Carrington
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Local offices in Carrington
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Central Prairie Human Service Zone, Foster County Office
1000 N Central Ave, Carrington, ND 58421
Help here
- Economic assistance and human servicesVisit or contact the office for help with programs such as SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, heating assistance, and child care assistance.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hhs.nd.gov
Local office · City office
Carrington City Hall
103 10th Ave N, Carrington, ND 58421
Help here
- City services and utility billingVisit or call City Hall for water hookups, garbage service, utility bills, and other city services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on carringtonnd.com
Older adults · Regional office
Carrington Senior Center
36 10th Ave S, Carrington, ND 58421
Help here
- Senior meals and outreachOlder adults can come for meals, social activities, transportation, and help connecting with services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on southcentralseniors.org
Library · City office
Carrington City Library
87 8th Ave N, Carrington, ND 58421
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and other materials or get help with technology.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on carringtonlibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Carrington
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 Region VI, Inc.
PO Box 507, Jamestown, ND 58402-0507
Listed on commerce.nd.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Foster County
Carrington is in Foster County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Central Prairie Human Service Zone
1000 5th St N, Carrington, ND 58421
Help here
- Economic and family assistanceApply for food, heating, child care, medical, and family assistance or get help with an existing case.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fostercounty.com
Public health · County office
Foster County Public Health
881 Main St, Carrington, ND 58421
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, health screenings, family health services, and other public health support.
- WICWIC helps eligible families get healthy food and nutrition support for pregnant people, new parents, and young children.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fostercountypublichealth.com
Older adults · Regional office
North Dakota Aging and Disability Resource Link
1237 W Divide Ave, Suite 6, Bismarck, ND 58501
Help here
- Aging and disability supportGet connected to services that help older adults and people with disabilities live independently.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ndcarechoice.hhs.nd.gov
Veterans · County office
Foster County Veterans Service Office
1000 5th St N, Carrington, ND 58421
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet free help understanding and applying for veterans benefits and services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fostercounty.com
Emergency help · County office
Foster County Emergency Management
1000 5th St N, Carrington, ND 58421
Help here
- Emergency information and preparednessGet county emergency alerts and information about preparing for and recovering from disasters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fostercounty.com
Jobs and training · State office
Job Service North Dakota Jamestown Workforce Center
1307 12th Ave NE, Suite 3, Jamestown, ND 58401
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet in-person help searching for jobs, preparing a resume, and exploring training and careers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jobsnd.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
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