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 out” stigma by getting this message out into Montana communities.
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
Ask in Earnest is an organization focused on suicide prevention in the farming and ranching populations by raising awareness of suicide 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
VA Suicide Prevention provides free, confidential help to veterans, service members, and their families. This organization also connects these individuals to further resources, if necessary.
Website: www.va.gov/billings-vet-center
Contact Billings VA:
(406) 657-6071
St. Vincent Healthcare
St. Vincent Healthcare is a non-profit healthcare organization focused on bringing compassionate care to individuals in 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
Billings Clinic is a not-for-profit organization focused on providing excellent clinical quality, patient safety, and supportive 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 the community through Health, Education, Leadership, and Protection (HELP) 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.
Bridgemont Health & Wellness
Bridgemont Health & Wellness’s mission is “improving lives, restoring families, and making our communities healthier.” Bridgemont provides individualized, evidence-driven solutions that help patients overcome the obstacles that keep them from having a happy, healthy, and productive life.
Website: bridgemontmt.com
Contact Bridgemont Health & Wellness:
(406) 252-5658
Crisis Center
The Crisis Center is 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
Moms Demand Action is 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
Support and Techniques for Empowering People (STEP)
Support and Techniques for Empowering People (STEP) helps build a compassionate and equitable community by empowering individuals to pursue growth and change. STEP strives to eliminate barriers that may prevent this pursuit of change.
Website: step-inc.org
Contact STEP:
info@step-inc.org
(406) 248-2055
Billings Urban Indian Health and Wellness Center (BUIHWC)
The Billings Urban Indian Health and Wellness Center (BUIHWC) is a 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
4Q6 Youth Alliance empowers Montana’s queer youth via service, leadership, and community-building opportunities.
Website: 4q6.org
To Contact 4Q6 Youth Alliance:
Instagram: @4q6ya
Rainbow Coffee House
The Rainbow Coffee House is a weekly drop-in group for LGBTQIA+ youth and trusted allies. RCH aims to connect youth throughout the community of Billings and provide a safe space for all group attendees.
Website: rchbillings.org
Contact Rainbow Coffee House:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/rainbowcoffeehouse
Phone – (406) 318-9747
Email – rainbowcoffeehouse@gmail.com
Contact Form – rchbillings.org/contact-us
Allies in Aging
Allies in Aging empowers elders to live at home by providing services that promote independence and enhance quality of life in older populations.
Website: alliesinaging.org
Contact Allies in Aging:
(406) 259-9666