A Hoarding Alliance local resource guide

Hoarding support in Dickinson, North Dakota.

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Fight the Blight is the nonprofit and virtual-group front door for people affected by hoarding and clutter concerns. Ask about current group fit, eligibility, and any costs; it is peer support, not clinical treatment or emergency response. The Peer Tree is a separate private-pay option for practical, nonclinical support. Unburied offers digital peer support for people directly affected and friends or family supporters; it is not therapy or emergency support. Local services listed here are independent. Confirm service area, access, cost, eligibility, and availability directly.

For immediate danger

Call 911 for immediate danger, fire, or a serious medical emergency. Call or text 988 for emotional distress or a behavioral-health crisis; 988 is not emergency dispatch. North Dakota HHS lists walk-in behavioral-health assessment at Badlands Clinic in Dickinson; verify current hours and access before travel. For food, housing, utilities, transportation, and other basic-needs referrals, call 211 and verify current local availability.

First conversations

A few good places to start

You do not need to know the perfect service name before reaching out. These organizations can help you understand the landscape and identify a next step.

Private-pay practical hoarding support - broader service area; scope, cost, travel, consent, and availability must be confirmed; not emergency care | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Dickinson, Stark County, or stated regional/statewide area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, coverage, rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: listings are not emergency dispatch, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.

The Peer Tree

The Peer Tree is a separate private-pay pathway for practical, nonclinical organizing support, groups, and family guidance. Ask about scope, cost, travel, consent, safety, and whether support is available in Dickinson or Stark County.

Digital peer support for people affected and supporters - online; confirm current access; not therapy or emergency support | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Dickinson, Stark County, or stated regional/statewide area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, coverage, rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: listings are not emergency dispatch, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.

Unburied

Unburied offers a digital peer-support pathway for people directly affected and for friends or family supporters. It is not therapy, a crisis service, or a substitute for emergency help.

Statewide referral navigation for basic needs - confirm each local provider's coverage, eligibility, and openings | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Dickinson, Stark County, or stated regional/statewide area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, coverage, rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: listings are not emergency dispatch, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.

North Dakota 211 / FirstLink

Call 211 or use FirstLink to look for food, housing, utilities, transportation, and other community referrals. Confirm current service area, intake, documents, cost, and capacity with each provider; a referral is not a guarantee of service.

Safety and stability

When the concern involves safety, housing, or crisis

These pathways serve different situations. Read the labels carefully before calling, especially when a response may involve crisis care, protective services, shelter, housing rules, legal advocacy, or emergency dispatch.

Emergency dispatch for immediate danger, fire, or serious medical emergency - United States; emergency use only | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Dickinson, Stark County, or stated regional/statewide area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, coverage, rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: listings are not emergency dispatch, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.

911 - Immediate Emergency

Call 911 for immediate danger, fire, serious medical emergency, or urgent need for responders. Share the exact location and any access or mobility concerns. It is not a planned cleanup or routine referral line.

24/7 emotional-distress and behavioral-health crisis support - United States; not emergency dispatch | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Dickinson, Stark County, or stated regional/statewide area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, coverage, rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: listings are not emergency dispatch, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988 for emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, or a behavioral-health crisis. For immediate physical danger, fire, or a medical emergency call 911; 988 does not dispatch emergency responders.

North Dakota HHS regional behavioral-health assessment and care access - eight-county Region 8; hours, clinical fit, payer, and openings must be confirmed | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Dickinson, Stark County, or stated regional/statewide area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, coverage, rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: listings are not emergency dispatch, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.

Badlands Behavioral Health Clinic - Dickinson

North Dakota HHS identifies Badlands as the regional behavioral-health clinic serving Stark and surrounding counties. HHS describes walk-in assessments and a sliding-fee schedule, with access based on triage and service capacity. Confirm current hours and whether the requested service is offered before traveling; it is not an emergency dispatch service.

