Crisis Resources
Disaster Services
American Red Cross
- Our Work | Montana Region | American Red Cross
- Phone: 1-800-733-2767 | 126 Meridian Rd, Kalispell MT
- Red Cross addresses basic needs such as food, shelter and mental/health services. They help those affected by disasters contact partner organizations for additional services.
Domestic & Sexual Violence
National Domestic Violence Hotline
- https://www.thehotline.org/
- Phone: 1-800-799-7233
- For anyone affected by abuse and needing support.
National Sexual Assault Hotline
- https://www.rainn.org/get-help
- Phone: 1-800-656-4673
- The nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization.
Violence Free Crisis Line
- www.abbieshelter.org
- Phone: (406) 752-7273 | Kalispell
- Peer counseling, crisis intervention and advocacy for victims of battering, incest, domestic violence, sexual assault and rape.
Human Trafficking Task Force
- Phone: (406) 758-5600 | 1-833-406-7867 | Flathead County
- Call to report if you are a victim or suspect someone else is a victim, trafficker or buyer.
Blue Campaign
- www.dhs.gov/blue-campaign
- Phone: 1-888-373-7888 | Text ‘HELP’ to 233733 (BeFree)
- A unified voice for US Homeland Security’s effort to combat human trafficking.
Stronghearts Native Helpline
- www.strongheartshelpline.org/
- Phone: 1-844-764-8483
- Culturally appropriate, anonymous, confidential, free service to American Indians affected by domestic and/or sexual violence.
Safe Harbor
- https://safeharbormt.org/
- Phone: (406) 676-0800 | (406) 676-0992
- Serving Lake County and the Flathead Reservation to provide emergency shelter, crisis intervention and emergency advocacy.
Mental & Behavioral Health
Western Montana Mental Health Center
- https://www.wmmhc.org/
- Crisis Line: (406) 752-6262 | (406) 257-1336 | 410 Windward Way, Kalispell MT
- 24-hour mental health crisis intervention.
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Helpline (SAMHSA)
- https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
- Phone: 1-800-662-4357
- Confidential, 24/7, 365 day-a-year treatment, referral and information service for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
Braveheart Chaplain Ministry
- https://braveheartministry.com/mission/
- Phone: (406) 871-0183
- Crisis counseling for first responders and citizens.
Tamarack Grief Resource Center
- https://www.tamarackgrc.org/
- Crisis Line: (406) 888-0020 | Office: (406) 261-0724 | 17 2nd St E #202, Kalispell MT
- Comprehensive grief help through counseling, grief camps and retreats, school-based programs, support groups, community workshops and professional education.
Alcoholics Anonymous
- www.aa.org
- Phone: 1-833-800-8553
- A solution for a problem with alcohol
Gambler Helpline
- www.mtproblemgambling.org
- Phone: 1-888-900-9979 | 1-800-522-4700
- Confidential help for a gambling addiction is available 24/7.
Opiate Addiction and Treatment Resource
- www.opiateaddictionresource.com
- Phone: 1-800-758-6890
- Up-to-date information about opioids, addiction and treatment options.
Montana Recovery Warm Line
- https://www.mhaofmt.org/resources
- Phone: 1-877-688-3377
- Not a crisis line. Provides a friendly person for those dealing with mental illness who just need someone to talk to.
Abbie Shelter
- www.abbieshelter.org
- Phone: (406) 752-7273
- Helpline, counseling and court services for all survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
Miscellaneous
Victim Witness Advocates
- https://www.abbieshelter.org/
- Phone: (406) 752-7273
- Certified advocates help with Orders of Protection and support services during investigation and prosecution of sexual/domestic violence.
Victim Services
- https://www.dojmt.gov/victim-services/
- Phone: (406) 444-3653 | 1-800-498-6455
- Central reference point for victims of crime and offers information and referrals.
Flathead County Victim Advocate
- http://flatheadcountysheriff.com/crime-victim-advocate/
- Phone: (406) 758-2108 | 920 Main St, Suite 100, Kalispell MT
- Help for victims of partner or family member assault. The County Attorney’s Office may file criminal charges against your abuser.
Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Safety
- https://www.rmpds.org/
- Phone: 1-800-222-1222
- Poison information and emergency help.
Seniors
Elder Abuse Hotline
- https://dphhs.mt.gov/SLTC/aps/index
- Phone: 1-844-277-9300 | Immediate harm, call 911
- Call if you suspect a senior is being abused, neglected or exploited.
Alzheimer’s 24/7 Helpline
- https://www.alz.org/montana#:~:text=Call%20our%2024%2F7%20Helpline,3900.
- Phone: 1-800-272-3900
- Confidential support and information for people living with dementia, caregivers, families and the public.
Suicide Prevention
Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- https://988lifeline.org/
- Phone: Dial 988
- Free and confidential support 24/7 for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.
Crisis Text Line
- https://www.crisistextline.org/text-us/
- Phone: Text ‘MT’ to 741-741
- Serves anyone in any type of crisis, providing access to free 24/7 support via a medium people already use and trust.
United Way Help Net
- https://www.unitedwaycares.org/help-net
- Phone: Call 211 | (406) 752-8181 | 1-800-332-8425
- Information and referral links people to services, counselors and support groups.
Veteran Crisis Lifeline
- www.veteranscrisisline.net
- Phone: Dial 988 then press 1 | text message to 838255
- Veterans in emotional distress talk with a crisis counselor 24/7.
The Trevor Project
- www.thetrevorproject.org/
- Phone: 1-866-488-7386 | text 678-678
- Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ people.
Veterans
Veteran Crisis Lifeline
- www.veteranscrisisline.net
- Phone: Dial 988 then press 1 | text message to 838255
- Veterans in emotional distress talk with a crisis counselor 24/7
Homeless Vets in Need of Help
- www.va.gov/homeless/nationalcallcenter.asp
- Phone: 1-877-424-3838
- Homeless veterans or at risk for homelessness can get free 24/7 access to trained VA counselors.
Samaritan House – Veteran’s Program
- https://samaritanhousemt.com/
- https://www.facebook.com/homelessintheflathead
- Phone: (406) 257-5801 | 124 9th Ave W, Kalispell MT
- Emergency shelter, meals and services to veterans.
Youth
Child Abuse & Neglect Hotline
- https://dphhs.mt.gov/cfsd/index
- Phone: 1-866-820-5437
- Report suspected abuse and/or neglect of a child
Missing & Exploited Children
- https://www.missingkids.org/gethelpnow/cybertipline
- Phone: 1-800-843-5678
- Help to find missing children, reduce exploitation and prevent victimization.
Runaway Safeline
- https://www.1800runaway.org/
- Phone: 1-800-786-2929
- Offers a crisis hotline and online services 24/7 to youth at risk of running away, those who have run away or are homeless. They are able to offer a free bus ticket home.
Teen Dating Violence Hotline
- https://www.loveisrespect.org/
- Phone: 1-866-331-9474 | text ‘Love is’ to 22522
- Provides 24 hour information, support and referrals for teens. Accepts phone calls, texts and online chat.