Veteran’s Comunity Resources

In order to assist our Veteran community, here are commonly used local, state and national resources. Still cannot find what you need? Please reach out to the Veteran Resource Office at 406.657.1099 or veterans@rocky.edu

View more information on Veterans resources from the city of Billings or download the pdf.

Support Groups Conducted at the VA Office

  • PTSD Group: Monday and Thursday @ 1300
  • MH Group (Anger Management): Wednesdays @ 1300
  • Substance Disorder Group: Monday thru Thursday 1500 (Thursday Equine Therapy)
  • Women's Support Group: Tuesdays @ 1000
  • HUD/VASH Group: Tuesdays @ 1400 (Homeless)

Support Groups Conducted at the Vet Center

  •  1ST Saturday of the Month 1300-1500  is a Leatherworking class
  • Combat Support Group Tuesday 1530-1700
  • Veteran Support Group Wednesday 1300-1400

Veterans Crisis Line

The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text. Confidential support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Phone: 800.273.8255 and press 1 or send a text to 838255

Website: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/

Billings Veterans Affairs Office-Outpatient Clinic

Local contact for RMC Veterans:

Todd L. Kurkoski, 1sg USA Ret
Contact Representative Billings CBOC
Phone: 406.373.3564

Website: http://www.montana.va.gov/locations/Billings_VA_Community_Based_Outpatient_Clinic.asp

Billings Vet Center

2795 Enterprise Ave., Suite 1
Billings, MT 59102
Phone: 406.657.6071
Fax: 406.657.6603

Website: https://www.va.gov/directory/guide/facility.asp?ID=618

Veterans Upward Bound Montana

Veterans' Upward Bound (VUB) is a US Dept. of Education program designed to help eligible veterans, National Guard and Reserve members refresh their academic abilities or gain new skills. VUB provides FREE educational and support services in a variety of formats across the state.

1500 University Dr., Cisel Hall
Billings, MT 59102
Phone: 800.356.8387
Email: admissions@vubmt.com

Website: http://www.vubmt.com/

Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)

Volunteers of America Northern Rockies provides supportive services for Veterans and their families in Montana. The program provides supportive services for low income Veteran families who are homeless or on the verge of homelessness. Volunteers of America provides direct support for outreach, case management, housing search and placement and assistance in obtaining Veteran Administration benefits like healthcare, financial planning, child care, housing counseling, and other continuum care services.

926 Main St., Suite 12
Billings, MT 59105
Phone: 406.294.5067

Website: https://www.voanr.org/

Military One Source

Military OneSource is your central hub and go-to-place for the military community. Get to know your benefits and prepare for the big stuff deployments, reintegration, moves, parenthood, retirement and more.

Website: http://www.militaryonesource.mil/

Veterans Boots to Business-Big Sky Economic Development

The Region VIII Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) is fully-funded under a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. VBOC staff provide training, counseling and consulting for transitioning Service members, active duty, veterans, Reservists, Guardsmen and their spouses who are interested in pursuing small business ownership.

222 N. 32nd St., Suite 400
Billings, MT 59101
Phone:  406.869.8411

Horses Spirit Healing

Horses Spirits Healing Inc. partners certified equine therapists with military veterans suffering from psychological trauma and physical disabilities.

Website: http://www.horsesspiritshealing.org

Contact

Steven Peterman
Eaton Hall 5