Animal Rescue​​
Life Savers Animal Rescue
Adoptions, Spay & Neuter Assistance, Foster Homes (available depending on foster volunteers)
​Polson, Linda Crawford, 883-5978​

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​​Community​​​​​​ and Family
Soroptimist International of Polson
Soroptimist is an international women's organization devoted to improving the lives of women & children in our communities, Whitefish, Kalispell, Bigfork & Polson & throughout the world.  They offer scholarships for young women and are active in programs to stop trafficking of women/girls in our community. Celebrating its 30th
​year with special events, an annual wine festival and women's golf clinic in Polson.
​Contact info: Soroptimist International of Polson,
​P.O. Box 454, Polson, 59860; President: Dorothy Ashcraft, 982-3388

​​​Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Flathead County
Volunteers serve as mentors and role models for children; the organization offers personal safety training and
​monthly group activities, as well as resource referrals for children and parents. Contact info: Big Brothers, Big Sisters,137 South Main Street, Kalispell 59901, 752-0092

S.P.A.R.K. After School
Program begins Tuesday following Labor Day for children 6-12, activities vary from day to day. The Summit, 205 Sunnyview Lane, Kalispell, 741-4136, 751-4137

Expanding Your Horizons
National program (May 19) for 6th, 7th & 8th grade girls for education in the use of math and sciences, with scholarship awards and speakers. Call Dorothy Ashcraft, 982-3366
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Plant A Row (PAR) For Hungry
“Experience the power of giving” encourages gardeners to grow a little extra to donate to local soup kitchens and food banks that serve our local communities Cheryl 883-3137 or Cathy 745-4259, Flathead Reservation
​Human Rights Coalition

​​Ravenwood Outdoor Learning Center is a Flathead Valley community organization focused on deep
​connections to nature, community, and self through the development of sensory awareness, playful learning environments, and mentoring relationships across all generations since 2003.

Sunburst Community Service Foundation
Provides arts, cultural & human services to support individual, family & community growth, to provide services to support families in preventing child abuse & neglect, preserving families with foster care placement,
​parent education and advocacy

Rake Up The Flathead
community service event in November of each year to assist elderly and disabled with fall yard work.United Way, Kalispell, 752-7266

​​Montana Community Change Project
Building support and awareness in Lake County to change community norms to reduce binge drinking and drunk driving with a focus on youth/young adults. Provides classes, building support to change, interacting with public groups
Ivy McGowan or Ethan Smith, 883-7316, Polson (Coalition For Kids-Polson)

Audubon Society - Polson
Guest speakers on second Tuesday of month, Polson Library 7-9 pm,
​(National Audubon Society/Missoula 883-3672)

United Way Kalispell, Sherry Stevens, 752-7266

​​Rotary Club of Polson
"Service Above Self" places a high emphasis on youth
Jeremy Morgret, jeremy.morgret@fib.com

Port Polson Players/Mission Valley Friends of the Arts
Plays and events
Fax 883-4691 Dennis Anderson/ Karen & Neil Lewing, portpolsonplayers@compuplus.net

FRHRC-Flathead Reservation Human Rights Coalition, Inc.
“Celebrating the unique, cultural, diversity on the Flathead Reservation”
Cathy Billie 745-4259, Tammy Miller 745-3303
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​LAM (Look at Montana) Photography Club
Monthly social gathering to shoot photos at various locales, followed by lunch, to share photos and experience Montana, Molly & Ed Rossmiller, 883-1920, Polson, rossmiller@centurytel.net

Open Circle
Retreats during year, with transportation provided with van to Lincoln or other locations
journey BE, Polson, Rev. John Payne 883-5160

​​Montana Woman Foundation
Provides assistance for the success of Montana women of all ages and encourages these women to then
​give back to their communities by helping fellow Montana women in need, no matter their social, economic, or cultural differences. Contact 755-5753, 1103 South Main, Kalispell 59901

Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry
Run by volunteers, provides food from contributions from community.
Other locations also in Rollins, Lakeside, around Flathead Lake, Polson. Sid Rundell 883-6864

