Health Resource Guide 2013-14 - 23 *Missoula City-County Health Department Home Visiting Services
301 West Alder St, Missoula, MT 59802 (406) 258-4298 Home visits and telephone consultations are conducted by a staff of public health nurses, dieticians and social workers, upon request or through referral, for information and support for healthy pregnancy, child development, parenting information, optimum nutrition, and breastfeeding education and assistance. We also offer free childbirth classes monthly and assistance with Medicaid Presumptive Eligibility.
Partnership for Children
2825 Stockyard Road, Ste. A11, Missoula, MT 59801 (406) 543-5531 www.pfcMT.org Provides in-home support for families, and therapeutic group homes, Francetich and Gallagher Children’s Homes, for children age’s four to twelve.
*Partnership Health Center Well Child Care
Partnership Panda Program 323 W. Alder St, Missoula, MT 59802 (406) 258-4789 Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. The pediatric well child program strives to build a relationship between parents and our providers. Parents who are successful at addressing their children’s health care needs receive age-appropriate gifts geared to aid in parenting. The program focuses on three principles: 1. Planning for your child’s care 2. Preparing for tomorrow in order to keep your child as healthy as possible 3. Prioritizing needs for your child’s healthcare
*Pediatric Hospitalists/Intensivists, Community Physician Group
2827 Fort Missoula Rd, 3rd floor, Missoula MT 59804 (406) 327-4730 www.communitymed.org
*Pediatric Rehabilitation Services at Community Medical Center
2827 Fort Missoula Rd., Bldg. #4, Missoula, MT 59804 (406) 327-4050 www.communitymed.org Community offers a full range of rehabilitation services for children, including pediatric physical therapy and pediatric occupational therapy, and speechlanguage pathology.
*Pediatric Specialty Clinics
2835 Fort Missoula Rd. Bldg. #3 Ste. #301, Missoula, MT 59804 (406) 327-4279 www.communitymed.org Community offers multidisciplinary pediatric specialty services at our pediatric Specialty Clinic, through partnerships with local and contracted providers, Seattle Children’s Hospital, and the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services’ Children with Special Health Services Program.
Prana Family Practice
(406) 240-0604 Mindy Opper, Family Practice Physician Assistant And Ayurvedic Wellness Consultant www.RedWillowCenter.org www.PrnaFamilyPractice.com Providing full family practice services for women, children and men. Well woman and reproductive care. Ayurvedic consultations available for boosting and improving your vitality.
Marcus Daly Rehabilitation Center and Services
1200 Westwood Dr, Hamilton, MT 59840 (406) 375-4570 Provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient pediatric rehabilitation services for children and young adults ages from 0 - 21.
Shodair Hospital
2755 Colonial Dr, Helena, MT 59604 (406) 444-7500 Or (800) 447-6614 www.Shodairhospital.Org A non-profit specialty children’s hospital serving children and families throughout Montana. Shodair’s Medical Genetics Program offers comprehensive services to individuals with genetic conditions or concerns about their risk of transmitting or developing a genetic disorder.
Shriners Hospitals
(800) 237-5055 www.shrinershq.org Provides specialized care for orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries and cleft lip and palate. All services are provided at no charge. Eligibility for care is not based on financial need or relationship to a Shriner. The closest hospital for Missoulians is the Spokane facility, 911 W. 5th Ave, Spokane, WA 99204, phone: (509) 455-7844.
*Women and Infant Children (WIC) Program, Missoula City-County Health Department
301 W Alder St., Missoula, 59802 (406) 258-4740 www.co.missoula.MT.us/healthservices/WIC WIC helps low-income women (pregnant, breastfeeding and those who recently had a baby), infants, and children up to age 5. WIC provides breastfeeding support, nutrition information, and community referrals.
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Family Resources and Support A.W.A.R.E. Inc.
2300 Regent St., Ste. 103, Missoula, MT 59801 (406) 465-8188 or (406) 543-2202 Offers specialized community-based services for people with challenging mental, emotional and physical needs to ensure that these individuals achieve maximum independence, productivity and integration into the community. AWARE offers mental health services, children’s autism services, psychiatry, school based mental health and case management.
Baby Sign Language Class
1200 Westwood Dr, Hamilton, MT 59840 (406) 375-4570 Marcus Daly Rehabilitation Services offers a six week Baby Sign Language Class in the spring and fall for children 6 months to 3 years of age and their parents and siblings.
*Big Brothers Big Sisters
1520 S. Russell, Missoula, MT 59801 (406) 721-2380 info@bbbsmissoula.org www.bbbsmissoula.org Our mission is to help children reach their potential through one-to-one mentoring relationships. Our goals are to strengthen the social, cognitive and behavioral competencies of children living in Missoula; improve the children’s commitment to academic achievement; improve each child’s understanding of healthy behavior, resilience, self-esteem and sense of future.
Buckle Up Montana
400 North Park Ave, Helena, MT 59601 (877) 330-2825 Educate and promote passenger vehicle safety for Montana by use of car seats and seatbelts. Please call for more information.