Richardton

Local offices in Richardton

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

• 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

• Local office · City office

  Richardton City Hall

  111 North Ave W, Richardton, ND 58652

  Help here

  • City services and informationContact City Hall for city services, forms, and information.
  • Water and garbage billsPay water and garbage bills through the city’s online bill pay portal or contact City Hall for help.Apply online
  Call 701-974-3399DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofrichardtonnd.com

City of Richardton, North Dakota website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Richardton

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

Offices for all of Stark County

Richardton is in Stark County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Roughrider North Human Service Zone, Stark Office

  2680 Empire Road, Suite A, Dickinson, ND 58601

  Help here

  • Human services and benefitsGet help applying for state benefits and other human services.Apply online
  Call 701-456-7675DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Stark County Housing Authority

  1449 W. Villard Street, Dickinson, ND 58601

  Help here

  • Housing Choice Voucher rental assistanceEligible households can apply for help paying rent in a private rental home.Apply online
  Call 701-225-3120DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · Regional office

  Southwestern District Health Unit

  528 21st Street West, Dickinson, ND 58601

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet public health information, screenings, and referrals.
  • WICEligible pregnant people, infants, and young children can get food benefits and nutrition support.Read more
  Call 701-483-0171DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on swdhu.net

• Mental health and recovery · State office

  Badlands Human Service Center

  1463 I-94 Business Loop East, Dickinson, ND 58601

  Help here

  • Behavioral health servicesGet behavioral health assessments, counseling, addiction services, and crisis support.
  Call 701-227-7500DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Stark County District Court

  51 3rd St E, Dickinson, ND 58601

  Help here

  • Court information and clerk servicesContact the courthouse for court information and clerk of court services.
  Call 701-227-3184DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Elder Care

  361 26th St E, Dickinson, ND 58601

  Help here

  • Aging services and transportationOlder residents can contact Elder Care for local aging services and transportation information.
  Call 701-456-1818DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on public-transit.org

Everything in Stark 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