Helping Hands Fund
Help to community with support, funds, referrals. Linda Greenwood, 883-8256, Polson

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Counseling and Intervention
​Stillwater Therapeutic Services, Counseling & Intervention
for children and families. 410 Windward Way, Kalispell 257-1336
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New Directions Professional Coaching
Using powerful listening and coaching techniques to support and inspire people willing to make significant
​changes in their lives through workshops, retreats, individual coaching
Rebecca Johns, Certified Professional Coactive Coach (CPCC), Bigfork 837-2029
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​​Drug Abuse
Teen N Crisis "community support for at-risk youth"
People available for help & support when there is nowhere to turn, teens with drug/alcohol addiction, suicide prevention, Ron Clem or Gerri Gardner, Kalispell, info@teensncrisis.org, 406-471-6599 (emergencies)

​​Montana Community Change Project
Building support and awareness in Lake County to change community norms to reduce binge drinking and drunk driving with a focus on youth/young adults, provide classes, build support to change, interact with public groups
Ivy McGowan or Ethan Smith, 883-7316, Polson (Coalition For Kids-Polson)

​​Libby - Toya Lavenway 291-5273, mentorship program, drug/alcohol testing

Thompson Falls - Mary Chaboya 529-8801, alcohol/drug testing

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​Domestic Violence​​
Helpline Against Domestic Abuse & Violence
Sanders County, 1-800-265-0415

​​DOVES (Domestic Violence Education & Services)
Serving victims of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking in Lake County & Flathead Reservation,
​also legal aide 24 hrs, 883-3350, Polson; Executive Director: Jenifer Blumberg

​Family Violence Intervention Project - Sanders County
Provides services to persons in crisis: temporary shelter, peer counseling, legal advocacy, emergency
​transportation, women's support group, community education
800 265-0415, 406-827-3745

Safe Harbor
Emergency shelter (for domestic violence)
676-0800, Polson

​​​Safe Havens
creates a comfortable place for children and parents to visit when one parent may be absent from the child's life.
​Safe Haven provides the opportunity for visitations in a completely safe, supportive environment
756-1414, 800-204-0644, 146 Third Avenue West, Kalispell 59901

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​Disability Services
​Mission Mountain Enterprises, Inc.
Provides residential services, community & organizational support, employment and personal and social
​services for people with disabilities 676-2563, Ronan

​​AWARE
Community-based services for families, children and adults who have been identified with serious emotional disturbances and/or developmental disabilities 755-9471, 756-1435, 20 Third Street East, Kalispell 59901


​Food Kitchens
"Family & Friendship Table" Community Meals (Polson Ministerial Program)
Free meals provided every Friday from 5-7 pm in Polson:
1st Friday-Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
2nd Friday-Presbyterian Church of Polson
3rd Friday-United Methodist Church
4th Friday-Heritage Faith Christian Church
Saturdays, Lunch provided 11:30-1:30 pm at St Andrews Episcopal Church, Polson
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​​​​​​Education
Expanding Your Horizons
National program (May 19) for 6,7,8 grades for girls for education with the use of math and sciences,
​with scholarships, speakers, call Dorothy Ashcraft, 982-3366

New Directions Professional Coaching
using powerful listening and coaching techniques to support and inspire people willing to make
​significant changes in their lives, workshops, retreats, individual coaching
837-2029, Rebecca Johns, certified professional coactive coach (CPCC), Bigfork
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​Elderly Care
​AGAPE Home Care, Inc
Non-medical, in-home care “selfless, brotherly love for one another; allowing our family to take
​care of your family”
​Inga J. Lake & Julie Brubaker, 40 Appleway Drive, Kalispell, 755-4633

​​Western Montana Area Agency on Aging
Help for senior citizens living in Lake, Lincoln, Mineral & Sanders Counties
Polson, 883-7284 or 800-266-4188, kneeley@area6aging.org


Help for Homeless 
​Samaritan House, Inc. “Montana's premiere homeless shelter and transitional living program,” offers:
​housing assistance veteran assistance, social security support, mental health support, developmental
​disability help, literacy classes, AA/NA meetings, employment counseling. 
Chris Krager, executive director, 257-5801, 124 9th Ave West, Kalispell

