Veterans Resource Directory
Helping Veterans and Their Families Find the Resources They Need
Welcome to the Veterans Resource Navigation Directory!
Our directory provides information about veteran benefits, health care, military records, housing, food assistance, employment, education, and community support.
Resources are organized with Great Falls and Cascade County first, followed by services available throughout Montana.
Our Services Are Free.
Need help finding a resource? Contact Veterans Resource Navigation at 406-861-5534 or nc1munyan@yahoo.com.
Please contact organizations directly to confirm current services, hours, and eligibility.
Great Falls Veterans Service Organizations
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1087
Services: Veteran fellowship, community support, and connections to veteran assistance programs.
Address: 4123 10th Avenue South, Great Falls, MT
Phone: 406-454-1166
Website: https://www.vfw.org/
VFW Post 4669 — Black Eagle
Services: Veteran fellowship, advocacy, and community support.
Location: Black Eagle, Montana
Phone: 406-452-6863
Website: https://www.vfw.org/
American Legion Post 3 — Great Falls
Services: Veteran support, community programs, and assistance locating veteran resources.
Address: 500 1st Avenue South, Great Falls, MT
Phone: 406-453-8822
Website: https://www.legion.org/
Disabled American Veterans (DAV) — Great Falls Chapter 2
Services: Veteran advocacy, disability benefits resources, and support for disabled veterans.
Phone: 406-868-0372
Website: https://mtdav.org/montana-chapters
Great Falls Vets4Vets
Services: Local veteran support, outreach, events, and community connections.
Location: Great Falls, Montana
Phone: 406-868-4764
Website: https://greatfallsvets4vets.com/
Please verify current addresses, telephone numbers, meeting locations, and services directly with each organization.
Great Falls Veterans Benefits & Health Care
Montana Veterans Affairs Division — Great Falls
Services: Veterans benefits, disability claims information, and assistance connecting with accredited Veterans Service Officers.
Address: 104 2nd Street South, Suite 200, Great Falls, MT
Phone: 406-452-2265
Website: https://veterans.mt.gov/
Great Falls VA Clinic
Services: VA medical care and health services for eligible veterans.
Address: 1400 29th Street South, Suite 1, Great Falls, MT 59405
Phone: 877-468-8387 (VA Montana scheduling)
Website: https://www.va.gov/montana-health-care/locations/great-falls-va-clinic/
Great Falls Vet Center
Services: Counseling, readjustment support, and assistance for eligible veterans, service members, and families.
Phone: 406-452-9048/877-927-8387 (24-hour Vet Center call center)
Website: https://www.va.gov/great-falls-vet-center/
Please confirm office locations, direct phone numbers, and services before visiting.
Great Falls Housing & Homeless Veteran Assistance
Volunteers of America Northern Rockies — Veteran Services
Services: Housing assistance, homelessness prevention, and support for eligible veterans and their families.
Address: 11 6th Street South, Great Falls, MT
Phone: 406-315-8449 or 844-486-2838
Website: https://www.voanr.org/services/veterans/
Grace Home Veterans Center
Services: Transitional housing and support for eligible veterans.
Address: 2211 5th Avenue North, Great Falls, MT
Phone: 406-952-0699
Great Falls Rescue Mission
Services: Emergency shelter, meals, and assistance for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
Address: 408 2nd Avenue South, Great Falls, MT 59405
Phone: 406-761-2653
Website: https://gfrm.org/
Great Falls Housing Authority
Services: Affordable housing programs, housing assistance, and referrals.
Address: 1500 Chowen Springs Loop, Great Falls, MT 59405
Phone: 406-453-4311
Website: https://gfhousing.org/
VA Homeless Veteran Call Center
Services: National assistance connecting veterans experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness with VA programs and local support.
Phone: 877-424-3838
Website: https://www.va.gov/homeless/
Please contact each organization to confirm current eligibility, availability, addresses, and services.
Great Falls Clothing, Transportation & Utility Assistance
Opportunities, Inc. — Community Resource Center
Services: Emergency clothing, transportation assistance, food, household necessities, hygiene supplies, and referrals to other community programs.
