Community resources

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Frequently asked questions

Other Supportive Resources

Montana Empowerment

877-870-1190

Billings Special Needs Facebook Page

Montana Family to Family Health Information Center

(406)-243-4570

MontanaF2F@umontana.edu

Fit 4 Mom

(406)-272-3604

marypust@fit4mom.com

Sensory Focused Resources

AMC Sensory Friendly Films (AMC Theaters) Shiloh  

(406)-652-1105

Billings Studio Theater - Sensory-Friendly Performances

Billings Studio Theater offers sensory-friendly performances, making theater experiences more accessible for individuals with sensory sensitivities and special needs.

billingsstudiotheatre.com

Get Air, A Special Time for You

(406)-813-3291

ZooMontana Sensory Sunday

ZooMontana hosts Sensory Sunday events, providing a supportive environment for individuals with sensory sensitivities, including children with special needs.

zoomontana.org

Recreational Programs

Art of Wellness

Art of Wellness is an inclusive art studio in Billings, MT, offering creative and therapeutic art classes for individuals of all abilities, including children with special needs.

facebook.com/ArtOfWellness406

Barracuda Swim Club, LLC

(406)-200-3983

facebook.com/barracudaswimminglessons

barracudaswimclubllc@gmail.com

Billings Parks and Recreation Department - Adaptive Recreation

The Billings Parks and Recreation Department offers adaptive recreation programs for individuals with disabilities, providing opportunities for leisure and skill-building.

billingsparks.org

Chinook Horses

Chinook Horses provides opportunities for individuals and families to engage, learn, and thrive outside of the classroom and traditional therapeutic environments by practicing equine-facilitated activities and psychotherapy, regardless of their ability to pay.

(917)-903-0873

chinookhorses.org

info@chinookhorses.org

Eagle Mount

Eagle Mount creates meaningful experiences for people with disabilities through adaptive recreation. Their purpose is to provide a sense of belonging and lifelong friendships inspired by a spirit of adventure.  

406-969-2949

eaglemountbillings.org

info@eaglemountbillings.org

Magic City Gymnastics

(406)-221-2424

magiccitygymnastics.com

Special Olympics Montana

Special Olympics Montana provides year-round sports training and athletic competition for individuals with intellectual disabilities, fostering physical fitness and social inclusion.

somt.org

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch (YBGR)

(406)-655-2100

ybgr.org

YMCA

The Billings YMCA offers adaptive programs and activities for children with special needs, promoting physical fitness and social engagement.

(406)-248-1685

billingsymca.org

Peer Program & Life Transitions

Early Childhood Intervention (ECI)

(406)-281-5885

Living Independently for Today & Tomorrow, Inc. (LIFTT)

406-259-5181

Support and Techniques for Empowering People (STEP Inc.)

(406)-248-2055

(800)-820-4180

step-inc.org

info@step-inc.org

Pay Love Forward

(406)-969-2500

paylovefoward.net

info@payloveforward.net

Mobility Resources

Fish, Wildlife & Parks Action Trackchair

FWP is enhancing the inclusive and welcoming environment for all at Lake Elmo with the new Action Trackchair, an all-terrain wheelchair designed to empower individuals of all abilities to explore the state park. This all-terrain wheelchair is available free of charge for the public to use.

fwp.mt.gov/lake-elmo

How to reserve the Action Trackchair:

Call the Lake Elmo State Park manager at (406) 422-2277 or the R5 Headquarters front desk at (406) 247-2940 for a reservation.

Dance Classes
Technology & Adaptive Equipment

MonTECH provides technology, support, and services that improve the quality of life for Montanans with disabilities.

Missoula:  For an in-person or online appointment, or to schedule a call, contact Michelle Allen at (406) 243-5486, michelle.allen@mso.umt.edu.

School for the Deaf and the Blind

Montana School for the Deaf and the Blind

3911 Central Ave Great Falls MT 59405


800-882-6732

www.msdb.mt.gov

email: info@msdb.mt.gov

Supportive Resources

Butte 4-C’s is a non-profit regional childcare resource and referral agency serving children, families, and early childhood professionals in southwest Montana.

(406) 723-4019

butte4cs.org

Family Outreach provides a wide variety of services free of charge to a wide variety of individuals throughout Southwest Montana.

Please contact the office nearest you to get information about services provided.

The focus of our program is to teach families and friends how to teach skills to children and adults with special needs. In addition, the families and friends often request education regarding the disability and information about resources and services available. We work hard to ensure that children and adults in the Family Outreach program have the same opportunities that all Montanans have in education, in the community, in friendships, and in life.

Counties Served: Silver Bow, Beaverhead, Deer Lodge, Granite, Powell

Butte Office:
641 Sampson St.
Butte, MT 59701

406-494-1242

Butte Emergency Food Bank
1019 E. 2nd St.
Butte, 59701

(406) 782-6230

Autism Resources

Autism Speaks is a national organization that offers a variety of support and resources.

888-288-4762

www.autismspeaks.org