Montana

Addictive and Mental Disorders Division
Department of Public Health & Human Services
555 Fuller, P.O. Box 202905
Helena, MT 59620-2905
(406) 444-3969
Email: daanderson | at | state.mt.us

Addressing Dyslexia 
Erika burleigh, MA reading
4280 Petty Creek Rd.
Alberton, MT 59820
(406) 864-0017
Email: addressingdyslexia | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://addresingdyslexia.com
Dyslexia Screening and Advanced Certified Barton Tutor with 12 years experience with dyslexia and 25 years as a classroom and reading teacher.

American Foundation for the Blind-Southwest
260 Treadway Plaza, Exchange Park
Dallas, TX 75235
(214) 352-7222
Email: dallas | at | afb.net

Amita Yoga
Stacie Erfle
3098 Rose St.
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 600-3883
Email: stacie | at | amitayoga.com
Web: http://amitayoga.com
Providing Yoga for the Special Child, a therapeutic program for infants and children with disabilities.

Brain Injury Association of Montana
Kristen Morgan
1280 S. 3rd Street West, Suite 4
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 541-6442; (800) 241-6442; (406) 541-4360 (fax)
Email: rfs | at | biamt.org
Web: http://www.biamt.org
BIAMT provides statewide services for individuals and their families living with a brain injury, including resource facilitation services a free follow up system of care.

Career and Technical Education Division
Office of Public Instruction
PO Box 202501
Helena, MT 59620-2501
(406) 444-9019
Email: jmessinger | at | state.mt.us

Child and Adolescent Services, Addictive and Mental Disorders Div.
Department of Public Health & Human Services
555 Fuller, P.O. Box 202905
Helena, MT 59620-2905
(406) 444-7064
Email: dwhite | at | state.mt.us

Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders (CH.A.D.D.)

Children’s Special Health Services
Family and Community Health Bureau
Department of Public Health and Human Services
Cogswell Building, Room C-314, P. O. Box 202951
Helena, MT 59620-2951
(406) 444-3622
Email: shwagner | at | state.mt.us

Coalitions of Montanans Concerned with Disabilities
P.O. Box 5679
Missoula, MT 59806
(406) 829-9301
Email: cmcdinfocenter | at | aol.com
Web: www.angelfire.com/mt/cmcd

The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)

Department of Education Services
Contact: Bob Runkel, Director of Special Education
P.O. Box 202501
Helena, MT 59620-2501
(406) 444-5541
Email: brunkel | at | state.mt.us
Web: http://www.opi.state.mt.us/speced

Developmental Disabilties Program
Department of Public Health and Human Services
P.O. Box 4210
Helena, MT 59604-4210
(406) 444-2995
Email: jmathews | at | state.mt.us
Web: www.dphhs.state.mt.us/dsd
or
(406) 444-7382
Email: mlafond | at | state.mt.us
Web: www.dphhs.state.mt.us/dsd

Disability Rights Montana former MT Advocacy Program
Roberta Zenker, Intake Supervisor
1022 Chestnut Street
Helena, MT 59601
(800) 245-4743; (406) 449-2344; (406) 449-2418 (fax)
Email: bobbie | at | disabilityrightsmt.org
Web: http://www.disabilityrightsmt.org
Federally funded non profit law firm representing people with disabilities, including children with disabilities, to protect against abuse and neglect and obtain needed government services, including Special Education.

Easter Seals/Goodwill Northern Rocky Mountains
4400 Central Avenue
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 761-3680 (V/TTY); (800) 771-2153
Email: michelleb | at | esgw.org
Web: http://esgw-nrm.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=NRMM_homepage

Family Outreach – Region IV
Mary Lucca
1212 Helena Avenue
Helena Mt 59601
406-443-7370
AND
641 Sampson Butte
Butte Mt 59701
406-494-1242
AND
1315 E Main
Bozeman Mt 59715
406-587-2477
(406) 443-3086
Email: mlucca | at | familyoutreach.org
Web: http://www.familyoutreach.org
Family Outreach is a non-profit agency serving individuals of all ages with developmental disbilities and their families throughout Southwestern Montana.

Family Support Network (FSN)
3302 4th Avenue North, Suite 103
P. O. Box 21366
Billings, MT 59104
(406) 256-7783
Email: fsntoo | at | aol.com

Fragile X Resource of Montana
Mary M DeBernardis
12345 Gooch Hill Rd
Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730
(406) 763-4268
Email: gatewaymary | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.nfxs.org
I provide information to newly diagnosed families + give lectures throughout the state | at | conferences, private meetings, etc.