Address: 1123 Central Avenue, Great Falls, MT 59401
Phone: 406-216-2300
Website: https://oppincchanginglives.org/emergency-services/
St. Vincent de Paul of North Central Montana
Services: Clothing, household items, bedding, limited rental and utility assistance, and help accessing community resources.
Address: 426 Central Avenue West, Great Falls, MT 59404
Phone: 406-761-0111 (Charity Services)
Website: https://svdpgfncmt.org/charity-services/
Great Falls Transit District
Services: Public bus transportation throughout Great Falls and Black Eagle, including accessible transportation options. Veterans ride free if they have veteran verification!
Address: 3905 North Star Boulevard, Great Falls, MT 59405
Phone: 406-727-0382
The Salvation Army — Great Falls Family Services
Services: Assistance with utility bills, rent, food, and other basic needs, depending on eligibility and available funding.
Address: 527 9th Avenue South, Great Falls, MT 59405
Phone: 406-761-5660
Website: https://greatfalls.salvationarmy.org/
Energy Share of Montana
Services: Emergency assistance with heating and energy bills for eligible Montana households. Applications are handled through local community agencies.
Phone: 888-779-7589
Website: https://www.energysharemt.com/get-help/
Veterans Resource Navigation
Services: Free assistance connecting veterans and their families with clothing, transportation, utility assistance, and other community resources.
Location: Great Falls, Montana
Phone: 406-861-5534
Email: nc1munyan@yahoo.com
Assistance is subject to eligibility, funding, and availability. Contact organizations directly before visiting.
Great Falls Food & Emergency Assistance
Great Falls Community Food Bank
Services: Food assistance and connections to local food distribution programs for individuals and families experiencing food insecurity.
Phone: 406-452-9029
Website: https://greatfallsfoodbank.org/
Montana 211
Services: Free information and referrals for food, housing, utility assistance, emergency services, health care, and other community resources.
Phone: Dial 211
Website: https://montana211.org/
Great Falls Rescue Mission
Services: Meals, emergency shelter, and other assistance for individuals and families in need.
Phone: 406-761-2653
Website: https://gfrm.org/
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) — Montana
Services: Food benefits for eligible individuals and households.
Website: https://dphhs.mt.gov/hcsd/SNAP
Veterans Resource Navigation
Services: Free help connecting veterans and their families with food assistance, emergency resources, and community support programs.
Location: Great Falls, Montana
Phone: 406-861-5534
Email: nc1munyan@yahoo.com
Contact each organization to confirm current services, eligibility, and availability.
Great Falls Employment & Education Assistance
Job Service Montana — Great Falls
Services: Job searches, resume assistance, interview preparation, career counseling, job training, and specialized employment assistance for eligible veterans.
Phone: 406-791-5800
Veterans Employment Specialist: 406-791-5865
Website: https://wsd.dli.mt.gov/job-seeker/veteran-services/
Location: Call before visiting to confirm the current office location.
Great Falls College Montana State University
Services: College education, career training, certificate and degree programs, and assistance with VA education benefits.
Address: 2100 16th Avenue South, Great Falls, MT 59405
Phone: 406-771-4300
Financial Aid Office: 406-771-4334
Website: https://www.gfcmsu.edu/
VA Education Benefits — GI Bill
Services: Education benefits for eligible veterans, service members, and dependents, including assistance paying for college and approved training programs.
Phone: 888-442-4551
Website: https://www.va.gov/education/
VA Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)
Services: Career counseling, employment assistance, and education or training support for eligible veterans and service members with service-connected disabilities.
Website: https://www.va.gov/careers-employment/vocational-rehabilitation/
Veterans Resource Navigation
Services: Free assistance helping veterans and their families locate employment resources, education programs, training opportunities, and benefit information.
Location: Great Falls, Montana
Phone: 406-861-5534
Email: nc1munyan@yahoo.com
Please contact each organization to confirm eligibility, services, and current office locations.
