County resource guide
Autism Resources in Hill County, Montana
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Hill County. Montana statewide resources also apply.
Hill County (Havre) is a regional hub in north-central Montana near the Canadian border. Northern Montana Hospital provides medical services. Havre Public Schools provides special education. PLUK is Montana's federally funded PTI providing free statewide advocacy. Families seeking specialized evaluations travel to Great Falls or Billings.
Provider directory
Local Providers10 providers in Hill 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 provides developmental evaluations for Chouteau County families. Fort Benton is approximately 40 miles from Great Falls, making Benefis the primary specialist hub.
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.
Chester · multi-county
Liberty Medical Center — Developmental Referrals
Liberty Medical Center in Chester connects Hi-Line families to Great Falls (Benefis, ~85 miles) or Havre (~55 miles) for developmental referrals. Great Falls' Benefis Health is the primary autism evaluation hub; Havre has Northern Montana Health Care for initial pediatric contact.
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.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
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.
Fort Benton · multi-county
Autism Society Montana
Autism Society Montana connects Chouteau County families to peer support. Great Falls events (~40 min from Fort Benton) are the most accessible in-person programming option.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Havre
Montana State University — Northern (Havre) Disability Services
MSU-Northern's disability services office can be a local resource for families of college-age students with autism transitioning to higher education. For younger children, the campus can sometimes connect families to university-supervised practicum providers for speech and OT.
Primarily relevant for transition-age youth. Contact disability services directly about available services.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Hill 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.
See all Montana resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Montana.
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