Our core values

EMPATHY - caring for each person according to their unique physical, emotional, social & spiritual needs
TRUST - exhibiting professionalism that respects individual privacy and confidentiality
SERVICE - creating meaningful volunteer opportunities to serve and be served
HOSPITALITY - building a community that is welcoming, safe and loving
ADVOCACY - providing guidance, support

A LITTLE HISTORY

Shepherd’s Hand was established in 1995 operating as a free clinic and an outreach ministry of Christ Lutheran Church. Shepherd’s Hand became incorporated as a non-profit and tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization in 2010.

We added a Community Meal in 2010 as an additional way to reach out to our neighbors.
Shepherd’s Hand added dental services in January of 2014.
The state of Montana expanded Medicaid, making many of the folks we cared for eligible for insurance coverage. There is now greater access to healthcare. We gradually had declining patient numbers as they transitioned to Medicaid and we looked for ways we could be of further service in our community.
We implemented an outreach care clinic for the homeless at the Flathead Warming Center in the winter of 2022, focusing on foot & wound care.
In August of 2022 we added Volunteer Caregiving programs which are non-medical supporting seniors and adults with disabilities through friendly visiting, light housekeeping & minor home repairs, transportation for essential needs, and respite for primary caregivers. We saw a great and growing need for these services.
In 2024, the decision was made to wind down our Free Clinic services in order to fully focus on our Volunteer Caregiving program.
Shepherd’s Hand is supported 100% by private dollars

Zach Bernheim, Treasurer

Mary Sterhan

Reed Thompson, DDS, President

Brandy Thornberry, RN, Secretary

Shawn Watts