Stanford

Local offices in Stanford

We have not checked Stanford on its own yet. Here is what we have for the area around it.

Nonprofits that serve Stanford

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Judith Basin County

Stanford is in Judith Basin County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office · State office

  Montana DPHHS Lewistown Field Office

  312 Birch Street, Suite 1, Lewistown, MT 59457

  Help here

  • Public assistanceResidents can apply for and get help with state public assistance programs here.Apply online
  Call 888-706-1535DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dphhs.mt.gov

• Public health · Regional office

  Central Montana Health District

  311 W. Main St, Lewistown, MT 59457

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the district for public health services and local health information.
  Call 406-535-3983DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on centralmontanahealthdistrict.org

• Local office · County office

  Judith Basin County Government

  91 3rd Street North, Stanford, MT 59479

  Help here

  • County servicesContact the county for help finding county offices and services.Read more
  Call 406-566-2277DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jbcountymt.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area II Agency on Aging

  1502 4th St West, Roundup, MT 59072

  Help here

  • Aging and disability information and assistanceThe agency helps older adults and adults with disabilities find services and plan for long-term support.
  Call 406-323-1320DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dphhs.mt.gov

• Jobs and training · State office

  Lewistown Job Service Montana

  773 Airport Drive, Lewistown, MT 59457

  Help here

  • Job and workforce servicesResidents can get help with job searches, career services, and employment resources.
  Call 406-538-8701DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on montanaworks.gov

• Library · County office

  Judith Basin County Free Library

  93 3rd St. N, Stanford, MT 59479

  Help here

  • Library servicesThe county library offers books, public library resources, and programs for residents.
  Call 406-566-2277DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on judithbasinlibrary.com

Everything in Judith Basin County

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