If you or someone you know is in crisis, it can be hard to know where to turn. This guide highlights hotlines, crisis lines, and emergency shelters in Missoula that offer immediate support, safety, and connection to longer-term help.
If you are in immediate danger, call 911. For emotional or mental health support, you can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 24/7.
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Crisis Hotlines & Warm Lines
These lines provide immediate support by phone or text. Many operate 24/7 and can help you talk through a crisis and find next steps.
Emergency Services (Police, Fire, Medical)
Phone: 911
Hours: 24/7
Who this serves: General public.
What they provide: Emergency police, fire, and medical response.
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Phone: 988
Hours: 24/7
Who this serves: General public; press 1 for Veterans.
What they provide: Suicide and mental health crisis support by trained counselors.
Montana Crisis Text Line
Phone: Text “MT” to 741741
Hours: 24/7
Who this serves: General public.
What they provide: Crisis support via text.
Montana Recovery Warmline
Phone: 1-877-688-3377
Hours: Hours vary; phone warmline
Who this serves: People seeking peer support for recovery.
What they provide: Peer support and non-crisis listening.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Phone: 1-800-799-7233
Hours: 24/7
Who this serves: People experiencing or concerned about domestic violence.
What they provide: Confidential support, safety planning, and referrals.
YWCA Domestic Violence 24-Hour Crisis Line
Phone: 406-542-1944
Hours: 24/7
Who this serves: Survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Missoula.
What they provide: Local crisis support, advocacy, and connection to shelter and services.
Poverello Center Homeless Outreach Team
Phone: 406-493-7955
Hours: Hours vary
Who this serves: People experiencing homelessness.
What they provide: Street outreach, support, and connection to shelter and services.
Missoula Police Non-Emergency
Phone: 406-552-6300
Hours: 24/7
Who this serves: General public.
What they provide: Non-emergency law enforcement line.
MT Adult Protective Services Hotline
Phone: 844-277-9300
Hours: 24/7
Who this serves: Vulnerable adults; concerned community members.
What they provide: Reporting abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
Western Montana Mental Health Center – Crisis Contact
Phone: 406-532-9700
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Who this serves: Individuals seeking mental health support.
What they provide: Mental health services and referrals.
Emergency Shelter – Individuals
These shelters offer short-term, emergency shelter and support primarily for adults.
Poverello Center & Johnson Street Shelter
Address: 1110 W. Broadway; 1919 North Ave. W.
Phone: 406-728-1809
Hours: Supportive services 6am-8pm; nightly check-in 8:45pm
Who this serves: Homeless adults.
What they provide: Emergency shelter, showers, and laundry.
Housing Montana Heroes (Poverello Center)
Address: 1110 W. Broadway
Phone: 406-532-6690
Hours: Hours not listed
Who this serves: Montana Veterans experiencing homelessness.
What they provide: Supportive and transitional housing for Veterans, including housing at Valor House.
YWCA Pathways of Missoula
Address: 1800 S. 3rd St. W.
Phone: 406-543-6691
Hours: Walk-in Center Mon-Fri 12pm-4pm; 24/7 hotline
Who this serves: Survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
What they provide: Shelter, support groups, advocacy, and 24-hour crisis response.
Emergency Shelter – Families
These services focus on shelter and housing support for families and young parents.
Family Housing Center (YWCA)
Address: 1800 South 3rd St. W.
Phone: 406-543-6691
Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-2pm
Who this serves: Homeless families and survivors of domestic violence.
What they provide: Emergency housing, referrals, and supportive services.
Mountain Home Montana
Address: 2606 South Ave. W.
Phone: 406-541-4663
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Who this serves: Young mothers age 16-24 who are pregnant or parenting.
What they provide: Shelter, community, and supportive services for young mothers and their children.
Transitional Housing through YWCA
Phone: 406-543-6691
Hours: Hours not listed
Who this serves: Survivors of domestic violence and their families.
What they provide: Transitional housing, case management, and support services.
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