Full Circle Autism & Developmental Services
1903 S Russell St.
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 532-1615
Email: lauram | at | fullcirclemhc.com
Web: http://www.fullcirclemhc.com/
Full Circle provides personalized intervention plans for individuals with autism spectrum disorders, including individual and family therapy, to support the development of social skills.

Full Circle Counseling Solutions
1903 S Russell St.
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 532-1615
Email: lauram | at | fullcirclemhc.com
Web: http://www.fullcirclemhc.com/
Full Circle is a licensed mental health center and placement agency committed to the preservation and restoration of natural families.

Headway Outpatient Brain Injury Program
Robert Snizek
2900 12th Ave. North, suite 10w
Billings, MT
(406) 238-6440; (406) 238-6464 (fax)
Email: robert.snizek | at | svh-mt.org
Web: http://www.svh-mt.org/body.cfm?id
Headway offers coordinated brain injury rehabilitation to individuals fourteen and up. Services include: speech language therapy, neuropsychological services, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and therapeutic recreation.

(Eugene F.) Herman Scottish Rite Childhood Language Disorders Clinic
Scottish Rite Temple
514 14th St. West
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 259-1680; (406) 259-1777 (fax)
Email: srldc | at | wtp.net

Kathleen F. Holden, Esq.
Attorney at Law
16701 East Mullan Road
Clinton, MT 59825
(406) 330-2008
Email: kholden | at | bresnan.net
Attorney with 15 years experience working with parents to obtain special education services for their children.

Individuals with Diverse and Exceptional Abilities (IDEA PTA)
Mary Hall (contact)
P.O. Box 16472
Missoula, MT 59808
(406) 721-7133
Email: hoythomes | at | montana.com
IDEA PTA is a coalition of parents and professionals who advocate for quality education and services for students and individuals with special needs.

Institute on Disabilities Program (MUARID)
http://www.msubillings.edu/mtcd/

The Learning Clinic
3544 Toboggan Road
PO Box 81135
Billings, MT 59108-1135
(406) 259-3110
Email: info | at | learningclinic.com
Web: www.learningclinic.com

Learning Disabilities Association of Montana
1438 Cascade Avenue
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 252-7716
Email: wathen | at | mcn.net

Learning Disabilities Association of MT
4026 Pine Cove Rd.
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 252-7716

Learning Options LLC
Elsie Johnson
7880 Churchill Road
Manhattan, MT 59741
(406) 282-7416
Email: elsie | at | thelearningoptions.com
Web: http://www.thelearningoptions.com
20 years of empowering learning-different adults & children with reading, math, and comprehension skills. Davis® custom programs for dyslexia & autism.

Little Lighthouse Therapy, PLLC
Shad R James, PT
Bozeman, MT
(406) 219-3477; (406) 624-6791 (fax)
Email: littlelighthousetherapy | at | q.com
Physical therapist with 12 years pediatric experience. Provides therapy in home visits and aquatics. Custom orthotics.

Montana Community Autism & Asperger’s Network
Denise Dahlberg
4703 Miller Creek Rd.
Missoula, MT 59803
(406) 239-9156
Email: mtcaan | at | gmail.com
Web: http://mtcaan.org
Montana CAAN is a parent driven organization that is committed to supporting individuals on the autism spectrum and their families.

Montana Congress of Parents and Teachers, Inc.
P.O. Box 6448
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 721-1705

Montana DD Planning & Advisory Council 
P. O. Box 526
Helena, MT 59624
(406) 444-1338; (800) 337-9942 (in MT only)
Email: dswingley | at | state.mt.us

Montana Mental Health Association
Tracy Velazquez, ED
PO Box 88
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 587-7774
Email: info | at | montanamentalheath.org
Web: http://www.montanamentalhealth.org
A nonprofit organization whose primary focus is educating and advocating for the mental health of all Montanans. We also provide resource referrals and professional education.

Montana Office of Public Instruction
Web: http://www.opi.state.mt.us/

Montana Special Education Department
Web: http://www.opi.state.mt.us/SpecEd/

Montana Speech-Language-Hearing Association 
Box 9627
Helena, MT 59604
(406) 749-0295
Email: msha | at | ixi.net

Montana State University-Bilings
Special Education Building
1500 North 30th Street
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 657-2312 (V/TTY)
Email: mcd | at | msu-6.edu
Web: www.msubillings.edu/mtcd

Montech
Rural Institute on Disabilities
The University of Montana
634 Eddy Avenue
Missoula, MT 59812
(800) 732-0323 (TDD); (406) 243-5676; (406) 243-4730 (fax)
Email: montech | at | selway.umt.edu
Web: http://montech.ruralinstitute.umt.edu/

MOSAIC Rehabilitation
Heidi Thomas
11. West Main St. Ste 218
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 388-4988; (406) 388-6188 (fax)
Email: hthomas | at | mosaicrehab.com
Web: http://www.mosaicrehab.com
We provide pediatric outpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapy services. We develop treatments based on each individual’s need and goals.

