A Hoarding Alliance local resource guide

Hoarding support in Rugby, North Dakota.

You deserve support that begins with what matters to you, not judgment about your home. These local and regional options can help you find one manageable next step at your pace.

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Start where you are

You do not have to make a big decision today. You can ask a question, check one practical need, or explore support without agreeing to a plan first.

You can ask about virtual peer groups or a first conversation without committing to a plan. Contact Fight the Blight to ask what is currently available for your location and needs.

Role: nonprofit first-conversation and virtual peer-group front door; geography: remote, ask whether current programs serve Pierce County; cost/eligibility: ask about fit, availability, and any cost; emergency limit: nonclinical support is not therapy, crisis response, shelter, or cleanup

Connect with Fight the Blight Call or text (724) 739-3785
For immediate danger

If someone is in immediate danger, there is a fire, serious injury, or urgent medical emergency, call 911. For emotional distress or a behavioral-health crisis, call or text 988. This guide cannot dispatch help; survivor advocacy is not a general emergency-shelter placement service.

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.

Role: county-based benefits and human-service navigation; geography: Pierce, McHenry, and Bottineau Counties; cost/eligibility: SNAP, Medicaid, childcare, heating, and other program rules apply; emergency limit: not a crisis line or guarantee of benefits | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit and virtual-group front door; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.

Northern Prairie Human Service Zone

The state lists a Human Service Zone office in Rugby. Ask which current program handles your need and what documents or application steps apply.

Contact the Rugby Human Service Zone 701-776-5818
Role: statewide community-resource navigation; geography: North Dakota; cost/eligibility: ask each provider about current eligibility and costs; emergency limit: not 911 or a guarantee of shelter or service | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit and virtual-group front door; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.

North Dakota 211

Call 211 or use the state’s resource directory to ask about current food, housing, transportation, health, and other basic-needs options near Rugby. Confirm details with the provider before traveling.

Find North Dakota resources 211
Role: behavioral-health assessment and treatment; geography: regional clinic serving Pierce County; cost/eligibility: publishes a sliding-fee schedule and says inability to pay is not a reason for denial; confirm current payer, fees, and intake; emergency limit: not a crisis line | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit and virtual-group front door; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.

North Central Behavioral Health Clinic

The state clinic page lists Pierce County in the service area and weekday walk-in assessment hours in Minot. Call first to confirm current hours, location, access, and whether telehealth or another local option is available.

Ask the clinic about assessment access 701-857-8500
Role: private-pay hoarding support and organizing services; geography: service areas vary; ask whether Rugby is served; cost/eligibility: private-pay, request current rates and scope before scheduling; emergency limit: not emergency response, public benefits, or clinical care | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit and virtual-group front door; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.

The Peer Tree

If grant-funded help is not a fit, ask The Peer Tree about private-pay support options, current service area, and what an initial step would cost. No local availability is assumed.

Explore The Peer Tree
Role: digital peer support and practical tools; geography: online; cost/eligibility: check current access and service terms; emergency limit: not therapy, crisis response, or emergency support | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit and virtual-group front door; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.

Unburied

Unburied offers a digital peer-support pathway for people affected by hoarding and for friends or family. It is not therapy or emergency support.

Explore Unburied

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.

Role: emergency dispatch; geography: United States; cost/eligibility: emergency call; emergency limit: use for immediate danger, fire, serious injury, or urgent medical emergency | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit and virtual-group front door; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.

911 — immediate danger or urgent emergency

Call 911 for immediate danger or an emergency requiring an urgent response. This guide and its listed programs cannot dispatch responders.

Call 911 911
Role: emotional-distress and behavioral-health crisis support; geography: United States; cost/eligibility: call or text; no insurance requirement; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate physical danger or urgent medical response | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit and virtual-group front door; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988 for confidential crisis support. If there is immediate danger or an urgent medical emergency, call 911.

Call or text 988 988
Role: basic-needs and community-service navigation; geography: North Dakota; cost/eligibility: provider-specific; confirm directly; emergency limit: not crisis counseling or emergency dispatch | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit and virtual-group front door; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.

North Dakota 211

Ask 211 about current local housing, food, transportation, and other community resources. Confirm availability and requirements before relying on a referral.

