Utility Assistance

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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 (18)

Billings (3)

Bozeman (1)

Butte (3)

Great Falls (5)

Helena (1)

Kalispell (1)

Laurel (1)

Missoula (3)

Nationwide (5)

MT

Billings, MT

Energy Assistance- Low Income Energy Assistance Program

3116 1st Avenue North
Billings, MT
Phone: 406-247-4778

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Address: 3116 1st Avenue North
Billings, MT

Phone: 406-247-4778

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Email: info@hrdc7.org

Eligibility: Both homeowners and renters may apply for LIEAP and Energy Share. The amount of assistance provided is based on income eligibility, housing type, heat type, number of bedrooms, and the number of people residing in the household. Households living on fixed incomes such as Social Security Disability Insurance, Supplemental Security Income, General Assistance, Veterans Assistance, or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families may apply as well as the low-income working household.

Original Source:	Montana Suggest Provider Queue
Last Updated:	8/2/2019

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Family Services, Inc.

1824 1st Avenue North
Billings, MT 59101
Phone: 406-259-2269

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Address: 1824 1st Avenue North
Billings, MT 59101

Phone: 406-259-2269

Fax: 406-259-7940

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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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2100 6th Ave North
Billings, MT
Phone: 406-245-4659

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Address: 2100 6th Ave North
Billings, MT

Phone: 406-245-4659

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Eligibility: Based on need

Services Provided: Emergency assistance with rent/mortgage & utility assistance; Thrift Store vouchers, limited emergency medical travel; diapers and personal hygiene products; limited eye care for children; limited bus passes/gas cards for work.

Original Source:	Montana Suggest Provider Queue
Last Updated:	8/8/2019

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Bozeman, MT

Monatana Salvation Army

32 South Rouse
Bozeman, MT 59715-3705
Phone: 406-586-5813

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www.needhelppayingbills.com

Address: 32 South Rouse
Bozeman, MT 59715-3705

Phone: 406-586-5813

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URL: http://www.needhelppayingbills.com

Languages Spoken: english

Wheelchair Accessible: yes

Services Provided: Emergency Financial Assistance
Food Assistance
Holiday Program Assistance
Rent and Housing Assistance
Heating Bill Assistance

Original Source:	Montana Suggest Provider Queue
Last Updated:	8/2/2019

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Butte, MT

Action Inc., Action Inc.

25 W. Silver
Butte, MT 59701
Phone: 406-533-6855

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www.butteassistanceprograms.org/

Organization Name: Action Inc.

Address: 25 W. Silver
Butte, MT 59701

Phone: 406-533-6855

Toll Free Phone: 800-312-1325

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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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25 W. Silver
Butte, MT 59701
Phone: 406-533-6855

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www.butteassistanceprograms.org

Address: 25 W. Silver
Butte, MT 59701

Phone: 406-533-6855

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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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Mining City Christmas, Action Inc.

25 W. Silver
Butte, MT 59701
Phone: 406-533-6855

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www.butteassistanceprograms.org

Organization Name: Action Inc.

Address: 25 W. Silver
Butte, MT 59701

Phone: 406-533-6855

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URL: http://www.butteassistanceprograms.org

Languages Spoken: english

Eligibility: proof of income

Services Provided: Clothing, Assistance
Food Assistance
Utility Assistance
Holiday Programs

Original Source:	Montana Suggest Provider Queue
Last Updated:	8/2/2019

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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

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www.gfoppinc.org/

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

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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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Opportunites Inc. Community Resources, Opportunites Inc.

1123 Central Ave.
Great Falls, MT 59401
Phone: 406-216-2300

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www.gfoppinc.org

Organization Name: Opportunites Inc.

Address: 1123 Central Ave.
Great Falls, MT 59401

Phone: 406-216-2300

Fax: 406-216-2305

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URL: http://www.gfoppinc.org

Services Provided: Opportunities, Inc. provides assistance to low-income individuals and families in emergency situations. These services include help with rent, deposits, utility payments, medical, dental, prescriptions, emergency temporary shelter, food, clothing, household goods, furniture, transportation and more.

Provider Profiles: Hours:
Mon - Fri: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Sat & Sun: Closed

Original Source:	Montana Suggest Provider Queue
Last Updated:	8/8/2019

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Opportunities INC.

1123 Central AVE
Great Falls, MT 59405
Phone: 406-216-2300

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Address: 1123 Central AVE
Great Falls, MT 59405

Phone: 406-216-2300

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Services Provided: *Clothing Voucher
*Food Voucher
*Past Due Rent
*Household goods
*Utility bills (Must be on 2nd disconnect notice)
*Bus passes to get to work (when just starting job) or for medical appointments.

