Native American Services
CSKT Tribal Health and Human Services
St. Ignatius, 1-888-835-8766 or (406)745-3525
The CSKT health care system offers both direct and contract medical services at no charge to eligible beneficiaries. Residency and membership in or descendency from a federally recognized Indian tribe are factors which determine the level of benefits for which an individual is eligible. THHS provides an array of direct health care services, including Dental, Pharmacy, ENT, Mental Health and Addiction Treatment, Home Care, Nutrition, Social Services, Optical, Physical Therapy, and Environmental health. In addition, five Community Health Teams provide community health nursing, case management, and coordination of health care services in their areas. The CHS Health Plan provides a full range of inpatient and outpatient care through contract providers, durable medical equipment and vision services.
Indian Alcohol & Drug Service, 721-2700
Services open to both Native Americans and non-Natives include: state-certified alcohol and drug counselors; inpatient and outpatient treatment; and Minor in Possession classes.
Missoula Indian Center
Bldg #33, Fort Missoula, 829-9515
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The purpose of the Missoula Indian Center (MIC) is to promote and foster the health, education and general welfare of urban American Indians residing in and around Missoula. MIC provides an information and support system to the American Indian community by networking with local health and human services agencies. MIC helps American Indians bridge the gap between leaving the reservation and coping with urban life by functioning as the primary communication center for client service information.
MIC provides the following services to Native American clients: referrals to health care and social services providers, limited financial assistance, immunization referrals, diabetes education classes, tobacco prevention and free over the counter medications.
The following services are open to all nationalities: Free HIV testing, chemical dependency counseling, individual & family one-on-one counseling, and an intensive chemical dependency outpatient program.
Native Wellness Institute of Missoula
617 S. Higgins (at the Boys & Girls Club)
207-2875 or 360-9433
Promotes healthy living through Native culture. Cultural activities include drumming, singing, beading and traditional
