Bismarck
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Local offices in Bismarck
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
City of Bismarck Utility Billing
601 S 26th Street, Bismarck, ND 58504
Help here
- Utility bills and serviceGet help with city utility bills or starting, changing, and stopping water and other city services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bismarcknd.gov
Local office · City office
City of Bismarck Administration
221 N 5th Street, Bismarck, ND 58501
Help here
- City information and helpCall the city administration for help finding the right city office or reporting a concern.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bismarcknd.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Job Service North Dakota Bismarck Workforce Center
1601 E Century Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58503
Help here
- Job and workforce helpGet help finding work, building job skills, or connecting with workforce programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jobsnd.com
State office
NDDOT Bismarck Driver License Site
608 E Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58505
Help here
- Driver licenses and testsMake an appointment for driver license services, knowledge tests, or a road test.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dot.nd.gov
Library · City office
Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
515 N 5th Street, Bismarck, ND 58501
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books, use library computers and research tools, and attend programs at the library.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bismarcklibrary.org
Parks and recreation · Regional office
Bismarck Parks and Recreation District
400 E Front Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58504
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsFind parks, recreation facilities, activities, and programs for people of different ages and abilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bisparks.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Bismarck
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Great Plains Food Bank
1720 3rd Avenue North, Fargo, ND 58102
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Services of North Dakota
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Community Action Program Region VII, Inc.
Listed on commerce.nd.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Burleigh County
Bismarck is in Burleigh County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Burleigh County Human Service Zone
415 E Rosser Ave, Suite 113, Bismarck, ND 58501
Help here
- Economic assistanceApply for or get help with SNAP, Medicaid, child care assistance, heating assistance, and TANF.Apply onlineRead more
- Child welfare and social servicesGet help with child welfare and other social services for Burleigh County residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on burleigh.gov
Public health · State office
North Dakota WIC, Bismarck Clinic
1600 E Interstate Ave, Suite 105, Door 8, Bismarck, ND 58503
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportApply in person for food benefits, nutrition education, and health referrals if you are pregnant, recently gave birth, breastfeeding, or caring for a child under five.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.nd.gov
Housing help · County office
Burleigh County Housing Authority
410 S 2nd St, Bismarck, ND 58504
Help here
- Housing assistanceAsk about affordable housing and housing assistance for people with low incomes.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on burleigh.gov
Public health · Regional office
Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health
407 S 26th St, Bismarck, ND 58504
Help here
- Public health servicesGet local public health services, including immunizations and health screenings.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bismarcknd.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Burleigh County District Court
514 E Thayer Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501
Help here
- Court and self-help informationGet court location and clerk information, and find links to North Dakota legal self-help resources.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ndcourts.gov
Older adults · Regional office
AgeWell Center
315 20th St N, Bismarck, ND 58501
Help here
- Aging servicesAsk about meals, health maintenance, outreach, and activities for adults age 60 and older in Burleigh County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on agewellnd.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.
- 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.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
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