Compassionate Friends
Self-help organization offering friendship and understanding to bereaved parents
387-5215, PO Box 352, Hungry Horse 59919

​"Family & Friendship Table" Community Meals (Polson Ministerial Program)
Free meals provided every Friday from 5-7 pm in Polson:
1st Friday-Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
2nd Friday-Presbyterian Church of Polson
3rd Friday-United Methodist Church
4th Friday-Heritage Faith Christian Church
Saturdays, Lunch provided 11:30-1:30 pm at St Andrews Episcopal Church, Polson

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​Massage and Therapy
​​​​A Touch of Health
​Integrative massage, therapies & education for body, Mind & spiritual transformation
Sandra Sitzmann, Hot Springs, 741-LIFE
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Medical and Medical Support
Cancer Support Group
For cancer survivors, patients, caregivers, family members, friends
United Methodist Church, every Monday, 12 pm
Terry Haynal 883-1580

​​Cheerful Heart
Lake County non-medical services to cancer patients: "drive to treatments, plow your driveway, walk your dog, groceries, and more"
Polson, Valerie Lindstrom, 883-4160 cheerfulheart@centurytel.net

​Grief Share
Grief sessions specifically for those dealing with the loss of a loved one, spouse, friend or relative with ongoing sessions throughout the year.  Dr. Ellen Wicklund, Ronan, 676-0160

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​​​​​Mental Health
​Western Montana Mental Health Center, Lake County
532-9170, Ruth Larson, LCSW office director

Montana Warm Line
launched to support those with mental illness
1-877-688-3377

​​Lake County Local Advisor Council
purpose is to assist in the improvement of public mental health services in the community
Royalee Bishop, Lake County local advisor, 883-3556

National Alliance on Mental Illness
800-950-6264 (NAMI),Missoula
state: 406-443-7871, www.namimt.org
local: 543-3055, 721-1621
Largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving lives of persons living with serious mental illness and their families
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Western Montana Mental Health Center
adult services 257-1336
24 hour mental health Professional Crisis Services 752-6262
410 Windward Way, Kalispell


​Retreat Centers
Heart View Center
Retreat center, conferences, weddings, meetings of any kind, spiritually oriented gatherings, etc.
Youth Day Camp, swimming
Mon-Fri 8-5, open April 1st-Oct 31st
Deb Espinoza, 726-2323, Arlee
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​​​​Spiritual
​​​Shining Mountains Center For Spiritual Living
International Center For Spiritual Living, providing special services, community events, on-going classes,
​center for "new thought", children's programs, meditation
Rev. Yvonne Cottrell, 257-6539, Kalispell
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​A Course In Miracles
A self-study program of spiritual psychology; not a religion, but a psychological training in the relinquishment of a thought system based on fear and the acceptance of a thought system based on love. Although it is a self-study program, groups and retreats are very commonly associated with this most empowering Course
883-2281 Lynn Peters, 883-2127 Bob McClellan, Polson
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​​The Gathering Space
events, gatherings, monthly drumming circle, community acupuncture clinic- twice monthly, full moon and
​new moon meditations. Velvet, Rocks And Things, Whitefish, rocksandthings@centurytel.net, 862-1660

​​Circle of Trust
(Eckardt Tolle) 9 am
(Living The Questions) 10 am
Heritage Faith Christian Church, Polson
Sundays 883-5160
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Spiritual Diving
Open to Mission Valley spiritual seekers & anyone truly interested in "diving' into the spiritual realm, incorporating progressive Christian studies "Living The Questions"& traditional Christianity to create a spiritual discussion group interested in deepening the spiritual dimensions of one's life, with a consensus driven process to evolve the group's direction through the consensus of its participants.
locations may vary Call Don or Julie Fleck 745-2752 or 885-4074, St. Ignatius

Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners
Kid's program Mondays & Wednesdays 3-5:30 pm. Fridays 4:45 -7-7:30 (in conjunction with travel
​to churches providing meals sponsored by Polson Ministerial Program), Buzz Box available, kids & teens; also
​summer programs provided every other Friday, community work on Saturdays
Heritage Faith Christian Church, Polson, 883-5160, Nancy Hausermann

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​Support Groups
Grief Share
Grief sessions specifically for those dealing with the loss of a loved one, spouse, friend or relative with ongoing sessions throughout the year.  Dr. Ellen Wicklund, Ronan, 676-0160

​SOLAS (Surviving our loss after suicide)
The Summit Community Center for Health Promotion and Fitness. Meets the first Monday of each month, 7pm. Serving Flathead and Lake counties. Free
Lindy Faber, 212-6380

​​Safe Havens
Creates a comfortable place for children and parents to visit when one parent may be absent from the child's life.
​Safe Haven provides the opportunity for visitations in a completely safe, supportive environment
756-1414, 800-204-0644, 146 Third Avenue West, Kalispell 59901

​Freedom Rings: Ceremonies For The Divorced
finding freedom with divorce and humor in your newly found personal freedom
Lynn 883-2281, Polson

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​Suicide Prevention
Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes Suicide Prevention Program
“someone is HERE for YOU!
1-800-273-TALK (8255) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
PO Box 278, Pablo 59855

Montana Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-8OO-273-TALK

​SOLAS (Surviving our loss after suicide)
The Summit Community Center for Health Promotion and Fitness. Meets the first Monday of each month, 7pm. Serving Flathead and Lake counties. Free
Lindy Faber, 212-6380

Y​​​​​outh Centers and Camps

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​​​http://www.glaciercamp.org/
Office: 406-844-2114
Fax: 406-844-0551
Email: info@glaciercamp.org
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 384, Lakeside, MT 59922
Physical Address: 17482 O'Neil Rd, Lakeside, MT 59922

​​The History of Glacier Camp

On September 19, 1930, Kathryn Fingado-O’Neil, wife of Charles I. O’Neil, generously donated forty
​acres on the west shore of Flathead Lake to Kalispell First Presbyterian Church. This donation made
​it possible to begin serving the Flathead Valley youth through a summer conference.

The principal figures in the establishment of the camp were Rev. Frank B. Hillis and C. D. O’Neil. Rev. Hillis
​was a skilled carpenter and Mr. O’Neil owned a lumber mill. Together they helped build the first structures
​on the site. It was a primitive arrangement, but fun was had by all where campers would swim, play ball
​games and be discipled by church leaders. It is appropriate to say that Glacier Camp was created out of
​the faith and commitment of these two mutually supportive men who inspired Mrs. Kathryn Fingado-O’Neil to donate the initial forty acres of land on which to build this beautiful camp.

Since 1931, Glacier Presbyterian Center (GPC)--now owned by Glacier Presbytery--through its summer
​camp ministry, has helped tens of thousands of children and youth from Montana discover their
​leadership potential, build relationships and grow in their faith.

This camp is here because of people like Mrs. Fingado-O’Neil. The people who have gone before us to make this a place that fosters positive life changes are the reason we're here today. We invite you to be a part of the powerful story of God's Kingdom unfolding here at Glacier Camp...one relationship at a time.

Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp
​​​http://flbc.net/
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Our caring, dedicated, and exemplary staff will provide a safe, fun, and meaningful experience for you
​and your family. Every summer faithful college-aged staff join the year-round staff to create a
​nurturing Christian community where the Gospel is learned and lived out every day in fun and meaningful ways.

Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp is situated in the majestic Rocky Mountains of western Montana.
​We are a camping ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America committed to proclaiming and living out the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The Camp is owned and operated by 56 ELCA churches in western Montana and is open year-round to groups of all ages.

Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp was founded in 1943 and is located on the west shore of beautiful
​Flathead Lake, about 40 miles southwest of Glacier National Park. On this stunning 225-acre waterfront site, the summer program serves over 2,300 youth of all ages, teaching about Christ and the appreciation of God’s creation.

