Bismarck

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.
  Call 701-355-1700DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 701-355-1300DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 701-328-5000DirectionsWebsite

  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
  Call 701-328-2600DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 701-355-1480DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 701-222-6455DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Bismarck website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Bismarck

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

Job help near Bismarck

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.

• American Job Center

  Job Service North Dakota - Bismarck Workforce Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  1.6 miles away

  1601 East Century Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58503

  Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thur (CT)

  Call 701-328-5000DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on February 22, 2026

• Apprenticeship office

  Bismarck Field Office

  1 mile away

  304 E. Broadway, Room 334, Bismarck, ND 58501-5900

  Call 701-250-4700Directions

• Youth and reentry program

  Youth Services, Inc. - Bismarck

  For young people

  1.1 miles away

  217 W Rosser Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501

  Call 701-255-6909DirectionsWebsite

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 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.
  Call 701-222-6670DirectionsWebsite

  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
  Call 701-255-3397DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  FirstLink 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local resources and get help connecting with services.
  Call 701-235-7335Website

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

• 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.
  Call 701-255-2540DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 701-355-1540DirectionsWebsite

  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
  Call 701-222-6690DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Burleigh 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