County resource guide
Autism Resources in Toole County, Montana
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Toole County. Montana statewide resources also apply.
Provider directory
Local Providers10 providers in Toole County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Great Falls · multi-county
Benefis Health System — Child Development Center
Great Falls' primary hospital system providing developmental and behavioral pediatric evaluations. Families in north-central Montana often travel here for autism assessments rather than making the longer drive to Billings or Missoula.
Call to confirm developmental pediatrics availability — rural Montana practices change frequently.
Great Falls · multi-county
Benefis Health System — Developmental Pediatrics
Benefis Health in Great Falls is the primary evaluation hub for Liberty County families. Chester is approximately 85 miles from Great Falls; telehealth available for many appointments.
Great Falls · multi-county
Benefis Health System — Developmental Pediatrics
Benefis Health in Great Falls is the primary evaluation hub for Toole County families. Shelby is approximately 75 miles from Great Falls; telehealth available for consultations and follow-up care.
Cut Bank · multi-county
Glacier Community Health Center — Developmental Referrals
Glacier Community Health Center in Cut Bank connects families to Great Falls specialists for autism evaluations. Care coordinators assist Blackfeet Reservation families with specialist referrals and tribal health coordination.
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.
Shelby · multi-county
Toole County District Hospital — Developmental Referrals
Toole County District Hospital in Shelby connects families to Great Falls (Benefis, ~75 miles) for developmental referrals and autism evaluations. Shelby is also close to the Alberta, Canada border — some families access Canadian specialists for certain evaluations.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Shelby
Montana Infants and Toddlers Program — Toole County
Free IDEA Part C early intervention for children under 3 in Toole County. EI providers travel from Great Falls. Shelby's oil industry economy creates some additional community resources compared to other Hi-Line counties.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Chester · multi-county
Autism Society Montana
Autism Society Montana supports Liberty County families through virtual peer support. Great Falls chapter events (~85 miles) are the most accessible in-person option from Chester.
Shelby · multi-county
Autism Society Montana
Autism Society Montana supports Toole County families through peer support. Great Falls chapter events (~75 miles south of Shelby) are the most accessible in-person option.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Toole 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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