Statewide Montana Veterans Resources
VA Benefits & Military Records
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Services: Information about disability compensation, pensions, survivor benefits, education benefits, and other federal veterans benefits.
Phone: 800-827-1000
Website: https://www.va.gov/
National Archives — DD-214 & Military Records
Services: Request copies of DD-214 discharge papers, military personnel records, and available military medical records.
Phone: 314-801-0800
Website: https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records
Cost: Most basic records requests for non-archival records are free.
Montana Veterans Affairs Division
Services: Assistance with veterans benefits, claims information, and connecting veterans with accredited Veterans Service Officers throughout Montana.
Phone: 406-324-3742
Website: https://veterans.mt.gov/
VA General Information — MyVA411
Services: Information and assistance finding VA programs, benefits, health care, and other services.
Phone: 800-698-2411
Website: https://www.va.gov/
Availability: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
VA Health Care Benefits
Services: Information about eligibility, enrollment, and VA health care benefits.
Phone: 877-222-8387
Website: https://www.va.gov/health-care/
Veterans Resource Navigation
Services: Free assistance understanding how to request DD-214s, locating military records, finding benefit information, and connecting with accredited claims representatives when needed.
Location: Great Falls, Montana
Phone: 406-861-5534
Email: nc1munyan@yahoo.com
Veterans Resource Navigation is an independent organization and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. VA claims representation must be provided by a properly accredited representative.
Montana Veterans Benefits, Education & Employment Programs
Montana Veterans Affairs Division — State Benefits
Services: Information about Montana veterans benefits, including property tax assistance, education programs, veterans homes, and other state benefits.
Phone: 406-324-3742
Website: https://veterans.mt.gov/Veteran-Services/State-Benefits
Montana Disabled Veteran Property Tax Assistance
Services: Property tax reductions for qualifying veterans with a 100% service-connected disability and eligible unmarried surviving spouses. Income, ownership, and residency requirements apply.
Website: https://revenue.mt.gov/property/property-tax-help/mdv
Montana University System — Veteran Tuition Waiver
Services: Tuition assistance for eligible honorably discharged Montana veterans whose VA education benefits have expired or been exhausted. Other eligibility requirements apply.
Website: https://www.montana.edu/veteran/tuition-waiver.html
How to Apply: Contact the veterans services or financial aid office at the Montana University System college you plan to attend.
Job Service Montana — Veterans Employment Services
Services: Job searches, resume assistance, employment counseling, training opportunities, and specialized services for eligible veterans and military spouses.
Veterans Program Manager: 406-444-1630
Website: https://wsd.dli.mt.gov/job-seeker/veteran-services/
Montana Registered Apprenticeship Program
Services: Opportunities to earn wages while receiving hands-on job training and classroom instruction in skilled occupations.
Website: https://wsd.dli.mt.gov/
Montana State Approving Agency — Veterans Education & Training
Services: Information about educational and training programs approved for veterans education benefits.
Phone: 406-444-4122
Website: https://wsd.dli.mt.gov/job-seeker/veteran-services/
Montana State Veterans Homes
Services: Skilled nursing care and long-term care services for eligible veterans and other qualifying residents.
Locations:
Columbia Falls
Butte
Glendive
Website: https://veterans.mt.gov/Veteran-Services/State-Benefits
Veterans Resource Navigation
Services: Free help locating Montana veterans benefits, employment programs, education opportunities, and community assistance.
Location: Great Falls, Montana
Phone: 406-861-5534
Email: nc1munyan@yahoo.com
Eligibility, benefits, funding, and application requirements vary by program. Contact each agency directly for current information.
Montana VA Medical Centers & Clinics
The VA Montana Health Care System provides medical care, mental health services, and other health services to eligible veterans throughout Montana.
