If you or your family are without stable housing or at risk of losing housing, there are services that can help you find a safe place to stay or connect to longer-term support.
Homeless prevention
If you are homeless or at risk of homelessness, contact a Continuum of Care Provider in your region.
They may help with:
- Emergency shelter
- Rental assistance
- Case management
Rental assistance and housing support
If you need help paying rent or finding stable housing, some programs can provide support. These programs can connect you with affordable housing, rental assistance or guidance in working with landlords.
- Contact your local Public Housing Agency for help with Section 8 or other federal housing programs
- Visit ND Housing Help to learn about rental assistance options
- Visit Refugee Housing Solutions or Refugee Housing Solutions Housing Directory
Rental assistance
Fargo Housing & Redevelopment Authority
25 Broadway
Fargo, ND 58102
701-293-6262
The Village Family Service Center
2701 12th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
701-451-4900 or
800-627-8220
Grand Forks Housing Authority
1405 1st Ave N
Grand Forks, ND 58203
701-456-2545
Salvation Army
1600 University Ave
Grand Forks, ND 58203
701-775-2597
Burleigh County Housing Authority
410 S 2nd St
Bismarck, ND 58504
701-225-2540
Community Action Program Region VII
2105 Lee Ave
Bismarck, ND 58504
701-258-2240
Housing support case management
Southeast Care LLC
1323 23rd St S, Suite D
Fargo, ND 58103
218-443-0088
Community Options
2701 9th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
701-223-2417
Prairie Harvest Medical Health
930 N 3rd St
Grand Forks, ND 58203
701-795-9143
Altru Health System - Social Work
1200 S Columbia Rd
Grand Forks, ND 58206
701-780-5000
Community Options
4909 Shelburne St
Bismarck, ND 58501
701-223-2417
Fleeing and unsafe environment
If you are in danger or fleeing domestic or other types of violence, there are safe and confidential resources available to help you any time, day or night. You are not alone. Trained staff can connect you to emergency shelter, safety planning, counseling, legal resources and other support. All services are free and confidential.
- Abused Resource Network: Statewide coalition supporting domestic violence and sexual assault programs
Phone: (701) 222-8370
24-Hour Crisis Line: (866) 341-7009
Online
- FirstLink 211: Can connect you to local shelters and crisis services
Phone: 211 or (701) 235-7335
Text: Your zip code to 898-211
Online
- National Domestic Violence Hotline
Phone: (800) 799-7233
Phone: (800) 787-3224 (TTY)
Text: START to 88788
Online
- National Sexual Assault Hotline
Phone: (800) 656-4673
Text: HOPE to 64673
Online
- National Human Trafficking Hotline
Phone: (888) 373-7888
Text: 233733
Online
- North Dakota Domestic & Sexual Violence Coalition: Statewide coalition supporting domestic violence and sexual assault programs
Phone: (701) 255-6240
Online