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By county
- Morton CountyMandan, Glen Ullin, Hebron, New Salem, and Flasher29 listings
- Burleigh CountyBismarck, Lincoln, and Wilton63 listings
By need
- Food AssistanceFood pantries, free meals, WIC and SNAP help.35 listings
- Housing & ShelterShelters, housing authorities, rent and utility help, affordable housing.18 listings
- Crisis ServicesCrisis lines, domestic violence and sexual assault services, emergency help.18 listings
- Health & Mental HealthClinics, behavioral health, recovery, dental, public health, hospitals.40 listings
- Youth & FamiliesChild care help, Head Start, family support, youth programs.37 listings
- Senior ServicesSenior centers, meals, in-home help, Medicare counseling.14 listings
- Disability ServicesIndependent living, developmental disability services, vocational rehab.17 listings
- Veterans ServicesCounty veteran service officers, VA care, veteran housing.12 listings
- Employment & FinancialJob centers, job training, benefits enrollment, free tax help.18 listings
- Education & TrainingAdult education, GED and ESL, libraries, colleges.17 listings
- Legal & AdvocacyFree and low-cost legal help.17 listings
- TransportationPublic transit, paratransit, rural rides, medical rides.10 listings
- Tribal & IndigenousServices run by and for Native people in Bismarck and Mandan.11 listings
- LGBTQ+ SupportAffirming groups and services.5 listings
- Community & CulturalCommunity foundations, community centers, volunteer networks, cultural groups.13 listings
- Animal WelfareAnimal shelters, animal control, pet adoption and help.3 listings
Statewide crisis lines
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (answered by FirstLink in North Dakota)
Free 24/7 call, text or chat support for suicidal thoughts, mental health or substance use crisis.
24/7
Se habla españolChecked Nov. 3, 2026 against ND Health and Human Services
- Crisis Text Line
Free 24/7 text support with a trained crisis counselor.
24/7
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against SAMHSA
- FirstLink 211 Helpline
Free 24/7 helpline for listening, crisis support and referrals to local help with food, rent, utilities and more.
24/7
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against ND Health and Human Services
- North Dakota Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Line
Statewide toll-free line to report suspected child abuse or neglect. If a child is in danger now, call 911.
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm Central
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against ND Health and Human Services
- North Dakota Crime Victims Compensation
Pays crime victims' medical, counseling, lost wage and funeral costs not covered elsewhere, up to $25,000.
701-328-6195 · 800-366-6888 (ND Relay TDD) · 3100 Railroad Avenue, Bismarck
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against ND Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
- North Dakota Domestic and Sexual Violence Coalition (formerly CAWS North Dakota)
Statewide coalition against domestic and sexual violence with a directory of local crisis centers.
701-255-6240 · 888-255-6240 (toll-free) · 515 E. Broadway Avenue, Suite 106, Bismarck
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against GrantForward sponsor profile
- Poison Help
Free, confidential 24/7 poison emergency and information line.
24/7
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against HRSA Poison Help
- StrongHearts Native Helpline
24/7 culturally grounded help for Native people facing domestic, dating or sexual violence, by phone, text or chat.
24/7
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against StrongHearts Native Helpline
- The Trevor Project
Free 24/7 crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people by phone, text or chat.
866-488-7386 · Text START to 678-678
24/7
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- Veterans Crisis Line
Free, confidential 24/7 crisis support for veterans, service members and families; dial 988 and press 1.
988 · 800-273-8255 (press 1)
24/7
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against Military OneSource
- Vulnerable Adult Protective Services
Report suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation or self-neglect of a vulnerable adult.
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against ND resource list (Jan. 2025)
Statewide programs
- Aging and Disability Resource LINK (ADRL)
Statewide intake for in-home and community services, caregiver support, respite and long-term care options.
855-462-5465 · 1237 W. Divide Avenue, Suite 6, Bismarck
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against ND Health and Human Services
- Child Care Aware of North Dakota
Free help finding licensed child care and understanding child care assistance, statewide.
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against Child Care Aware of ND
- Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) Senior Food Boxes
Free monthly food boxes for adults 60 and older with income at or below 150% of poverty.
701-232-6219 · 701-328-2294 (ND DPI)
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against ND DPI CSFP State Plan of Operation (2025)
- High Plains Fair Housing Center
Fair housing help for people facing housing discrimination.
701-203-1077 · 866-380-2738 (toll-free) · 721 Memorial Highway, Bismarck
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against City of Bismarck fair housing page
- Job Service North Dakota Unemployment Insurance
File and ask about unemployment insurance claims statewide by phone or online.
701-328-4995 · 800-366-6888 (Relay ND TTY)
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against Job Service North Dakota
- Legal Services of North Dakota
Free civil legal help for low-income residents and anyone 60 or older; statewide phone intake.
