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| Community Resource Directory |
| Ravenwood Outdoor Learning Center is a Flathead Valley community organization focused on deep connections to nature, community, and self through the development of sensory awareness, playful learning environments, and mentoring relationships across all generations since 2003. |
| Samaritan House, Inc. “Montana's premiere homeless shelter and transitional living program.” includes: housing assistance veteran assistance, social security support, mental health support, developmental disability help, literacy classes, AA/NA meetings, employment counseling. Chris Krager, executive director, 257-5801, 124 9th Ave West, Kalispell |
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The Zone "safe place for kids".
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| YWAM (Youth With A Mission)
Activities for kids, concerts, dinners, travel provided/transportation- Lakeside Marilyn Humphrey 883-2113 or Sika Ulota, Pablo |
| Sunburst Community
Service Foundation Provides arts, cultural & human services to support individual, family & community growth, to provide services to support families in preventing child abuse & neglect, preserving families with foster care placement, parent education and advocacy |
| Eureka Cheryl Zarnowski 297-3435-arts & cultural programs for children provided, mentorship program, scholarship assistance, holiday programs to meet children's basic needs, plus drug & alcohol testing |
| Libby - Toya Lavenway 291-5273-mentorship program, drug/alcohol testing |
| Thompson Falls - Mary Chaboya 529-8801-alcohol/drug testing |
| Kalispell - Marcia Tharp 257-4040-adoption support services, drug/alcohol testing, clothes closet |
| Polson - Julie
Fleck, director of Human Resources, 885-4074 mtjuliefleck@yahoo.com Conducts parent-child relationship assessments, drug/alcohol testing |
| Missoula - Hollie Gutman 880-3929 |
| Helena - Belinda Tomlinson 594-0412 |
| Hamilton - AnnaMarie White 880-6073-alcohol/drug testing |
| Good Samaritan Club
Children/youth activities, Buzz Box (game room-electronic) open Mondays & Wednesdays 3:30-5:30 pm (snacks provided), Fridays 5:30-8:00 pm for kids 1st-5th grades (older youth welcome to be helpers only). Heritage Faith Christian Church, Polson, Rev. John & Sharon Payne 883-5160 |
| Montana Community
Change Project Building support and awareness in Lake County to change community norms to reduce binge drinking and drunk driving with a focus on youth/young adults, provide classes, build support to change, interact with public groups Ivy McGowan or Ethan Smith, 883-7316, Polson (Coalition For Kids-Polson) |
| Audubon
Society - Polson Guest speakers on second Tuesday of month, Polson Library 7-9 pm, (National Audubon Society/Missoula 883-3672) |
| Circle of Trust
Every other Thursday 7-9 pm Based on Parker Palmer's A Hidden Wholeness book, a "circle of trust" is a non-traditional small group of people who create safe space for the soul and it's guidance, where each supports each other on the journey toward an undivided life. Guidance rules are "no fixing, no saving, no advising, & no setting each other straight" Bob McClellan, 883-2127, Polson |
| Teen N Crisis
"community support for at risk youth"
People available for help & support when there is no where to turn, teens with drug/alcohol addiction, suicide prevention Based on the book Loss of Innocence by Ron Clem, former LA police dept. narcotics agent & daughter Carren after her meth addiction recovery. 406 471-6599(emergencies), Ron Clem or Gerri Gardner, Kalispell, info@teensncrisis.org |
| Mission Mountain Enterprises, Inc. Provides residential services, community & organizational employment & personal & social services for people with disabilities 676-2563, Ronan |
| LAM (Look at Montana)
Photography Club Monthly social gathering to shoot photos at various locals, followed by lunch, to share photos and experience Montana, June 20th BBQ, July 4th BBQ Call for March Shoot details Molly & Ed Rossmiller, 883-1920, Polson, rossmiller@centurytel.net |
Open
Circle |
AGAPE Home Care, Inc |
| Helping Hands
Fund Help to community with support, funds, referrals Linda Greenwood, 883-8256, Polson |
| Shining Mountains
Center For Spiritual Living International Center For Spiritual Living, providing special services, community events, on-going classes, a center for "new thought", children's programs, meditation Rev. Yvonne Cottrell, 257-6539, Kalispell |
