Churches are available for all major denominations. Many of the churches have retreats in the nearby mountains in facilities built on U. S. Forest Service land. Billings is the major medical center for the area and serves over a quarter of a million people. There are two hospitals and numerous clinics. Physicians and surgeons cover all the specialties found in most cities.
Ambulances service is available.
Helicopters and airplanes are used as air ambulances by the hospitals. There are 24 elementary schools, four middle schools and four high schools in Billings. Outlying Billings communities have their own school systems. There are two colleges. Montana State University - Billings Campus is a public school.