lights in the form of a loan/grant to Montanans who are experiencing hardship circumstances and have pending utility shut off, and have exhausted other possible resources. Assists with utility deposits. Direct Missoula, Ravalli County and Mineral County residents to contact the Missoula HRC. Additional Info: Energy Share may be awarded for fuel bill obligations (in event of shut-off) and emergency repairs. Funds may also be awarded to assist in the cost of repairing a homeowner's furnace. Rachel Haberman, Executive Director of Energy Share of Montana. Address: 3117 Cooney Drive, Suite 102, Helena, MT 59602, 1-888-779-7589
Original Source: Montana Suggest Provider Queue
Last Updated: 8/31/2018
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LIEAP Low Income Energy Assistance Program, Human Resource Development Council
1801 S. Higgins Ave
Missoula, MT 59801
 Phone: 406-728-3710
Service Categories:
Financial Assistance, Other
Utility Assistance
Organization Name: Human Resource Development Council
Address: 1801 S. Higgins Ave
Missoula, MT 59801
Phone: 406-728-3710
Fax: 406-728-7680
Service Categories:
Financial Assistance, Other
Utility Assistance
URL: http://www.hrcxi.org
Eligibility: Homeowners & renters. 150% poverty- Federal Poverty Guidelines. Limits on liquid/business resources. Apply 10/1 - 4/30. Persons whose rent is subsidized & includes their heating costs are not eligible for standard energy assistance benefits but may be eligible for food stamp utility benefits and a determined modified benefit.
Services Provided: Help with winter primary heating/energy/utility costs. October 1 through April 30. Emergency assistance to home owners experiencing problem with primary heating source. Can assist clients in converting to lower cost heating source. Eligible households can receive low-cost weatherization materials each year. Additional Info: LIEAP recipients are automatically eligible for weatherization program, but are prioritized on a list. Special consideration given to applicants with high energy consumption. Eligible homeowners experiencing problems affecting primary heat source may contact the Human Resource Council. www.humanresourcecouncil.org

Website: www.hrcxi.org
Original Source: Montana Suggest Provider Queue
Last Updated: 8/31/2018
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Nationwide

Access Wireless
One Levee Way Ste 3106
Newport, KY 41071
 Phone: 888-900-5899
Service Categories:
Utility Assistance
Address: One Levee Way Ste 3106
Newport, KY 41071
Phone: 888-900-5899
Fax: 888-594-4473
Service Categories:
Utility Assistance
URL: http://www.accesswireless.com
Eligibility: Income eligible and participation in a qualifying government assistance program.
Services Provided: Access Wireless provides free cell phone plans for low income families. Use services locator on website.
Original Source: Nationwide Suggest Providers Queue
Last Updated: 3/21/2019
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Internet Essentials
Phone: 855-846-8376
Service Categories:
Assistive Technology Equipment
Utility Assistance
Address:
Phone: 855-846-8376
Toll Free Phone: 1-855-846-8376
Service Categories:
Assistive Technology Equipment
Utility Assistance
URL: http://www.internetessentials.com
Eligibility: Must meet all these criteria: Be located where Comcast offers Internet service; Have at least one child receiving free school lunches through the National School Lunch Program; Have not subscribed to Comcast Internet service within the last 90 days; Not have an overdue Comcast bill or unreturned equipment.
Services Provided: Internet Essestials offers families $9.95 (plus tax) a month Internet service and a low-cost computer to qualified applicants.
Never pay any price increases or pay any activation or equipment rental fees.
Option to buy a computer at initial enrollment for the low price of just $149.99 + tax
Free Internet training available — online, in print and in person.
Original Source: Nationwide Suggest Providers Queue
Last Updated: 3/21/2019
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Life Wireless
PO Box 2840
Covington, GA 30015
 Phone: 888-543-3620
Service Categories:
Utility Assistance
Address: PO Box 2840
Covington, GA 30015
Phone: 888-543-3620
Fax: 866-770-6110
Service Categories:
Utility Assistance
Email: info@lifewireless.com
URL: http://lifewireless.com
Eligibility: Fill out eligibility pre-screening on website. In general, if a subscriber participates in any of the following programs, they are qualified for low-income telephone assistance: Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Food Stamps, Medicaid, National Free School Lunch Program, Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA), Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), or an income that is at or below 135% of Federal Poverty Guidelines.
Services Provided: Participates in the federal Lifeline Program, offering free cell phones with service for those who qualify.
Original Source: Nationwide Suggest Providers Queue
Last Updated: 3/21/2019
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Lifeline Assistance
6710 Virginia Parkway
McKinney, TX 75071
 Phone: 855-754-6543
Service Categories:
Utility Assistance
Address: 6710 Virginia Parkway
McKinney, TX 75071
Phone: 855-754-6543
Toll Free Phone: 855-754-6543
Service Categories:
Utility Assistance
URL: https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net
Eligibility: For participants in government assistance programs government assistance programs such as Medicaid, Food Stamps, meeting income criteria are met.
Services Provided: Provides website with information on the Lifeline Assistance program and the wireless companies that participate in the program.
Original Source: MedHome Portal
Last Updated: 6/6/2019
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