American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) - Defends civil liberties and civil rights (e.g., freedom of speech, freedom of religion, privacy) in Montana. This office does not typically assist individuals, but focuses resources on cases affecting large groups.
Ph: 406-443-8590
E-mail: aclu@aclumontana.org
Web: www.aclumontana.org (includes online complaint form)
Child Support Enforcement Division (CSED) - Establishes and enforces child support payments.
Ph: 800-346- 5437 (outside Helena) 406-444-9855 (in Helena)
Web: http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/aboutus/divisions/childsupportenforcement/
Citizen Advocate Office - Helps with problems or complaints related to state agencies.
Ph: 800-332-2272
Consumer Protection Office - Assists consumers and investigates consumer complaints against businesses; enforces Montana consumer protection laws.
Ph: 406-444-4500
Web: www.state.mt.us/doa/consumerprotection/ (incl. online complaint form)
Human Rights Bureau - Enforces Montana's discrimination laws; receives and investigates complaints of discrimination.
Ph: 800-542-0807, 406-444-2884
Web: http://erd.dli.mt.gov/humanright/hrhome.asp
MontanaLawHelp.org - Website providing legal information, legal and community resources, and information about courts in Montana.
Montana Legal Services Association - Provides legal advice and representation to low-income Montanans.
Legal Hotlines: 800-999-4941, 800-666-6899, 800-926-3144
Web: www.mtlsa.org
Montana Advocacy Program - Protects and advocates for the rights of Montanans with mental and physical disabilities; provides advocates & attorneys for disability related issues.
Ph: 406-449-2344
voice/TDD 800-245-4743
E-mail: advocate@mtadv.org
Web: www.mtadv.org
MontPIRG Tenant-Landlord Hotline - Gives information about tenant-landlord law.
Ph: 1-888-345-7474
E-mail: mthotline@pirg.org
Web: http://www.montpirg.org/hotline/index.html
Office of Disciplinary Counsel - Investigates claims of ethical violations by lawyers.
Ph: 406-841-2980
People's Law Center - Represents people in Social Security disability cases (SSI and SSDI), disability cessation, Social Security overpayments, and Medicaid cases.
Ph: 406-443-3896
Hotline Numbers: Bozeman/Billings: 866-650-9013;
Helena/Butte/Missoula: 800-406-5567;
Great Falls/Havre: 800-406-5560
Public Service Commission - Assists with complaints regarding utility companies
Ph: 800-646-6150, 406-444-6199
Web: http://www.psc.state.mt.us/
Senior and Long Term Care Division - Information and assistance for seniors; elder abuse hotline; home and community based case management; ombudsman program; state health insurance; emergency intervention.
Ph: 406-444-4077
Aging Hotline: 800-332-2272
Elder Abuse Hotline: 800-551-3191
Web: http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/sltc/
State Bar Lawyer Referral & Information Service - Provides referrals to Montana attorneys and information regarding other resources in the State.
Ph: 406-449-6577
State Law Library of Montana - Serves the legal information needs of judges, attorneys, and the general public by providing reference and research assistance.
Ph: (406) 444-3660
E-mail: mtlawlibrary@mt.gov
Web: www.lawlibrary.state.mt.us
Address: 215 North Sanders, Helena, MT 59620
University of Montana Law School Library (William J. Jameson Law Library) - Provides limited legal reference help to the public.
Web: http://www.umt.edu/law/library/library.htm
Address: University of Montana, 32 Campus Drive, Missoula, Montana.
Victim Services and Crime Victim Compensation Program - Serves as a central reference point for victims of crime, offering information and referrals; provides financial assistance to help crime victims with crime related expenses, including lost wages and medical expenses.
Ph: 800-498-6455 (outside of Helena) 406-444-3653 (in Helena)
E-mail: dojovs@mt.gov
Web: http://www.doj.state.mt.us/victims/