LAKE COUNTY RESOURCES
Lori Thibodeau-Seay, Executive Director
Western MT Area VI Agency on Aging, Inc.
406-872-2277 Direct Line or 800-266-4188 or 406-883-7284
Fax: 406-883-7363
110 Main St. Suite #5
Polson, Mt. 59860
area6aging@area6aging.org or Lorit@area6aging.org
AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER / INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE
Including Medicare assistance and Long-Term Care Options Counseling
Information & Assistance/SHIP
Direct Line 406-883-7284 or 800-551-3191
Tonie Smothers, Information & Assistance Technician/SHIP
406-872-2284 Direct Line or 406-883-7284 or 800-551-3191
Dixie Bisson, Information & Assistance Technician/SHIP
406-872-2286 Direct Line or 406-883-7284 or 800-551-3191
Kay Granley, Information & Assistance Technician/SHIP
406-872-2285 Direct Line or 406-883-7284 or 800-551-3191
Local Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Julie White, Local Long Term Care Ombudsman
406-741-3647 or 406-212-7071 or 800-551-3191
Lynda Mergenthaler – Long-Term Care Ombudsman
406-830-4060 or 406-883-7284
Resource and Emergency Outreach Coordinator
Kim Leibenguth, Resource and Emergency Outreach Coordinator:
406-833-0945 or 800-551-3191
Carmen Sciabica, Montana State Long-Term Care Ombudsman 406-444-3285 Carmen.Sciabica@mt.gov
VETERANS DIRECTED CARE
Lake County Montana:
Emilianne Lansdown
406-872-2279 Direct Line or 406-883-7284 or 406-471-7114 or 800-551-3191
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS/ CANCER SUPPORT GROUPS
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group – Arlene Kintz 406-270-1212
Cancer Support Group, Linda Roberts – Facilitator, Polson, Mt.: 406-883-2337
2nd and 4th Monday at noon at Polson, Mt. Methodist Church: 883-7284 or 800-266-4188
Caregiver Support Group – facilitator Arlene Kintz
2nd Wednesday every month, 1:30 pm at Presbyterian Church, Polson, Mt.: 406-270-1212
Cheerful Hearts Cancer Support Group 406-883-3070 or 866-538-3070
2nd and 4th Monday at noon @ United Methodist Church Polson
CASE MANAGEMENT—Medicaid Waiver
Benefis Community Care Medical 33 Village Loop Unit B Kalispell, Mt 406-752-0580
Mountain-Pacific Quality Health, CFT/Pas and Long-Term Care level of care 800-219-7035
MPQH Long-Term Care Navigator, Cindy Nichols 800-497-8232 Ext. 5825
Spectrum Medical, Inc. 1825 Highway 93 S, Suite F, Kalispell, Mt.: 406-752-0580
COUNCIL ON AGING
Lake County Council on Aging, 528 Main St. SW, Ronan, Mt. 59864,
(homemaker, transportation, home chore, limited Legal Information, AARP tax assistance)
406-676-2367 Cell 406-546-7217 Email: coa@ronan.net
SHIP/I&A SHIP/I&A 406-676-2367 email: SHIP@Ronan.net
Martha Allen, Transportation & Commodities Manager 406-676-2368
Kay – Home Services 406-676-2367
HOMEMAKER & PERSONAL CARE SERVICES
A Plus Health Care, 1310 Main, Kalispell: 406-755-4968
Addus, 108 E 4th St., Suite 103, Kalispell: 406-257-1101
All Ways Caring, self-directed Missoula, Mt. 406-251-9333
Epaga Home Care 40 Appleway Dr. Kalispell, Mt. 406-755-4633
Cheerful Heart, PO Box 688, Polson, Mt. (for cancer patients): 866-538-3070 or 406-883-3070
Lake Co. Council on Aging, 528 Main St. SW, Ronan, Mt. 59864 –
(Homemaker, Transportation, Home Chore, Limited Legal Information): 406-676-2367
Home Caregivers, PO Box 747, Polson: 406-883-3590
LAKE COUNTY SENIOR CITIZEN CENTERS
Arlee Sr. Center-34532 Wessinger, Arlee: 406-726-3213
Arlee Tribal Senior Center 406-726-3221
Charlo Sr. Center-56686 Hwy 212, Charlo: 406-644-2531
Emo Tribal Senior Center 406-849-4044
Polson Sr. Center-504 3rd Ave E, Polson: 406-883-4735
Polson Tribal Senior Center 406-883-6877
Mission Valley Sr. Center-528 Main St., Ronan: 406-676-2371
Ronan Tribal Senior Center 406-676-5495
St. Ignatius Sr. Center-212 N. Main St., St. Ignatius: 406-745-4462
HOME HEALTH/HOMEMAKER & PERSONAL CARE SERVICES
A Plus Health Care, 1310 Main, Kalispell: 406-755-4968
