SANDERS 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 or 800-551-3191 or 406-883-7284
AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER/INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE
Shirley Proctor – I&A Technician/SHIP 406-871-1149 shirleyp@area6aging.org
LONG TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN
Julie White – Long-Term Care Ombudsman
406-212-7071, 406-741-3647, 800-266-4188 or 406-883-7284
Lynda Mergenthaler – Long-Term Care Ombudsman
406-830-4060 or 406-883-7284
Montana State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Carmen Sciabica – 406-444-3285 Carmen.Sciabica@mt.gov
Emergency Outreach Coordinator
Kim Leibenguth, Emergency Outreach Coordinator:
406-833-0945 or 800-551-3191
VETERANS DIRECTED CARE
Emilianne Lansdown, (Eastern Sanders County)
Service Coordinator 406-883-7284 Montana Counties
Christy Huling, (Western Sanders County-from Trout Creek to Idaho, Trout Creek, Noxon, Heron)
Service Coordinator 208-610-8000
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS
Powerful Tools for Caregivers –800-266-4188 or 406-883-7284
Dixie Bisson 406-872-2286 Dixieb@area6aging.org
Respite and Homemaking – Sanders County Council on Aging 800-246-5899 or 406-741-2343
CASE MANAGEMENT
Benefis Spectrum Medical, Inc 406-752-0580
Mesothelioma Hope Paige Baker – Advocacy Associate (855) 722-2974 https://www.mesotheliomahope.com/resources/caregivers/
Western Mt. Mental Health Center, 602 Preston Ave. Thompson Falls, Mt 406-532-9190
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.
FOOD & FOOD PANTRIES
Commodity Supplemental Food Program—
CJ Williamson 406-872-2280 cjw@area6aging.org
Noxon Senior Center – Commodity Supplemental Food Distribution
211 2nd St. Noxon, Mt. 59853
406-847-6000 call for time. Administrator: Sherry Sutherland
Dates: 4/14 – 6/19 – 8/21 – 10/16 – 12/18 2024
SANDERS COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING Nutrition Manager: Linda Landrum P.O. Box 63, Hot Springs, Mt 59845 406-741-3265 Fax 406-741-2349 Email: infosccoa@gmail.com
Community Services Fellowship, Noxon 406-847-2151
Community Harvest Food Bank 704 1/2 Preston Ave. Thompson Falls, Mt. 406-827-9897
Faith Point Ministries Food Bank 3rd Thursday 9-12. 501-627-3188
Gospel Mountain AoG Food Bank, T-Falls 406-827-4611
Hot Springs Food Pantry 100 Main Hot Springs, Mt 59845 406-741-2012
Plains Community Food Bank 406-826-5714
Plains AoG Shekinah Kitchen 826-3333
Sanders County Coalition for Families Food Distribution 406-827-3218
HEALTH SERVICES
Bull River Clinic, 1029 MT Hwy 200, Noxon, MT 59853 406-847-2100
Clark Fork Valley Hospital & Family Practice-10 Kruger Road, Plains, MT 406-826-4800
Hot Springs Family Medicine & Physical Therapy, 118 Broadway St Hot Springs, MT 406-741-3602
Thompson Falls Family Medicine & Physical Therapy, 120 Pond St, Thompson Falls, MT 406-827-4442
Main St Medical, Jane Taylor PA, 907 Main, Thompson Falls, MT 406-827-4307
Plains Family Medicine; Dr. Gegory Hanson 406-826-4810
Veterans’ – Preventing Substance use among Veterans’
https://www.addicted.org/supe/preventing-substance-use-among-veterans
Preventing Substance Use Among Veterans
HOSPITAL/HOME HEALTH/HOSPICE
Addus Healthcare (serving Sanders County) 888-293-9651 or 406-214-0850
Missoula – 406-541-7063
A Plus Health Care (serving Sanders County) currently only self-directed care 406-755-4968
Alpen Glow Cares
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?
Alzheimer’s and Dementia information website: https://dphhs.mt.gov/publichealth/diseasesconditions/alzheimersanddementia
Cabinet Mountain Home Care – Rebecca Cooper, Plains, Mt 406-529-6730
Clark Fork Valley Hospital, 110 Kruger Rd, Plains, MT 406-826-4800
Home Health & Hospice– Clark Fork Valley Hospital 406-826-4873
Partners in Home Care (previously ResCare), self-directed care only 406-251-9333
Open Caregiving – Hospice
https://www.opencaregiving.com/glossary
https://www.opencaregiving.com/hospice
LICENSED NURSING HOMES
Long Term Care – Clark Fork Valley Hospital, 10 Kruger Rd. Plains, Mt 406-826-4976 or 406-826-4834
Hot Springs Health & Rehabilitation—600 1st Ave N, Hot Springs, MT 59845 406-741-2992
LICENSED ADULT FOSTER CARE/PERSONAL CARE HOMES (Assisted Living)
Cherry Hills Assisted Living, 214 Church, Thompson Falls, MT 406-827-1272
Mountain View Manor, Box 512, Plains 406-826-7762
Mount Silcox Adult Foster Care, Thompson Falls 406-827-1737
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/
PUBLIC HEALTH
Grants for Seniors
Resource to guide Seniors and retirees
Sanders County Public Health Department 406-827-6931
Support for overcoming substance misuse.
