Reentry and transitional housing in Montana
Official Montana DOC housing information, help lines and supervision offices, with a city or ZIP search. Official sources only; no paid listings.
Check with the parole or probation officer first. Any address has to be approved before the move. Being on an official list doesn't mean a home has room, takes your situation, or is approved for a specific person.
Montana DOC prerelease centers help people move from prison back into the community. Programs are generally six months: residents live at the center and work in the community on a pre-approved schedule. DOC contracts with nonprofits to run them; Flathead Valley Reentry Center is run by DOC.
Source: Montana DOC Prerelease Centers (official) (opens in new tab)
Help finding housing
Montana DOC Community Corrections Facilities and Programs Bureau
Statewide contact for prerelease and community programs.
(406) 444-9647 · Website (opens in new tab)
Source: official (opens in new tab)
Montana DOC Central Office
5 S Last Chance Gulch Street, Helena, MT 59620.
(406) 444-3930 · Website (opens in new tab)
Source: official (opens in new tab)
Basic needs after release
Government programs for the first weeks out. Sources are official Montana, federal or county agencies. Call first: hours and rules change.
Food: SNAP and food pantries
SNAP (food stamps)
Apply online, by phone or at a local benefits office in Montana. You can usually start the application before or right after release. Bring an ID if you have one; an interview is required.
888-706-1535 · Website (opens in new tab)
Free USDA food at pantries (TEFAP)
Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services runs Montana's TEFAP program, which supplies free USDA food to local food pantries and soup kitchens for people who meet income rules. Contact them for pantry sites near you.
406-447-4262 · Website (opens in new tab)
Clothing and emergency help
Child and Family Services
We didn't find a statewide clothing voucher program for Montana. Ask your parole officer or county social services office about emergency help with clothing and other basics; programs vary by county.
State ID and birth certificate
State ID card
Ask your case manager before release whether the prison can help you get a Montana ID. After release, apply at the state motor vehicle agency. You'll usually need proof of identity (such as a birth certificate), your Social Security number and proof of address.
Montana birth certificate
CDC's directory lists Montana's vital records office, current fees and how to order. Order from the state where you were born.
Source: CDC: Where to Write for Vital Records (opens in new tab)
Health coverage (Medicaid)
Medicaid
Apply any time through HealthCare.gov or Montana's Medicaid agency. If you qualify, HealthCare.gov sends your information to the state. You also get a 60-day window after release to sign up for a Marketplace plan.
Free or low-cost phone (Lifeline)
Lifeline (federal phone/internet discount)
Lifeline lowers the monthly cost of phone or internet service if you're on SNAP or Medicaid or have a low income. Apply through USAC's National Verifier.
(800) 234-9473 · Website (opens in new tab)
Job centers
American Job Centers in Montana
Free help with job searches, resumes, training and unemployment claims. Use the finder to see centers, phone numbers and hours near you.
Source: CareerOneStop (U.S. Dept. of Labor) (opens in new tab)
Crisis, 988 and addiction help
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988, any time, for a mental health or substance use crisis.
988 · Website (opens in new tab)
Source: official (opens in new tab)
SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential treatment referral, 24/7.
1-800-662-4357 · Website (opens in new tab)
Source: official (opens in new tab)
FindTreatment.gov
SAMHSA's locator for state-licensed addiction and mental health treatment near you.
Source: official (opens in new tab)
Probation and parole offices
The office is where to ask about approved housing in that area.
Missoula P&P
1801 Stephens Avenue, Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-7140
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Anaconda P&P
122 E. Park, Anaconda, MT 59711
(406) 563-2560
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Butte P&P
107 E. Granite Street, Butte, MT 59701
(406) 723-8911
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Hamilton P&P
1707 N. 1st Street, Suite A, Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2882
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Helena P&P
111 N. Rodney, Helena, MT 59601
(406) 444-2482
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Bozeman P&P
2273 Boot Hill Court, #130, Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-5455
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Dillon P&P
730 N. Montana #15, Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 683-9237
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Livingston P&P
414 E. Callender (Park County Courthouse), Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-4164
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Great Falls P&P
219 5th Street S., Suite A, Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 727-6061
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Cut Bank P&P
1210 E. Main, Suite 13, Cut Bank, MT 59427
(406) 873-5791
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Lewistown P&P
505 West Main Street, Ste 412, Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 708-7206
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Shelby P&P
301 1st Street S., Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 434-5344
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Billings P&P
2615 4th Avenue S., Billings, MT 59101
(406) 896-5400
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Miles City P&P
18 South 5th Street, Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 851-7221
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Kalispell P&P
121 Financial Drive, Suite A, Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 752-2575
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Libby P&P
402 Montana Avenue, Suite 3, Libby, MT 59923
(406) 300-7506
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Polson P&P
36235 Kerr Dam Road, Polson, MT 59860
(406) 872-6250
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Thompson Falls P&P
1037 W. Main Street, Suite 101, Thompson Falls, MT 59873
(406) 827-3590
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Havre P&P
422 1st Street, Suite 1, Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-9718
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Glendive P&P
115 W. Valentine St., #2, Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-3995
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Glasgow P&P
309 Klein Avenue, Glasgow, MT 59230
(406) 228-4861
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Sidney P&P
123 W. Main Street, Ste 1, Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 433-5061
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Homes listed by government sources (8)
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Alpha House
Prerelease center (Montana DOC)
Billings, MT
Serves: men
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Source: Prerelease center (Montana DOC) (opens in new tab) · Last checked
Passages
Prerelease center (Montana DOC)
Billings, MT
Serves: women
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Butte Prerelease Center
Prerelease center (Montana DOC)
Butte, MT
Serves: men and women
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Source: Prerelease center (Montana DOC) (opens in new tab) · Last checked
Flathead Valley Reentry Center
Prerelease center (Montana DOC)
Kalispell, MT
(406) 758-6238
Serves: men
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Gallatin County Re-entry Program
Prerelease center (Montana DOC)
Bozeman, MT
Serves: men
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Great Falls Transition Center
Prerelease center (Montana DOC)
Great Falls, MT
Serves: men and women
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Helena Prerelease Center
Prerelease center (Montana DOC)
Helena, MT
Serves: men
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Missoula Correctional Services
Prerelease center (Montana DOC)
Missoula, MT
(406) 541-9200
Serves: men and women
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FAQ
How do I find reentry or transitional housing in Montana?
This page lists 8 homes named by official Montana government sources, with a ZIP or city search. Ask the parole or probation officer to approve any address before moving.
Who has to approve housing after release in Montana?
The parole or probation officer must approve the address. Check with them before making plans.
Last checked . City and ZIP locations come from U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer files. OutSooner has no sponsors or affiliate links.
Sources: Montana DOC Prerelease Centers (opens in new tab) · Montana DOC Central Office (opens in new tab) · Last verified: · Corrections