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ASUM Off-Campus Renter Center
UC 118, ASUM Suites
Missoula, MT 59812
RenterCenter@mso.umt.edu
Office: 406-243-2017
There are a wealth of services provided by the University of Montana, non-profit organizations, and local and state government to meet the needs of the community. Below is a sample of those services that may be most helpful to you as a renter. Following the spreadsheet below, are additional contact lists and links. For a complete list of service organizations in Missoula stop by the office.
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Agency/Organization |
Brief Description |
Phone |
Address |
Links |
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First Call for Help |
Provides detailed information on all agencies listed in this guide |
549-5555 |
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LEGAL ASSISTANCE |
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ASUM LegalServices |
Offers legal advice and representation for UM Students |
243-6213 |
University Center, Suite 112 |
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Montana Legal Services |
Assistance with wide variety of legal issues include landlord/tenant disputes |
1-800-666-6899 or 543-8343 |
211 N Higgins, suite 401 |
http://www.mtlsa.org/RTF1.cfm?pagename=Montana Legal Services Association Helpline |
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Crime Victim Advocacy |
Provides counseling and assistance getting order of protection for victims of domestic abuse |
830-3830 |
500 N Higgins, suite 201 |
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Community Dispute Resolution Center |
Specialize in solving landlord/tenant problems |
543-1157 |
519 S Higgins Ave |
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MPD Quality of Life Office |
Offers mediation services to residents seeking to resolve neighborhood problems |
552-6338 |
Missoula Police Dept. |
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FOOD ASSISTANCE |
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Bridge to Benefits |
One-stop website to see if you qualify for CHIP, food stamps, LIEAP, EITC, free and reduced lunch and more! |
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Christian Life Center Food & Clothing Pantry |
Provides food/clothing for those in need |
542-0353 |
3801 Russell St. |
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City Food Ministries |
Provides food to those in need |
721-7804 |
2811 Latimer St |
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Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program |
Provides counseling on spending the food dollar wisely |
829-4200 |
126 W Spruce |
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WIC (Women, Infants, & Children) |
Provides specific nutritious foods needed during pregnancy and early childhood |
523-4740 |
301 W Alder |
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Food Bank of Missoula |
Emergency supply of food |
549-0543 |
219 S 3rd W |
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Office of Public Assistance |
Administers Food Stamp program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, and other support programs |
329-1200 |
2677 Palmer |
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CHILDCARE ASSISTANCE |
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Child Care Resources |
Offers child care payment assistance for low-income families |
728-6446 |
127 E Main, Suite 314 |
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ASUM Child Care |
Offers child care for ASUM students |
243-2542 |
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE |
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Consumer Credit Counseling |
Debt counseling and repayment program |
543-1188 |
1515 Fairview, suite 220 |
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HOUSING |
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HomeWORD |
Offers homebuyer education classes, and unique affordable rental housing |
532-4663 |
127 N Higgins, suite 307 |
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Human Resoure Council |
Offers rental and energy assistance, and energy conservation based on income |
728-3710 |
1801 S Higgins |
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Missoula Building Inspection Division |
Provides safety inspections upon request |
552-6044 |
435 Ryman |
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Missoula Housing Authority |
Administers HUD, section 8 housing |
549-4113 |
1235 34th St |
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Missoula Urban Demonstration Project |
Operates the Tool Loan Library |
721-7513 |
629 Phillips |
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Montana Fair Housing |
Advocates for tenants who are victims of discrimination. |
782-2573 |
519 East Front St, Butte MT |
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YWCA of Missoula |
Offers food, shelter, counseling and support groups for survivors of domestic and sexual violence |
543-6691 |
1130 W Broadway |
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Salvation Army |
Emergency assistance with food, clothing, lodging, transportation, and household necessities |
549-0710 |
339 W Broadway |
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HEALTH |
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Missoula City-County Health Dept |
Information on Mold and mold test kits, also provides nutrition |
258-4755 |
301 W Alder |
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Missoula City-County Health Services Division |
Provides nutrition services including WIC, EatSmart, and CATCH |
258-4750 |
301 W Alder |