County resource guide
Autism Resources in Blaine County, Montana
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Blaine County. Montana statewide resources also apply.
Provider directory
Local Providers9 providers in Blaine County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Great Falls · multi-county
Benefis Health System — Developmental Pediatrics
Benefis Health in Great Falls provides developmental evaluations for Blaine County families. Telehealth appointments reduce the 100-mile trip to Great Falls for Chinook-area families.
Great Falls · multi-county
Benefis Health System — Developmental Pediatrics
Benefis Health in Great Falls is the primary evaluation hub for Phillips County families. Malta is approximately 100 miles from Great Falls; telehealth available for consultations.
Chinook · multi-county
Blaine County Medical Center — Developmental Referrals
Blaine County Medical Center in Chinook connects families to Great Falls specialists for autism evaluations. Hospital staff assist with referral coordination for families on and near the Fort Belknap Reservation.
Fort Benton · multi-county
Chouteau County District Hospital — Developmental Referrals
Chouteau County District Hospital in Fort Benton coordinates developmental screenings and referrals to Great Falls specialists for autism evaluations. Telehealth appointments available to reduce travel.
Havre · multi-county
Northern Montana Health Care — Pediatrics
Havre's Northern Montana Health Care is the primary healthcare provider for the Hi-Line and northern Montana plains. Local autism evaluation capacity is essentially nonexistent; families travel to Great Falls (2 hours) or Billings (4 hours) for assessments. Telehealth programs through Benefis and Billings Clinic are the most practical option.
Ask for developmental referral to Great Falls (Benefis) or Billings (Billings Clinic). Both offer telehealth evaluations for rural Montana families.
Malta · multi-county
Phillips County Hospital — Developmental Referrals
Phillips County Hospital in Malta connects Hi-Line families to Great Falls (Benefis, ~100 miles) for developmental referrals and autism evaluations. Telehealth through Benefis Health is strongly recommended given the distance.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Chinook
Montana Infants and Toddlers Program — Blaine County
Montana's early intervention program provides free in-home services for Blaine County children birth to 3. Coordination with Fort Belknap tribal health programs available for eligible families.
Havre · multi-county
Montana Infants and Toddlers Program — Hill County
Free IDEA Part C early intervention for children under 3 in Hill County. The Hi-Line is one of Montana's most sparsely served regions; EI providers may travel long distances or deliver services via telehealth. Early referral is critical given limited local capacity.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Hill County DPHHS coordinates EI. Start early — provider scarcity on the Hi-Line means longer wait times.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Chinook · multi-county
Autism Society Montana
Autism Society Montana supports Blaine County families with statewide peer connection. Great Falls events are accessible from Chinook (~1 hr 45 min). Telehealth peer groups available.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Blaine County families
Step-by-step help on the topics that matter most.
School & IEP
Navigating the IEP process
Your rights under IDEA, how evaluations work, and what every IEP section means.
Finding help
ABA, OT, speech and waitlists
How to find qualified providers, navigate insurance, and get off waitlists faster.
Getting started
Where to start after diagnosis
A week-by-week checklist for the first 90 days — from evaluation to early intervention.
Benefits & money
SSI, Medicaid waivers, ABLE accounts
Federal benefits your child may qualify for and how to apply without losing your spot.
Mental health
Co-occurring conditions and support
Managing anxiety, ADHD, and depression alongside an autism diagnosis.
Daily life
Sensory processing and OT
Understanding sensory needs, sensory diets, and how occupational therapy helps.
Adulthood
Employment, housing, legal planning
Supported employment, housing options, guardianship alternatives, and ABLE accounts.
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Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Montana.
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