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Opportunity and Resource Development, Inc. 2525 Palmer St., Missoula, MT 59808. 543-3550. • P.L.U.K. Parents Let’s Unite for Kids (P.L.U.K.) (800) 222-7585. A private, nonprofit organization that offers parents of children with special needs information, support and training. Services are free. • Ravalli County school Superintendent. 215 S. 4th St., Ste. B, Hamilton, MT 59840. 375-6522. • Ravalli County Juvenile Detention Center. 205 Bedford St., Ste. O, Hamilton, MT 59840. 375-6775. • Ravalli County Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program. 205 Bedford St., Hamilton, MT 59840. 375-6685. Food vouchers for pregnant, postpartum and nursing mothers and children birth to 5 years old. • Ravalli County Youth Court. 220 S. 3rd St., Hamilton, MT 59840. 375-6805. • Ravalli County Youth Suicide Prevention Alliance. P.O. Box 397, Victor, MT 59875. 360-2708. Offers suicide prevention training as well as support for family and friends of suicide victims. Suicide rates in Ravalli County and Montana are among the highest in the nation. Because 65 percent of completed suicides in Montana result from gunshot wounds, the Alliance also offers gun locks at no charge. Suicide prevention training is noon the first Wednesday of each month. Surviving Suicide support group meets at noon the second and fourth Wednesdays each month. Both are free and meet at the Carriage House Annex, 310 N. 4th St., Hamilton.
hour crisis line. 363-4600; email safe@cybernet1. com. The goal of S.A.F.E. is to reduce domestic and sexual violence incidences and impact through direct services to survivors and by decreasing conditions that support violence against women. Services include crisis intervention, emergency shelter, transitional housing, advocacy, children’s support, support groups for adults and youth, prevention programs and work of the Ravalli County Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence. • Teen Bible Study and Fellowship Group. Open to all teens. Meets each Thursday at 7pm. Call 821-3570 for current location. • Trapper Creek Job Corps Center. 5139 W. Fork Rd., Darby, MT 59829. 821-3286. trappercreek. jobcorps.gov/about.aspx. Job Corps is a free education and career training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor for eligible youth ages 16 through 24. The program’s mission is to teach young people the skills they need to become employable and place them in meaningful jobs or further education. Trapper Creek Job Corps Center is overseen by the Dallas Regional Office of Job Corps and is operated by U.S. Department of Agriculture - Forest Service. • Waldorf Inspired Parent-Child Group. Meets Tuesdays from 10am to 1pm for creative play, songs, stories, crafts, cooking, baking and nature walks. All families, expectant parents and children birth to 6 years are welcome. For more information and location contact Kim at 369-0213.
Seniors
• South Valley Child and Family Center. 515 Madison, Hamilton, MT 59840. 363-3450. www.svcfc. org. Founded in 2002 to enhance the physical and mental well-being of Bitterroot Valley children and families. SVCFC provides autism spectrum disorder support, parenting classes, a 10-week family wellness and weight-loss program and community suppers four nights a week from October through April. Meals are prepared in conjunction with Hamilton Middle and High Schools. The Center relies on community volunteers.
• Adult Protective Services. 108 Pickney St., Hamilton, MT 59840. 363-1961.
• Supporters of Abuse Free Environments, Inc. P.O. Box 534, Hamilton, MT 59840. 363-2793; 24-
• Victor. 242 5th St., Victor. 642-3320.
• Eyecareamerica.org. Free eye exams and treatment for seniors aged 65+. (800) 222-EYES
Community Senior Centers • Darby. 106 N. Main St., Darby. 821-3275. • Hamilton. 820 N. 4th St., Hamilton. 363-5181. • Stevensville. 100 Mission St., Stevensville. 7775681.