Billings Seniors Advocacy Campaign Seeks Community Input

Yellowstone County residents invited to help shape initiative addressing ageism

Apr. 9, 2026 at 10:05pm

A glowing neon outline of an elderly person's silhouette, standing tall and proud, against a dark background, conveying the energy and importance of supporting the local senior community.A community-driven campaign seeks to empower and advocate for Billings' senior residents.Billings Today

The Yellowstone County Healthcare Alliance is hosting a workshop on April 20 at the Billings Public Library to gather community feedback and input on an advocacy campaign aimed at addressing ageism and supporting seniors in the Billings area.

Why it matters

Ageism and lack of support for the elderly population is an ongoing issue in many communities. This initiative seeks to empower seniors and raise awareness through a collaborative, community-driven approach.

The details

The workshop will provide an opportunity for Yellowstone County residents to share their perspectives and ideas on how best to advocate for seniors in Billings. The Healthcare Alliance hopes to use this feedback to shape the focus and strategies of their upcoming advocacy campaign.

  • The workshop will take place on April 20, 2026 at the Billings Public Library.

The players

Yellowstone County Healthcare Alliance

A local organization dedicated to improving healthcare access and outcomes for residents of Yellowstone County, Montana.

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What’s next

Following the workshop, the Yellowstone County Healthcare Alliance will review the community feedback and finalize the details of their advocacy campaign for Billings seniors.

The takeaway

This workshop demonstrates a community-driven approach to addressing ageism and supporting the elderly population in Billings. By inviting resident input, the Healthcare Alliance aims to develop an advocacy campaign that truly reflects the needs and priorities of local seniors.