Blind and Low Vision Services
406-444-2590 | 877-296-1197 |111 N Last Chance Gulch, Suite 4C | Helena MT
E-mail: [email protected]
406-300-7408 | 121 Financial Drive, Suite B | Kalispell
https://dphhs.mt.gov/detd/blvs/
A State of Montana Agency, the goal of this program is to provide services to visually impaired and blind individuals so they can live more independently.
EyeCare America
1-800-222-3937
https://aao.org/eyecare-america
If you are a US citizen or legal resident age 65 or older, have not seen an ophthalmologist in the last three years or more, and do not belong to an HMO or have veterans’ vision care, you may be eligible for free eye care services.
Montana Association for the Blind
406-442-9411 | 1802 W Park | Anaconda
Helpful resources and links to Montana programs including
Montana School for the Deaf & Blind
(406) 771-6000 | (800) 882-6732 | 3911 Central Avenue | Great Falls MT 59405
The Montana School for the Deaf & Blind provides comprehensive educational opportunities for Montana’s deaf, hard of hearing, blind, and visually impaired children
MonTECH
406-243-5511 | 29 McGill Hall | University of Montana, Missoula, MT 59812
https://montech.ruralinstitute.umt.edu/
Montana Assistive Technology Program
MT Blind Veterans Association
406-208-3832 | Brittany McKinsey, CVLT, VIST Coordinator | Billings MT CBOC
The VIST Coordinator is a case manager who has major responsibility for the coordination of all services for legally blind veterans and their families. Duties include providing and/or arranging for the provision of appropriate treatment modalities, i.e. referrals to VA Blind Rehabilitation Centers and/or other services in order to enhance a blinded Veteran’s functioning level.
Low Vision Clinic for Veterans is located in Fort Harrison. We care for Veterans who have a visual impairment that cannot be corrected with ordinary glasses, contact lenses or surgery. How do you get an appointment? If veterans are already participating in VA care, they can request their primary care provider or their VA eye doctor consult the Low Vision Clinic. If they are not receiving VA care (406) 447-7350, (406) 447-7460, (406) 447-7409, or 1 (877) 468-8387.