800-634-5263 · 866-621-9886 (age 60+) · 4007 State Street, Suite 30, Bismarck
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against ND Courts Legal Self Help Center
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Help paying heating bills, emergency help to prevent shutoffs and weatherization; applications taken year-round.
866-614-6005 · 800-823-2417 (Community Options application help)
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against ND Health and Human Services news release (Feb. 2026)
- ND Health and Human Services Apply for Help (Self-Service Portal)
Online applications for SNAP, Medicaid, LIHEAP heating help, TANF and child care assistance, plus an eligibility checker.
866-614-6005 · 701-328-1000 · P.O. Box 5562, Bismarck
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against ND Health and Human Services
- North Dakota Assistive
Assistive technology demos, loans and guidance for people with disabilities and older adults.
701-258-4728 · 800-895-4728 (toll-free) · 4501 Coleman Street, Suite 107, Bismarck
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against ND Long Term Care Association resource list
- North Dakota Association for the Disabled (NDAD)
Last-resort help paying for prescriptions, medical equipment and medical travel; free short-term equipment loans.
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against Bismarck resource guide (rev. Dec. 2025)
- North Dakota Attorney General Consumer Protection
Free help with scams, fraud and complaints against businesses, with a voluntary mediation program; no legal advice.
701-328-3404 · 800-472-2600 (in-state) · 1720 Burlington Drive, Suite C, Bismarck
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against ND Attorney General
- North Dakota Child Care Assistance Program
Helps income-eligible working or studying parents pay for licensed, relative or tribal child care; apply online.
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against ND Health and Human Services
- North Dakota Child Support
State help to open a child support case, establish paternity, and collect or pay support.
701-328-5440 · 800-231-4255 (toll-free)
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- North Dakota Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents
Public defenders for people who cannot afford a lawyer in criminal, juvenile and some other cases.
701-845-8632 · 300 2nd Avenue NE, Suite 212, Jamestown
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against ND Courts Legal Self Help Center
- North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs
State agency for veterans benefits, hardship assistance grants, veterans aid loans and service officer referrals.
701-239-7165 · 4201 38th Street S., Suite 104, Fargo
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- North Dakota Free Legal Answers
Ask a volunteer North Dakota lawyer a civil legal question online for free, if income-eligible.
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against ND Free Legal Answers
- North Dakota HIV, STD and Ryan White Program
State program for HIV and STD testing referrals and Ryan White care assistance.
701-328-2378 · 701-355-1580 (Bismarck Ryan White coordinator)
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against ND HHS Ryan White agencies (Apr. 2025)
- North Dakota Housing Finance Agency
State housing agency for affordable rental listings and homebuyer programs; pandemic rent relief has ended.
701-328-8080 · 800-292-8621 (toll-free) · 2624 Vermont Avenue, Bismarck
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against ND Housing Finance Agency contact page
- North Dakota Human Rights Coalition
Statewide membership group working on human rights awareness, nondiscrimination and LGBTQ+ equality in North Dakota.
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against National Sexual Violence Resource Center directory
- North Dakota Indian Affairs Commission
State liaison office for tribal nations and Native residents; lists Native-led services statewide.
701-328-2428 · 600 E. Boulevard Avenue, Judicial Wing Room 117, Bismarck
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against ND Indian Affairs Commission
- North Dakota Legal Self Help Center
Free court forms and plain-language guides for people handling civil cases without a lawyer.
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against ND Courts
- North Dakota Medicaid Rides
Free rides to covered medical appointments for ND Medicaid members; call at least three days ahead.
866-614-6005 · 711 (TTY)
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- North Dakota National Guard Military Service Center
One-stop help for Guard members, veterans and families with benefits, family support and referrals.
701-333-3800 · 4200 Miriam Avenue, Bismarck
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against Bismarck Mandan Chamber directory
- North Dakota Navigators (health insurance enrollment)
Free help choosing and enrolling in health coverage, including Marketplace plans and Medicaid.
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against ND Center for Persons with Disabilities, Navigator project
- North Dakota Veterans Home
State-run skilled nursing and basic care home for eligible veterans and spouses, located in Lisbon.
701-683-6500 · 1600 Veterans Drive, Lisbon
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- North Dakota WIC Program
Statewide WIC line for finding a local WIC office and checking eligibility.
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against ND Health and Human Services WIC
- Protection and Advocacy Project
State advocacy agency protecting the rights of people with disabilities; advocacy and legal help.
701-328-2950 · 800-472-2670 (toll-free) · 400 E. Broadway Avenue, Suite 409, Bismarck
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against ND Courts Legal Self Help Center
- State Bar Association of North Dakota Lawyer Referral Service
Referral to a private lawyer for a first consultation of up to 30 minutes; $30 referral fee.
800-472-2685 · 701-255-1404 (State Bar office) · 1661 Capitol Way, 104LL, Bismarck
Checked Nov. 3, 2026 against ND Courts Legal Self Help Center