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Below are several resources aiming to build community and unite survivors and allies. Most of these services are located in Missoula, MT, but some places also provide virtual community. We have also included both statewide and nationwide resources for both micro and macro community creating. So whether you're looking for in-person or virtual support, check out these community resources! If there is a place in particular you're looking for and unable to find, please share it with us below so we can add it to this resource index. Thank you!
Missoula
Lambda Alliance at The University of Montana
The University of Montana Lambda Alliance seeks to increase the visibility and acceptance of the LGBTQ community, through education, advocacy, and the promotion of social tolerance
Website: https://www.umt.edu/uc/branchcenter/lambda/
Phone: (406) 243-5922
Email: umlambda@gmail.com
Address: The University Center Room 209
32 Campus Drive
Missoula, MT 598012
Missoula Pride
The 4th annual Missoula Pride weekend will be happening from June 20-22, 2025 with several special events including drag shows, concerts, parades, and more!
Website: missoula-pride.com/
Montana Two Spirit Society
Since 1996, they have been working to bring the two-spirit community together by focusing on health wellness and spiritual wellbeing by honoring the traditions and acceptance of indigenous histories. By practicing cultural expression and sharing educational awareness, they hope to create cultural connections and pave the way for two-spirit people to reclaim the place they have in their communities and cultures.
Website: https://www.mttwospirit.org/
Phone: (4406) 926-1104
Address: 500 North Higgins Ave, Suite 105
Missoula, MT 59802
Hours: gatherings twice a month on Fridays from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Outfield Alliance
About 15 years old, this LGBTQI group is open to University of Montana employees and graduate students and functions as a social group that meets a few times during each academic year.
Website: http://www.umt.edu/outfield-alliance
Email: umoutfieldalliance@gmail.com
The Branch Center
Located at the University of Montana, this is a space dedicated to promoting respectful and collaborative dialogue, programming, and resources to echo core values in Diversity. Featuring a common space along with offices for campus organizations to meet, this is a great place to access free supplies, build connections, and study. There is never a boring moment at the Branch Center, and always a smiling face to welcome you to the safe space.
Website: https://www.umt.edu/uc/branchcenter/
Phone: (406) 214-1832
Address: University Center 2nd Floor
32 Campus Drive
Missoula, MT 598012
The Western Montana LGBTQ+ Community Center
The Center is a community funded organization located in Missoula, MT, with open and affirming spaces where community events are held. Focusing on advocacy and education, this is a great place to go for resources, questions, or just to create community
Website: lgbtmontana.org
Phone: (406)543-2224
Address: 500 N Higgins Ave, Ste 105
(Main door on Spruce)
Missoula, MT 59802
Hours:
Monday - Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Bozeman
Queer Bozeman
A queer and transgender led organization working to connect and strengthen the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in Bozeman, MT, and the greater Gallatin Valley area.
Website: queerbozeman.com/
Email: hello@queerbozeman.com
Queer Straight Alliance at Montana State University
QSA MSU is Montana State University - Bozeman’s LGBTQ student group. We have operated continuously on campus as a recognized student group since 1978
Website: montana.edu/qsa
Email: qsamsubozeman@gmail.com
Address: Strand Union PO Box 39
Bozeman, MT
Great Falls
Great Falls LGBTQ+ Center
A safe place for the LGBTQ+ community, providing services and resources for all those in need.
Website: https://greatfallslgbtqcenter.org/
Email: gflgbtq@gmail.com
Address: 525 Central Ave Suite U6
Great Falls, MT 59401
Billings
Billings Transgender Alliance
Trans related group created for support in the form of appointment advocacy, group meetings, resource sharing, or anything else. This is a safe space for family, friends, and anyone who identifies as transgender.
Website:https://www.billingstransgenderalliance.com/
Phone: (406) 334-8482
Rainbow Coffee House
Rainbow Coffee House is a weekly drop-in group that meet son Thursday nights from 5:30-7:30pm for youth 7th-12th grade who identify as LGBTQIA+ or are a trusted ally. It is a non-denominational, apolitical organization that is hosted at Grade United Methodist Church in Billings, MT.
Website: rchbillings.org
Address: 1935 Avenue B
Billings, MT 59101
Hours: Thursday: 5:30-7:30
406 Pride
Independent, nonprofit organization serving Billings and eastern Montana to build diversity and fellowship that ensures LGBTQ+ people are embraced as full members of society at home, work, and throughout the community. They hold they the annual Billings Pride Festival and parade.
Website: 406pride.org
Phone: (406) 998-8260
Address: 310 North 27th Street
Billings, MT 59101
Lake County
Safe Harbor of Lake County
Safe Harbor provides several services free of charge for those who are seeking relief from violence in the Lake County area and on the Flathead Indian Reservation. They provide services to anyone in need regardless of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability.
Their services include, safe house shelter, emergency shelter, 24-hour hotline, personal advocacy, resource referrals, emergency financial assistance, grocery and gas vouchers, and more.
Website: safeharbormt.org
Phone: Legal Services - (406) 883-3350
24-hour Crisis Line - 9406) 676-0800
Spirit of Many Colors
The Gay-Straight Alliance Club of Salish Kootenai College.
Website: skc.edu
Phone: (406) 275-4800
Email: gay-straightalliance@skc.edu
Flathead County
Glacier Queer Alliance
GQA is a community of caring individuals who want to connect LGBTQ+ individuals in the Flathead Valley, MT area and beyond. Holding several events monthly and weekly, they unite allies and queer folks to strengthen their community.
Website: https://www.glacierqueeralliance.org/
Email: info@glacierqueeralliance.org
Address: 1203 US Highway 2 West, Unit #33
Kalispell, MT 59901
Hours: Saturday: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Livingston
Livingston Pride Coalition
Their mission is to benefit the community through engaging events, dialogue, and understanding in Livingston, MT
Big Sky
Big Sky Out
Their journey began in 2023 with a Pride March through Big Sky, MT. This started an organization aiming to create safe and meaningful connections that promote unity, celebration, and diversity in their community.
Website: https://bigskyout.org/
Email: hi@bigskyout.org
Statewide
Explore these resources accessible all across Montana!
Imperial Sovereign Court of the State of Montana
The Imperial Sovereign Court of the State of Montana (ISCSM) works to educate and advocate for the LGBTQIA+ and Allied community while promoting social tolerance through the production and inaction of drag performances. The ISCSM works to eliminate the historical oppression of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA) individuals through expansion of the boundaries of sex, gender, and sexual orientation by creating a safe and welcoming environment through the production of events which explore multiple gender expressions in a fun and educational atmosphere.
Website: https://iscsm.org/
Montana Pride
TransVisible Montana
TransVisible Montana is a statewide collective of transgender, nonbinary, and two-spirit Montanans with support from local organizations and communities that provides leadership development, visibility, and public education through free and low-cost services to expand liberation for all.
Nationwide
These virtually held programs are a great way to connect with other from around the United States. Find more in the "Hotline" section of our resources!
LGBT National Help Line
This nationally accessible program provides crisis hotlines along with pen-pal programs, weekly chatrooms, and other ways to connect nationally.
Website: lbgthotline.org
LGBT Online Peer Support Chat
Connect one-to-one through instant messages with a peer support
volunteer
Website: lgbthotline.org/chat
Weekly Youth Chatrooms
Moderated group chatrooms for youth ages 19 and younger to find
community and support
Website: lgbthotline.org/youthchatrooms