Survivor advocacy, crisis support, and shelter pathway - Dickinson and regional service area; safe-contact method and capacity must be confirmed | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Dickinson, Stark County, or stated regional/statewide area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, coverage, rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: listings are not emergency dispatch, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.

Domestic Violence & Rape Crisis Center

The local center lists services for people affected by domestic or sexual violence. Contact only when safe, ask about current service area and shelter availability, and use 911 for immediate danger. This is not hoarding-specific support.

Statewide report and information pathway for suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults - screening and jurisdiction apply; not a general clutter-enforcement service | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Dickinson, Stark County, or stated regional/statewide area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, coverage, rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: listings are not emergency dispatch, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.

North Dakota Adult Protective Services

North Dakota HHS explains how to report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation involving a vulnerable adult. Contact APS to ask whether the concern meets its criteria; for immediate danger call 911. APS is not a routine home-cleanout or hoarding referral service.

County emergency preparedness and disaster coordination - Stark County; non-emergency planning only | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Dickinson, Stark County, or stated regional/statewide area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, coverage, rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: listings are not emergency dispatch, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.

Stark County Emergency Management

The county lists emergency-management contacts and disaster preparedness information. Use 911 for an active emergency; for a non-emergency preparedness question, confirm the right department and current office access. Listing does not promise household cleanup or case management.

Disability-rights intake and possible advocacy - statewide; disability and issue criteria, screening, and capacity apply | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Dickinson, Stark County, or stated regional/statewide area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, coverage, rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: listings are not emergency dispatch, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.

North Dakota Protection & Advocacy Project

The state-designated protection-and-advocacy program accepts inquiries about potential disability-rights concerns. Ask centralized intake whether the facts are within scope; not all requests receive direct representation. Use 911 for an emergency.

Poison exposure guidance - United States; call 911 for collapse, seizure, trouble breathing, or immediate life threat | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Dickinson, Stark County, or stated regional/statewide area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, coverage, rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: listings are not emergency dispatch, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.

Poison Control

Call Poison Control for an exposure or poisoning question. If the person is unconscious, having a seizure, struggling to breathe, or in immediate danger, call 911 instead.

State service and regional access directory - North Dakota; program eligibility and office service areas apply | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Dickinson, Stark County, or stated regional/statewide area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, coverage, rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: listings are not emergency dispatch, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.

North Dakota Health & Human Services service locations

Use the state directory to locate behavioral-health and human-service offices. Confirm which office serves the address, current access method, eligibility, and availability; directory entry does not mean a service is open or guaranteed.

Telephone access support for people who are Deaf, hard of hearing, DeafBlind, or have speech disabilities - statewide; relay options vary | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Dickinson, Stark County, or stated regional/statewide area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, coverage, rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: listings are not emergency dispatch, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.

North Dakota Relay Service

North Dakota HHS references 711 for TTY access to state services. Confirm the communication option that fits the person and provider; relay service is not emergency response. For immediate danger call 911 and tell dispatch about communication needs.

People and practical help

Housing, food, care, transportation, and ongoing support

These listings connect the local community with housing, food, behavioral health, benefits, transit, survivor advocacy, disability support, peer support, and practical resources. Ask about current availability, cost, scope, consent, and safety before relying on them.

County courthouse and department navigation - Stark County; department jurisdiction applies | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Dickinson, Stark County, or stated regional/statewide area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, coverage, rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: listings are not emergency dispatch, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.

Stark County Government

The official county site lists the courthouse and county departments, including human services-zone offices, veterans services, planning, and court functions. Ask which department handles the specific question; county government is not a general hoarding-response or home-cleanout team.

Municipal services and departments - Dickinson city jurisdiction; address boundaries and eligibility apply | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Dickinson, Stark County, or stated regional/statewide area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, coverage, rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: listings are not emergency dispatch, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.