| DOVES (Domestic
Violence Education & Services) Serving victims of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking in Lake County & Flathead Reservation, also legal aide 24 hrs, 883-3350, Polson, Executive Director: Jenifer Blumberg |
Compassionate
Friends |
| Women's
Group/Children's Group Group focuses on domestic violence with kids and women issues.(by DOVES) Tuesdays at United Methodist Church, Polson, Rev. Mark Calhoon, 883-6161 |
Western Montana Mental Health
Center, Lake County |
| Polson Lion's
Club Fax 883-0210, Dean Hermes |
Montana Woman
Foundation |
| Loaves & Fishes
Food Pantry Provide food, run by volunteers, contributions from community provide food. Other locations also in Rollins, Lakeside, around Flathead Lake, see directory for local program. Tues/Fri 10-2pm, Polson, 883-6864, Sid Rundell |
| Flathead Reservation & Lake
County Coalition For Kids, Inc. “We envision a reservation-wide community that is spiritually, mentally, physically, and socially healthy; one that nurtures and provides safe places for children to live and grow, and a place where cultural diversity is respected” Julie Berry, executive director, 883-7316, fax 406 883-1407 Programs include: Communities That Care (CTC) Lake County Red Cross Lake County Bookmobile Drug Free Community Support Program (DFCSP) Two Eagles River School Big Brothers/Big Sisters, matches at-risk youth with mentors, one on one mentoring & friendship with trained volunteers Julie Wenner, Ronan, 676-5485 bbbs@ronan.net Lake County CASA Early Childhood Services (ECS) Century Community Learning Centers(Valley View, Dayton, Hot Springs) |
| Western Montana Area
Agency on Aging Help for senior citizens living in Lake, Lincoln, Mineral & Sanders Counties Polson, 883-7284 or 800-266-4188, kneeley@area6aging.org |
| Circle of
Trust (Eckardt Tolle) 9 am (Living The Questions) 10 am Heritage Faith Christian Church, Polson Sundays 883-5160 |
| Spiritual
Diving Open to Mission Valley spiritual seekers & anyone truly interested in "diving' into the spiritual realm, incorporating progressive Christian studies "Living The Questions"& traditional Christianity to create a spiritual discussion group interested in deepening the spiritual dimensions of one's life, with a consensus driven process to evolve the group's direction through the consensus of its participants. Held 1st & 3rd Sundays 5:30 pm, locations may vary Call Don or Julie Fleck 745-2752 or 885-4074, St. Ignatius |
| Interfaith Outreach
& Community Partners Kid's program Mondays & Wednesdays 3-5:30 pm. Fridays 4:45 -7-7:30 (in conjunction with travel to churches providing meals sponsored by Polson Ministerial Program), Buzz Box available, kids & teens; also summer programs provided every other Friday, community work on Saturdays Heritage Faith Christian Church, Polson, 883-5160, Nancy Hausermann |
Confederated Salish & Kootenai
Tribes Suicide Prevention Program |
Montana Suicide Prevention
Lifeline |
| Men's
Gathering 6 pm, every Monday at the Driftwood, Polson Rev. John Payne, 883-5160 |
| Women's
Gathering 10 am every Monday in Fireplace Room Heritage Faith Christian Church, Polson Sharon Payne, 883-5160 |
AWARE |
| Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Flathead County volunteers serve as mentors and role models for children, personal safety training and monthly group activities, resource referrals for children and parents 752-0092, 137 South Main Street, Kalispell 59901 |
| ASIST (Applied Suicide
Intervention Skills Trainings) Workshops for suicide prevention and awareness in Flathead Valley, including interactive education in community, schools and organizations and ongoing awareness. Roxana Colman-Herak & Marty Herak, rcolman@blackfoot.net, 270-8631 |
| Circle of
Trust Subject to be determined each month 6 pm, every Wednesday, with light meal Heritage Faith Christian Church, Polson |
| S.P.A.R.K. After School program begins Tuesday following Labor Day for children 6-12, activities vary from day to day. 741-4136, 751-4137 The Summit, 205 Sunnyview Lane, Kalispell |
| Write Your
Life Based on book by Mary Borg, encouragement to write one's own life story in their own language, ongoing communication with those writing each week with the group. Lead by John Marshall, 883-4214 Heritage Faith Christian Church, Polson. Thursdays, 6 pm |
