Domestic violence safety and housing help in Montana

The short answer

If you are in danger, call 911. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1 800 799 7233, or text START to 88788. It can connect you with a Montana program near you.

Need help tonight?

911Danger or emergency right now 988Call or text. Crisis or thinking about suicide. 24 hours 211Shelter, food, bills, anything else 1 800 799 7233Someone hurting you at home. Text START to 88788

Hotline and local help

The National Domestic Violence Hotline answers 24 hours and can connect you with local Montana programs. Montana 211 can also help you find local services.

Call 1 800 799 7233 Dial 211

Official pages: thehotline.org, montana211.org

Legal help

Montana Legal Services Association gives no cost civil legal help to people who qualify. The Montana courts have a self help program with forms.

Montana Legal Services Court self help

Official pages: mtlsa.org, courts.mt.gov/selfhelp

Your housing rights

Under the federal Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), people in many HUD assisted homes can't be denied or evicted because they are survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault or stalking.

VAWA housing rights

Official page: hud.gov/vawa

Stay safe online

Bunkly tip. If someone may check your phone or computer, read this page on a library, school or friend's device, and clear your browser history after.

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Sources last checked October 27, 2026. If something has changed, please tell us so we can fix it.

Nothing here is a promise of a bed, money or a spot in any program. Each place decides who it can serve. You choose what feels right for you.