Cando
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Local offices in Cando
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Cando City Hall
502 Main Street, Cando, ND 58324
Help here
- City utility billingGet help with city utility bills or pay your bill online.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofcando.com
Library · Regional office
Cando Community Library
502 Main Street, Cando, ND 58324
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to use its books and other library resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on candocommunitylibrary.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Towner County
Cando is in Towner County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Mountain Lakes Human Service Zone — Towner County
315 2nd St., Cando, ND 58324
Help here
- Economic assistanceApply for or ask questions about food, medical, child care, heating, and cash assistance.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.nd.gov
Public health · County office
Towner County Public Health
404 5th Ave., Suite 3, Cando, ND 58324
Help here
- Public health and home healthGet health screenings, immunizations, family planning, home health visits, and maternal and child health services.
- WICGet nutrition assessments, education, and food benefits for eligible women, infants, and children.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tccounty.com
Veterans · County office
Towner County Veterans Service Office
Memorial Building, 404 5th Avenue, Cando, ND 58324
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.nd.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Towner County District Court
315 2nd St., Cando, ND 58324
Help here
- Court informationGet information about the district court and contact the clerk about court matters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ndcourts.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Devils Lake Workforce Center
301 S College Drive, Devils Lake, ND 58301-3511
Help here
- Job seeker servicesGet help with job searches, training, and other workforce services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jobsnd.com
Community action · Nonprofit
Dakota Prairie Community Action Agency
223 4th Street NE, Devils Lake, ND 58301
Help here
- Community action servicesAsk about local help with basic needs, food, shelter, utilities, and other services for low-income households.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dpcaa.org
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 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 701-235-7335 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988