North Dakota

the state's housing agency; offers affordable rentals, rent help programs, and homebuyer/foreclosure assistance.

regional agencies offering emergency rent help, housing support, and self-sufficiency services statewide.

emergency assistance and housing-related support through the state's benefits system.

dial 211 to find local shelters, transitional housing, and rent assistance near you.

North Dakota's cash assistance for families with children to help cover basic needs; apply through SPACES.

the state's online portal to check eligibility and apply for cash, food, and health benefits.

find your regional agency for emergency financial help with rent, utilities, and other urgent needs.

emergency help with rent, utilities, food, and household needs through local offices.

nonprofit hospitals in ND offer discounted or free care to lower-income patients; ask the hospital's billing office for a financial assistance application.

free help with insurance disputes, denied claims, and understanding medical bills; call 1-800-247-0560.

free counseling to help with Medicare and medical coverage questions.

helps pay heating bills and provides emergency help when your heat is at risk; apply through SPACES or county human service zone.

free home energy upgrades that lower your bills, delivered through community action agencies.

local help with past-due utility bills and emergency heating needs.

monthly benefits to buy groceries; apply through SPACES or your county human service zone.

apply online for food and other benefits.

North Dakota's food bank network; find a food pantry and other food help near you.

food, formula, and nutrition support for pregnant people, new parents, and children under 5.

free or low-cost health coverage for eligible low-income residents; apply through SPACES.

low-cost health coverage for children in families who earn too much for Medicaid.

enroll in low-cost private plans with subsidies; ND uses the federal marketplace.

sliding-scale medical, dental, and pharmacy care regardless of insurance or ability to pay.

free, confidential 24/7 emotional support; call 211 or 1-701-235-7335, or text your zip code to 898-211.

free and low-cost mental health and substance use treatment through regional centers across the state.

24/7 support for anyone in emotional crisis; call or text 988.

helps eligible working families pay for childcare; apply through your county human service zone.

free help finding quality, affordable childcare in your area.

free early education, meals, and family support for young children in low-income families (offered through community action agencies).

free help finding work, training, and career services through offices statewide.

apply for benefits if you've lost your job through no fault of your own.

links to transportation, childcare, and other supports for job seekers.

free civil legal help for low-income and older North Dakotans; call 1-800-634-5263.

free legal advice for North Dakotans 60 and older; call 1-866-621-9886.

help with housing discrimination and tenant rights across North Dakota.

support and referrals for refugees and immigrants in the Grand Forks region.