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Local offices in Dawson
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Dawson City Hall
Help here
- City government servicesContact the city about local government services and city business.
- Utility billingContact the city about water, sewer, garbage, or utility bills.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nd.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Dawson
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
Job help near Dawson
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 Dawson. These are the closest.
American Job Center
Job Service North Dakota - Bismarck Workforce Center
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
48 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)
Updated by CareerOneStop on February 22, 2026
American Job Center
Job Service North Dakota - Jamestown
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
50 miles away
1307 12th Ave NE, Suite 3, Jamestown, ND 58401
Hours: 8 :00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday
Updated by CareerOneStop on March 23, 2026
American Job Center
Job Service North Dakota - Devils Lake
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
95 miles away
301 College Drive South, Devils Lake, ND 58301
Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (CT) Monday-Friday
Updated by CareerOneStop on March 5, 2026
Unemployment benefits in North Dakota
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
North Dakota Workforce Development Council
1600 East Century Avenue #6, Bismarck, ND 58506
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 Kidder County
Dawson is in Kidder County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
South Country Human Service Zone, Kidder County
120 E. Broadway, Steele, ND 58482
Help here
- Economic and family assistanceApply for or get help with SNAP, Medicaid, child care assistance, heating assistance, TANF, and child welfare services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.nd.gov
State office
Western Plains Public Health WIC, Bismarck Clinic
1600 E Interstate Ave, Suite 105, Bismarck, ND 58503
Help here
- WIC nutrition benefitsMake an appointment to apply for food benefits and nutrition support for eligible families with young children.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on westernplainsph.org
Public health · County office
Kidder County District Health Unit
422 2nd Ave NW, Steele, ND 58482
Help here
- Public health servicesGet health screenings, immunizations, and other public health services for county residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kiddercountyhealth.com
Veterans · County office
Kidder County Veterans Service Office
2393 39th St SE, Steele, ND 58482
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet free help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.nd.gov
Emergency help · County office
Kidder County Emergency Management and 911 Coordinator
Help here
- Emergency planning and coordinationContact the county emergency manager for local emergency planning and coordination information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on des.nd.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
FirstLink 211
Help here
- Information and referralCall 211 any time to find local help and support services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on myfirstlink.org
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.
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