Original Source:	Montana Suggest Provider Queue
Last Updated:	8/28/2018

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Opportunities INC., Weatherization

2522 Vaughn Rd
Great Falls, MT 59401
Phone: 406-216-3055

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Organization Name: Weatherization

Address: 2522 Vaughn Rd
Great Falls, MT 59401

Phone: 406-216-3055

Fax: 406-216-3055

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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

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Address: 426 Central AVE West
Great Falls, MT 59404

Phone: 406-761-0111

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Services Provided: *Food basket
*Rental assistance
*Utility assistance
*Clothing

Original Source:	Montana Suggest Provider Queue
Last Updated:	8/28/2018

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Helena, MT

Monatana Salvation Army

1905 Henderson
Helena, MT 59601-1748
Phone: 406-442-8244

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Address: 1905 Henderson
Helena, MT 59601-1748

Phone: 406-442-8244

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Map URL: http://www.needhelppayingbills.com

Languages Spoken: english

Wheelchair Accessible: yes

Services Provided: Emergency Financial Assistance
Food Assistance
Holiday Assistance
Rent and Housing Assistance
Heating Bill Assistance

Original Source:	Montana Suggest Provider Queue
Last Updated:	8/8/2019

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Kalispell, MT

Community Action Partnership of Northwest Montana

PO Box 8300
Kalispell, MT 59904
Phone: 406-752-6565

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capnm.net/

Address: PO Box 8300
Kalispell, MT 59904

Phone: 406-752-6565

Toll Free Phone: 800-344-5979

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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

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Address: 13 Cedar Ave
Laurel, MT

Phone: 406-628-7281

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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

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www.hrcxi.org

Organization Name: Human Resource Development Council

Address: 1801 S. Higgins Ave
Missoula, MT 59801

Phone: 406-728-3710

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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

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www.hrcxi.org

Organization Name: Human Resource Development Council

Address: 1801 S. Higgins Ave
Missoula, MT 59801

Phone: 406-728-3710

Fax: 406-728-7680

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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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Weatherization, Human Resource Development Council

1801 S. Higgins Ave
Missoula, MT 59801
Phone: 406-728-3710

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www.hrcxi.org

Organization Name: Human Resource Development Council

Address: 1801 S. Higgins Ave
Missoula, MT 59801

Phone: 406-728-3710

Fax: 406-728-7680

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URL: http://www.hrcxi.org

Eligibility: Eligibility is based upon LIEAP eligibility. May assist up to 200% of poverty. Must be eligible for LIEAP. The LIEAP application is an automatic weatherization application. Owners and renters may apply for these programs.

Services Provided: Program helps improve the heating efficiency of homes which allows conservation of energy and cost savings. Also, helps community by employing local workers to install weatherization materials. Services are available in Missoula, Ravalli, and Mineral Counties. Additional Info: Weatherization measures may include caulking, weatherstripping, insulation, furnace repairs and replacement, storm windows & doors. Low Cost Program (Self-Help) is a resource for obtaining FREE energy-saving products which you install in your home. Self-help materials may include: compact fluorescent light blulbs; programmable thermostats; caulk; weatherstrip; and plastic for covering windows.

Original Source:	Montana Suggest Provider Queue
Last Updated:	8/30/2019

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Nationwide

Access Wireless

One Levee Way Ste 3106
Newport, KY 41071
Phone: 888-900-5899

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www.accesswireless.com

Address: One Levee Way Ste 3106
Newport, KY 41071

Phone: 888-900-5899

Fax: 888-594-4473

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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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CenturyLink Center for Customers with Disabilities

Omaha, NE

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www.qwest.com/residential/disabled/index.html

Address: Omaha, NE

Toll Free Phone: 800-223-3131

Fax: 866-826-4839

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Email: julie.west@qwest.com

URL: http://www.qwest.com/residential/disabled/index.html

Services Provided: Telephone assistance for disabled: vision-or hearing-impaired, or who have mobility, cognitive or other disabilities.

Hearing Augmentation Aids
Specialized Telecommunications Equipment
Telecommunication Relay Services
Visual/Reading Aids

Original Source:	Nationwide Suggest Providers Queue
Last Updated:	8/8/2019

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Internet Essentials

Phone: 855-846-8376

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www.internetessentials.com

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Phone: 855-846-8376

Toll Free Phone: 1-855-846-8376

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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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PO Box 2840
Covington, GA 30015
Phone: 888-543-3620

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lifewireless.com

Address: PO Box 2840
Covington, GA 30015

Phone: 888-543-3620

Fax: 866-770-6110

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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:	7/11/2019

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Lifeline Assistance

6710 Virginia Parkway
McKinney, TX 75071
Phone: 855-754-6543

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www.freegovernmentcellphones.net

Address: 6710 Virginia Parkway
McKinney, TX 75071

Phone: 855-754-6543

Toll Free Phone: 855-754-6543

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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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