Carter County Mental Health Resource Guide
NAMI Montana compiled the Carter County Mental Health Resource Guide as a service for mental health professionals, social workers, and family and friends of those in mental health crisis.
According to the 2020 Census, Carter County Montana has a population of 1,252, an average individual income of $58,365, and an estimated 390 families.
If you are in a severe life-threatening crisis, please call or text 988 or otherwise contact your local law enforcement and emergency medical services.
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Mental Health and Addiction Services
Local
| Resource | Phone |
|---|---|
| Mental Health and Addiction Services | |
| Eastern Montana Community Mental Health Center | 406-234-1687 |
| Dahl Memorial Clinic | 775-8738 |
| AWARE, Inc. (variety of mental health and intellectual disabilities services) | 800-432-6145 |
| Montana Mental Health Ombudsman (help navigating system) | 888-444-9669 |
| Montana Warm Line (general mental health support line) | 877-688-3377 |
| NAMI Montana (support, education and advocacy) | Montana Office –406-443-7871 |
| Drug Abuse Hotline | 877-297-6346 |
| Montana Children’s Mental Health Bureau | 406-444-4545 |
| Veterans Administration | 1-800-827-1000 |
| Warrior Care Network – Expenses-paid Out-of-State Veterans Care | (904) 405-1213 |
Statewide
Housing Assistance
Local
| Resource | Phone |
|---|---|
| Housing Assistance | |
| Section 8 Low Income Housing Assistance | 406-377-3564 |
| Montana Fair Housing | 800-929-2611 |
| Montana Home Choice | 406-449-3120 ext 11 |
| Housing and Rental Assistance | 406-377-3564 |
Statewide
| Resource | Phone |
|---|---|
| Section 8 Low Income Housing Assistance | 406-841-2840 |
| Montana Fair Housing | 800-929-2611 |
Financial Assistance
Local
| Resource | Phone |
|---|---|
| Financial Assistance | |
| Temporary Assistance for Needy Family (TANF)– including childcare scholarships | 888-706-1535 |
| Social Security Administration | 800-772-1213 |
| Community Food Banks | 406-775-8751 |
Statewide
| Resource | Phone |
|---|---|
| Offices of Public Assistance (DPHHS) | 406-683-3773 |
| Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) | 1-888-706-1535 |
| Temporary Assistance for Needy Family (TANF) | 1-888-706-1535 |
| MT Job Service(by appointment) | 406-444-2840 |
| State of Montana Vocational Rehabilitation | 877-296-1197 |
| Social Security Administration | 800-772-1213 |
| Disability Determination Services | 800-545-3054 |
| Community Food Banks | 406-683-2199 |
Other Medical Assistance
Local
| Resource | Phone |
|---|---|
| Other Medical Assistance (Care, Coverage, Etc.) | |
| Montana Medicaid | 778-7120 |
| Montana Mental Health Services Plan | 406-444-9330 |
Statewide
| Resource | Phone |
|---|---|
| Montana Medicaid | 406-683-3773 |
| Healthy Montana Kids Health Coverage | 877-543-7669 |
| Medicaid Help Line | 888-706-1535 |
| Medicare Information | 800-633-4227 |
| Montana Mental Health Services Plan | 406-444-3055 |
| Big Sky RXMedicare Prescription Assistance | 866-369-1233 |
| Partnership for Prescription Assistance | 888-477-2669 |
| Catholic Social Services of Montana (Adoption Services) | 406-442-4130 |
Legal Assistance
Local
| Resource | Phone |
|---|---|
| Legal Assistance | |
| County Sheriff | 406-775-8743 |
| Police Department (non-emergency) | 406-775-8731 |
| Public Defender’s Office | 406-234-1702 |
| County Attorney | 406-778-3006 |
Statewide
| Resource | Phone |
|---|---|
| Montana Legal Services | 800-666-6899 |
| Disability Rights Montana | 800-245-4743 |
| Child and Family Services (Child Abuse) | 406-683-3793 |
| Protective Services for Adults (Elder Abuse) | 844-277-9300 |
| Montana Mental Disabilities Board of Visitors (For complaints about quality of care) | 406-693-7035 |
Transportation Assistance
Local
| Resource | Phone |
|---|---|
| Transportation Assistance | |
| Montana Medicaid Transportation (for medical purposes) (info re: mileage reimbursement) | 800-292-7114 |
Statewide
| Resource | Phone |
|---|---|
| Montana Medicaid Transportation | 800-292-7114 |
| Greyhound Bus | 800-231-2222 |