City of Dickinson

The city site provides department and resident-service information. Confirm whether an address is inside city limits and which department is responsible before relying on a municipal service; city listings do not establish countywide coverage.

North Dakota public benefits and human-service navigation - Stark County and zone counties; program eligibility applies | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Dickinson, Stark County, or stated regional/statewide area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, coverage, rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: listings are not emergency dispatch, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.

Roughrider North Human Service Zone

The Stark-Billings County campus houses the Roughrider North Human Service Zone. HHS describes SNAP, Medicaid, heating assistance, TANF, supportive services, and referrals; confirm application rules, required documents, funding, and current office access.

Applications and case navigation for state assistance programs - North Dakota; income, household, and program rules apply | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Dickinson, Stark County, or stated regional/statewide area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, coverage, rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: listings are not emergency dispatch, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.

North Dakota Apply for Help

The state portal is the application route for programs such as SNAP, Medicaid, child-care assistance, TANF, and heating assistance. Check current criteria, documents, deadlines, and case status with HHS; applying does not guarantee eligibility or funds.

Covered non-emergency medical ride coordination - eligible North Dakota Medicaid members and covered trips only; advance rules apply | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Dickinson, Stark County, or stated regional/statewide area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, coverage, rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: listings are not emergency dispatch, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.

North Dakota Medicaid Non-Emergency Transportation

North Dakota HHS explains transportation for qualifying Medicaid-covered appointments. Verify member eligibility, covered trip, advance notice, approved provider, and any authorization requirements. This is not general public transit or emergency transport.

Regional outpatient behavioral-health access - Stark and Region 8 counties; fit, payer, sliding-fee eligibility, intake, and openings require confirmation | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Dickinson, Stark County, or stated regional/statewide area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, coverage, rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: listings are not emergency dispatch, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.

Badlands Behavioral Health Clinic - Dickinson

North Dakota HHS lists the clinic for assessment and behavioral-health services. HHS says inability to pay alone does not bar access and describes a sliding fee schedule; ask about current charges, service scope, and appointment or walk-in availability. General behavioral-health care is not represented as hoarding-specialty treatment.

Primary-care clinic - Dickinson; insurance, new-patient access, service scope, and cost must be confirmed | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Dickinson, Stark County, or stated regional/statewide area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, coverage, rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: listings are not emergency dispatch, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.

CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson Medical Clinic

North Dakota HHS lists this Dickinson medical clinic. Contact the clinic to confirm which services are offered at this location, insurance or self-pay rates, accessibility, and new-patient availability. It is not a crisis or hoarding-specialty service.

Primary and specialty health-care pathway - Dickinson; location-specific services, insurance, and access require confirmation | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Dickinson, Stark County, or stated regional/statewide area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, coverage, rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: listings are not emergency dispatch, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.

Sanford Health Dickinson Clinics

North Dakota HHS's provider directory lists Sanford clinics in Dickinson. Verify the current address, service, accepted coverage, charges, and appointment availability directly. A directory entry is not a referral or guarantee of care.

Public-health programs and clinic services - Dickinson and district communities; eligibility and fees vary by program | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Dickinson, Stark County, or stated regional/statewide area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, coverage, rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: listings are not emergency dispatch, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.

Southwestern District Health Unit

The district health unit publishes health services, local office information, and program details. Ask whether a service fits the need and what it costs; it is not behavioral-health crisis dispatch or a home-cleanout service.

Advocacy and survivor services - Dickinson and regional coverage; safe contact, eligibility, and shelter capacity must be confirmed | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Dickinson, Stark County, or stated regional/statewide area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, coverage, rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: listings are not emergency dispatch, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.

Domestic Violence & Rape Crisis Center

The nonprofit describes crisis support and survivor services. Confirm the safest way to make contact and whether the service area and current capacity fit; call 911 for immediate danger. The guide does not promise shelter space.

