ABOUT US

The mission of The Friendship Center is to be a safe haven for those affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking and to empower our community to flourish in relationships free from violence.

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Founded in 1971, The Friendship Center is the community resource for addressing and preventing domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking through advocacy, education and outreach in Lewis and Clark, Broadwater, and Jefferson Counties.

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Domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking do not discriminate and either do we. Our services are available to anyone, regardless of gender or sexual orientation.

BOARD MEMBERS

President Katie Loveland

1st Vice President Cindy Bultena

2nd Vice President Renee Kowalski

Treasurer Jacki Frank

Secretary Ann Penner

Gina Boesdorfer

Ross Duncan

Michael Glenn

Kirsten Madsen

Kevin Mathews

Marie Mullarkey
Hanna Warhank

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1430 Sanders St.
Helena, MT 59601

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406.442.6800

406.430.0114 fax

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 officem@thefriendshipcenter.org

 

Gina Boesdorfer, Executive Director

 HOURS

9AM - 5PM MONDAY / THURSDAY
9AM - 4PM  / FRIDAY 

NEWSLETTER

 
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We have an amazing team of advocates available to assist you.

If you do not need immediate help and wish to reach out via e-mail, please fill out the contact form and an advocate will reach out. Be sure to leave information where it will be safe to contact you and indicate if we can leave a message.​

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We will respond as quickly as possible but if there is a more urgent need, please call 406.442.6800.

Is it safe to call this number?
Is it safe to leave a voicemail?
Is it safe to use this email?
What is your preferred method of contact?

An Advocate will be in touch.

The Friendship Center Staff

Gina Boesdorfer, Executive Director

Deb Bakke, Direct Services Advocate

Cheyenne Bartelt, Finance Director

Jaime Gabrielli, Direct Services Advocate

Sarah Kamis, Direct Services Advocate

Leiloni Ludden, Residential Advocate

Eric Parsons, Outreach and Education Coordinator

Kim Patterson, Development Director

Emma Person, Crisis Line Assistant

Heidi Opitz, Client Care Director

Jan Stergar, Direct Services Advocate

Brenda Thompson, Shelter Manager

April Whitaker, Finance & Program Assistant

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REQUEST A SPEAKER

We want to increase prevention efforts through public awareness campaigns, education, and outreach. Wouldn’t it be a beautiful day if our services were no longer needed because family violence and sexual assault were eliminated? 

Call or email us to discuss opportunities.
406.442.6800
officem@thefriendshipcenter.org

CLASSES & EVENTS

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES

October 30 - November 10 / Crisis Line Training