McLean County

Local offices in McLean County

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Human services · State office

  Dakota Central Human Service Zone

  712 5th Ave., Washburn, ND 58577

  Help here

  • Economic assistanceApply for Medicaid, SNAP, child care assistance, heating assistance, or TANF, or get help with a case.Apply online
  Call 701-462-3581DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.nd.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  McLean County Emergency Management

  712 5th Avenue, Washburn, ND 58577

  Help here

  • Disaster planning and responseGet information and help with planning for and responding to disasters.
  Call 701-462-8809DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mcleancountynd.gov

• Veterans · County office

  McLean County Veterans Service Office

  712 5th Avenue, Washburn, ND 58577

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits and assistanceGet information about veterans' state and federal benefits, housing, and employment resources.
  Call 701-462-8806DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mcleancountynd.gov

• Public health · Regional office

  First District Health Unit - McLean County

  712 5th Avenue, Washburn, ND 58577

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet public health education, prevention services, and health maintenance support.
  • WICAsk the health unit about nutrition and food support for eligible women, infants, and children.
  Call 701-462-3330DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mcleancountynd.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Mercer/McLean County Commission on Aging

  21 North 7th Street, Hazen, ND 58545

  Help here

  • Senior meals and referralsOlder adults can ask about group meals, home delivered meals, and referrals to local help.
  Call 701-748-2493DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ndcarechoice.hhs.nd.gov

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Community Action Program Region VII, Inc.

  Help here

  • Community action servicesContact the agency to ask about community services available to residents of McLean County.
  Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on capnd.org

McLean County, North Dakota website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Cities and towns in McLean County

• Benedictnot checked yet
• Buttenot checked yet
• Coleharbornot checked yet
• Garrison
• Maxnot checked yet
• Mercernot checked yet
• Riverdalenot checked yet
• Rusonot checked yet
• Turtle Lakenot checked yet
• Underwood
• Washburn
• Wilton

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