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North Dakota Local Resources

FirstLink 211 provides North Dakota residents with a starting point for community resource referrals. For public assistance, North Dakota HHS offers an Apply for Help page and Self-Service Portal. The state’s Care Choice directory adds another useful route when the main concern is caregiving, transportation or support at home. Start with the need that is most pressing today.

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Community Resource Guide · Sources Checked October 2, 2026

Start With FirstLink 211

FirstLink’s 211 service covers all of North Dakota and Clay County, Minnesota.

FirstLink 211

Call 211 or 701-235-7335 for community resource information.

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FirstLink describes different Minnesota coverage for its 211 and 988 services; this guide uses the 211 service area. North Dakota’s aging and disability directory is now at ndcarechoice.hhs.nd.gov. Use that directory for support options, and use HHS Apply for Help when the next task is a state assistance application.

Glassman Disability provides this independent guide. The linked organizations operate their own services.

Official North Dakota Resource Directories

Use the links below to choose a starting point. Ask the provider about the services available in your community.

FirstLink 211

Contact the information and referral helpline for community resources. FirstLink’s 211 coverage includes North Dakota and Clay County, Minnesota; other services have different coverage descriptions.

myfirstlink.org

North Dakota Apply for Help

Find the Self-Service Portal and paper application routes for state assistance. Review program notices and locate human service zone information if you need help applying.

www.hhs.nd.gov

North Dakota Care Choice

Search aging and disability resources for help at home, transportation, respite and related needs. Use a location and service term to narrow the results.

ndcarechoice.hhs.nd.gov

Plan Your Next Steps

  1. Call FirstLink with your community and the kind of local resource you need; ask for a provider contact you can follow up with.
  2. Use HHS Apply for Help to reach the Self-Service Portal or review paper application options and local human service zone information.
  3. Search Care Choice by location and support need, then ask the listed organization about intake, service boundaries and current availability.

Questions To Ask Your Local Provider

  • Do you serve my ZIP code, and are you accepting requests?
  • What information should I bring, and can I apply by phone or online?
  • Can you help me arrange language access, an accessible appointment or transportation?
  • If this program is full, where should I try next?

Common Questions

Where do I start for local help in North Dakota?

Start with FirstLink 211. FirstLink’s 211 service covers all of North Dakota and Clay County, Minnesota.

Does a 211 referral mean assistance is approved?

A referral gives you a place to ask for help. Contact the listed provider to confirm its service area, current availability, application process and requirements.

What if I cannot reach the right 211 service?

Use the official service website listed on this page or the national 211 locator. Search with the ZIP code or county where help is needed, especially if your phone number is from another area.

Sources & Further Reading

Source review: October 2, 2026. Program details can change; confirm current requirements and availability with the organization.

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