East Helena
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Local offices in East Helena
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
East Helena City Hall, Administration and Utility Billing
306 E. Main Street, East Helena, MT 59635
Help here
- City services and informationVisit City Hall for help with city services and questions about local government.
- Utility billingVisit or contact City Hall for help with city utility bills and payment options.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on easthelenamt.us
Library · Regional office
Lewis & Clark Library, East Helena Branch
16 E. Main Street, East Helena, MT 59635
Help here
- Library servicesUse library books, computers, Wi-Fi, printing, copying, fax service, and public programs.
- Community roomReserve the library's public meeting room by calling the branch or using its reservation page.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on lclibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve East Helena
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Montana Food Bank Network
5780 Alloy North, Missoula, MT 59808
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Montana Legal Services Association
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Rocky Mountain Development Council
200 S Cruse Ave, P.O. Box 1717, Helena, MT 59601-5018
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Lewis and Clark County
East Helena is in Lewis and Clark County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Lewis and Clark Public Health WIC
1930 Ninth Ave, Helena, MT 59601
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceApply for food benefits and nutrition support if you are pregnant, recently gave birth, or caring for a child under five.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lccountymt.gov
State office · State office
Helena Office of Public Assistance
2021 N. Montana Ave, Helena, MT 59601
Help here
- Public assistance applicationsApply for SNAP, Medicaid, and cash assistance programs at the local eligibility office.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dphhs.mt.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Helena Housing Authority
812 Abbey St, Helena, MT 59601
Help here
- Affordable housing and vouchersApply for public housing, rental assistance vouchers, and affordable rental homes.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhamt.org
Public health · County office
Lewis and Clark Public Health
Help here
- Public health servicesGet help with local health programs, disease prevention, and health information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lccountymt.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Lewis and Clark County Clerk of District Court
Help here
- Court records and child support paymentsGet help with District Court records and make or receive child support payments handled by the court.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lccountymt.gov
Emergency help · County office
Lewis and Clark County Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and response informationGet information about local emergencies, evacuation, and ways to prepare for disasters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lccountymt.gov
Montana programs by kind of help
These are run by Montana and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- Montana 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988