LINCOLN COUNTY RESOURCES

Western MT Area VI Agency on Aging, Inc.

Lori Thibodeau-Seay, Executive Director

110 Main St. Suite #5, Polson, MT 59860

406-872-2277 Direct Line 800-551-3191 or 406-883-7284 or 406-872-2285

LoriT@area6aging.org

AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER/INFORMATION AND REFERRAL

Information and Assistance (I&A) Technician on aging issues, Counselor for the State

Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) for Medicare, and Medigap Insurance

Christine Glines – Libby/Troy

Information & Assistance Technician/SHIP

406-270-1298 or 406-883-7284 

 ChristineG@Area6aging.org

 Sean Lacefield– Eureka 

Information & Assistance Technician/SHIP

406-544-4080 or 406-883-7284

SeanL@Area6aging.org


Long Term Care Ombudsman

Julie White – Local Long Term Care Ombudsman

406-741-3647 or 406-212-7071 or 800-266-4188

 Juliew@area6aging.org

Lynda Mergenthaler – Long-Term Care Ombudsman

406-830-4060 or 406-883-7284

lyndam@area6aging.org


Resource and Emergency Outreach Coordinator

Kim Leibenguth – Resource and Emergency Outreach Coordinator: 

406-833-0945, 406-883-7284 or 800-551-3191

KimL@area6aging.org 

 

Carmen Sciabica – Montana State Long-Term Care Ombudsman

406-444-3285 

Carmen.Sciabica@mt.gov 


VETERAN DIRECTED CARE

Emilianne Lansdown – (Eastern Mt. Lincoln County) Service Coordinator

406-883-7284 or 406-471-7114

emiliannel@area6aging.org

 

Christy Huling – (Western Mt. Lincoln County) Service Coordinator

208-610-8000

Christyh@area6aging.org


MEDICAID CASE MANAGEMENT

Benefis Community Care Medical, Inc., 33 Village Loop Unit B Kalispell, Mt 406-752-0850

HEALTH SERVICES

Cabinet Peaks Medical Center, 209 Health Park Drive, Libby, MT 59923 283-7000

Center for Asbestos Related Diseases, 214 E 3rd St., Libby, MT 59923 293-9274

Eureka Health Care– (Logan Health) Eureka, MT 59917 297-3145

Libby Rural Health Clinic-VA Clinic, 211 E. 2nd St. Libby, MT 59923 406-293-8711 Fax 406-293-6192

Logan Health Medical Clinic – Eureka 406-297-2438

North Country Medical Clinic– Eureka, MT 59917 297-2438

NW Community Health Center, 320 East 2nd St, Libby, MT 59923 283-6900

Clinic in Troy 406-295-8318

HOME HEALTH and HOSPICE

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?

Encompassed Health Hospice, Eureka only 42 Bruyer Way, Kalispell, Mt 406-755-4923

Epaga Home Care, Inc. 40 Appleway Kalispell, Mt 406-755-4633

Home Options, Libby, MT 59923 283-7300

Lincare Inc., 318 Mineral Ave. Libby (med equip/supplies/oxygen/asst. tech 293-8671

Logan Home Health & Hospice, Libby 406-283-7300

Mesothelioma Guide

website (https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma

Mesothelioma Hope Paige Baker – Advocacy Associate (855) 722-2974 https://www.mesotheliomahope.com/resources/caregivers

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.

Open Caregiving – Hospice

https://www.opencaregiving.com/glossary

https://www.opencaregiving.com/hospice

Veterans’ – Preventing Substance Among Veterans’

https://www.addicted.org/supe/preventing-substance-use-among-veterans

Preventing Substance Use Among Veterans

HOMEMAKER & PERSONAL CARE SERVICES

Addus Health Care, 415 W 9th St. Libby, MT 59923 (serving all of Lincoln Co.) 293-9651

All Ways Caring, self-directed Missoula, Mt 406-251-9333

Cabinet Mountain Home Care 293-4600

Personal Touch Home Care, Kalispell 1-800-344-5979 or 758-5422

Libby Senior Center, 206 E 2nd St., Libby 293-7222

Resources things to do

https://www.cablecompare.com/blog/things-to-do-instead-watching-tv

Tobacco Valley Senior Center , Eureka 297-2188

LEGAL SERVICES

MT Legal Services Association, Missoula 800-666-6899

Senior and Long-Term Care Legal Services Developer, Katy Lovell, Helena 406-444-7787, 800-332-2272