Top Rehab Centers
https://startyourrecovery.org/treatment/rehab-centers/montana
Start your Recovery
https://startyourrecovery.org/
SANDERS COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING
PO Box 339, Hot Springs, MT 59845 800-246-5899 or 406-741-2343
203 Main Street Hot Springs, Mt.
TRANSPORTATION
Sanders County Public Transportation 800-246-5899 or 406-741-2346
CSKT Transit, Pablo—serving all residents of Flathead Reservation 406-675-2700 Ext. 1030 or 1360
Disabled American Veterans (DAV) – Free rides for veterans 406-242-0217
Veterans Transportation Service 1-800-332-6625
SANDERS COUNTY SENIOR CITIZEN CENTERS & NUTRITIONAL MEAL LOCATIONS
(Congregate & Home-Delivered Meals. Call for days & times)
Camas Hot Springs Senior Center, 101 Main St., Hot Springs MT 59845 406-741-2344
Heron Community Center, 205 Railroad Ave, Heron, MT 59844 406-847-2520
Hot Springs Tribal Center, 214 Spring St. N. Suite B, Hot Springs, MT 59845 406-741-3265
Dixon Senior Center, 106 3rd St. W, Dixon, MT 59831 406-246-3310
Noxon Senior Center, 201 2nd Ave., Noxon, MT 59853 406-847-6000
Plains/Paradise Senior Center, 205 W. Meany St, Plains, MT 59859 406-826-3018
Thompson Falls Senior Center, 1191 Mt. Silcox Rd, Thompson Falls, MT 59873 406-827-3457
Trout Creek Senior Center, 10 Larch Street, Trout Creek, MT 59874 406-827-4461
DELIVERIES TO:
Plains Senior Center, 205 Meany Plains, Mt
CONTACT: Dixie Gietz 406-826-4487
Thompson Falls Senior Center, 1191 Mt. Silcox Rd. Thompson Falls, Mt
CONTACT: Nancy Gressing 406-827-5055
Trout Creek Senior Center, 10 Larch St. Trout Creek, Mt
CONTACT: Sharon Tessier 406-847-4876
Hot Springs Senior Center, 101 Main St. Hot Springs, Mt
CONTACT: Louis Hodgeson/Catrionna 406-741-5013
Hot Springs Food Pantry 741-2979
Community Harvest Food Bank, T-Falls 406-827-6333
Plains Community Food Bank 826-5714
Gospel Mountain AoG Food Bank, T-Falls 406-827-4611
Plains AoG Shekinah Kitchen 826-3333
Community Services Fellowship, Noxon 406-847-2151
SENIOR CITIZEN & COMMUNITY SUBSIDIZED HOUSING
Emergency Housing to help Seniors Montana- Samantha Carter, Senior Care Advocate samantha@payingforseniorcare.com
https://www.caring.com/senior-living/assisted-living/montana
Mountain House – Thompson Falls, Mt (Bennett Homes) 406-827-4663
Saleesh House – Thompson Falls, Mt (Bennett Homes) 406-827-4663
Teddy Roosevelt House – Trout Creek, Mt (Bennett Homes) 406-827-4663
Clark Fork Apartments – Plains, Mt 406-827-3606
Lions Manor – Thompson Falls, Mt 406-827-3115
Whispering Pines – Trout Creek, Mt 406-827-0543
Sanders County Housing Authority 406-847-2294
SOCIAL AND HUMAN SERVICES
AARP State Director 406-441-2277
Adult Protective Services regional intake 406-755-6493 Sanders Co.
Child & Adult Services 800-318-8865
Alcohol & Drug Services – Sanders County 406-827-4241
Cancer Network of Sanders County – Joyce Dougan 406-826-4278
Citizens Advocate – Helena Mt 800-332-2272
Consumer Affairs Division (complaints or questions re: telemarketing) Helena Mt 406-444-9405
Family Violence Hotline – Plains Mt 800-265-0415 or 406-758-5433
Fuel Assistance – Community Action Partnership of NW Mt 800-344-5979 or 406-827-3472
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
Medicaid Information 800-362-8312
Medicare Information 800-633-4227
Medicaid – Understanding the eligibility requirements to apply for Medicaid Long Term Care in Montana
Montana Medicaid Long Term Care Programs
Montana Home Health Hot-Line 800-762-4618 or 406-444-3468
Montana Legal Services Association Missoula Mt 800-666-6124
Montana Veterans Continuing Care Center – Whitefish Mt 406-892-3256
National Alzheimer’s Information & Referral 800-272-3900
Office of Public Assistance 406-827-4395
Resources things to do
https://www.cablecompare.com/blog/things-to-do-instead-watching-tv
Sanders County Coalition for Families – Elder Abuse 406-827-3218
Sanders County Community Development Corporation – Jim Rexhouse 406-827-6935
Sanders County Community Mental Health 406-532-9190
Social Security Administration National toll-free number 800-772-1213
Social Security Administration, Local Office Missoula 866-931-9029 / Kalispell 888-487-0150
Summit Independent Living Center NW Montana 406-215-1604 Ext. 3 or 866-230-6936
Travel Free Rooms – Long Distance Veterans Spokane 800-274-6025
Veteran State Administration 800-827-1000
Veterans Administration Fort Harrison general information 406-442-6410
Veterans’ Health and Benefits Services 877-222-8387
Veterans Self Directed Care Program 800-266-4188
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/
Weatherization 888-750-7360
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
SMP (Preventing Medicare waste, fraud and abuse) 800-266-4188 or 406-883-7284
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP-Medicare help) 800-266-4188 or 406-827-3034
SENIOR EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES
https://www.resumebuilder.com/senior-employment-programs-and-resources/