# Homelessness Help Resources - North Dakota ## National Resources - **National Coalition for the Homeless:** - **Phone:** 1-202-462-4822 - **Website:** [https://nationalhomeless.org](https://nationalhomeless.org/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy, information, and connections to local resources for individuals experiencing homelessness. - **United Way 211:** - **Phone:** Dial 211 - **Website:** [https://www.211.org](https://www.211.org/) - **Services Provided:** 24/7 assistance for finding shelters, food banks, and other local services. - **National Runaway Safeline (For Youth):** - **Phone:** 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929) - **Text:** Text "HELP" to 66008 - **Website:** [https://www.1800runaway.org](https://www.1800runaway.org/) - **Services Provided:** Crisis support, family reunification services, and resources for runaway and homeless youth. ## Statewide Homelessness Support Services - **North Dakota Housing Help:** - **Phone:** (701) 328-2310 - **Website:** [https://www.hhs.nd.gov/applyforhelp/housing](https://www.hhs.nd.gov/applyforhelp/housing) - **Services Provided:** Financial assistance for homeowners and households facing homelessness or at risk of eviction. - **NDRH Housing Stabilization:** - **Website:** [https://www.hhs.nd.gov/applyforhelp/ndrh-housing-stability](https://www.hhs.nd.gov/applyforhelp/ndrh-housing-stability) - **Services Provided:** Assistance for households experiencing homelessness to find long-term stable housing and eviction prevention. - **North Dakota Homeless Grant (NDHG):** - **Website:** [https://nlihc.org/node/95071](https://nlihc.org/node/95071) - **Services Provided:** Financial assistance to facilities and programs within North Dakota to help individuals regain stability in permanent housing after experiencing a housing crisis and/or homelessness. ## Regional Homelessness Support Services ### Grand Forks - **Northlands Rescue Mission:** - **Phone:** 701-772-6600 - **Website:** [https://www.northlandsrescuemission.org/](https://www.northlandsrescuemission.org/) - **Office Location:** 420 Division Ave., Grand Forks, ND 58201 - **Specialized Services:** Emergency shelter, meals, and support services for individuals experiencing homelessness. ### Fargo - **New Life Center's Emergency Shelter:** - **Phone:** [Insert phone number] - **Website:** [https://www.findhelp.org/housing/temporary-shelter--fargo-nd](https://www.findhelp.org/housing/temporary-shelter--fargo-nd) - **Specialized Services:** Temporary shelter for men ages 18 and older, providing programs to help individuals discover value and find hope. ### Bismarck - **Center for Opportunity (Missouri Slope Areawide United Way):** - **Phone:** 701-401-5606 - **Website:** [https://www.msaunitedway.org/center-opportunity](https://www.msaunitedway.org/center-opportunity) - **Office Location:** 1140 S. 12th St., Bismarck, ND - **Specialized Services:** Emergency shelter and support services for individuals experiencing homelessness. ### Minot - **Project BEE - Emergency Shelter:** - **Website:** [https://projectbeend.org/emergency-shelter/](https://projectbeend.org/emergency-shelter/) - **Specialized Services:** Provides a safe, clean environment for homeless individuals and families, offering shelter from one night to two months. - **Minot Area Men's Winter Refuge:** - **Website:** [https://www.menswinterrefuge.com/](https://www.menswinterrefuge.com/) - **Specialized Services:** Non-profit men's homeless shelter providing shelter to men experiencing homelessness since 2013. ## Online Resources - **Homeless Shelter Directory:** - **Website:** [https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/state/north_dakota](https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/state/north_dakota) - **Features:** Comprehensive list of shelters and resources by state and city. - **FM Coalition to End Homelessness - CARES:** - **Website:** [https://www.fmhomeless.org/cares](https://www.fmhomeless.org/cares) - **Features:** Coordinated Access, Referral, Entry & Stabilization system linking individuals in housing crisis to assistance and resources. ## Emergency Resources - **National Domestic Violence Hotline (For Domestic Violence Victims Facing Homelessness):** - **Phone:** 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233) - **Text:** Text "START" to 88788 - **Website:** [https://www.thehotline.org](https://www.thehotline.org/) - **When to Call:** If domestic violence is contributing to homelessness. - **Veterans Crisis Line (For Homeless Veterans):** - **Phone:** 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1) - **Text:** Text 838255 - **Website:** [https://www.veteranscrisisline.net](https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/) - **Services Provided:** Support for veterans facing housing instability. ## Educational Resources - **North Dakota Housing Finance Agency - Homeless Programs:** - **Website:** [https://www.ndhfa.org/index.php/homeless-programs/](https://www.ndhfa.org/index.php/homeless-programs/) - **Description:** Information on programs like Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and North Dakota Homeless Grant (NDHG) aimed at combating homelessness. ## Additional Support - **Community Action Partnership of North Dakota:** - **Website:** [[https://www.capnd.org/resources-in-nd/nd-resources.html](https://www.capnd.org/resources-in-nd/nd-resources.html) *Updated as of December 31, 2024. For corrections or additional information, please contact the respective organizations directly.*