Community Resources
Veteran Resource Office
Library | North Corner
Call: 406.657.1099
Email: steven.peterman@rocky.edu
Resources
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Veteran’s Community Resources
In order to assist our veteran community, we’ve collected commonly used local, state, and national resources. If you can’t find what you need, please contact the Veteran Resource Office at 406.657.1099 or veterans@rocky.edu.
You can also view more information from the City of Billings Veterans Resources or download their PDF guide.
Support Groups at the VA Office
→ PTSD Group – Monday & Thursday @ 1300
→ Mental Health (Anger Management) Group – Wednesday @ 1300
→ Substance Use Disorder Group – Monday–Thursday @ 1500
→ Thursday includes Equine Therapy
→ Women’s Support Group – Tuesday @ 1000
→ HUD/VASH Group (Homeless Veterans) – Tuesday @ 1400
Support Groups at the Vet Center
→ Leatherworking Class – 1st Saturday of the month, 1300–1500
→ Combat Support Group – Tuesday, 1530–1700
→ Veteran Support Group – Wednesday, 1300–1400
Veterans Crisis Line
Confidential support 24/7/365 for veterans, service members, and their families.
Phone: 800.273.8255, then press 1
Text: 838255
Billings VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC)
Local VA contact for RMC veterans.
- Contact: Todd L. Kurkoski, 1SG USA Ret., Contact Representative
- Phone: 406.373.3564
- Website
Billings Vet Center
2795 Enterprise Ave., Suite 1, Billings, MT 59102
Phone: 406.657.6071
Fax: 406.657.6603
Veterans Upward Bound – Montana
Free academic refreshers and support services for eligible veterans, National Guard, and Reserve members.
1500 University Dr., Cisel Hall, Billings, MT 59102
Phone: 800.356.8387
Email: admissions@vubmt.com
Veterans Boots to Business – Big Sky Economic Development
Training, counseling, and consulting for service members, veterans, and spouses interested in small business ownership.
222 N. 32nd St., Suite 400, Billings, MT 59101
Phone: 406.869.8411
Veterans Navigation Network
Supports service members, veterans, and families transitioning to civilian life.
7 North 31st Street, Billings, MT 59101
Phone: 406‑435‑9308
Military OneSource
Central hub of information and support for the military community (deployments, reintegration, moves, parenthood, retirement, and more).
Equine & Healing Programs
Horses Spirits Healing, Inc.
Partners certified equine therapists with military veterans experiencing psychological trauma or physical disabilities.
Housing & Stability Resources
Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) – Volunteers of America Northern Rockies
Support for low‑income veteran families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, including:
→ Outreach and case management
→ Housing search and placement
→ Help accessing VA benefits, healthcare, financial planning, childcare, housing counseling, and other services
926 Main St., Suite 12, Billings, MT 59105
Phone: 406.294.5067
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Office of Veteran Resources
The Office of Veteran Resources exists to support student service members, veterans, and their families in their transition to and through college life.
Our Objectives
Connect you with local, state, national, and campus resources specific to veterans and military‑connected students
Assist with accessing academic support services and peer‑to‑peer mentoring
Support the RMC Veterans Club in its efforts to help military students transition and to promote understanding of military culture on campus
Provide guidance to RMC leadership in maintaining and strengthening our status as a military‑friendly campus
To request a stole or learn more:
Phone: (406) 238‑7394
Email: veterans@rocky.edu | steven.peterman@rocky.edu | 406.657.1099 | Library, North Corner