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Area Agencies on Aging
Area Agencies on Aging in Montana
Montana's Aging Services Bureau is the state's agency on aging, under Senior and Long Term Care.
Its services include nutrition, caregiver support and respite, legal and estate planning, the Long-Term Care Ombudsman and Medicare help. Call the toll-free help line at 1-800-551-3191, or use the Area Agencies on Aging page to find your local agency.
How to apply in Montana
- By phone
- 1-800-551-3191
- In person
- The state's Area Agencies on Aging page lists the agencies by area, from Eastern Montana to Kalispell, and links a PDF of their contacts. The toll-free help line is open during normal business hours.
Applying is free. Nobody should charge you to apply.
Apply on the official siteGood to know
- Montana's resource center is called the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC). It has an online resource directory at montana.my-adrc.org.
- The national Eldercare Locator, 1-800-677-1116, can also help you find local aging services.
Sources: Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (source 1), Administration for Community Living (source 3)
Free help
Free help with this in Montana
Aging Services Bureau
Your local Area Agency on Aging can help with meals, rides, help at home, caregiver support and applying for benefits.
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Sources
- Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Aging Services Bureau (official government site). Checked Oct 28, 2026.
- Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Area Agencies on Aging (official government site). Checked Oct 28, 2026.
- Administration for Community Living, State Units on Aging (official government site). Checked Oct 28, 2026.
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