Human service zones have local offices in each county. These offices, formerly known as county social service offices, help people access services and supports, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP); Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF); heating assistance; Medicaid, including children’s health services; 1915(i) home and community-based services; basic care assistance; child care assistance; child welfare services, including foster care and child protection; and referrals to other local resources and programs.
In a human service zone, the host county is responsible for administrative functions for the zone, including payroll and other human resources functions.
Report Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect
Call the statewide toll-free Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Line:
Phone: 1-833-958-3500
Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central time, Monday through Friday; 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mountain time
Calls are answered by a dedicated team of child protection intake professionals who gather the information needed so local Human Service Zone child protective services workers can act quickly to protect children.
If a child is in immediate danger, call 911.
More information about child protection services is available at hhs.nd.gov/cfs/cps.
Apply for Economic Assistance
To apply for Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), child care assistance, heating assistance, or the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, or to report changes to your case, visit Apply For Help.
You may also apply for these programs, report changes, or get answers to questions about economic assistance by contacting the Customer Support Center.
Customer Support Center
Phone: 1-866-614-6005 (toll-free)
Email: applyforhelp@nd.gov
Fax: 701-328-1006
Mail: Customer Support Center, P.O. Box 5562, Bismarck, ND 58506
Human Service Zone Information by County
Select the county below to view human service zone information for your area. Each county page lists office locations, hours, contact information and identifies the host county responsible for administrative functions.