Programs

Housing Opporunities

Tri-state HELP HOPWA
(Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS) is a program which helps to provide financial assistance for housing and assist with related support services to low-income persons living with HIV/AIDS and their families in Montana.
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Tri-State HELP Services

  • Emergency Assistance -- Individuals that are homeless or at immediate risk of being homeless.
  • Rental Assistance -- Individuals having difficulty paying rent or mortgage due to his/her HIV/AIDS status.
  • Support Services -- Referrals for medical services: health care providers, counseling, and nutrition programs.

Tri-State HELP Goals
To provide a stable housing environment and provide access to the following services:

  • Medical care
  • Support services
  • Recovery and Counseling services

How Do I Qualify?
In order to receive Tri-State HELP services, you must meet the following criteria:

  • HIV verification -- signed physician statement, viral load or lab test results.
  • Homelessness -- or at risk to become homeless.
  • Low income status -- (this is determined by each county, contact your local agency for more info.)
  • Proof of income -- social security statement, public benefits and/or employee pay stubs

Contact Information
Western Montana
(406) 543-4775 - Christopher or Kristin.
Eastern Montana
(406) 245-2029 - Shelley or Debbie
1-866-862-HOME (4663)

YAPMT Programs

Know Now! Rapid Testing

Rapid Testing is a technology that allows an individual to obtain an HIV test result in approximately 20 minutes. If you are interested in a Rapid Test, please contact us for an appointment.

 

HIV/AIDS Hotlines and Numbers

Yellowstone AIDS Project
406-245-2029
Contact Us

RiverStone Health
406-247-3350
Official Website

CDC National AIDS Hotline
1-800-232-4636
1-888-232-6348 TTY
Official Website

Gay Men's TASK FORCE 1-800-342-2437

 

Government Agencies

Dept. of Health and Human Services
111 N. 31st St., Billings, MT 59101
406-256-6950 Food Stamps, Medicaid, Public Assistance.

Dept. of Veterans Affairs
Regional Office: 1-800-827-1000
Billings Clinic: 406-651-5670
Billings Vet Center: 406-657-6071

Housing Authority
2415 1st Ave. N., Billings, MT 59101
406-245-6391 Section 8 and subsidized housing.

HRDC 7
7 N. 31st St., Billings, MT 59101
406-247-4732 LIEAP (financial assistance for utilities from Oct. 1 to Apr. 30), energy share, weatherization, Section 8 housing outside of Billings.

Social Security Administration
2900 4th Ave. N., Billings, MT 59101
406-247-7265 Social Security/Disability, SSI, Medicare.