Polson
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Local offices in Polson
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Polson Field Office of Public Assistance
49627 Highway 93, Polson, MT 59860
Help here
- Public benefitsVisit or call to apply for or get help with SNAP, cash assistance, and Medicaid.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dphhs.mt.gov
Utilities · City office
City of Polson Water and Sewer Utility Billing
106 1st Street East, Polson, MT 59860
Help here
- Water and sewer billsContact Utility Billing to ask about city water and sewer accounts and bills.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofpolson.com
Local office · City office
City Hall
106 1st Street East, Polson, MT 59860
Help here
- City services and city informationVisit or call City Hall for help finding city departments and information about city services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofpolson.com
Older adults · Nonprofit
Polson Senior Center
504 3rd Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860
Help here
- Senior meals and activitiesOlder adults can visit for meals, social activities, and help finding local aging services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on westernmontanaagingservices.org
Jobs and training · State office
Polson Job Service
417B Main Street, Polson, MT 59860
Help here
- Job search and unemployment helpVisit for help looking for work, career services, and unemployment questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on montanaworks.gov
State office
Polson Driver License Station
3 9th Avenue West, Suite D, Polson, MT 59860
Help here
- Driver licenses and identificationVisit for driver license exams and driver license or identification services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mvdmt.gov
Library · Regional office
North Lake County Public Library District
102 1st Street East, Polson, MT 59860
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other items, use public computers and Wi-Fi, and join library programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on northlakecountylibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Polson Parks and Recreation
106 1st Street East, Polson, MT 59860
Help here
- Parks and recreationAsk the city about recreation programs, park facilities, and reservations.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofpolson.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Polson
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Montana Food Bank Network
5780 Alloy North, Missoula, MT 59808
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Montana Legal Services Association
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Community Action Partnership of Northwest Montana
214 Main St, Kalispell, MT 59901-4454
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Lake County
Polson is in Lake County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Lake County WIC Program
802 Main Street, Polson, MT 59860
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, infants, and children can get nutrition support, breastfeeding help, health referrals, and nutritious foods.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lakemt.gov
State office
Montana DPHHS Polson Field Office
49627 Highway 93, Polson, MT 59860
Help here
- Public assistance applicationsVisit the state field office for help applying for public assistance programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dphhs.mt.gov
Human services · Regional office
Montana 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 or search online to find local help with housing, food, utilities, health, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on montana211.org
Public health · County office
Lake County Public Health
802 Main Street, Polson, MT 59860
Help here
- Public health nursing and home visitingContact the department for public health services, nursing support, and home visiting referrals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lakemt.gov
Public health · County office
Lake County Environmental Health
500 1st Street East, Polson, MT 59860
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lakemt.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Western Montana Area VI Agency on Aging
110 Main Street, Suite 5, Polson, MT 59860
Help here
- Aging and disability resource supportOlder adults and people with disabilities can contact the agency for information about local support and services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dphhs.mt.gov
Montana programs by kind of help
These are run by Montana and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- Montana 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988