Adams County
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Local offices in Adams County
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Human services · State office
Southwest Dakota Human Service Zone, Adams County Office
609 2nd Ave. N., Suite 2, Hettinger, ND 58639
Help here
- Benefits and family servicesApply for or get help with SNAP, Medicaid, heating aid, child care help, and family support services.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.nd.gov
Public health · Regional office
Southwestern District Health Unit, Adams County
609 2nd Ave. N., Hettinger, ND 58639
Help here
- Public health servicesGet local health services such as immunizations, health screenings, and health education.
- WICApply for food benefits and nutrition support for pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under age five.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on swdhu.net
Veterans · County office
Adams County Veterans Service Office
609 2nd Avenue North, Suite 1, Hettinger, ND 58639
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help applying for veterans benefits and services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.nd.gov
Emergency help · County office
Adams County Emergency Management
609 2nd Ave. N., Suite 1, Hettinger, ND 58639
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet county emergency information and help with local preparedness and response.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on adamscountynd.com
Library · County office
Adams County Library
103 6th St. N., Hettinger, ND 58639
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and use library programs, databases, and online resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on adamscountyndlibrary.com
Mental health and recovery · State office
Badlands Behavioral Health Clinic
300 13th Ave. W., Suite 1, Dickinson, ND 58601
Help here
- Behavioral health careGet behavioral health assessments and care for mental health or substance use needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.nd.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Action Partnership, Dickinson Region
202 E. Villard, Dickinson, ND 58601
Help here
- Community action servicesAsk about local help with basic needs, housing support, and weatherization.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dickinsoncap.org
Older adults · Regional office
Regional Aging Services, Dickinson Region
300 13th Ave. W., Suite 1, Dickinson, ND 58601
Help here
- Aging servicesGet information and support to help older adults and adults with disabilities live in their homes and communities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.nd.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Job Service North Dakota, Dickinson Workforce Center
66 Osborn Dr., Dickinson, ND 58601
Help here
- Workforce and unemployment servicesGet help finding work, planning a career, or accessing workforce programs.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jobsnd.com
State office · Regional office
FirstLink 211
Help here
- Information and referralsCall 211 to get free, confidential help finding local services and support.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hhs.nd.gov
Adams County, North Dakota website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Adams County
North Dakota programs by kind of help
These are run by North Dakota and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- FirstLink
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988