Services

Historic maps and early directories reveal that this splendid business block was constructed circa 1890. Morris Auerbach, in business with Israel L. Israel and Adolph Marks during the 1890s, was the original occupant. Their Boston Clothing Company carried gentlemen’s furnished goods and advertised “One Price, Square Dealing, Plain Figures.” Upstairs were gambling and furnished rooms. During Prohibition Helena’s red light neighborhood disbursed, resurfacing in the Boston Block in 1927 when well-known madam Ida Levy located upstairs. She moved next door in 1933, and Pearl Maxwell operated the Royal Rooms in the Boston Block until 1953. The handsome building was a worthy companion to the flamboyant Novelty Block, also owned by Auerbach, which once stood several doors up to the north. The elaborately crowned twin bays of the two buildings were a downtown highlight. The cupolas of the Novelty Block today top the two kiosks on the north walking mall. The Boston Block’s handsome second story escaped the remodeling that changed its storefront. Sensitive rehabilitation during 1970s urban renewal assured this Victorian-era treasure its rightful prominence along Last Chance Gulch.

Simply put, Big Brothers Big Sisters helps children by adding another positive adult to their lives in the form of a mentor.

We make meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”), ages 6 through 18, in Helena, Boulder, and Great Falls. We develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people.

A Center of Independent Living

Ability Montana (Ability Montana) is a nonprofit and one of four Centers of Independent Living (CIL) in the state of Montana. Ability Montana’s mission is to promote independence and advocate for people living with disabilities. To do this, we stand by three values: empowerment, advocacy, and community. We aim to break down the barriers to accessibility and to empower people to live independently, whatever that looks like to them. We advocate for people living with disabilities, and for their right to a self-directed life.

About Our Programs

As with other Centers for Independent Living (CILs), we believe in the power of community and human connection and are proud of the peer-led aspect of CILs. To achieve that, we offer a variety of services and programs built around the five core pillars of independent living.

Each Center for Independent Living in the United States must provide programs and resources around these five core pillars of services.

Teresa Gonzales Why Choose Me

Advanced Practice Dermatology, located in Helena, Montana, is taking new clients and accepts most insurance. While your skin regenerates constantly, certain skin conditions require an effective skincare treatment to eliminate or repair the condition. At Advanced Practice Dermatology, we provide the dermatology treatments needed to keep your skin healthy and beautiful. Whether you need acne treatment or treatment for other skin conditions, our team is qualified to provide the best options to help you reach your skincare goals.

We have doctors, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and nurses who focus on helping you manage your chronic disorders such as asthma, diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and depression. Our clinics are federally funded Community Health Centers.

We operate 4 clinics which include PureView Health Center (Murray Building), Parker Medical Center, East Helena Clinic, and the newly opened Downtown Clinic (Seeley Building). We also operate Healthcare for the Homeless case management at God’s Love supported with medical care through our downtown location.

At Off the Wall Advertising, we know you want your business to be successful.  In order to do that, you need to be seen by more consumers. The problem is, it’s hard to know what will catch consumers’ attention and lead them to your business.

YWCA Helena strengthens women, children and families to make a better community. We provide safe and supportive housing, empower women, promote justice and dignity for all. We strive to expose women to all services and programs needed in the community to improve their lives.

Change doesn’t happen alone.  That’s why United Way of the Lewis and Clark Area is dedicated to building partnerships and collaborations that take on the big issues in Jefferson, Broadwater, and Lewis and Clark counties.  We work with nonprofits, businesses, cities, counties, and community members like you to study the issues our neighbors face and come up with innovative solutions to help them lead their best lives.

No matter what community you visit, United Way is dedicated to four areas of focus: health, education, financial stability, and meeting basic needs of every person.  The priorities set by our communities determine how we tackle the issues that cause our neighbors hardship.

Mountain-Pacific Quality Health is a nonprofit health care improvement organization that partners within our communities to provide solutions for better health. We first opened our doors in Helena, Montana, in 1973; since then, we have broadened our reach to include Wyoming, Alaska, Hawaii and the U.S. Pacific Territories of Guam, American Samoa and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.