Shelby
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Local offices in Shelby
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Shelby City Hall, Administration and Utility Billing
112 1st Street South, Shelby, MT 59474
Help here
- City office and utility billsContact City Hall with questions about city services or to get help with water, sewer, garbage, and other city utility bills.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on shelbymt.com
Utilities · City office
Shelby Public Works
66 City Shop Road, Shelby, MT
Help here
- City utility servicesContact Public Works with questions about city water, sewer, garbage, landfill, or stormwater services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on shelbymt.com
Older adults · County office
Shelby Senior Center
739 Benton Avenue, Shelby, MT 59474
Help here
- Meals and senior supportOlder adults can ask about meals at the center, home-delivered meals, transportation, and other senior services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on toolecountymt.gov
State office · State office
Montana Driver License Exam Station, Shelby
Toole County Courthouse, 226 1st Street South, Shelby, MT 59474
Help here
- Driver licensingVisit the Shelby exam station for in-person driver license services; check current station details before you go.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cars.dojmt.gov
Library · County office
Toole County Library, Shelby Main Branch
229 2nd Street South, Shelby, MT 59474
Help here
- Library servicesGet a free library card, borrow books and other items, use public computers, or join library programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on toolecountylibrary.org
City of Shelby, Montana website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Shelby
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
Opportunities Incorporated
905 1st Ave North, North Great Falls, MT 59403
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Toole County
Shelby is in Toole County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · State office
Great Falls Child Support Services Office
201 1st St S, Great Falls, MT 59403
Help here
- Child support servicesContact the state office for help with child support services and case questions.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dphhs.mt.gov
State office · State office
Great Falls Field Office of Public Assistance
201 1st St S, Suite 1, Great Falls, MT 59403
Help here
- Public assistance benefitsApply for or manage public assistance benefits through the Montana field office serving Toole County.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dphhs.mt.gov
Human services · Regional office
Montana 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 or search online to find local help with housing, food, utilities, health, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on montana211.org
Public health · County office
Toole County Health Department
402 1st St S, Shelby, MT 59474
Help here
- ImmunizationsCall the health department to ask about vaccines and help with vaccine costs.
- WICThe health department can check whether pregnant people and families with children under five qualify for WIC.
- Cancer screeningsCall to ask whether you qualify for free breast, cervical, or colorectal cancer screening.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on toolecountymt.gov
Public health · County office
Toole County Environmental Health Department
229 2nd Ave S, Shelby, MT 59474
Help here
- Septic systems and environmental healthAsk about septic systems, public facility inspections, solid waste, and environmental health concerns.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on toolecountymt.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Center for Mental Health, Shelby
Help here
- Mental health servicesCall the Shelby office to ask about mental health support and treatment.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on center4mh.org
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