Barnes County
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Local offices in Barnes County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Buffalo Bridges Human Service Zone
230 4th St NW, Room 102, Valley City, ND 58072
Help here
- Economic assistanceGet help with public assistance programs, including economic assistance.
- Adult and family servicesAsk for help with adult services, child protection, and family services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on barnescounty.us
Housing authority · County office
Barnes County Housing Authority
120 12th St NW, Valley City, ND 58072
Help here
- Housing assistanceApply for public housing or a Housing Choice Voucher if you meet the program rules.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on barnescountyha.com
Public health · County office
City-County Health District
415 2nd Ave NE, Suite 101, Valley City, ND 58072
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, health screenings, nursing services, and health referrals.
- WICApply in person for food benefits and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on citycountyhealth.org
Older adults · Regional office
South Central Adult Services
139 2nd Ave SE, Valley City, ND 58072
Help here
- Aging and outreach servicesGet help finding services, meals, transportation, and support to live independently.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on southcentralseniors.org
Veterans · County office
Barnes County Veterans Service Office
575 10th St SW, Suite 7, Valley City, ND 58072
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for state and federal veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on barnescounty.us
Emergency help · County office
Barnes County Emergency Management
230 4th St NW, Room 300, Valley City, ND 58072
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet information about preparing for emergencies and local hazards.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on barnescounty.us
Jobs and training · State office
Job Service North Dakota, Valley City
325 2nd St NW, Valley City, ND 58072
Help here
- Job seeker servicesGet help with job searches, career services, and unemployment insurance questions.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jobsnd.com
Library · Regional office
Valley City Barnes County Public Library
410 N Central Ave, Valley City, ND 58072
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card and use books, computers, programs, and other library resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on vcbclibrary.org
Barnes County, North Dakota website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Barnes County
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Great Plains Food Bank
1720 3rd Avenue North, Fargo, ND 58102
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Services of North Dakota
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Community Action Region VI, Inc.
PO Box 507, Jamestown, ND 58402-0507
Listed on commerce.nd.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Barnes 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 2-1-1
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