Public housing and voucher-program information - Stark County and listed regional counties; eligibility, application status, and waitlists must be confirmed | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Dickinson, Stark County, or stated regional/statewide area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, coverage, rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: listings are not emergency dispatch, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.

Stark County Housing Authority

The Housing Authority describes housing assistance and managed properties in Dickinson. Its FAQ says it does not provide emergency housing; contact the office to verify whether applications are being accepted, program eligibility, required documents, and current wait times. No unit or placement is guaranteed.

State housing-program and renter/homeowner information - North Dakota; active funding, eligibility, and intake vary | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Dickinson, Stark County, or stated regional/statewide area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, coverage, rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: listings are not emergency dispatch, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.

North Dakota Housing Finance Agency

NDHFA publishes state housing information and program pathways. Confirm whether a program is currently funded and open, and verify eligibility, required documents, and any lender or landlord rules; no assistance is guaranteed.

Housing counseling and housing-resource navigation - United States; counselor service area and fees must be confirmed | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Dickinson, Stark County, or stated regional/statewide area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, coverage, rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: listings are not emergency dispatch, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.

HUD Housing Counseling

HUD's directory helps people find approved housing counselors. Ask about cost, service area, appointment options, and whether the counselor handles the housing concern; this is not emergency shelter placement.

Regional nonprofit basic-needs, housing, and energy-assistance navigation - Stark-area service rules, funding, and eligibility apply | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Dickinson, Stark County, or stated regional/statewide area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, coverage, rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: listings are not emergency dispatch, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.

Community Action Partnership of Dickinson

The local Community Action Partnership describes family and community programs. Contact the agency to verify which programs are active, who qualifies, current funding, documents, and wait times; an older directory or program description does not prove that funds are available today.

Local nonprofit information and community referrals - greater Dickinson area; partner-program eligibility and capacity vary | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Dickinson, Stark County, or stated regional/statewide area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, coverage, rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: listings are not emergency dispatch, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.

United Way of Dickinson

United Way lists local partners, food resources, housing information, and community programs. Ask which current provider fits the need and verify that provider's intake, eligibility, service location, and capacity; United Way is not itself a guarantee of placement.

Local food pantry - contact for current intake, hours, household rules, and access | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Dickinson, Stark County, or stated regional/statewide area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, coverage, rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: listings are not emergency dispatch, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.

United Way of Dickinson Food Pantry

United Way says its pantry provides food support to individuals and families. Call before travel to confirm current hours, eligibility or documentation, pickup arrangements, and availability; food stocks and schedules may change.

Local community food-support pathway - current hours, eligibility, and availability must be confirmed | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Dickinson, Stark County, or stated regional/statewide area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, coverage, rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: listings are not emergency dispatch, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.

House of Manna

United Way's community partner directory lists House of Manna in Dickinson. Contact the organization to verify current services, hours, household rules, and whether food is available; do not rely on an older directory for current schedules.

Regional food-resource directory - verify each pantry's service area, schedule, and eligibility | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Dickinson, Stark County, or stated regional/statewide area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, coverage, rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: listings are not emergency dispatch, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.

Great Plains Food Bank - Find Food

Use the food bank's directory to locate partner pantries and meal programs, then contact the local site for current hours, household rules, and availability. Directory results do not guarantee open service or inventory.

Public and demand-response transportation - Dickinson and limited surrounding areas; trip, schedule, availability, fare, and access need confirmation | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Dickinson, Stark County, or stated regional/statewide area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, coverage, rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: listings are not emergency dispatch, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.

Dickinson Public Transit

The transit provider describes pre-scheduled and on-demand rides in Dickinson, with trips to surrounding communities subject to availability. Call ahead to confirm whether the address and trip are served, fare, reservation timing, accessibility, and any companion rules; not emergency transport.

Public-transit provider locator and rural trip information - statewide; local routes, fares, schedules, and advance booking vary | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Dickinson, Stark County, or stated regional/statewide area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, coverage, rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: listings are not emergency dispatch, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.

