McHenry County

Local offices in McHenry County

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

• Human services · County office

  Northern Prairie Human Service Zone, McHenry County

  407 Main Street South, Room 106, Towner, ND 58788

  Help here

  • Economic assistanceStaff can help you apply for food, heating, cash, child care, and Medicaid assistance.Apply online
  • Child and adult servicesStaff can help with child welfare services and support for older adults and people with disabilities.
  Call 701-537-5944DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mchenrycountynd.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 · Regional office

  McHenry/Pierce County Housing Authority

  108 Burdick Expressway East, Minot, ND 58701

  Help here

  • Rental housing assistanceThe housing authority handles rental housing assistance for eligible residents of McHenry and Pierce counties.
  Call 701-852-0485DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · Regional office

  First District Health Unit, McHenry County

  112 Main Street South, Towner, ND 58788

  Help here

  • Public health servicesThe public health nurse provides local health services and can help you find the right clinic service.
  • WICWIC provides food benefits, nutrition help, and referrals for eligible pregnant and postpartum people, infants, and children under five.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 701-537-5732DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  North Dakota Aging Services

  Help here

  • Aging and disability resource helpStaff can connect older adults and people with disabilities to services that support living at home and in the community.
  Call 855-462-5465Website

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

• Veterans · County office

  McHenry County Veterans Service Office

  407 Main Street South, Room 201, Towner, ND 58788

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceThe veterans service officer can help veterans and their families understand and apply for benefits.
  Call 701-537-5724DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  McHenry County Emergency Management/911

  407 Main Street South, Room 307, Towner, ND 58788

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseThe coordinator helps residents and local agencies prepare for and respond to disasters.
  Call 701-351-0377DirectionsWebsite

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

McHenry County, North Dakota website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve McHenry County

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

Cities and towns in McHenry County

• Anamoose
• Balfour
• Bergen
• Deering
• Drake
• Granville
• Karlsruhe
• Kief
• Towner
• Upham
• Velva
• Voltaire

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