Addus, 264 N. Main Suite 203 Kalispell, serving Polson and Libby: 406-257-1101
All Ways Caring, self-directed Missoula, Mt. 406-251-9333
Alpen Glow Cares
Alzheimer’s and Dementia Information, Website: https://dphhs.mt.gov/publichealth/diseasesconditions/alzheimersanddementia
Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias: Support for Montana Farmers and Ranchers and Their Families (Volume 1). (4641) (2024) (PDF Version) (HTML Version) [Order Online] Volume 1 of the Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias magazine is designed specifically for Montana agricultural producers facing early to middle stages of Alzheimer’s, their families, and family caregivers. The articles provided that can make a positive difference in their lives. Volume 1 includes topics on (1) Agricultural Occupations and Alzheimer’s: Potential Causes, Signs, and Early Diagnosis (2) Alzheimer’s and other Dementias: NOT a Normal Part of Aging (3) Progression of Alzheimer’s (4) Alzheimer’s and Caregiver Wellness (5) Communicating about an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis (6) Hope for the Future: Treatments or a Cure for Alzheimer’s?
Cheerful Heart PO Box 688 Polson, Mt. (Cancer patients) 406-883-3070 or 866-538-3070
Consumer Direct Services 866-438-8591
Encompassed Health and Hospice 42 Bruyer Way Kalispell, Mt 406-755-4923
Epaga Home Care, 40 Appleway Drive, Kalispell: 406-755-4633
Express Personnel Services 406-543-6651
Frontier Home Health and Hospice, Kalispell: 406-755-4923 (Missoula and Flathead County )
Home Caregivers, 1310 Main St., Polson: 406-883-3590
Home Care Services, 1018 Burlington, Suite 104 Missoula: 406-543-1184
Interim Healthcare of Western MT, 113 W Broadway, Missoula: 406-884-2006
Lake County Council on Aging 528 Main Street SW Ronan, Mt. 406-676-2367
Lake County Home Options, 711 Main St. SW, Ronan, Mt. 406-676-7300
Loyal Care 702 E. Idaho Kalispell, Mt 406-752-0146
Mesothelioma – Hope Paige Baker, Advocacy Associate (855) 722-2974 Website:https://www.mesotheliomahope.com/resources/caregivers/
Mesothelioma Guide
Website (https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma
Mesothelioma.net
Website: https://mesothelioma.net/mesothelioma-support/
Mesothelioma Lawyer Center, Jillian Miller –
Outreach Coordinator @ jmiller@cancer-outreach.com
1-800-793-4540 MesotheliomaLawyerCenter.org
Providing visitors with comprehensive mesothelioma cancer information, we also help asbestos victims recover money for medical treatment and other expenses.
Partners in Home Care, Polson MT: 406-883-8848
Resources things to do
https://www.cablecompare.com/blog/things-to-do-instead-watching-tv
St. Anne’s Everyday Home Care 406-249-6071
Summit ILC 406-728-1630
Veterans’ – Preventing Substance Among Veterans’
https://www.addicted.org/supe/preventing-substance-use-among-veterans
Preventing Substance Use Among Veterans
LICENSED NURSING HOMES – SKILLED CARE/ASSISTED LIVING
Closer to Home, 61262 Watson Road, St Ignatius: 406-745-0272
Mountain View Care Center, 829 Main SW, Ronan: 406-676-5510
Polson Health & Rehab., 9 14th Ave, Polson: 406-883-4378
St. Joseph Assisted Living, 11- 17th Ave. E. Polson: 406-883-1011
St. Luke’s Nursing Home, 107 6th Ave. SW, Ronan: 406-676-2900
The Retreat, 1303 Rivendell Ct. Polson: 406-883-4897
The Pines, 405 6th Ave W., Polson: 406-883-1021
The Pines of Mission, 320 Mission Drive St. Ignatius: 406-745-1021
MENTAL HEALTH/SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Addiction Treatment: Crestview Recovery Resource Inclusion
https://www.crestviewrecovery.com
Alcoholics Anonymous, #8 3rd Ave W, Polson, Mt: 406-883-6664
Alcohol Rehab Guide
Caitlin Tribit, Community Outreach Specialist 800-586-9670
https://www.alcoholrehabguide.org/treatment/medicare/
https://www.alcoholrehabguide.org/
Sunburst Mental Health Services, 203 Main St , Polson, Mt: 406-883-4061
Support for overcoming substance misuse.