VA Montana Health Care Main Phone: 406-442-6410
Toll-Free: 877-468-8387
Website: https://www.va.gov/montana-health-care/locations/
Fort Harrison VA Medical Center
Address: 3687 Veterans Drive, Fort Harrison, MT 59636
Phone: 406-442-6410
Great Falls VA Clinic
Address: 1400 29th Street South, Suite 1, Great Falls, MT 59405
Billings — Dr. Joseph Medicine Crow VA Clinic
Address: 1775 Spring Creek Lane, Billings, MT 59102
Billings — Benjamin Charles Steele VA Clinic
Address: 1766 Majestic Lane, Billings, MT 59102
Bozeman — Travis W. Atkins VA Clinic
Address: 1101 East Main Street, Suite 201, Bozeman, MT 59715
Butte — Charlie Dowd VA Clinic
Address: 40 Three Bears Drive, Butte, MT 59701
Missoula — David J. Thatcher VA Clinic
Address: 3885 West Broadway Street, Missoula, MT 59808
Kalispell VA Clinic
Address: 750 Reserve Place, Kalispell, MT 59901
Havre — Merril Lundman VA Clinic
Address: 1753 US Highway 2 Northwest, Suite 3, Havre, MT 59501
Miles City VA Clinic
Address: 316 South Haynes Avenue, Miles City, MT 59301
Additional Montana VA Clinic Locations
VA facilities and clinics are also located in:
Browning
Cut Bank
Glasgow
Glendive
Hamilton
Helena
Lewistown
Plentywood
For individual clinic phone numbers, directions, and services, visit: https://www.va.gov/montana-health-care/locations/
Please call before visiting to confirm appointments, services, and office hours.
Tribal & Urban Indian Veterans Resources — Montana
Native American veterans and their families may qualify for federal VA benefits, tribal services, Indian Health Service programs, and community assistance.
Veterans Resource Navigation can help connect veterans with the appropriate organizations.
Montana's Eight Federally Recognized Tribal Nations
Blackfeet Nation
Location: Browning, Montana
Crow Nation (Apsáalooke)
Location: Crow Agency, Montana
Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes
Location: Pablo, Montana
Fort Belknap Indian Community (Aaniiih and Nakoda)
Location: Fort Belknap Agency, Montana
Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes
Location: Poplar, Montana
Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians
Location: Great Falls, Montana
Northern Cheyenne Tribe
Location: Lame Deer, Montana
Chippewa Cree Tribe of Rocky Boy's Reservation
Location: Rocky Boy's Agency, Montana
Tribal Government Contact Directory
Website: https://tribalnations.mt.gov/Directory/
This directory provides tribal government contact information and links to tribal organizations. Contact the appropriate tribal government to ask about current veterans programs and eligibility.
Urban Indian Health & Community Resources
Indian Family Health Clinic — Great Falls
Services: Culturally responsive health care and wellness services for American Indian individuals and families.
Address: 1220 Central Avenue, Great Falls, MT 59401
Phone: 406-268-1510
Billings Urban Indian Health & Wellness Center
Services: Health care, wellness programs, and community health resources.
Address: 1230 North 30th Street, Billings, MT 59101
Phone: 406-534-4558
Helena Indian Alliance
Services: Primary health care, behavioral health services, and community wellness programs.
Address: 501 Euclid Avenue, Helena, MT 59601
Phone: 406-442-9244
All Nations Health Center — Missoula
Services: Health care, wellness programs, and culturally responsive community services.
Address: 830 West Central Avenue, Missoula, MT 59801
Phone: 406-829-9515
Butte Native Wellness Center
Services: Outpatient health care, wellness programs, and community assistance.
Address: 55 East Galena Street, Butte, MT 59701
Phone: 406-782-0461
Indian Health Service — Billings Area
Services: Information about Indian Health Service facilities, tribal health programs, and urban Indian health organizations in Montana and Wyoming.
Phone: 406-247-7248
Website: https://www.ihs.gov/billings/
Veterans Resource Navigation
Services: Free assistance connecting Native American veterans and their families with VA benefits information, military records, tribal organizations, health care resources, and accredited veterans service representatives.
Location: Great Falls, Montana
Phone: 406-861-5534
Email: nc1munyan@yahoo.com
Tribal governments determine eligibility for their own programs. Services at Indian Health Service and urban Indian health facilities vary by location. Please contact each organization directly to confirm current services, eligibility, and office information.