| Common Ground - A Peer Allies Program provides group activities for 9th graders at Columbia Falls High School, encourages individual success and life skills. 892-6500, 610 13th Street West, Columbia Falls |
| A Touch of
Health Integrative massage, therapies & education for body, Mind & spiritual transformation Sandra Sitzmann, Hot Springs, 741-LIFE |
| Share The
Spirit Personal care bags and school supplies to community, holiday assistance program in Lake County to help families in need with kids 12 and under, food vouchers. Toni Young, 883-1676, Polson |
| It's Christmas in April Community Service Day held in April to assist 60 years of age or older with spring cleaning, home repairs, yard clean up. 752-7266, United Way, Kalispell |
| Helpline Against Domestic Abuse & Violence Sanders County, 1-800-265-0415 |
| The Gathering Space events, gatherings, monthly drumming circle, community acupuncture clinic- twice monthly, full moon and new moon meditations 862-1660 Velvet, Rocks And Things, Whitefish rocksandthings@centurytel.net |
| Cancer Support
Group For cancer survivors, patients, caregivers, family members, friends United Methodist Church, every Monday, 12 pm Terry Haynal 883-1580 |
| Rake Up The Flathead community service event in November of each year to assist elderly and disabled with fall yard work. 752-7266, United Way, Kalispell |
| A Course In Miracles a self-study program of spiritual psychology, not a religion, but a psychological training in the relinquishment of a thought system based on fear and the acceptance of a thought system based on love. Although it is a self-study program, groups and retreats are very commonly associated with this most empowering Course 883-2281 Lynn Peters, 883-2127 Bob McClellan, Polson |
| Plant A Row (PAR) For Hungry “experience the power of giving”, encourages gardeners to grow a little extra to donate to local soup kitchens and food banks that serve our local communities Cheryl 883-3137 or Cathy 745-4259, Flathead Reservation Human Rights Coalition |
| Kids Night Out giving parents a night to have a “date” with each other while quality child care and fun activities are provided 5:30-9:30 pm, second Saturday of month, October-April The Summit, 205 Sunnyview Lane, Kalispell |
| Flathead Reservation Veterans Talking Circle a weekly talking circle forum that provides local veteran-to-veteran interface in dealing with the trauma of service in war, for families of veterans, and anyone who wishes to join the discussions. Mondays from 2-4 pm at Late Louie Caye Building, Salish Kootenai College Roger Shourds 883-1556, 871-3520 |
| Life Savers Animal
Rescue Adoptions, Spay & Neuter Assistance, Foster Homes (available depending on foster volunteers) Polson, Linda Crawford, 883-5978 |
| Cheerful
Heart Lake County non medical services to cancer patients: "drive to treatments, plow your driveway, walk your dog, groceries, and more" Polson, Valerie Lindstrom, 883-4160 cheerfulheart@centurytel.net |
| "Family &
Friendship Table" Community Meals (Polson Ministerial
Program) Free meals provided every Friday from 5-7 pm in Polson: 1st Friday-Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 2nd Friday-Presbyterian Church of Polson 3rd Friday-United Methodist Church 4th Friday-Heritage Faith Christian Church Saturdays, Lunch provided 11:30-1:30 pm at St Andrews Episcopal Church, Polson |
| Heart View
Center Retreat center, conferences, weddings, meetings of any kind, spiritually oriented gatherings, etc. Youth Day Camp, swimming Mon-Fri 8-5, open April 1st-Oct 31st Deb Espinoza, 726-2323, Arlee |
| Family violence Intervention Project-Sanders County provides services to persons in crisis: temporary shelter, peer counseling, legal advocacy, emergency transportation, women's support group, community education 800 265-0415, 406-827-3745 |
| Grief
Share Grief sessions specifically for those dealing with the loss of a loved one, spouse, friend or relative with ongoing sessions throughout the year. Dr. Ellen Wicklund, Ronan, 676-0160 |
| Soroptimist
International of Polson Soroptimist is an international women's organization devoted to improving the lives of women & children in our communities, Whitefish, Kalispell, Big Fork & Polson & throughout the world. Celebrating its 30th year with special events, scholarships for young women, annual wine festival, women's golf clinic in Polson, active trafficking of women/girls in community PO Box 454, Polson, 59860, president: Dorothy Ashcraft, 982-3388 |