Top Rehab Centers
https://startyourrecovery.org/treatment/rehab-centers/montana
Start your Recovery
https://startyourrecovery.org/
The Never Alone Recovery Hall: Don Roberts, Old Boys and Girls Club Hwy 93 Ronan, Mt 406-830-8587
Tribal Health & Human Service., 402 Mission Dr, St. Ignatius, Mt: 406-745–4363
Western MT Addiction Services, 802 Main Street, Suite C, Polson, Mt: 406-883-7310
NUTRITIONAL MEAL LOCATIONS (congregate meals/home delivered meals)
Arlee Sr. Center-34532 Wessinger – Mon, Wed, Fri 12:00, (2nd & 4th Sat 6:00 pm): 406-726-3213
Charlo Sr. Center-56686 Hwy 212 – Tues, Thurs 12:00 (1st, 3rd, 5th Wed noon): 406-644-2531
Polson Sr. Center-504 3rd Ave E, Polson, Mt.- Mon thru Fri, 11:45: 406-883-4735
Mission Valley Sr. Center-528 Main St. SW , Ronan, Mt: (M-W-F noon) 406-676-2371
(Mon, Wed, Fri, 12:00, 2nd Thurs. 5pm)
St. Ignatius Sr. Center-212 N. Main St., – Tues, Fri, 12:00 (1st and 3rd Wed 5:30 pm): 406-745-4462
TRIBAL NUTRITIONAL MEAL LOCATIONS
Arlee-Arlee Salish Addition, – Tues & Thurs, 12:00: 406-726-3221
Elmo-New Community Center, – Mon, Wed & Fri, 12:00: 406-849-5022
Hot Springs—Tues. & Thurs.: 406-741-3265 or 741-3266
Polson-701 1st St. E, – Wed & Fri, 12:00: 406-883-6877
Ronan-East corner Terrace Lake Rd. & Hwy 93, – Tues & Thurs, 12:00: 406-676-5495
St. Ignatius-St. Ignatius Salish Addition, – Mon & Wed, 12:00: 406-745-4240
ADULT DAY CARE
St Luke’s Nursing Home, 107 6th Ave W, Ronan (Adult Day Care): 406-676-2900
PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES
Dental Lifeline Network/Donated Dental Services Helena, Mt: 800-449-9670
Grants for Seniors
Resource to guide Seniors and retirees
Lake County Public Health, 802 Main, Polson: Emily Colomeda- Adminstration.: 406-883-7288
(Lake County Public Health offers immunizations for children and adults by appointment. Immunizations are offered at the walk-in clinic Tuesday afternoons from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.)
Medicare Information Links below:
Low-Income Subsidy Medicare Extra Help Program
https://www.medicareplans.com/medicare-part-d/low-income-subsidy-medicare-extra-help-program/
Medicare and Medicaid Guide for Low-Income Recipients
https://www.medicareplans.com/seniors-medicare-and-medicaid-enrollees/
How Do I Talk to a Real Person at the Social Security Office
https://www.medicareplans.com/how-do-i-talk-to-a-real-person-at-the-social-security-office/
Partnership Health Center 401 Railroad Missoula, Mt (also has dental clinic): 406-258-4789
Tribal Health Dept.