Summer camping at Flathead contains three distinct programs; Montana Youth, Glacier Wilderness
​Adventures, and Day Camps.


​​550 Lutheran Camp Rd,
Lakeside, MT 59922
Telephone: (406) 844-3201

​​​​​​​​​​​​​Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Flathead County
Volunteers serve as mentors and role models for children; personal safety training and monthly group activities, resource referrals for children and parents
752-0092, 137 South Main Street, Kalispell 59901

S.P.A.R.K. After School
program begins Tuesday following Labor Day for children 6-12, activities vary from day to day.
​741-4136, 751-4137 The Summit, 205 Sunnyview Lane, Kalispell
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​Grandparents on Aging - Foster Grandparents
Western Montana Area VI Agency on Aging, volunteers (60+ years old) work with children in your neighborhood schools, Head Start & other youth oriented programs.
883-7284, Polson or 800 266-4188 Duane Lutke, director ophie@area6aging.org

​​YWAM (Youth With A Mission)
Activities for kids, concerts, dinners, travel provided/transportation- Lakeside
Marilyn Humphrey 883-2113 or Sika Ulota, Pablo

​Montana Community Change Project
Building support and awareness in Lake County to change community norms to reduce binge drinking and drunk driving with a focus on youth/young adults, provide classes, build support to change, interact with public groups
Ivy McGowan or Ethan Smith, 883-7316, Polson (Coalition For Kids-Polson)

​​​Teen N Crisis "community support for at risk youth"
People available for help & support when there is no where to turn, teens with drug/alcohol addiction, suicide prevention 406 471-6599(emergencies), Ron Clem or Gerri Gardner, Kalispell, info@teensncrisis.org

​​Eureka Cheryl Zarnowski 297-3435-arts & cultural programs for children provided, mentorship program, scholarship assistance, holiday programs to meet children's basic needs, plus drug & alcohol testing

​​Flathead Reservation & Lake County Coalition For Kids, Inc.
“We envision a reservation-wide community that is spiritually, mentally, physically, and socially healthy; one that nurtures and provides safe places for children to live and grow, and a place where cultural diversity is respected”
Julie Berry, executive director, 883-7316, fax 406 883-1407
Programs include:
Communities That Care (CTC)
Lake County Red Cross
Lake County Bookmobile
Drug Free Community Support Program (DFCSP)
Two Eagles River School
Big Brothers/Big Sisters, matches at-risk youth with mentors, one on one mentoring & friendship with trained volunteers
Julie Wenner, Ronan, 676-5485 bbbs@ronan.net
Lake County CASA
Early Childhood Services (ECS)
Century Community Learning Centers(Valley View, Dayton, Hot Springs)

​​​Common Ground - A Peer Allies Program
provides group activities for 9th graders at Columbia Falls High School, encourages individual success
​and life skills. 892-6500, 610 13th Street West, Columbia Falls

​​Kids Night Out
giving parents a night to have a “date” with each other while quality child care and fun activities are provided
5:30-9:30 pm, second Saturday of month, October-April
The Summit, 205 Sunnyview Lane, Kalispell

Boys & Girls Club
Ages 6-18 are provided a safe place to go & given choices of wholesome learning & physical activities
John Schnase, Ronan, 676-5437 hope@ronan.net

Expanding Your Horizons
National program (May 19) for 6,7,8 grades for girls for education with the use of math and sciences,
​with scholarships, speakers, call Dorothy Ashcraft, 982-3366


​​Veterans Services
​​​​​​​​Flathead Reservation Veterans Talking Circle
a weekly talking circle forum that provides local veteran-to-veteran interface in dealing with the
​trauma of service in war, for families of veterans, and anyone who wishes to join the discussions.
​Mondays from 2-4 pm at Late
Louie Caye Building, Salish Kootenai College
Roger Shourds 883-1556, 871-3520


Links to Other Directories:

​The Answer Book
“When you don't know where to turn for Help”
call United Way 752-7266
Montana 2-1-1 Data Base

​“Get connected. Get answers"
Helping Hands of Sanders County
informational reference manual
406-827-3925, Char Schmiedeskamp

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