Common Referrals
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
Montana Department Of Labor & Industry
Enforces Montana employment laws
HELENA- 406-444-2840
U.S. Department of LaborProvides certain employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year
TOLL FREE- 866-487-9243
Montana Department of Labor & Industry Compliance and Investigation BureauEnforces 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- 406-444-6543
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
Enforces federal fair housing laws and can provide low income housing assistance
HELENA- 406-449-5050
Montana Landlord AssociationProvides 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
Enforces Montana’s insurance and securities regulations
HELENA- 406-444-2040
Montana Department of Commerce
Supports Montana’s business and infrastructure
HELENA- 406-841-2700
Montana Department of CorrectionsProvides for public safety, reintegration of offenders into the community and supports the victims of crime.
HELENA- 406-444-3930
Governor's OfficeFind your local representative
HELENA 406-444-3064
Montana Department of Public Health and Human ServicesAdministers public assistance programs, healthcare licensing, and child protective services
HELENA- 406-444-5622 -
Other Federal Offices
Enforces the HIPAA privacy rule
TOLL FREE- 877-696-6775
U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Works to prevent work-related injuries and illness
TOLL FREE- 800-321-6742