Questions people ask
Where can I get free food in Carbon County, Montana?
We have confirmed 5 places that can help in Carbon County: Bridger Community Food bank (Food Pantry), call first; Golden Aging Society in Bridger (Meal Program), call first; Joliet Food Bank (Food Pantry), call first. 2 more are listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.
Where can I find a free or low-cost clinic in Carbon County, Montana?
We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Carbon County: RiverStone Health Clinic, Bridger, (406) 662-3740, call first; RiverStone Health Clinic-Joliet-602 W Front Ave, (406) 962-9062, call first. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.
Where can I get help with addiction or mental health in Carbon County, Montana?
We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Carbon County: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (24 hours a day, 7 days a week), 988; SAMHSA National Helpline (Open 24 hours a day, every day), (800) 662-4357. If you are in crisis right now, call or text 988. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.
Where can I get help with veterans benefits in Carbon County, Montana?
We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Carbon County: Veterans Crisis Line (Open 24 hours a day, every day), 988; VA national phone lines (Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern), (800) 827-1000. A veteran in crisis can call 988 and press 1, or text 838255.
Where can I get free legal help in Carbon County, Montana?
We have confirmed one place that can help in Carbon County: Montana Legal Services Association, (800) 666-6899. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.
Is HelpByState free to use?
Yes. There is nothing to sign up for and nothing to pay. Every listing is free, and so is adding or correcting one.
Why do some listings say call first?
Church and community pantries often change days, move, or close for a holiday. When the sources we checked disagree, or an organization does not publish its hours, we say so instead of guessing. A quick call saves a trip.
I run a pantry or a program. How do I get listed or fix our hours?
Use the Add a listing or Suggest an update form. We confirm it against your own page or contact you, then change the listing. It is free.
Is this the same as 2-1-1?
No. 2-1-1 is a statewide phone line and database run by the state network. HelpByState is an independent, county-by-county directory that shows the date each listing was checked. If you want to talk to a person, dial 2-1-1.
Where do the hours and phone numbers come from?
From each organization's own website or page, official sources such as housing authority and WIC clinic lists, and the public Find Food map of the Montana Food Bank Network partner map. We list the source on every card.