Community Resource Guide

Childhelp USA. A national hotline for kids, parents, and others concerned about childhood abuse. (800-4-A-CHILD or 480-922-8212)

Child Protection Services of North Dakota. Offering counseling, investigation, and protection of children who are at risk in their homes. (833-958-3500)

National Domestic Abuse Hotline. This hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in all 50 states. (800-799-7233)

National Sexual Abuse Hotline. This hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in all 50 states. (800-656-4673)

North Dakota CAWS. Escape. Know your rights. Find help at one of 20 abuse/crisis intervention centers in North Dakota. (701-255-6240)

Rape & Abuse Crisis Center. Crisis intervention, including safety assessments, temporary shelter, counseling, and legal assistance. (701-293-7273)

Red River Children’s Advocacy Center. A child-friendly coordination of services: helping children at risk and facilitating healing and justice for victims of abuse, neglect, and exploitation. (701-234-4580)

Sexual Abuse/Assault Resources. Detailing types of abuse, when and how to report, and where to find help.

Workplace Sexual Assault/Harassment. Detailing types of abuse, red flags and prevention strategies, when/where to report, and where to find help.

Prairie St. John’s. Assisting with mental illness, chemical dependency, and suicidal tendencies in children, adolescents, adults, and their families. Free assessment and referrals available 24 hours/7 days a week. (701-476-7200)

Southeast Human Services Center. Mental health services, addiction recovery, and crisis intervention. Walk-in assessments available. (701-298-4500)

Valley Christian Counseling Center. Helping people navigate a journey toward healing and wholeness through compassionate, Christ-centered counseling. (701-232-6224)

The Village Family Service Center. Counseling services, personal finance training, pregnancy and adoption resources, a Big Brothers/Sisters program, and much more. Day and evening appointments are available on a sliding-fee scale. (800-627-8220)

Furniture Mission of the Red River Valley. Offering a variety of gently used furniture to those coming out of crisis. (701-729-1410).

Open Doors. Providing a free thrift store (clothing, shoes, household items, linens, etc.) to those in need. We offer friendship and encouragement to all who visit us; find hope through prayer, free Bibles, and information about finding friends who are following Christ. (701-799-7550)

Stepping Stones Resource Center (Young Adults). Serving young adults ages 16-26, especially those homeless or at risk. Free lunches, wifi, computer access, and help with case management, bus passes, laundry items, diapers, clothing, etc. Shelter availability varies. (701-232-3301)

Emergency Shelter. Need a place to stay tonight? CARES coordinates emergency shelter across our region. Dial 211 for immediate assistance.

New Life Center Fargo. Real change happens here. Helping men move from homelessness and hurt to healing and wholeness. Emergency shelter available. Hot, home-cooked meals served twice daily for anyone in our community who is hungry. (701-235-4453)

Salvation Army Fargo. Helping people meet basic needs. Hot meals, clothing vouchers and personal care closets, counseling and crisis intervention, and assistance with rent, utility, and prescription costs. (701-232-5565)

Stepping Stones Resource Center (Young Adults). Serving young adults ages 16-26, especially those homeless or at risk. Free lunches, wifi, computer access, and help with case management, bus passes, laundry items, diapers, clothing, etc. Shelter availability varies. (701-232-3301)

Youthworks. Runaway services include crisis intervention, emergency shelter for students, peer support groups, and family crisis counseling. (701-232-8558)

YWCA Women & Children’s Shelter. Transitional housing for women and children in crisis, including free counseling referrals, free childcare for residents, job loss programs, career counseling, and more. 24-hour call line available. (701-232-3449)

The Perry Center. Shelter, counseling, education, and mentoring for those facing an unplanned pregnancy. (701-241-9289)

Women's Care Center of Fargo. You are not alone! The Women’s Care Center provides free and confidential pregnancy and STD testing, free ultrasounds, no-cost consultations with a nurse or doctor, and non-judgmental, evidence-based options. Find counseling, goal planning, and education about how to make life-affirming choices for your body and your future. Walk-ins welcome. (701-237-6530)

First Link. In need of help and not sure what to do? First Link offers a 24-hour suicide and crisis hotline and community resource network. Dial 211 or 701-235-SEEK (7335) if you are wondering about local community resources or if you need listening or support. Dial 988 to access the suicide & crisis lifeline.

Lakes and Prairies Community Action. Assistance includes rent, security deposits, utilities. Walk in services available. (218-512-1500)

South East North Dakota Community Action (SENDCA). Helping low-income families with food security, childcare resources, rental assistance, and more. (701-232-2452)

Salvation Army Fargo. Helping people meet basic needs. Hot meals, clothing vouchers and personal care closets, counseling and crisis intervention, and assistance with rent, utility, and prescription costs. (701-232-5565)

Caring.com. Caregiving resources, aging/disability assistance, and a guide to assisted living options in North Dakota. (800-973-1540)

Senior Services (Ages 65+) for the State of North Dakota. Practical help with transportation, meal services, and assisted living options in North Dakota. (888-307-1103)

Senior Services (Ages 65+) for the Red River Valley. Practical help finding transportation, meal services, senior centers, and senior health services in our immediate region. (877-827-1916)

First Link. In need of help and not sure what to do? First Link offers a 24-hour suicide and crisis hotline and community resource network. Dial 211 or 701-235-SEEK (7335) if you are wondering about local community resources or if you need listening or support. Dial 988 to access the suicide & crisis lifeline.

988 (National) Suicide Prevention Hotline. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States. Dial 988.