Financial Assistance
- Apply Online for Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Child Care Assistance, heating assistance and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
- Find Housing and Homelessness Resources
- ND Rent Help provides temporary assistance with past-due rent and utilities to qualifying low- to moderate-income renters in North Dakota. Learn who qualifies and how to apply at www.applyforhelp.nd.gov/nd-rent-help. Contact a local application counselor for help, or phone (701) 328-1907 or email dhserb@nd.gov.
- Frequently Asked Questions
- FAQ on Emergency Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (Heating Assistance) - April 23, 2020
- Helpful SNAP EBT Tips & Resources - March 26, 2020
- COVID-19 FAQ on Food Assistance - March 19, 2020
- COVID-19 FAQ on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)- Revised April 2, 2020
- COVID-19 FAQ on Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) - April 1, 2020
- COVID-19 FAQ on Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) - April 1, 2020
- COVID-19 FAQ on Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) - April 1, 2020
- Partner Resources
Aging and Adult Services
- Revised Visitation Guidance for Long-Term Care Facilities (March 2022)
- Long-Term Care Facilities That Received Equipment Grants to support family connections during pandemic (Through Jan. 15, 2021)
- COVID-19 FAQ on Interruption in Homemaker and Non-Medical Transporation Services by Qualified Service Provider - March 23, 2020
- COVID-19 FAQ on In-Home Supports for Elderly Parents - March 19, 2020
Behavioral Health
The department’s Behavioral Health Division has COVID-19 specific resources, supports and services available. Click here to learn more.
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - (800) 273-TALK (8255) 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress and prevention and crisis resources
- Reach for Resilience – resources for health care and behavioral health workers dealing with COVID-19
- Parents Lead - Resources on how to talk to your children about COVID-19
- Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Services
Child and Family: Parenting Resources
- Parents Lead - Resources on how to talk to your children about COVID-19
- Prevent Child Abuse North Dakota (PCAND) http://www.pcand.org
- KinshipND.com provides resources, information and support for parents and kinship caregivers. Find information and links on topics such as: licensed child care providers, post adoption services, parent/caregiver education programs, parent/caregiver support links, positive discipline, setting boundaries, social media, stages of child development, and more.
- North Dakota Parent Education Network https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/pen provides research-based parent education
- Parent and Family Resource Centers - Offer parenting education, support, resources, lending libraries of information including children's books and DVDs, and opportunities to connect to Facebook Live events.
- (Dickinson) West Dakota Parent and Family Resource Center http://www.dickinson.k12.nd.us/westdakota
- (Fargo) Parent and Family Resource Center https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/casscountyextension/home-and-family
- (Grand Forks) Parent and Family Resource Center https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/grandforkscountyextension/parent_and_family-resource-center
- (Mandan) Parent and Family Resource Center https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/pen/region-7
- (Minot) Dakota Central Parent and Family Resource Center https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/wardcountyextension/parent-resource-center
- (Valley City) Parent and Family Resource Center (Valley City) https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/stutsmancountyextension/home-and-family