Oakes
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Local offices in Oakes
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Oakes Water and Sewer Department
115 S 5th St, Oakes, ND 58474
Help here
- Water and sewer billsView water bills, ask about water service, or apply to the Oakes Water Assistance Fund for help with water bills.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on oakesnd.com
Local office · City office
Oakes City Hall
115 S 5th St, Oakes, ND 58474
Help here
- City services and permitsAsk city staff general questions, get notary service, or ask about permits and licenses.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on oakesnd.com
Older adults · Nonprofit
Dickey County Senior Center
207 S 5th St, Oakes, ND 58474
Help here
- Senior meals and supportAdults can ask about meals, transportation, health screenings, and activities at the center.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ndcarechoice.hhs.nd.gov
State office · State office
North Dakota Driver License Site at Oakes Community Center
124 S 5th St, Oakes, ND 58474
Help here
- Driver licensingVisit on the second Wednesday of the month to apply for or renew a North Dakota driver license.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dot.nd.gov
Library · City office
Oakes Public Library
804 Main Ave, Oakes, ND 58474
Help here
- Library servicesGet a free library account, borrow books, use computers and Wi-Fi, or make copies.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on oakesnd.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Oakes
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 Dickey County
Oakes is in Dickey County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
South Country Human Service Zone - Dickey County
205 15th St. N., Ellendale, ND 58436
Help here
- Economic assistanceGet help applying for food, child care, heating, and cash assistance programs.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.nd.gov
Public health · County office
Dickey County Health District
205 15th St. N., Ellendale, ND 58436
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, health screenings, home visits, and health information.
- WICGet nutrition support and food benefits for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dickeycountyhealth.org
Local office · Regional office
FirstLink 2-1-1 Information and Referral Helpline
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local help and speak with a resource specialist.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on myfirstlink.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Dickey County District Court
309 N. 2nd St., Ellendale, ND 58436
Help here
- District court clerk servicesContact the clerk about court filings, case records, and court procedures in Dickey County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ndcourts.gov
Veterans · State office
Dickey County Veterans Service Office
Dickey County Courthouse, 309 2nd St. N., Ellendale, ND 58436
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits and services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.nd.gov
State office · State office
Ellendale Motor Vehicle Office
55 3rd Ave. S., Ellendale, ND 58436
Help here
- Vehicle registrationRegister a vehicle, renew its registration, or handle other motor vehicle services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dot.nd.gov
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.
Call 988Text 988