Disability and Self Sufficiency
A.W.A.R.E. Inc
- http://aware-inc.org/
- Phone: (406) 563-8117 | 3335 LT Moss Rd, Missoula MT
- A.W.A.R.E. is a statewide nonprofit organization that offers community-based support for people with mental health and/or developmental disabilities and early intervention through Early Head Start programs.
Brondum Special Assistance Foundation
- http://www.brondumfoundation.org/
- Phone: (406) 549-5513 | PO Box 3106, Missoula MT
- Financial aid for individuals whose need are not or cannot be met by already existing charities and/or agencies. Examples include equipment to maintain self-sufficiency, purchase service animals, or specialized transportation needs. The Foundation does not fund rent, mortgage, utilities or prior purchases.
Disability Rights Montana
- http://disabilityrightsmt.org/
- Phone: (406) 449-2344 | Toll free: 1(800) 245-4743 | Fax: (406) 449-2418 | 1022 Chestnut St, Helena MT
- Provides a wider net of service to people with disabilities through advocacy and legal representation.
Flathead Industries
- https://flatheadindustries.org/
- Phone: (406) 755-7656 | 66 4th Ave WN, Kalispell MT
- Provides residential, vocational and day services to help individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Montana Lions Club Hearing and Vision Foundation
- https://mtlionsshfnd.org/
- Phone: (406) 253-1737 | PO Box 1925, Columbia Falls, MT
- Provides assistance for sight and hearing needs such as hearing aids, cataract surgery, etc.
Montana Telecommunications Access Program (MTAP)
- https://dphhs.mt.gov/detd/mtac/index
- Phone: 1-800-833-8503
- Offers calling options and assistive equipment for individuals with hearing or speech difficulties to make and receive calls easier.
MonTECH
- https://montech.ruralinstitute.umt.edu/
- Phone: (406) 243-5511 | University of Montana 29 McGill Hall, Missoula MT
- Provides technology, support and services that improve the quality of life for Montanans with disabilities.
Opportunity Resources, Inc.
- https://www.orimt.org
- Phone: (406) 755-6344 | 945 4th Ave E, Kalispell MT
- Phone: (406) 721-2930 | 2821 S Russell St, Missoula MT
- Supports individuals with disabilities, work programs, case management, art program, residential properties and specialized programs.
Social Security Disability Benefits
- https://www.ssa.gov/
- Phone: (888) 487-0150 | National: (800) 772-1213 | 275 Corporate Dr Ste D, Kalispell MT
- Provides benefits to people who meet the requirements for permanent disability. There are no benefits available for temporary (less than 12 months) disability.
Summit Independent Living
- https://www.summitilc.org/
- Phone: (406) 257-0048 | 275 Corporate Drive Suite 200, Kalispell MT
- Phone: (406) 215-1604 | 124 Main St, Ronan MT
- Phone: (406) 728-1630 | 700 SW Higgins Ave Ste 101, Missoula MT
- Provides consumer and advocacy services to people with mobility, neurological, hearing, visual, and other disabilities.
Vocational Rehabilitation and Blind/Low Vision Services
- https://dphhs.mt.gov/detd/vocrehab/
- Phone: (406) 751-5940 | 121 Financial Dr Ste B, Kalispell MT
- Phone: (406) 444-2590 | 111 North Last Chance Gulch Ste 4C, Helena MT
- Promotes opportunities for Montanans with disabilities for rewarding careers and maximum personal potential.
Western Montana Chapter
- https://www.westernmontanachapter.org/
- Phone: (406) 327-7886 | 2681 Palmer St Ste K, Missoula MT
- Provides payee and guardianship services to elderly individuals and adults with disabilities who need help managing their finances and assets.