Williston
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Local offices in Williston
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Local office · City office
City of Williston
22 East Broadway, Williston, ND 58801
Help here
- City information and customer serviceCall or visit City Hall for help finding the right city service.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on willistonnd.com
Library · City office
Williston Community Library
1302 Davidson Drive, Williston, ND 58801
Help here
- Library servicesUse the library for books, information, public resources, and programs serving Williston and Williams County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofwilliston.com
Parks and recreation · Regional office
Williston Parks and Recreation District
822 18th Street East, Williston, ND 58801
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsFind recreation programs, use district facilities, and ask about park shelter rentals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on willistonparks.com
Housing authority · City office
Housing Authority of the City of Williston
1801 8th Ave W, Suite 50, Williston, ND 58801
Help here
- Public housing and housing choice vouchersApply for public housing or ask about housing choice vouchers for eligible households.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofwilliston.com
Older adults · Nonprofit
Williston Council for the Aging
18 Main Street, Williston, ND 58801
Help here
- Senior meals and supportOlder adults can ask about meals, outreach, and other senior services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on willistonseniors.org
Jobs and training · State office
Job Service North Dakota, Williston Workforce Center
422 1st Ave W, Williston, ND 58801
Help here
- Employment and workforce helpGet help with job searches, employment services, and workforce programs.
- Unemployment benefits informationGet help finding information about unemployment benefits and how to file.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jobsnd.com
State office · State office
North Dakota Driver License Site, Williston
537 West Dakota Parkway, Williston, ND
Help here
- Driver licensingSchedule an appointment for driver license services at the Williston site.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dot.nd.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Offices for all of Williams County
Williston is in Williams County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
North Star Human Service Zone
110 W. Broadway, Suite 202, Williston, ND 58801
Help here
- Economic assistanceApply for or get help with Medicaid, SNAP, child care assistance, heating assistance, and TANF.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.nd.gov
Emergency help · County office
Williams County Emergency Management
223 E. Broadway, Suite 202, Williston, ND 58801
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet information about preparing for emergencies and county response during a disaster.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on williamsnd.com
Public health · Regional office
Upper Missouri District Health Unit, Williams County Office
110 W. Broadway, Suite 101, Williston, ND 58801
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health unit for local public health services and clinic information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on umdhu.org
Public health · Regional office
Upper Missouri District Health Unit WIC
110 W. Broadway, Suite 101, Williston, ND 58801
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programWIC offers eligible families food benefits, nutrition help, breastfeeding support, and health screenings.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on umdhu.org
Veterans · County office
Williams County Veteran's Service Office
302 E. Broadway, Williston, ND 58801
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get help applying for benefits and finding related services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on williamsnd.com
Jobs and training · State office
Job Service North Dakota, Williston
422 1st Ave. W., Williston, ND 58801
Help here
- Job search and employment supportGet help finding work, building job skills, and connecting with workforce programs.
- Unemployment insuranceFile for unemployment benefits and get help with unemployment questions.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jobsnd.com
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 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988