Seeley Lake Community Health and Support Guide
The Seeley Lake Community Foundation helped create a booklet on resources available for Seeley-Swan residents, in collaboration with Missoula Aging Services. The Seeley Lake Community Health and Support Guide is available for download, although please note that some of the information has changed since it was published in 2017. For the most accurate information we have, please see below. This resource is also available in print form at the Foundation Building (3150 MT Hwy 83 N, Seeley Lake MT 59868).
Please let us know of any updates or changes you see! Contact the Seeley Lake Community Foundation at info@slcfmt.org
A hearty thanks to the many Seeley Lake churches, organizations, professionals, volunteers and good neighbors who make this a community that cares for one another.
Note: See the public services page on the Seeley-Swan Pathfinder website for other helpful community contacts in the area.
County resources, and help from beyond our community
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When you call 2-1-1 (or 549-5555), you will talk to a Missoula-based information and referral specialist who can help refer you to the proper county, state, and federal health and social services agencies and organizations that can help. ALL CALLS ARE CONFIDENTIAL. Information is also available at montana211.org
Missoula Food Bank & Community Center
Visitors to Missoula Food Bank and Community Center sit down with a trained volunteer for more information about local resources. There are many supporting agencies in the Missoula community able to help with housing, employment, education, healthcare, food, childcare, and clothing, among others. Our Community Resource Guide lists the programs we refer to most frequently in Missoula.
Mental Health Resources for Missoula County
This word document lists resources available in Missoula County, geared towards people searching for help and resources. Updated October 2020. Missoula City-County Mental Health & Behavioral Health Resource Guide .
Montana Legal Services Association
Montana Legal Services Association empowers low-income Montanans by providing them the tools to help themselves with civil, non-criminal legal issues.
Tamarack Grief Resource Center
TGRC is a Missoula-based non-profit that provides grief support, grief education, and counseling.
Here in the Seeley Lake area
AGING AND DISABILITY
Missoula Aging Services Seeley-Swan Resource Center
The satellite office of Missoula Aging Services helps the Seeley-Swan Valley’s older residents successfully age in place.
Linda Howard, MAS Seeley-Swan Resource Specialist: (406) 541-7688 or kmason@missoulaagingservices.org offers one-on-one consultation for information, assistance with paperwork and advocacy in these areas:
Understanding, selecting and updating your Medicare and Medicaid options; Personal Benefits Check-Up to determine programs available to help you
Assistance getting help with heating bills through energy assistance and home weatherization
Nutrition assistance with delivery of hot meals through Meals on Wheels or your liquid supplements
Friendship and support through visits by a Senior Companion or Caring Companion
Care for caregivers through the Lifespan Respite Program
Help with daily personal or home care through in-home services
Considering options for long-term care outside your home, including Medicaid funding
End-of-life issues
Referrals for transportation, legal services and tax reduction programs
Opportunities to serve as a volunteer in the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, Foster Grandparent Program or Senior Companions Program
For more information, visit: https://missoulaagingservices.org/
Missoula Aging Services Seeley-Swan Resource Center is housed in the Foundation Building, at 3150 MT Hwy 83 N, in Seeley Lake.
CHILD CARE
Joyful Noise Lutheran Childcare
Joyful Noise Lutheran Childcare is a registered Family Home Childcare licensed with the State of Montana.
Our goal is to provide a warm and loving Christ-centered environment. Childcare is available for ages 0 to 12 years, Monday–Friday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm.
Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 1655 Airport Road Call 544-8551
CHIROPRACTIC
Seeley Lake Chiropractic, Michela Reese D.C.
Our goal is to get you out of pain and back to doing what you love to do as quickly as possible. We use a combination of spinal alignment, soft tissue mobilization, and corrective exercise to alleviate a wide variety of physical ailments, including muscle strain, neck pain, chronic back pain, and more. Our techniques are gentle and effective, providing a non-invasive solution for pain relief. Serving anyone ages 6 months to 95 years who is looking for pain relief without the use of drugs or surgery. We accept most major insurances with the exception of Medicaid. These include BCBS, Allegiance, Cigna, Interwest, Medicare, Workers Comp, Pacific Source, Healthy MT Kids and personal injury.
Lazy Pine Mall, 3027 MT Highway 83 North, Suite L
Call for appointment. Walk-ins welcome. 677-3617
FOOD
Seeley-Swan Community Food Bank
Asking for help can be difficult to do, but getting food at our food bank store is free, simple, and confidential. Services are intended to provide a three day emergency supply of food, and meant to supplement other food sources. Tuesday, noon to 4pm (except any fifth Tuesday of the month)
Seeley Lake Elementary School : 200 School Lane, rear of building next to multi-purpose room
For questions, leave message at 677-5025.