35401 Mission Dr, St. Ignatius, Mt: 406-745-3525
5 Fourth Ave. E, Polson: 406-883-5541
RESPITE CARE
Lake County Council on Aging, Ronan, Mt. (Respite service at your residence): 406-676-2367
Comfort Keepers, Polson: 406-883-4031 Comfort Keepers, Kalispell: 406-206-0897
Home Caregivers, Polson: 406-883-3590
SENIOR CITIZEN & COMMUNITY SUBSIDIZED HOUSING
Big Sky Apartments Charlo, Mt 406-676-5900
Boettcher Terrace Apartments, Polson Mt (call Ronan Housing Authority) 406-676-5900
Emergency Housing to help Seniors – Samantha Carter, Senior Care Advocate samantha@payingforseniorcare.com
htpp://www.payingforseniorcare.com
https://www.caring.com/senior-living/assisted-living/montana
Polson (call Ronan Housing Authority): 406-676-5900
Cherry Hill Village, 700 Cherry Hill Court, Polson Mt: 406-883-3978
Lakeview Village Apartment Community, 50236 Hwy 93, Polson Mt 406-883-2222
Lake County Community Housing (also Maxwell Apt.’s in Ronan, Mt. and St. Ignatius, Mt.): 406-676-5901 or 406-676-5900
Sunny Slope Vista Apartments, 820 11th Street East, Polson, Mt.: 406-883-0950
HOSPICE SERVICES
Encompassed Health and Hospice 42 Bruyer Way Kalispell, Mt 406-755-4923
Frontier Home Health and Hospice, Kalispell, Mt.: 755-4923 (Flathead County)
Lake County Home Options, 711 Main St. SW, Ronan, Mt.: 406-676-7300
Open Care-giving – Hospice:
https://www.opencaregiving.com/glossary
https://www.opencaregiving.com/hospice
Partners in Home Care Ronan, Mt. 406-676-7300 or 406 Polson, Mt. – 883-8412 or 888-729-8848
St. Luke Extended Care, Ronan, Mt.: 406-676-2900
SENIOR FOOD DISTRIBUTION (Food Pantries)
Breadbasket, 10 6th Ave SW, Ronan, Mt (Tues & Fri 10-2): 406-676-4357
Commodity Supplemental Food Program-Lake County Council on Aging: 406-676-2367
Mission Valley Food Pantry, 203 Blaine, St. Ignatius, Mt (Tues & F 10-2): 406-745-5484
Polson Loaves & Fish Pantry, 904 1st St E Polson, Mt (Tues 2:00-5:45, Thur 8:30-11:30 a.m. & Fri 10-2): 406-883-6864
Tribal Commodities Office, 410 Mountain View Dr, St. Ignatius, Mt (M-F 8-3:30): 406-745-4115
DELIVERIES TO:
PABLO CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 27 Clairmont Rd. Pablo, Mt.
POLSON SENIOR CENTER, 504 3rd Ave. East Polson, Mt
ADDITIONAL DELIVERY SCHEDULE AVAILABLE FROM LCCOA
SOCIAL AND HUMAN SERVICES
AARP: 800-434-3410 or 866-295-7278
Adult Protective Services, 830 ½ Shoreline Drive, Polson: 406-883-7841 or 844-277-9300
Alcoholics Anonymous, #8 3rd Ave W, Polson: 406-883-6664
Alzheimer’s (National) Information & Referral: 800-272-3900
Alzheimer’s Support Group-facilitator Arlene; 406-270-1212
American Cancer Society: 800-422-6237 or 800-227-2345
Brain Injury Alliance of Mt.: 800-241-6442
Cheerful Heart Inc., Polson – non-medical volunteer help for cancer patients: 406-883-3070
Citizen’s Advocate in Helena: 800-332-2272
Compulsive Gamblers Hot-Line: 800-522-4700
Community Action Partnership of NW Mt, (Fuel Assistance) Lynda Craft: 406-883-3470 or 406-752-6565
Domestic Abuse National Hotline: 800-799-7233
DOVES (Domestic Violence Education & Services) (Now SAFE Harbor): 406-676-0800 or 406-883-3350
PO Box 497, Ronan, Mt. 59864
Experience Works: 406-543-2300
Eye/Low vision –glasses recycle—Lions Club of MT: 800-601-5004
Polson—Julia Manley: 406-883-5413
Eye/low vision – Older Blind Program, Missoula: 406-329-5400
Flathead Reservation Extension Office: 406-275-2700
Habitat for Humanity Kalispell Mt. 406-257-8800
Hearing Center, St Luke’s, Ronan, Mt.: 406-528-5234
Heart Association (Lake County)-Becky Vergeront, Polson: 406-883-4771
Helping Hands, 9-2 M-W, 9-1 Fri. Polson, Mt.: 406-883-8256
Lake County Board of Housing, Ronan Mt.: 406-676-5901
Lake County Clerk of Court (to obtain passports), Polson, Mt.: 406-883-7254 or 406-883-7256
Lake County Extension Office, 300 3rd Ave, Ronan, Mt.: 406-676-4271
Lake County Office of Public Assistance, 49627 Hwy 93, Polson, Mt.: 406-883-7820
Lake County Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC), Polson, Mt. Lyn Hellegaard: 406-327-8707
Medicare Fraud reporting line, SMP Program: 800-551-3191 or 406-883-7284
Medicare Extra Help Program:
Low-Income Subsidy — Medicare Extra Help Program | Medicare Plans