Call 211 211
Role: confidential survivor advocacy and domestic-violence services; geography: service area includes Pierce County; cost/eligibility: survivor services are described as free; confirm current access; emergency limit: not general shelter placement or 911 dispatch | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit and virtual-group front door; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.

Domestic Violence Crisis Center

If you are experiencing domestic or sexual violence, contact the regional advocate to ask about confidential options and current availability. Its survivor services are not a general shelter service.

Contact the survivor advocate 701-852-2258
Role: report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a vulnerable adult; geography: North Dakota; cost/eligibility: state reporting pathway; emergency limit: for immediate danger contact law enforcement or 911 | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit and virtual-group front door; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.

North Dakota HHS Adult Protective Services

Use the state’s vulnerable-adult reporting pathway for a non-emergency concern. For immediate danger, call 911 or local law enforcement.

Report a vulnerable-adult concern
Role: survivor service-finder and advocacy routing; geography: North Dakota, including a Pierce County provider listing; cost/eligibility: ask the local program; emergency limit: not 911 or a general shelter guarantee | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit and virtual-group front door; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.

North Dakota Domestic and Sexual Violence Coalition

Use the coalition directory to find a domestic- or sexual-violence program and confirm safe contact methods, service area, and current availability.

Find a survivor-service program
Role: local hospital emergency care; geography: Rugby; cost/eligibility: billing and financial-assistance rules apply; emergency limit: call 911 for a life-threatening emergency | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit and virtual-group front door; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.

Heart of America Medical Center emergency department

For urgent medical needs, contact the local hospital or call 911 if the situation is life-threatening. A 24-hour nurse-advice line is available for questions, not dispatch.

Contact the hospital 701-776-5261

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.

Role: local primary and specialty medical care; geography: Rugby and surrounding area; cost/eligibility: ask about payer, appointment availability, and current charges; emergency limit: not a substitute for 911 in a life-threatening emergency | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit and virtual-group front door; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.

Heart of America Medical Center clinic

The local medical center lists clinic services in Rugby. Call to ask about appointments, care options, and financial-support screening.

Call the clinic 701-776-5235
Role: nurse advice by phone; geography: patients and callers served by the medical center; cost/eligibility: confirm current terms; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch—call 911 for life-threatening symptoms | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit and virtual-group front door; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.

Heart of America Medical Center nurse advice

The hospital publishes a 24/7 nurse-advice line. Call to ask a health question; call 911 for a life-threatening emergency.

Call nurse advice 1-844-811-7358
Role: hospital financial-assistance screening; geography: eligible medical-center patients; cost/eligibility: financial guidelines and application apply; emergency limit: not guaranteed bill forgiveness or immediate cash assistance | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit and virtual-group front door; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.

Community Care Program at Heart of America Medical Center

If a medical bill is difficult to pay, ask the social services director about the Community Care Program, required documents, and current eligibility before assuming a balance will be reduced.

Ask about financial assistance 701-776-5455 ext. 2145
Role: local human-services and public-benefit navigation; geography: Pierce County and neighboring counties; cost/eligibility: each benefit has separate state rules; emergency limit: not an emergency response or benefit guarantee | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit and virtual-group front door; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.

Pierce County Human Service Zone office

The county zone office in Rugby can help route questions about programs such as SNAP, Medicaid, childcare, and heating assistance. Confirm the right program and application documents.

Contact the Rugby office 701-776-5818
Role: application portal for state assistance; geography: North Dakota residents; cost/eligibility: income, household, and program-specific rules apply; emergency limit: not immediate food, shelter, or emergency cash | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit and virtual-group front door; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.

Apply for North Dakota benefits

Use the state portal or call HHS to ask about SNAP, Medicaid, heating assistance, and other programs. Applications and eligibility are decided by the state.

Apply for benefits 1-866-614-6005
Role: state housing-program information and local-agency routing; geography: North Dakota; cost/eligibility: program income limits and waitlists vary; verify current openings; emergency limit: not immediate shelter or a guarantee of a unit | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit and virtual-group front door; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.

North Dakota Housing renter resources

Review housing programs and contact the appropriate local agency to ask whether applications or waiting lists are open, what documents are required, and which areas are served.

Review renter resources
Role: community food pantry; geography: Rugby, Pierce County; cost/eligibility: confirm current intake rules and schedule before visiting; emergency limit: not a guaranteed daily meal or long-term food benefit | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit and virtual-group front door; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.