LINCOLN COUNTY SENIOR CITIZEN CENTERS

Libby Senior Citizens Center, 206 E. 2nd Street, Libby, MT 59923 293-7222

Kootenai Senior Citizens, Inc., 304 3rd Street, PO Box 74, Troy, MT 5993 295-4140

Tobacco Valley Senior Citizens, Inc., 310 First Ave. E, PO Box 745, Eureka, MT 59917 297-2188

LINCOLN COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING

Dedi Coy, President, 541 2nd St, Libby, MT 59923 293-7222 or 636-528-7000

MENTAL HEALTH/SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Addiction Treatment: Crestview Recovery Resource Inclusion

https://www.crestviewrecovery.com

Alcohol Rehab Guide 

Caitlin Tribit, Community Outreach Specialist 800-586-9670

https://www.alcoholrehabguide.org/treatment/medicare/ 

https://www.alcoholrehabguide.org/

Flathead Valley Chemical Dependency Clinic, 711 California Ave, Libby 293-7731

Flathead Valley Chemical Dependency Clinic, 66121 Hwy 37, Eureka 297-2822

Gateway Community Services 711 California Ave. Libby, Mt 406-293-7731

Support for overcoming substance misuse.

Top Rehab Centers

https://startyourrecovery.org/treatment/rehab-centers/montana

Start your Recovery

https://startyourrecovery.org/

Western Montana Mental Health Center, 34169 US Hwy 2 Libby, MT 59923 406-293-8746

NURSING HOMES

Libby Care Center, 308 E. Third, Libby, MT 59923 293-6285

Mesothelioma Hope Paige Baker – Advocacy Associate (855) 722-2974 https://www.mesotheliomahope.com/resources/caregivers

Mountain View Manor-Good Samaritan Center 297-2541

10 Mountain View Dr., PO Box 327, Eureka, MT 59917

Mesothelioma Guide

website (https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma

NUTRITIONAL MEAL LOCATIONS

(Call for Congregate Mealtimes and Home Delivered Meals)

Kootenai Senior Citizens, Inc., 304 3rd Street, Troy, MT 59935 295-4140 M-T-W-F @ 11:30

Libby Senior Citizens Center, 206 E. 2nd Street, Libby, MT 59923 293-7222 T-F @ 5 pm Wed noon

Tobacco Valley Senior Citizens, Inc., 310 First Ave. E, Eureka, MT 59917 297-2188 M-TH @ 5 pm Wed @ noon

PERSONAL CARE HOMES

Home Away from Home Libby, Mt 406-293-2768

Home Sweet Home, 144 Tobacco Valley View Drive, Eureka 889-5915

Libby Lodge of Love, 39042 Hwy 2, Libby 293-3334

PUBLIC HEALTH

Lincoln Co. 66121 Hwy 37, Eureka, MT 59923 406-297-2023 ext. 4 Open Tuesday 10-3

320 E. 2nd St. Libby MT 59923 406-293-3755

SENIOR FOOD DISTRIBUTION (Food Pantries)

Eureka Food Pantry and Thrift Store, 109 Dewey Ave. (2nd & 3rd Thurs, 12-2) 297-2358

Eureka Foursquare Church, 406 2nd Ave. E, Eureka (1st & 3rd Wed. 9-11) 406-297-7235

Libby Food Pantry, 724 Louisiana Ave., (every Tues) 406-293-3332

Libby Christian Church, 100 Kootenai River Road (Thursdays 10-1) 293-3747

Troy Food Bank, 459 Foote Road, Troy (M 10:30-12 295-5847

Troy Community Baptist Church, 725 E Missoula Ave, Troy (2nd & 4 Th 10-1) 406-295-4206

