The Local AFSP Montana Chapter works to prevent suicide and save lives through suicide prevention education, loss survivor support, and advocacy for legislation that helps save lives. They hope to convey a message that suicide is preventable, and aim to “stomp” stigma by getting this message out into the communities of Montana.
AFSP Montana
Website: afsp.org/chapter/montana
Contact Local Montana AFSP Chapter:
Katie Levine
Executive Director, MT and WY
klevine@afsp.org
(406) 531-4728
Ask in Earnest
An organization focused on suicide prevention in the farming and ranching population by raising awareness of its prevalence through community-based efforts. It encourages individuals to be aware of warning signs of suicide, and ask in earnest how someone is doing in order to prevent possible suicides.
Website: www.askinearnest.org
Contact Ask in Earnest:
askinearnest@hotmail.com
VA Suicide Prevention
Provides help and confidentiality to veterans, service members, and family members at no cost. Also aids in connecting these individuals to further resources, if necessary.
Website: www.va.gov/billings-vet-center
Contact Billings VA:
(406) 657-6071
St. Vincent Healthcare
A non-profit healthcare organization focused on bringing compassionate care to individuals of Montana and Wyoming through its primary care clinics and progressive specialty healthcare.
Website: www.sclhealth.org/locations/st-vincent-healthcare
Contact St. Vincent Healthcare:
(406) 237-7000
Billings Clinic
A not-for-profit organization focused on providing excellent clinical quality, patient safety, and service to all of its patients.
Website: www.billingsclinic.com
Contact Billings Clinic:
(406) 238-2500
RiverStone Health
The Yellowstone City-County Health Department focuses on public health efforts that promote well-being and safety. It aims to serve their community through (HELP) Health, Education, Leadership, and Protection by engaging in community health issues and initiatives.
Website: riverstonehealth.org
Contact RiverStone Health:
Fill out the contact form on their website or call (406) 247-3200.
Mental Health Center
An organization with the goal of helping individuals overcome obstacles that keep them from having a happy, healthy, and productive life via the offer of hope, while sharing helpful solutions.
Website: mhcbillings.org
Contact Mental Health Center:
(406) 252-5658
Crisis Center
Location of the first point of access for individuals in the Billings community experiencing a crisis. This center is available for anyone at any time, and focuses on providing the proper services for the needs of any given crisis.
Website: www.crisiscenterbillings.org
Contact the Crisis Center:
Phone – (406) 259-8800
Fax – (406) 259-4400
Moms Demand Action
Part of a non-partisan movement across the nation to address gun violence through public safety measures and the encouragement of responsible gun ownership.
Website: momsdemandaction.org/about/chapters
Contact Moms Demand Action:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MomsDemandActionMT
Step Inc
An organization focused on building a compassionate and equitable community by empowering individuals to pursue growth and change. They strive to eliminate barriers that may stand in the way of this pursuit of change.
Website: step-inc.org
Contact Step Inc:
info@step-inc.org
(406) 248-2055
BUIHWC
Healthcare organization focused on serving the Native American Indian population with cultural competency and holistic care.
Website: billingsurbanindianhealth.org/about-us
To Contact BUIHWC:
info@buihwc.org
(406)-534-4558
4Q6 Youth Alliance
A coalition that is focused on empowering Montana’s queer youth via the routes of service, leadership, and community-building opportunities.
Contact 4Q6 Youth Alliance:
Instagram: @4q6ya
Rainbow Coffee House
A weekly drop-in group for LGBTQIA+ youth and trusted ally aiming to connect youth throughout the community of Billings.
Website: www.rainbowcoffeehouse.org
Contact Rainbow Coffee House:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/rainbowcoffeehouse
Phone – (406) 318-9747
Email – rainbowcoffeehouse@gmail.com
To connect with Rainbow Coffee House fill out the form on the home page of their website.
Big Sky Senior Services
An organization that empowers an elder to live at home by providing services that promote independence and enhance quality of life in an older population.
Website: www.bigskyseniorservices.org
Contact Big Sky Senior Services:
(406) 259-3111