Montana

Montana offers a range of programs and resources to support pregnant women, mothers, and families in need of housing assistance. These initiatives aim to provide safe and stable living environments during critical times.

State and Local Housing Programs

Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS)

DPHHS provides various assistance programs, including housing support for low-income families and individuals. Services encompass health coverage, food assistance, housing, and energy assistance.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF): TANF offers temporary financial assistance to needy families, including pregnant women in their last trimester without other eligible children. The program aims to help families achieve self-sufficiency through financial support and work opportunities. Learn more

Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program: The ESG program assists individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness to regain stability. Services include street outreach, emergency shelter, homelessness prevention, and rapid re-housing. Learn more

Emergency Shelters and Transitional Housing

Missoula Family Housing Center: Operated by YWCA Missoula and Family Promise, this center provides short-term emergency housing for families with children, including pregnant women. The facility offers private rooms, shared kitchens, children's programs, and therapeutic services. Learn more

Harmony House – Transitional Living (Billings, MT): Harmony House offers transitional living for homeless pregnant or parenting mothers aged 16 to 21 who are TANF eligible. The program focuses on helping young mothers achieve self-sufficiency through supportive services. Learn more

A Ray of Hope (Kalispell, MT): A Ray of Hope provides temporary shelter and services to meet the basic needs of women and mothers who have fallen on hard times and have nowhere else to go. Learn more

Nonprofit and Community-Based Assistance

Healthy Montana Families (HMF): HMF offers voluntary, family-centered home visiting services by professionally trained home visitors. The program serves pregnant or postnatal women and families with children under the age of 5, focusing on parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting, and family well-being. Learn more
Montana 2-1-1: Montana 2-1-1 is a free, confidential service available 24/7, connecting individuals to local services, including housing assistance, shelters, and transitional programs for pregnant women and families. Call 2-1-1 or visit www.montana211.org for more information. Learn more
Other Resources
Maternal Mental Health Hotline: Call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262) for 24/7, free, confidential support before, during, and after pregnancy.

National Domestic Violence Hotline: Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text "START" to 88788 for support and resources.

These resources aim to support pregnant women, mothers, and families in Montana by providing safe housing options and assistance during critical times. For personalized assistance, contacting Montana 2-1-1 or local DPHHS offices is recommended.