Can I File a Complaint with the Human Rights Bureau?
If your questions have not been answered by this site, you may find that one of the following offices better suits your needs.
Legal Assistance
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Works to defend the individual rights of the U.S. Constitution and laws HELENA- 406-443-8590
Montana Legal Services Association
May be able to provide free legal assistance for low income clients
HELENA- 406-442-9830
TOLL FREE- 800-666-6899
State Bar of Montana
May be able to provide referral for an attorney in your area
HELENA- 406-449-6577
Advocacy
Montana Citizens Advocate
Can answer questions about state government, and can help you find the appropriate office to assist with your situation.
HELENA- 406-444-3468
TOLL FREE- 800-332-2272
Disability Rights Montana
Can assist persons with disabilities when dealing with legal and civil matters
HELENA- 406-449-2344
TOLL FREE- 800-245-4743
Montana Human Rights Network
A lobbyist group that works to promote democratic values
HELENA- 406-442-5506
Montana Veterans Affairs
Provides service to Montana’s military veterans
HELENA- 406-495-2080
Montana Office of Public Instruction
Advocates for Montana schools and students
HELENA- 406-444-3095
TOLL FREE- 888-231-9393
Montana Secretary of State
Responsible for filing of records for business and overseeing honest elections
HELENA- 406-444-2034
Labor/Employment
Enforces provisions of the Montana Wage Payment Act, minimum wage and overtime law, Public Contracts / Prevailing Wage Law and the State Child Labor Standards Act
HELENA- 406-444-5600
Equal Employment Opportunity CommissionFederal agency responsible for enforcing federal anti-discrimination laws: The Montana Human Rights Bureau may be able to assist you with filing your EEOC complaint.
MONTANA HUMAN RIGHTS BUREAU, HELENA 800-542-0807 or 406-444-2884
Seattle Field Office 800-669-4000
Housing
Provides education and assistance to landlords across Montana
HELENA- 406-449-1121
Montana Fair HousingA private, non-profit organization dedicated to the reduction and eradication of housing discrimination in our state.
BUTTE- 406-782-2573
TOLL FREE- 800-929-2611
Education
Offers legal, labor, human resource, policy, training, and governmental relations services to Montana school districts
HELENA- 406-442-2180
U.S. Office for Civil RightsEstablishes school accreditation and teacher certification, acts as the governing agency for the School for the Deaf and Blind
HELENA 406-444-6576
Other Montana Offices
Provides consumer protection, vehicle registration, victim services, and law enforcement
HELENA- 406-444-2026
Consumer Referrals
Provides for public safety, reintegration of offenders into the community and supports the victims of crime.
HELENA- 406-444-3930
Governor's OfficeUpholds the executive power of the Montana Constitution
HELENA- 406-444-3111
Montana LegislatureAdministers public assistance programs, healthcare licensing, and child protective services
HELENA- 406-444-5622
Other Federal Offices