NAMI-Billings
1645 Ave. D – Suite G
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 256-2001
Email: psebald | at | nami-billings.org
Web: www.nami-billings.org
Our mission is to enhance the quality of life and provide hope for people with mental illness and their families. We offer numerous education opportunities, support groups and advocacy efforts.

National Adult Literacy & Learning Disabilities Center (NALLD)
Academy for Educational Development
1875 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20009-1202
(202) 884-8185; (800) 953-ALLD (953-2553); (202) 884-8429 (fax); (202) 884-8422
Web: http://www.nifl.gov/nifl/ld/states/mt.html

Office of Public Instruction 
P. O. Box 202501
Helena, MT 59620-2501
(406) 444-4425

Office of State Coordinator of Vocational Education for Students with Disabilities
K-12 of Vocational Education
Office of Public Instruction
P.O. Box 202501
Helena, MT 59620-2501
(406) 444-9019

Parents, Let’s Unite For Kids (PLUK) 
516 N. 32nd Street
Billings, MT 59101-6003
(406) 255-0540; (800) 222-7585 (MT only)
Email: plukinfo | at | pluk.org
Web: http://www.pluk.org/

Programs for Children with Disabilities: Ages 3 through 5
Division of Special Education/Office of Public Instruction
State Capitol, PO Box 202501
Helena, MT 59620-2501
(406) 444-4425

Programs for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: Ages Birth through 2
Developmental Disabilities Division
Department of Public Health and Human Services
P.O. Box 4210
Helena, MT 59604-4210
(406) 444-2995

Reading Services 
Donna Mell
415 N Higgins Ave Suite 105
Missoula, MT 59802
(405) 825-0163
Email: donnamell | at | blackfoot.net
Web: http://www.readservices.com
One-on-one reading instruction using research based programs, practices and strategies. Certified Special Education teacher with over ten years experience.

Right Track Reading LLC
Miscese Gagen
PO Box 1952
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-3393
Email: mail | at | righttrackreading.com
Web: http://www.righttrackreading.com
Empowering parents with information and tools to help dyslexic children develop reading skills. Offering information, workshops, training, effective tools and individual tutoring.

Rocky Mountain Disability & Business Technical Assistance Center
Meeting the Challenge, Inc.
3630 Sinton Road, Suite 103
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 444-0268 (T/TTY); (800) 949-4232 (V/TTY)
Email: regionVIII | at | mte-inc.com
Web: http://www.ada-infonet.org/

Scottish Rite Childhood Language Disorders Clinic
Scottish Rite Temple
1304 13th Street South
Great Falls, MT 59405-4611
(406) 727-1088; (406) 452-2063 (fax)

State Department of Education: Special Education
Special Education Division
Office of Public Instruction
PO Box 202501
Helena, MT 59620-2501
(406) 444-4429
Web: http://www.opi.state.mt.us/SpecEd/

State Developmental Disabilities Programs
Developmental Disabilties Program
Department of Public Health and Human Services
111 Sanders Street, Room 305
P.O. Box 4210
Helena, MT 59604
(406) 444-2995

State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
Vocational Rehabilitation Programs
Department of Public Health & Human Services
111 Sanders Street, Room 307
P.O. Box 4210,
Helena, MT 59604-4210
(406) 444-2590

Support & Techniques for Empowering People, Inc. (S.T.E.P.) 
1501 14th Street West, Ste 210
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 248-2055; (406) 248-1493 (fax)
Toll Free (800) 820-4180

University of Montana Rural Institute
Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service
52 Corbin Hall
Missoula, MT 59812
(406) 243-5467; (800) 732-0322
Email: rtvogels | at | selway.umt.edu

Vocational Rehabilitation Programs
Department of Public Health & Human Services
P. O. Box 4210
Helena, MT 59604-4210
(406) 444-2590
Web: www.dphhs.state.mt.us/dsd

VSA arts of Montana
P.O. Box 7225
111 N. Higgins, Suite 212
Missoula, MT 59807
(406) 549-2984
Email: alaynusa | at | montana.com

Western Montana Scottish Rite Childhood Language Disorders Clinic
University of Montana
Student Health Services Building
634 Eddy Avenue
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 243-5261; (406) 243-4730 (fax)
Email: slclinic | at | selway.umt.edu