Tobacco Valley Food Pantry & Thrift Store 109 Dewey Ave. Eureka, Mt 406-297-2358

The Yaak Food Cupboard, 34 Riverview Drive, Troy (2nd & 4th T 2-4) 295-4048

SENIOR CITIZEN & COMMUNITY SUBSIDIZED HOUSING

Emergency Housing to help Seniors Montana- Samantha Carter, Senior Care Advocate samantha@payingforseniorcare.com

www.payingforseniorcare.com 

https://www.caring.com/senior-living/assisted-living/montana

Golden Lions Manor-703 E Grant, Troy 59935 406-295-7507

Green Meadow Manor-403 Idaho Ave., Libby, MT 59923 406-293-5651

Libby Plaza I & II -905 Commerce Way, Libby, MT 59923 406-293-3345

Treasure Manor-610 Treasure Ave., #33, Libby, MT 59923 406-293-8268

Kootenai Senior Apartments, 304 3rd St, Troy 406-295-4140

COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM

Eureka—deliveries to: CHAPEL OF PRAISE 79 Thistle Hollow RD. Eureka, Mt 59917 – Christie Hanson 406-889-3207 or 406-471-4678 Email: copcog@interbel.net

Libby—deliveries to: NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY 114 W 2nd St. Libby, Mt 59923 Julie Mason

406-291-2201 

Email: libbyvfw@gmail.com

Troy—deliveries to: TROY COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 725 East Missoula Ave. Troy, Mt – Cathy Foote 406-293-1200

Email: cathrynfoote@yahoo.com

SOCIAL AND HUMAN SERVICES

AARP Consumer Affairs Division (Complaints or questions) 406-444-9405

Alzheimer’s Information & Referral-national number 800-272-3900

American Cancer Society 800-422-6237

CARD Clinic (Center for Asbestos Related Disease) 214 E 3rd St. 406-293-9274

Citizen’s Advocate in Helena 800-332-2272

Compulsive Gamblers National Information 800-522-4700

Elder Abuse-Adult Protective Services – Zach Sherbo 406-293-3757

Human Resource Development Council-Fuel Assistance, Weatherization 406-293-2712

Helpnet Information & Crisis Referral, United Way 211 1-800-332-8425

Insurance Commissioner, State of Montana 800-332-6148

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 800-633-4227

Medicare 800-633-4227

Medicare – understanding the eligibility requirements to apply Medicaid Long Term Care in Montana

Montana Medicaid Long Term Care Programs

Montech assistive technology program 800-732-0323

Montana Board of Housing 836 Front St. Helena, MT 800-761-6264 or 841-2840

Montana Dept of Commerce, Reverse Annuity Mortgages (RAM) 800-761-6264

NARCS Anonymous 800-990-6262

Office of Public Assistance, PO Box 1570, Libby, MT 59923 293-3791

Social Security Administration 800-772-1213

Social Security-275 Corporate Dr. Suite D, Kalispell, MT 59901 888-487-0150

State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) 800-551-3191

Summitt Independent Living Center, Missoula Office 800-398-9002 or 406-728-1630

Summitt Independent Living Center, Flathead and Lincoln Counties 800-995-0029 or 406-257-0048

Veterans Affairs Montana Division, Kalispell 406-755-3795

Veterans Regional Office 1-800-827-1000

Veteran Service Office, Kalispell 406-758-2700

Veterans— Fort Harrison, Helena 877-468-8387 or 406-442-6410

Veteran’s DAV transportation 406-447-7760

Veterans Transportation Service VTS 406-447-6270

Veteran’s Primary Care Services, Libby Rural Health Clinic 406-293-8711

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 Loan Closet-Hospital Equipment 406-293-7316

Victims Advocate, Lincoln County Offices 406-283-2415

TRANSPORTATION

Addus Healthcare, Libby, (medical appointments) 406-293-9651

Lincoln County Transportation Service 877-745-7433 or 406-293-8024

Serving Eureka, Tobacco Valley, Libby and Troy

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Preventing Medicare Fraud (SMP) 800-551-3191 or 406-883-7284

(Preventing waste, fraud and abuse in health care)

State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) 800-551-3191 or 406-883-7284

(Assists people over 60 with Medicare, Insurance and billing forms)

SENIOR EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES

Grants for Seniors

Resource to guide Seniors and retirees

https://grantsforseniors.org/

https://www.resumebuilder.com/senior-employment-programs-and-resources/