Nelson County
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Local offices in Nelson County
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Human services · State office
Eastern Plains Human Service Zone
210 B Ave. W., Suite 104, Lakota, ND 58344
Help here
- Economic assistanceApply for SNAP, Medicaid, child care assistance, heating assistance, or TANF, or ask about a benefits case.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.nd.gov
Veterans · County office
Nelson County Veterans Service Office
210 B Avenue West, Suite 202, Lakota, ND 58344
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help applying for veterans benefits and connecting with veterans services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.nd.gov
Emergency help · County office
Nelson County Emergency Management
210 B Ave W, Suite 302, Lakota, ND 58344
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseContact the county emergency manager about local emergency preparedness and response.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on des.nd.gov
Housing authority · County office
Nelson County Housing Authority
208 Main St, Lakota, ND 58344
Help here
- Rental and housing assistanceAsk about rental and housing assistance for eligible residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ndcarechoice.hhs.nd.gov
Public health · County office
WIC (Nelson County)
210 B Ave W, Suite 304, Lakota, ND 58344
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programEligible pregnant or postpartum people and children under five can get food support, nutrition education, and health referrals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ndcarechoice.hhs.nd.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Nelson County District Court
210 B Ave W, Suite 203, Lakota, ND 58344
Help here
- District court servicesVisit or call the clerk for information about court matters in Nelson County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ndcourts.gov
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
Older adults · State office
North Dakota Aging and Disability Resource Link
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpCall for information about services for older adults and people with disabilities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.nd.gov
Local office · Regional office
FirstLink 2-1-1
Help here
- Information and referralsCall any time for help finding local services and support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on myfirstlink.org
Nelson County, North Dakota website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Nelson 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