Ramsey County
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Local offices in Ramsey County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Lakes Social Service District - Ramsey County
524 4th Avenue NE, Devils Lake, ND 58301
Help here
- Economic assistanceApply for help with food, medical costs, child care, and other basic needs.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ramseycountynd.gov
Public health · Regional office
Lake Region WIC - Devils Lake
524 4th Avenue NE, Suite 8, Devils Lake, ND 58301
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC helps eligible families with young children, pregnant people, and new parents get healthy food and nutrition support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lrdhu.com
Public health · Regional office
Lake Region District Health Unit - Ramsey County office
524 4th Avenue NE, Unit 9, Devils Lake, ND 58301
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health unit for local public health services, including immunizations and health information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lrdhu.com
Veterans · County office
Ramsey County Veterans Service Office
524 4th Avenue NE, Office 17, Devils Lake, ND 58301
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for veterans benefits and filing claims with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.nd.gov
Emergency help · County office
Ramsey County Emergency Management
524 4th Avenue NE, Devils Lake, ND 58301
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet county information about preparing for emergencies and disasters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ramseycountynd.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Job Service North Dakota - Devils Lake Workforce Center
301 S College Drive, Devils Lake, ND 58301-3511
Help here
- Job search and training helpGet help looking for work, planning a career, and finding training programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jobsnd.com
State office · State office
North Dakota Driver License Site - Devils Lake
City Plaza, 210 Highway 2 West, Suite 13, Devils Lake, ND
Help here
- Driver license and identification servicesVisit the site for driver license and identification services, including knowledge tests and road tests by appointment.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dot.nd.gov
State office · State office
North Dakota Motor Vehicle Office - Devils Lake
Chamber Office, 208 W Highway 2, Devils Lake, ND
Help here
- Motor vehicle servicesVisit the office for motor vehicle title and registration services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dot.nd.gov
Library · Regional office
Lake Region Public Library
423 7th Street NE, Devils Lake, ND 58301
Help here
- Library servicesRamsey County residents can use the library for books, learning resources, and other library services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ramseycountynd.gov
Ramsey County, North Dakota website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Ramsey County
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
Dakota Prairie Community Action
223 4th St NE, Devils Lake, ND 58301-2409
Listed on commerce.nd.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Ramsey 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.
- 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