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Community Resources
Updated: May 9
Here is a collective list of organizations serving Granite County that may be able to assist you with a variety of needs. If you have information for an agency or organization that serves a County need please email the information to Billie Ann Kulaski, at bkulaski@co.granite.mt.us
Montana Veterans Affairs Officer, Saajid Muhammad can connect Veterans and their families with multiple services and benefits. Please call 406.533.0910 to schedule an appointment. Montana VA Health Care System
Action Inc. is located in Butte, MT but serves Granite County and provides emergency rental assistance, as well heating and weatherization services. Action Inc Butte MT | Low-Income Assistance Programs (butteassistanceprograms.org)
Area Food Banks:
Food Bank of The Valley: Irene Muchmore (406)859-4575 Jeanie Welch (406)859-3829, please leave message Anita Immenschuh (406)370-9019 Cadgie Kruger (406)529-1661
Granite County Food Pantry - 406.859.4357
12 Maxville Rd, Philipsburg, MT 59858
Philipsburg Pre-School runs in alignment with the regular school year at Philipsburg Elementary School. Scholarships are sponsored by local businesses and are available to low-income families within the community. To inquire about a scholarship contact Philipsburg Elementary School at 406.859.3232
Flint Creek Childcare Co. is a local non-profit providing childcare in the Philipsburg area. They participate in Best Beginnings Scholarship Program through DPHHS, which is available to eligible families, making childcare available at a subsidized rate. Best Beginnings Child Care Scholarship Updates: – Family Connections Montana (familyconnectionsmt.org)
Healthy Granite County Network is a local non-profit working to connect the community with available resources, specializing in behavioral and mental health services. http://www.healthygranitecounty.com/home.aspx
Network Director: Kayla Sanders
Community Health Coordinators:
Anna Bergerson, MSW, SWLC
Katie Muhly, RN
Granite County Public Health Office provide basic public health education to the County. They also offer back-to-school vaccinations for students entering Kindergarten / 7th Grade / and first year of College; as well as adult vaccinations for Shingles, Pneumonia Whooping Cough, and COVID-19.
During the Fall Public Health holds flu clinics in both Drummond and Philipsburg. For more information contact Jackie Bolster at jbolster@co.granite.mt.us
Montana’s Area Agencies on Aging are public or private non-profit agencies, designated by the Aging Services Bureau, to address the needs and concerns of older Montanans at the local level. The Area V Agency on Ageing Program provides assistance to citizens of Granite County. The type of assistance available includes respite care, light housekeeping, and shopping. For more information contact Jackie Bolster at jbolster@co.granite.mt.us
Need Help Quitting? Connect with Tri-County Tobacco Prevention Specialist, Amanda Bohrer to find out more at abohrer@adlc.us. Amanda works within the community to provide information as well as present educational presentations for agencies and groups across the County on a variety of topics related to tobacco prevention. Additionally, visit the Granite County Courthouse, Public Health Office to pick up a "Quit Spit Kit" or a provider packet to help you quit today. You can also check out the following links:
Montana Quit Line (also offering a new young adult version for (18-24 year olds): https://montana.quitlogix.org/en-US/
Quit Now Montana Pregnancy Program: https://montana.quitlogix.org/en-US/
The Teen Quit program called "My Life, My Quit" (under 18): https://mt.mylifemyquit.org/index
And the American Indian Quit Line: https://mt-americanindian.quitlogix.org/index
In the Big Sky state of Montana, there are a wide variety of affordable health coverage options. Individual, family, or self-employed health plans are available through the Health Insurance Marketplace. State and federally funded programs including Medicare and Medicaid address low-income health needs. This website will provide a guide that explains your Montana affordable health insurance options in detail. Montana Health Insurance: Find Affordable Plans | Affordable Health Insurance