HOME HEALTH SERVICES
Partners in Home Care
Partners in Home Care is a nationally accredited, non-profit home health agency committed to assisting clients and their families in achieving optimal health, independence and comfort. Services include:
Home Health: Covered 100% by Medicare, services are provided in home to those recovering from surgery or living with a chronic disease like diabetes, COPD, etc. This includes skilled nursing, physical, occupational and speech therapy, social work, pharmacy and home health aide. We work closely with your physician to coordinate all aspects of your care to help you recover and regain independence.
Infusion Therapy: Full range of infusion therapy services closely monitored by certified infusion nurses in your home or in a private infusion suite. Antibiotics, biologicals, cardiac therapy, chelation therapy, chemotherapy, nutritional (TPN) and management of central line care and supplies, pain and nausea and obstetrical complications.
Home Medical Equipment: Medical equipment and support around the clock to improve independence. CPAP/BIPAP, oxygen, power mobility, hospital beds, ambulatory aids, nebulizers, bath aids, aids to daily living and home modification.
Home and Community Based Services: As part of the Medicaid Waiver program, Partners’ social work case manager and registered nurse teams work closely with consumers using a strengths-based model to design individualized service plans to keep clients in their home who would otherwise qualify for skilled nursing home placement. Case management teams coordinate social outings, homemakers, respite care, private duty nursing, delivered meals, transportation, home and vehicle modifications, pain and symptom management, senior companions as well as specialized medical equipment and supplies.
Serving patients and families throughout Seeley-Swan.
Call Partners in Home Care in Missoula at 728-8848 or (888) 729-8848 or visit www.partnersinhomecare.org
HOSPICE
Partners in Home Care
Covered 100% by Medicare, Hospice is not a place; it is a philosophy of care designed to reduce both the physical pain and emotional suffering of patients during their final stages of illness. Services include advance care planning, skilled nursing, social work, spiritual care, grief counseling and bereavement, personal care and homemaking, physical, occupational and speech therapy along with complementary therapies such as massage, music and pet therapy. Partners in Home Care is a nationally accredited, non-profit home health agency.
Helping patients and families in the Seeley-Swan area.
Call Partners Hospice in Missoula 728-8848 or (888) 729-8848 or visit www.partnersinhomecare.org
LIBRARY
Seeley Lake Public Library
Library staff can help locate books and videos on health and social support topics such as specific diseases, parenting, grief, budgeting, job search skills and more. Additional resources are available shipped free from the Missoula Public Library.
Wi-Fi and internet access computers available for public use
Children’s Story Time Wednesdays at 2pm
Adult book club (meets September-May)
Serving Missoula County residents, summer residents, visitors
Open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30-3:30, Wednesday from 10-6 (year-round).
Located in rear of Seeley Swan High School, 456 Airport Road, or call 677-8995 or visit https://www.missoulapubliclibrary.org/branches/seeley-lake
MEDICAL AND DENTAL SERVICES
Partnership Health Center-Seeley Swan Medical Center
The PHC-Seeley Swan Medical Center is a primary care clinic serving all patients regardless of ability to pay. We offer sliding fee scale services for primary medical care for the entire family, well child services including immunizations and preventive care. We have three dental chairs and offer oral health services to all ages.
All are welcome to the primary care clinic; our mission is specifically geared towards helping the uninsured or underinsured but we accept most insurance coverage as well. Medicaid and Medicare are welcome.
3050 Montana Highway 83 North, Call 677-2277 or visit https://www.partnershiphealthcenter.com/seeley-swan.html
Seeley Swan Pharmacy
(406) 677-8989
3027 Mount Hwy 83 N, Seeley Lake, MT 59868
MENTAL HEALTH AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Kim Heninger, LCPC, LAC, LLC
Licensed clinical and addiction therapist
Specialties include: Family and Children, Addictions, Grief, Loss, Anger Management, Anxiety, Couples Therapy, Teen Angst, Sexual Identity and Parenting Therapy
3248 Mt Highway 83, Sullivan Memorial Community Hall Call 370-8877
Ken Silvestro, PhD
Psychotherapist
Psychological support for personal growth, creativity, as well as daily concerns, such as relationship issues, family dynamics, depression, addictions and anxiety. Serving adult individuals and couples.
Call 677-7282 or email: ksilvestro@hotmail.com
PARENTING AND PREGNANCY
Sparrow’s Vine: A Parenting and Pregnancy Resource Center
The pregnancy center is committed to assist women to carry to term by providing emotional support and practical assistance. We inspire clients to make informed decisions regarding pregnancy and raising children with integrity. Our services include confidential support, pregnancy testing, parenting & building blocks classes, pregnancy mentoring, community referrals, resources, education, and material assistance. We serve women facing an unplanned pregnancy, mothers and fathers raising children, and anyone who could benefit from our services.
east side of the Foundation Building, 3150 MT Hwy 83 N, downtown Seeley Lake or call 677-1900. Call for hours. Or visit https://www.sparrowsvine.org/
PHYSICAL FITNESS AND WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
Optimal Fitness
Optimal Fitness Center offers a wide array of equipment and knowledgeable staff to walk you through safe use and answer your fitness questions. Yoga, cardio and strength training fitness classes.