North Dakota Statewide Transit

NDDOT explains rural, demand-response, medical, and intercity options and links to providers. Contact the local operator before relying on a trip; this is not a fixed-route promise for Dickinson or emergency transportation.

Veterans benefits navigation - Stark County and listed surrounding counties; veteran status, appointment, and program eligibility apply | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Dickinson, Stark County, or stated regional/statewide area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, coverage, rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: listings are not emergency dispatch, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.

Stark County Veterans Service Office

The state Veterans Affairs directory lists the Stark County service office at the courthouse. Contact the office to ask about benefits, documents, appointments, and transportation eligibility; service is not guaranteed by this listing.

University extension education and local program information - Stark and Billings counties; event availability and fees vary | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Dickinson, Stark County, or stated regional/statewide area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, coverage, rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: listings are not emergency dispatch, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.

NDSU Extension - Stark-Billings County

Stark County says the Extension office is located at its Family & Ag Resource Campus. Ask about current education, family, food, or community programs and any fees; Extension is not clinical care or a cleanup contractor.

Public library, learning, information, and community access - Dickinson; current hours, card, and program rules apply | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Dickinson, Stark County, or stated regional/statewide area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, coverage, rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: listings are not emergency dispatch, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.

Dickinson Public Library

The City of Dickinson lists library contact and hours. Confirm current accessibility, card requirements, meeting-space rules, and programs directly; library services are not clinical care or crisis response.

Civil legal-help intake - North Dakota; case type, income, geography, conflicts, and capacity screening apply | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Dickinson, Stark County, or stated regional/statewide area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, coverage, rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: listings are not emergency dispatch, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.

Legal Services of North Dakota

The nonprofit provides civil legal assistance to eligible clients. Contact intake to learn whether the issue and household qualify and whether advice or representation is available; this is not emergency dispatch or guaranteed representation.

Statewide aging, disability, and long-term-services information and referral - eligibility and provider availability vary | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Dickinson, Stark County, or stated regional/statewide area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, coverage, rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: listings are not emergency dispatch, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.

North Dakota CareChoice

CareChoice provides information about services and supports for older adults and people with disabilities. Ask about screening, service-area fit, costs, and current provider availability; it is not a crisis line.

Employment, training, and unemployment-program navigation - state and program criteria apply | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Dickinson, Stark County, or stated regional/statewide area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, coverage, rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: listings are not emergency dispatch, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.

Job Service North Dakota - Dickinson

The state workforce agency lists local offices and employment services. Confirm current office access, appointments, documentation, and eligibility for each program; this is not financial assistance approval.

Property-jurisdiction navigation - Stark County; city and unincorporated rules differ | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Dickinson, Stark County, or stated regional/statewide area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, coverage, rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: listings are not emergency dispatch, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.

Stark County Planning & Zoning / Dickinson Building & Codes

Stark County says its Planning & Zoning office serves unincorporated areas, while the City of Dickinson handles building-department and permit questions within city jurisdiction. Confirm the property's jurisdiction and the right office before asking about permits, land use, or floodplain questions. This is administrative navigation, not legal advice, a hoarding-specific service, or a prediction of enforcement action.

Municipal solid-waste information - city service area and account eligibility apply; current accepted items, pickup, and fees must be checked | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Dickinson, Stark County, or stated regional/statewide area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, coverage, rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: listings are not emergency dispatch, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.

City of Dickinson Solid Waste

The city publishes solid-waste information through Public Works. Confirm the property is within the service area, accepted material, collection or facility rules, current fees, and any bulk arrangements before moving items. This is not countywide service or in-home removal.

Municipal public-works requests and service navigation - Dickinson jurisdiction; non-emergency requests only | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Dickinson, Stark County, or stated regional/statewide area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, coverage, rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: listings are not emergency dispatch, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.

