Montana Caregiver Support Groups & Resources
- Caretime Support Group for Caregivers – Billings: This monthly support group meets at varying times and dates. For more information, contact the Adult Resource Alliance of Yellowstone County at (406) 259-5212. Website: https://dphhs.mt.gov/assets/sltc/Respite/caregiversupportgroupsnovember2017.pdf
- Alzheimer Association Support Group – Billings: This support group meets on the fourth Monday of every month at noon at the Billings Clinic Downtown in Basement Room 1. Website: https://dphhs.mt.gov/assets/sltc/Respite/caregiversupportgroupsnovember2017.pdf
- Area Agencies on Aging – Montana: Montana’s 10 Area Agencies on Aging provide an overview of aging, disability, and caregiver resources available at the local level. For more information, visit the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services website. Website: https://states.aarp.org/montana/caregiver-resources
- Montana Aging and Disability Resource Centers Information Referral & Assistance: This resource center provides information and referrals to support caregivers and their loved ones. For more information, call 1-800-551-3191. Website: https://states.aarp.org/montana/caregiver-resources
- Caregiver Support | VA Montana Health Care | Veterans Affairs: The VA Montana Health Care system provides caregiver support services for veterans and their caregivers. For more information, call the Caregiver Support Line at 1-855-260-3274. Website: https://www.va.gov/montana-health-care/health-services/caregiver-support/
- Montana Kinship Navigator Program: This support group is for grandparents and other relatives raising children. The group meets virtually on the third Wednesday of each month through May 2023 from 12:30 to 1:30 pm. For more details, call the Missoula County Extension Office at 406-258-4206 or email Kelly Moore at Kmoore@montana.edu. Website: https://missoulaagingservices.org/get-help/caregiver-support/support-groups-classes.html
- Caregiver Support Group – Bozeman Health: This support group meets on the second Wednesday of every month at 5:30 pm at Bozeman Health. For more information, call (406) 585-1000. Website: https://www.bozemanhealth.org/services/senior-services/senior-services-events/
- Caregiver Support Group – St. Peter’s Health: This support group meets on the third Thursday of every month at 3 pm at the St. Peter’s Health Medical Group. For more information, call (406) 447-2828. Website: https://www.sphealth
- AARP Montana – Caregiver Resources: A website dedicated to providing information and resources for caregivers in Montana. Website: https://states.aarp.org/montana/caregiver-resources
- Montana Area Agencies on Aging: Montana’s 10 Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) address the needs and concerns of older Montanans. They offer a variety of services and support for caregivers. To contact them, call 800-551-3191.
- Montana Kinship Navigator Program: A support group for grandparents and other relatives raising children. The group meets virtually on the 3rd Wednesdays through May 2023 from 12:30 to 1:30 pm. For more details, call Missoula County Extension Office at 406-258-4206 or email Kelly Moore at Kmoore@montana.edu. [4]
- Missoula Aging Services: Facilitates monthly Caregiver Support Groups, including groups for caregivers of older adults with Alzheimer’s. For more information, call MAS at (406) 728-7682. Website: https://missoulaagingservices.org/get-help/caregiver-support/support-groups-classes.html.
- Alzheimer’s Association Montana Chapter: Provides support and resources for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s. To connect with the Montana Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, call 1-800-272-3900. Website: https://www.alz.org/montana.