| SOLAS (Surviving our loss after suicide) The Summit Community Center for Health Promotion and Fitness. Meets the first Monday of each month, 7pm. Serving Flathead and Lake counties. Free Lindy Faber, 212-6380 |
| Neighbors In Need last resort fund for persons needing one-time emergencies such as gasoline, food, utility assistance, rent assistance, temporary shelter, car repair and other basic needs 752-8181, 800-332-8425, PO Box 8721, Kalispell 59904 |
| Stillwater Therapeutic Services, Counseling & Intervention for children and families. 410 Windward Way, Kalispell 257-1336 |
| Expanding Your
Horizons National program (May 19) for 6,7,8 grades for girls for education with the use of math and sciences, with scholarships, speakers, call Dorothy Ashcraft, 982-3366 |
| United
Way Kalispell, Sherry Stevens, 752-7266 |
| Grandparents on Aging
- Foster Grandparents Western Montana Area VI Agency on Aging, volunteers (60+ years old) work with children in your neighborhood schools, Head Start & other youth oriented programs. 883-7284, Polson or 800 266-4188 Duane Lutke, director ophie@area6aging.org |
| Circle of Trust Survivors of Suicide Talking Circle a weekly gathering for anyone and everyone who would like to come and share their thoughts and feelings in a safe, warm and confidential environment- “the holder of the talking stick is offered a sacred space to speak freely of life struggles” every Wednesday 7-9 pm, St. Luke Hospital, Ronan 675-2700, Roxana Colman-Herak ext. 1237 or Raelynn Charlo ext. 1184 (CS & KT Complex) |
| Safe Havens creates a comfortable place for children and parents to visit when one parent may be absent from the child's life. Safe Haven provides the opportunity for visitations in a completely safe, supportive environment 756-1414, 800-204-0644, 146 Third Avenue West, Kalispell 59901 |
| New Directions Professional Coaching using powerful listening and coaching techniques to support and inspire people willing to make significant changes in their lives, workshops, retreats, individual coaching 837-2029, Rebecca Johns, certified professional coactive coach (CPCC), Bigfork www.deepbaycenter.org or rjohns@aboutmontana.net |
| Safe
Harbor Emergency shelter (for domestic violence) 676-0800, Polson |
| Boys & Girls
Club Ages 6-18 are provided a safe place to go & given choices of wholesome learning & physical activities John Schnase, Ronan, 676-5437 hope@ronan.net |
| Baby Blanket
Day Program to make blankets (April 28) for newborns going home from hospital Sponsored by St. Joseph Hospital, Polson, 883-8251, Toni Young |
| Managing Stress In
Turbulent Times March 31, 6:30 pm lobby of St. Joseph Hospital Identify your personal signs of stress. Learn self help techniques to manage your stress, understanding the body, mind connection for health and well being. Polson, 883-8251, Toni Young |
| Freedom Rings: Ceremonies For The Divorced finding freedom with divorce and humor in your newly found personal freedom Lynn 883-2281, Polson |
| Montana Warm Line launched to support those with mental illness 1-877-688-3377 |
| Rotary
Club of Polson "Service Above Self", places a high emphasis on youth Jeremy Morgret, jeremy.morgret@fib.com |
| Port Polson Players/Mission Valley Friends of the
Arts Plays and events Fax 883-4691 Dennis Anderson/ Karen & Neil Lewing, portpolsonplayers@compuplus.net |
| FRHRC-Flathead Reservation Human Rights Coalition, Inc. “Celebrating the unique, cultural, diversity on the Flathead Reservation” Cathy Billie 745-4259, Tammy Miller 745-3303 |
| Lake County Local Advisor Council purpose is to assist in the improvement of public mental health services in the community Royalee Bishop, Lake County local advisor, 883-3556 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness 800-950-6264 (NAMI),Missoula state: 406-443-7871, www.namimt.org local: 543-3055, 721-1621 largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving lives of persons living with serious mental illness and their families |
| Western Montana Mental Health Center adult services 257-1336 24 hour mental health Professional Crisis Services 752-6262 410 Windward Way, Kalispell |
| Links to Other Directories: |
| The Answer Book “When you don't know where to turn for Help” call United Way 752-7266 |
| Montana 2-1-1 Data Base “Get connected. Get answers" |
| Helping Hands of Sanders County informational reference manual 406-827-3925, Char Schmiedeskamp |