Local Resources
The following is a list of local resources for parent information and/or needs/supports: 2-1-1 (Montana) An information and referral service that can provide the vital link between people with questions or problems and the social services in the community available to meet their needs. Dial 2-1-1 for information and assistance http://www.hrcxi.org/info.php Department of Health and Human Resources Office of Public Assistance, Child & Family Services, Child Care Resource & Referral, Child Support Enforcement, and more. 2677 Palmer Street, Suite 300 Missoula MT 59808-1700 (406) 523-4100 http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/contactus/counties/mcounties.shtml#Missoula Families First Offers free parenting workshops, Divorce & Shared Parenting calsses, and individual parent consultations as well as other programs. (Partnered with The Children's Museum) 225 W. Front, Missoula, MT 59802 | 406.541.PLAY www.familiesfirstmt.org Human Resource Council Housing assistance, Low-Income Energy Assistance Program, Food program, Employment Training 1801 S. Higgins, Missoula | (406) 728-3710 8:30 am to 5:00pm Monday - Friday http://www.hrcxi.org/ Missoula City-County Health Department WIC (Women, Infants, Children) Assistance, Health Services, Immunization Clinic, and more) 301 West Alder, Missoula, MT 59802 http://www.co.missoula.mt.us/health/ Missoula Job Service Search for Missoula-area or state-wide jobs, assistance with employment applications, trainings and education, job seeking resources, Veteran's Resources, and more. 539 S. 3rd St W., Missoula, MT 59801 | 728-7060 http://wsd.dli.mt.gov/local/missoula/ Missoula Parks & Recreation Parks & Rec provides adult and youth recreational activities, and maintains parks & trails. 100 Hickory St, Missoula, Mt | (406) 721-7275 http://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/157/Parks-Recreation Salvation Army 339 W. Broadway St., Missoula, MT 59802 406-549-0710 http://www.salvationarmynw.org/usw_northwest/missoula Tamarack Grief Center Grief Support, grief education, youth grief camps 516 S Orange St, Missoula, Mt 59801 (406) 541-8472 http://www.tamarackgriefresourcecenter.org/ Women’s Opportunity & Resource Development, Inc. (W.O.R.D.) Youth Parenting program (FUTURES), Family services, Youth tutoring, Rental Assistance, services for homeless families 2405 McIntosh Loop, Missoula, MT 59801 Phone: (406) 543-3550 http://www.wordinc.org/ YMCA YWCA |
Web Resources
The following links provide parenting, mental health and family support: Parenting KIDS HEALTH http://www.kidshealth.org The fantastic website offers an endless supply of information on anything related to parenting or childhood. It has a search engine with current and accurate information on any topic imaginable. This site is one of my favorites as a counselor and as a parent too! http://esgw-nrm.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=NRMM_play_project -- Missoula Resources for Autism/Asperger's http://www.loveandlogic.com/t-Free-Articles-and-Handouts-for-Parents.aspx Love & Logic has been offering powerful parenting strategies for over 35 years! There are many resources and books you can use, available at the public library, used books stores and online, of course. I have copies of the "Life Saver" series on CD available for checkout, including: Four Steps to Responsibility, Helicopters, Drill Sergeants & Consultants, Didn't I Tell You to Take Out the Trash?!, Raising the Odds for Responsible Behavior, Love Me Enough to Set Limits, and Avoiding Power Struggles with Kids. The Cyber World Helpful resources for parents on the growing problem of cyberbullying: "Talking Back to Facebook: The Common Sense Guide to Raising Kids in the Digital Age" (http://www.amightygirl.com/talking-back-to-facebook) "The Parent's Guide To Texting, Facebook, And Social Media: Understanding the Benefits and Dangers of Parenting in a Digital World" at http://www.amightygirl.com/the-parent-s-guide-to-texting-facebook-and-social-media Mental Health http://www.montanamentalhealth.org The Montana Mental Health Website gives information about mental-well being, as well as provides a host of helpful links to support organizations. http://www.dougy.org/ National Resources for Grief Work Working with Gifted Children http://www.mindwareonline.com Mindware showcases a large assortment of games, books, and manipulatives challenging children to think at their full potential. http://www.mtagate.org The Montana Association of Gifted and Talented gives information and event listings. This is a great website for Montana parents of gifted children! http://www.nagc.org The National Association for Gifted Children supports the needs of high potential learners. This website has super information for parents. |