Jamestown
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Local offices in Jamestown
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Housing authority · Regional office
Great Plains Housing Authority
300 2nd Avenue NE, Suite 200, Jamestown, ND 58401
Help here
- Housing assistanceAsk about housing programs for people with low or moderate incomes.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on greatplainsha.com
Utilities · City office
Utility Billing
102 3rd Avenue SE, Jamestown, ND 58401
Help here
- Utility bills and account changesPay city utility bills or get help with water, sewer, and garbage accounts.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on jamestownnd.gov
Local office · City office
City Hall
102 3rd Avenue SE, Jamestown, ND 58401
Help here
- City services and informationGet help finding city departments, forms, and public information.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on jamestownnd.gov
Older adults · Nonprofit
James River Senior Center
1009 13th Street NE, Jamestown, ND 58401
Help here
- Senior services and public transitContact the center for services and transportation for older adults in the region.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on jamesriverseniors.com
Jobs and training · State office
Job Service North Dakota, Jamestown Workforce Center
1307 12th Avenue NE, Suite 3, Jamestown, ND 58401
Help here
- Job search and workforce helpGet help finding work, building job skills, and connecting with workforce programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on jobsnd.com
State office · State office
North Dakota Driver License Site, Jamestown
300 2nd Avenue NE, Suite 139, Jamestown, ND 58401
Help here
- Driver licenses and testingVisit for driver license services and scheduled knowledge or road tests.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dot.nd.gov
State office · State office
North Dakota Motor Vehicle Branch, Jamestown
120 2nd Street SE, Jamestown, ND 58401
Help here
- Vehicle title servicesVisit this branch for motor vehicle title services and related transactions.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dot.nd.gov
Library · Regional office
James River Valley Library System, Alfred Dickey Library
105 3rd Street SE, Jamestown, ND 58401
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use online resources, and ask a librarian for help.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on jrvls.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Jamestown
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 Stutsman County
Jamestown is in Stutsman County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Buffalo Bridges Human Service Zone
116 1st St E, Jamestown, ND 58401
Help here
- Economic assistanceApply for public assistance and get help with benefit eligibility or an existing case.Apply online
- Adult servicesGet help finding in-home care and support for older adults and adults with disabilities.Read more
- Child and family servicesGet help with child protection, family support, and foster care services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on stutsmancounty.gov
Public health · Regional office
Central Valley Health District
122 2nd St NW, Jamestown, ND 58401
Help here
- Public health servicesGet preventive health services, family health support, and referrals to local care.
- WICWIC provides healthy food, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals for eligible families with young children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on centralvalleyhealth.org
Mental health and recovery · State office
South Central Human Service Center
Help here
- Behavioral health servicesContact the center for mental health and substance use services and support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.nd.gov
Veterans · County office
Stutsman County Veterans Service Office
205 6th St SE, Suite 1, Jamestown, ND 58401
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for veterans benefits and obtaining military discharge records.
- Veterans transportationArrange a ride from Jamestown to Fargo VA Medical Center appointments on the veterans van.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on stutsmancounty.gov
Emergency help · County office
Stutsman County Emergency Management
205 6th St SE, Suite 2, Jamestown, ND 58401
Help here
- Emergency planning and alertsGet county emergency information, sign up for safety alerts, and learn how to prepare for emergencies.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on stutsmancounty.gov
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.
Checked on 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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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 211
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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