Alexander

Local offices in Alexander

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

• Utilities · City office

  Alexander City Hall

  112 Manning Ave, Alexander, ND 58831

  Help here

  • City services and utility billingVisit or contact City Hall for city services and help with water and sewer bills.Apply online
  Call 701-828-3461DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofalexandernd.com

City of Alexander ND website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Alexander

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

Job help near Alexander

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Alexander. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Job Service North Dakota - Williston

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  21 miles away

  422 1st Avenue West, Williston, ND 58801

  Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm (CT); Thur 10am-5pm

  Call 701-774-7900DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 9, 2026

• American Job Center

  Job Service North Dakota - Dickinson

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  77 miles away

  66 Osborn Drive, Dickinson, ND 58601

  Hours: M-F 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (MT)

  Call 701-227-3100DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 23, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of McKenzie County

Alexander is in McKenzie County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Mountrail-McKenzie Human Service Zone

  201 5th St NW, Unit 790, Watford City, ND 58854

  Help here

  • Economic assistanceApply for Medicaid, SNAP, child care assistance, heating assistance, and TANF, or get help with an existing case.Apply online
  Call 701-444-3661DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  North Dakota WIC Clinic serving McKenzie County

  Help here

  • WICCall to schedule an in-person appointment to apply for WIC food benefits.Apply online
  Call 701-774-6401Website

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

• Local office · Regional office

  FirstLink 2-1-1

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 for free, confidential help finding local services and support.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hhs.nd.gov

• Courts and legal help · State office

  McKenzie County District Court

  201 5th St NW, Watford City, ND 58854

  Help here

  • District court servicesVisit the courthouse for district court and clerk services.
  Call 701-842-8230DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  McKenzie County Veterans Service Office

  McKenzie County Courthouse, 201 5th Street NW, Watford City, ND 58854

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpGet free help with veterans benefits, health care, compensation, pensions, and burial benefits.
  Call 701-444-6853DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  McKenzie County Emergency Management

  201 5th Street NW, Watford City, ND 58854

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseGet county information and help related to emergency preparedness and response.
  Call 701-444-7483DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on county.mckenziecounty.net

Everything in McKenzie 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.
• 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