Steele County

Local offices in Steele County

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

• Human services · County office

  Agassiz Valley Human Service Zone

  201 Washington Ave. W., Finley, ND 58230

  Help here

  • Food, health, child care, and heating assistanceApply for food, health, child care, and heating assistance or get help with an existing case.Apply online
  Call 701-636-5220DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.nd.gov

• Public health · County office

  Steele County Public Health

  201 Washington Ave. W., Finley, ND 58230

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet vaccinations, health screenings, home nursing, and health information.
  • WICEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get nutrition support and food benefits.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 701-524-2060DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on steelecountynd.gov

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Steele County Clerk of District Court

  201 Washington Ave. W., Finley, ND 58230

  Help here

  • Court informationContact the clerk about court filings, records, and court procedures in Steele County.
  Call 701-524-2152DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ndcourts.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Valley Senior Services

  39 1st Ave. NE, Mayville, ND 58257

  Help here

  • Senior meals and supportOlder adults can ask about meals, transportation, and local services.
  Call 701-788-3453DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on valleyseniorservices.org

• Veterans · County office

  Steele County Veterans Service Office

  201 Washington Ave. W., Finley, ND 58230

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get help understanding benefits and preparing claims.
  Call 701-524-1926DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on steelecountynd.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Steele County Emergency Management

  201 Washington Ave. W., Finley, ND 58230

  Help here

  • Disaster assistanceGet help and information if you are affected by a natural disaster.
  Call 701-524-2442DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on steelecountynd.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  FirstLink 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 for information and referrals to local help and community resources.
  Call 701-235-7335Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on myfirstlink.org

Steele County, North Dakota website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Steele County

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Cities and towns in Steele County

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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