Personal trainer is available one-on-one for fitness assessment, independent programs, post rehab and home program design. Health coaching for lifestyle changes and weight management. With 20 years experience, owner Terryl Bartlett is certified through the American Council on Exercise.
6 AM—8 pm seven days a week, plus keyless entry. Staffed hours are posted on gym door or call to inquire.
3027 Highway 83, Lazy Pine Mall 677-7732
PHYSICAL THERAPY AND MASSAGE
Rejuvenate LLC
Rejuvenate provides one-on-one treatment in a comfortable professional environment:
Personalized, comprehensive treatment for injury or post surgery. Common conditions for physical therapy care include: low back or neck pain, workplace injury, headaches, fibromyalgia, sports injury, arthritic conditions, post-op care for total joint replacements, rotator cuff repair, neuropathies
Instruction in overall fitness
A variety of relaxing, therapeutic massage treatments including Swedish, Deep Tissue, Aromatherapy, Hot Stone, Pregnancy, scalp & facial, neck/shoulders/back, hand & foot
Serving those covered by most health insurance programs, as well as private pay clients.
Lazy Pine Mall, 3027 Hwy 83 North, Seeley Lake Call 677-7722
SENIOR CENTER
Sela Senci Senior Center
Meals on Wheels: home delivered meals for housebound seniors and those with disabilities
Lunch at the Senior Center: affordable meals for individuals age 60 and older, their spouses and caregivers
Bingo each Tuesday and Friday
Serving senior and disabled residents of the Seeley Lake area
Call the Senior Center at 677-2008 or visit at the corner of Locust Lane and Pine Drive.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous is a program of recovery from alcoholism. AA is a volunteer organization with meetings run by alcoholics and addicts in recovery. There are no dues or fees to attend; the only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.
Those recovering from drug addiction through a 12-step process are also welcome to attend this weekly open meeting in Seeley Lake. Non-alcoholics are welcome to attend. It is requested that all discussion in the meeting be focused on recovery from alcoholism and addiction.
The meeting is non-smoking with a smoking area available outside. Handicap accessible.
Mondays, 7 pm Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 1655 Airport Road http://www.aa-montana.org
TRANSPORTATION
I Ride Seeley Lake Van Service
Round trip transportation to Seeley Lake or Missoula for medical, dental, mental health or other health related appointments or pharmacy needs. $1 each way within Seeley Lake area, $5 each way Seeley Lake to Missoula. A caregiver may accompany client at no cost. Serving seniors 60 years and older and adults with disabilities who reside in the Seeley-Swan area. Call for reservation 24 hours in advance for local trips, and a week’s notice for trips to Missoula. A program of the Seeley Lake Community Foundation.
Call 406-916-7860 or learn more on the I Ride Seeley Lake webpage.
VETERANS AND FAMILIES
Montana Veterans Affairs Outreach Services
Provide advice and assistance in obtaining VA benefits, including VA health care, service connected compensation, non-service connected pension, widows pension, dependency indemnity compensation, burial reimbursement, and VA debt issues.
Serving veterans, surviving spouses and dependents.
Appointments are available on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 10-11:30 am at the Seeley Lake Senior Center, corner of Locust Lane and Pine Drive. Please call the Missoula office at 542-2501 to schedule an appointment.
Veterans and Families of Seeley Lake
Your VA neighbors and their families offer help with:
Transportation for appointments or shopping
Navigating VA and other available support services, including in-home care
Immediate needs such as snow removal or firewood
Serving veterans and their qualifying spouses, widows or widowers.
Call 677-2543, leave message if no answer.
YOUNG FAMILIES
WIC
The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program provides:
Benefits to purchase healthy supermarket foods on an electronic benefit care (eWIC)
Preventive health programs and referrals to 250 local health, dental and social services
Breastfeeding support and counseling, including breast pumps
Regular monitoring of infants and children
Access to low cost well child exams through Partnership Health Center
Support for healthy family nutrition
Coupons for fresh fruits and vegetables at authorized vendors at Seeley Lake’s farmers market.
We help:
Pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women
Women whose pregnancy ended early
Infants and children up to age of five
Caregivers for young children including mothers, fathers, grandparents, legal guardians and foster parents
WIC participation will NOT reduce Food Stamps or TANF benefits. You do NOT have to participate in another program to participate in WIC.
1st Tuesday of every month, by appointment 9:20am - 3:30 pm Call to schedule appointment at 258-4740.
