Great Bend

Local offices in Great Bend

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

• Local office · City office

  Great Bend City Hall

  202 Main St, Great Bend, ND 58075

  Help here

  • City government and resident questionsContact the city about city government matters and resident questions.
  Call 701-545-7566DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on co.richland.nd.us

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Great Bend

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

Job help near Great Bend

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 Great Bend. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Job Service North Dakota - Wahpeton

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  12 miles away

  524 2nd Avenue North, Wahpeton, ND 58075-4418

  Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm (CT), Monday - Friday and through the noon hour

  Call 701-671-1550DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 3, 2026

• American Job Center

  Fargo Job Service

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  49 miles away

  1350 32nd Street South, Fargo, ND 58103

  Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Mon.- Fri.

  Call 701-239-7300DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 23, 2026

• American Job Center

  Job Service North Dakota - Jamestown

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  104 miles away

  1307 12th Ave NE, Suite 3, Jamestown, ND 58401

  Hours: 8 :00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday

  Call 701-253-6200DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 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 Richland County

Great Bend is in Richland County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  RSR Human Service Zone, Richland County

  413 3rd Ave. N., Wahpeton, ND 58075

  Help here

  • Economic assistanceApply for food, heating, child care, medical, and cash assistance.Apply online
  • Family and supportive servicesGet help with child welfare, child care assistance, or support for an older adult or person with a disability.
  Call 701-642-7751DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Richland County Health Department

  413 3rd Ave. N., Wahpeton, ND 58075

  Help here

  • Public health and home healthGet public health services, health screenings, immunizations, and home health care.
  • WICApply in person for food benefits and nutrition support for eligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and young children.Read more
  Call 701-642-7735DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Richland County District Court

  418 2nd Ave. N., Wahpeton, ND 58075

  Help here

  • Court and clerk servicesContact the Clerk of District Court about court filings and local court services.
  Call 701-671-1524DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Richland County Veterans Service Office

  413 3rd Ave. N., Wahpeton, ND 58075

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits and assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits and services.
  Call 701-642-7807DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.richland.nd.us

• Emergency help · County office

  Richland County Emergency Management

  418 2nd Ave. N., Wahpeton, ND 58075

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and recoveryFind local information to prepare for emergencies and recover after a disaster.
  Call 701-642-7700DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.richland.nd.us

• Jobs and training · State office

  Job Service North Dakota, Wahpeton Workforce Center

  524 2nd Ave. N., Wahpeton, ND 58075

  Help here

  • Job search and workforce servicesGet help finding a job, exploring careers, and accessing workforce services.Read more
  Call 701-671-1550DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jobsnd.com

Everything in Richland 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