City of Dickinson Public Works

The city lists Public Works as a contact for municipal service concerns. Confirm address jurisdiction and the correct department; reporting a concern does not guarantee inspection, cleanup, or a specific enforcement outcome. Call 911 for emergencies.

County courthouse and office navigation - Dickinson; department-specific hours and public access apply | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Dickinson, Stark County, or stated regional/statewide area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, coverage, rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: listings are not emergency dispatch, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.

Stark County Buildings & Grounds / Courthouse

The county lists the courthouse at 51 3rd Street East and identifies departments housed there. Check the specific office's current hours, appointment, and access rules before visiting; the courthouse is not a general social-service intake center.

Heating and energy-cost assistance pathway - North Dakota; income, household, season, and funding rules apply | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Dickinson, Stark County, or stated regional/statewide area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, coverage, rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: listings are not emergency dispatch, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.

North Dakota Energy Assistance / LIHEAP

HHS describes heating assistance and related services for eligible households. Apply or contact the Human Service Zone to confirm current application windows, documents, income rules, and available funding; no benefit is guaranteed.

State health-coverage information - North Dakota; eligibility and enrollment rules apply | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Dickinson, Stark County, or stated regional/statewide area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, coverage, rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: listings are not emergency dispatch, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.

North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services - Medicaid

The state explains Medicaid coverage and application routes. Verify current eligibility, coverage, providers, and renewal requirements with HHS; this listing is not an approval or clinical referral.

State directory of community-action agencies - local service area, program status, funding, and eligibility must be confirmed | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Dickinson, Stark County, or stated regional/statewide area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, coverage, rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: listings are not emergency dispatch, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.

North Dakota Statewide Community Action Programs

North Dakota Commerce lists community-action agencies and program information. Use it to identify the appropriate local agency, then ask whether the specific program is active and funded and what documents or eligibility rules apply.

Basic-needs referral and listening support - statewide; verify the referral, availability, and eligibility directly | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Dickinson, Stark County, or stated regional/statewide area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, coverage, rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: listings are not emergency dispatch, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.

North Dakota 211 / FirstLink

FirstLink connects people with information and referrals for community resources. Ask for options serving Stark County, then confirm current intake, cost, eligibility, and capacity with each provider; 211 is not emergency dispatch.

State aging, adult-services, and protective-services navigation - eligibility and program scope apply | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Dickinson, Stark County, or stated regional/statewide area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, coverage, rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: listings are not emergency dispatch, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.

North Dakota HHS Adult & Aging Services

North Dakota HHS provides statewide adult and aging service information, including CareChoice and protective-services routes. Ask which program fits the concern and what criteria apply; immediate danger requires 911.

Municipal utility-account and billing questions - eligible city utility accounts; rates, account responsibility, and payment arrangements must be confirmed | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Dickinson, Stark County, or stated regional/statewide area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, coverage, rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: listings are not emergency dispatch, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.

City of Dickinson Utility Billing

The city says Utility Billing maintains city utility accounts and processes bills. Contact the department to confirm whether an address is served by city utilities, current rates, account responsibility, and payment options; do not assume city service outside its jurisdiction.

State veteran benefits and service information - veteran status and program rules apply | Role: as labeled for each resource; geography: Dickinson, Stark County, or stated regional/statewide area; cost/eligibility: confirm fees, coverage, rules, and current availability directly; emergency limit: listings are not emergency dispatch, and a referral does not guarantee service or imply endorsement.

North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs

The department provides statewide benefits information and service pathways. Ask the Stark County Veterans Service Officer or state agency about current eligibility, documents, and appointments; no benefit is guaranteed.

A note from the Alliance

Start with the person. Then decide what the situation needs.

This guide is anchored in Dickinson, North Dakota, and includes city, county, state, nonprofit, national, and independent pathways. A listing here does not mean Fight the Blight endorses every provider or can guarantee availability. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, or cleanup company. We will keep reviewing this page, but please confirm details directly before relying on them.

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