If you’re facing a hard moment, these resources are here to help. You’re not alone, and support is just a call or message away.
| Child Abuse Hot-Line (MT) | https://dphhs.mt.gov | 1-866-820-KIDS (5437) | Call – 24/7 |
| Child Help National Child Abuse Hotline | https://www.childhelphotline.org | 800-4-A-CHILD | Call, Text, & Online Chat |
| Crisis Text Line | https://www.crisistextline.org | HOME – to 741741 | Confidential Support – Text |
| Montana Suicide Prevention Lifeline: | https://988lifeline.org | 988 | Call or Text (24/7 Support) |
| Montana Warm Line – Non-Crisis Mental Health | https://www.mhaofmt.org | 1-800-688-3377 | Call |
| National Domestic Violence Hotline: | https://www.thehotline.org | 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) | Call |
| National Runaway Safe-line: | 1800runaway.org | 1-800-RUNAWAY | Call |
| Police Department | Local Area | 911 | Call – Wait 3 Seconds |
| RAINN – Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network | https://rainn.org | 800-656-HOPE (4673) | Call |
| Teen Line | https:/www.teenline.org | 310-855-4673 – Text TEEN to 839863 | Call & Text – Peer Support |
| Thumbleweed Runaway and Family Crisis | https://www.tumbleweedprogram.org | Call: 406-259-2558 | Toll-Free: 1-888-816-4702 |
| Voices of Hope (Great Falls, MT) | https://www.voicesofhopemt.org | (406) 453-4357 | Call or Text, Online Chat |
| 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline | https://988lifeline.org | 988 | Call or Text, Online Chat |
Railroad Employee Resources
| Amtrak Employee Assistance Program (EAP) | https://www.uprfbmwed.org | 1‑866‑850‑6212 | (Toll‑free, 24/7) |
| BNSF EAP+ Work/Life Program (administered by CORPHEALTH) | https://www.bnsf.com | 1‑800‑383‑2327 | Call – 24/7 |
| CSX Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – part of Operation RedBlock | https://www.csx.com | 1‑800‑657‑3366 | Call – 24/7 |
| Rehab Support for Railroad Workers | https://988lifeline.org | 972‑970‑0100 | Call- main office |
| UnitedBehavioral Health (UBH) | https://rehab.genesishouse.net | 1‑866‑850‑6212 | Toll‑free, 24/7 |
| UP Employee Assistance Program (EAP) | https://www.up.com | 1‑800‑779‑1212 | Call – 24/7 – 365 |
For Children of Deceased Railroad Workers (U.S.)
If your railroad-working parent has passed, critical support is available through the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) and related survivor benefit programs:
Survivor Monthly Benefits are payable to eligible children, spouses, divorced spouses, parents, and even grandchildren, provided the deceased employee was “insured” under the Railroad Retirement Act at time of death (10+ years of service or 5+ years post‑1995, plus a recent railroad connection) .
Child Benefits: Unmarried children under 18 (or up to 19 if in school), disabled children under 22, and dependent grandchildren (if parents are deceased/disabled) qualify .
Parents who relied on the employee for 50%+ of their support, aged 60 or older, may also qualify .
Lump-Sum Death Benefits may apply if no monthly annuity is payable — requirements vary, with amounts typically ranging from several hundred to over a thousand dollars .
Applying for Benefits: Call the RRB toll-free at 1-877-772-5772 or visit your local RRB field office.
If you’re a child, grandchild, or parent of a deceased railroad employee, the RRB offers critical financial assistance—monthly survivor benefits or lump‑sum payments—to help support your family. You can qualify if your loved one met service requirements, and applying is as easy as calling 1‑877‑772‑5772 or visiting an RRB field office.
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