Medicare and Medicaid Guide for Low-Income
Medicare and Medicaid Guide for Low-Income Recipients | Medicare Plans
Medicare and Social Security:
How Do I Talk To a Real Person at the Social Security Office? | Medicare Plans
Medicare Information-Best time to call 8am thru 10am or after 4 pm: 800-633-4227
Medicare – understanding the eligibility requirements to apply Medicaid Long Term Care in Montana
Montana Medicaid Long Term Care Programs
Mission Mountain Enterprises-Job Rehabilitation, 330 Main St., Ronan, Mt.: 406-676-2563
Mt Board of Housing, 836 Front St., Helena, Mt.: 406-841-2840
Mt Consumer Protection Office, 1219 8th Ave, Helena, Mt.: 800-481-6896
Mt Dept. of Commerce, Reverse Annuity Mortgages (RAM): 800-761-6264
Mt Fair Housing, 2522 S. 3rd Street, Missoula, Mt.: 800-929-2611
Mt Housing Authority, Butte: Pam Bean 406-782-2573
Montana Legal Services Association, Missoula, Mt.: 800-666-6899 or 406-543-8343
Montech (Technology Related Assist. Program for those with disabilities): 406-243-5751
Partners in Home Care, Home modification, 2687 Palmer Street Suite B Missoula, Mt 406-239-8824
NARCS Anonymous: 800-990-6262
National Health Information: 240-453-8280
Social Security-National Toll-Free Line…..7am to 7pm: 800-772-1213
-For residents north of Polson, Kalispell: 888-487-0150
-For residents in Polson and south, Missoula, Mt.: 866-931-9029
Mt State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP): 800-551-3191 or 406-883-7284
Mt State Insurance Commission; 800-332-6148
SAFE Harbor, Ronan: 406-883-3350 or 406-676-0800
Summit Independent Living Center, Inc. (Assists people w/ disabilities)
700 SW Higgins, Ste 101, Missoula, Mt.: 728-1630 or 800-398-9002
Summit Independent Living Center, Inc.124 Main St. PO Box 434 Ronan, Mt 406-215-1604 or 866-230-6936
Susan Morris, 124 Main St. Ronan, Mt.: 406-215-1604 or 866-230-6936
Tribal Health Addiction & Treatment: 406-745-3525
Tribal Nutrition & Commodity Programs, St. Ignatius, Mt.: 406-675-2700 ext 1063
Tribal Voc. Rehabilitation. Director/Cash Assistance. Case. Management.: 406-675-2700 ext 1038
VA – Montana Veterans Affairs – Roxanne or Andrea: 406-542-2501
Veterans Administration-general information: 800-827-1000
Veterans Administration-Fort Harrison, Helena, Mt.: 406-442-6410
Veterans Service Office -Regional Kalispell, Mt: Ryan Keeler 406-755-3795
Veterans’ Guide to Vocational Schools and Apprenticeship Programs
A guide helps veterans learn about the benefits of non-traditional post-secondary education and other important details about vocational and apprenticeship programs, such as eligibility, costs, and transitioning to working civilian.
Click Here: https://www.intelligent.com/veterans-guide-to-vocational-and-apprenticeship-programs/
VFW of Ronan, Mt: Marion for applications & transportation: 406-676-5652
Working Innovations, 414 D 1st St. E, Polson, Mt.: 406-883-6717 or 406-883-6717
SENIOR EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES
https://www.resumebuilder.com/senior-employment-programs-and-resources/
TRANSPORTATION
Cheerful Heart (cancer patients) 406-883-3070
CSKT Transit, Pablo— (serving all residents of Flathead Reservation): 406-675-2700 ext 1030 or 1360
Lake County Council on Aging (bus or medi-car), Ronan, Mt.: 406-676-2368
Medi cab Transportation Center (Medicaid approved) between 7 am & 7 pm Mon-Fri: 800-292-7114
Paying for Senior Care emergency housing https://www.caring.com/senior-living/assisted-living/montana
Polson Sr. Citizen Bus, 9 am-3 pm Mon-Fri: 406-883-4735
Polson Taxi – Polson, Mt 406-407-2738
South Lake Taxi Polson, Mt: Dennis Orr: 406-883-9220
VA Transportation (Lake Co): 406-207-1496
VA Transit for wheelchairs 406-447-6270
Veterans Transportation Network: 800-332-6625
LEGAL SERVICES
Lake Co. Council on Aging, Ronan, Mt (limited legal information): 406-676-2367
Mt. Legal Services, 304 N. Higgins, Missoula, Mt.: 800-666-6899
Mt. Senior Legal Services: Katy Lovell, Helena, Mt: 800-551-3191 or 406-883-7284
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP): 406-883-7284
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP): 406-883-7284