CAP Minot Region — Pierce County Food Pantry

The regional pantry page lists a Rugby distribution at 1011 S Main on the third Monday of the month, 5–6 p.m. Schedules can change; call or check the current page before traveling.

Check the current pantry schedule
Role: public transportation; geography: Rugby/Pierce County; cost/eligibility: published fares and service availability may change; reserve and confirm; emergency limit: not emergency transportation | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit and virtual-group front door; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.

Souris Basin Transportation — Rugby rides

The provider lists weekday city rides and a Thursday Rugby–Minot route. Call ahead to confirm current fare, pickup, reservation requirements, and service before planning a trip.

Schedule or confirm a ride 701-581-1049
Role: municipal service routing and public information; geography: City of Rugby; cost/eligibility: department fees and service boundaries vary; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch or countywide service | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit and virtual-group front door; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.

Rugby City Hall and administration

Ask City Hall which department handles a city-address question about utilities, permits, records, or public works. Confirm that the property is within city limits before relying on municipal services.

Contact Rugby City Hall 701-776-6181
Role: city water, sewer, garbage, and local waste-service information; geography: qualifying Rugby addresses; cost/eligibility: confirm current 2026 charges, pickup rules, and landfill fees; emergency limit: not a cleanup contractor or emergency service | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit and virtual-group front door; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.

Rugby utilities and waste questions

The city page explains utility and waste contacts but displays 2025 rates. Call to verify current charges, service rules, and whether an address qualifies; the landfill is operated by a separate provider.

Ask the City about current utility and waste service 701-776-6181
Role: county-government office and department routing; geography: Pierce County; cost/eligibility: ask the relevant office about program-specific rules; emergency limit: not legal advice, crisis care, or emergency dispatch | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit and virtual-group front door; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.

Pierce County government

The county site lists offices in Rugby. Contact the relevant department and ask whether it handles your address or question before making a trip.

Find a Pierce County office
Role: civil legal-aid intake; geography: North Dakota; cost/eligibility: free legal aid for people who meet program criteria; case type and acceptance limits apply; emergency limit: not emergency response or guaranteed representation | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit and virtual-group front door; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.

Legal Services of North Dakota

Ask whether your housing, benefits, or other civil-law issue fits current intake criteria and whether a deadline affects how to apply.

Apply for legal help 1-800-634-5263
Role: referral to a private attorney; geography: North Dakota; cost/eligibility: the court page lists a $30 referral and up to a 30-minute consultation; confirm current terms with the State Bar; emergency limit: not free legal aid or guaranteed representation | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit and virtual-group front door; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.

North Dakota Courts lawyer referral

If legal-aid intake is not a fit, the court’s lawyer-finding page describes a State Bar referral option. Confirm the fee and consultation terms before using it.

Review lawyer-finding options 866-450-9579
Role: service navigation for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers; geography: North Dakota; cost/eligibility: referrals and service eligibility vary; confirm with providers; emergency limit: not crisis response or emergency dispatch | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit and virtual-group front door; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.

Aging and Disability Resource Link

Call the statewide resource line to ask about in-home and community-living supports, caregiver options, and local referrals.

Call the resource line 855-462-5465
Role: search for aging, disability, housing, food, transportation, and health resources; geography: North Dakota; cost/eligibility: each provider sets its own rules and charges; emergency limit: not a crisis service | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit and virtual-group front door; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.

North Dakota ADRL searchable directory

Search the state’s resource directory for local and regional options, then contact providers to verify current service area, eligibility, availability, and cost.

Search the resource directory
Role: public library and community information access; geography: Rugby and Pierce County; cost/eligibility: check current hours and any program-specific requirements; emergency limit: not a social-service or crisis provider | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit and virtual-group front door; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.

Heart of America Library

The library is a local place to ask about public information and community programming. Confirm current hours before visiting.

Check library information 701-776-6223
Role: searchable community-service navigation; geography: North Dakota; cost/eligibility: confirm each program’s current costs and rules; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch or a guarantee of placement | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit and virtual-group front door; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.

North Dakota 211 resource directory

Search or call 211 for current local and regional services, then contact the provider directly to confirm details before relying on them.

Search North Dakota resources 211

A note from the Alliance

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

This guide is anchored in Rugby, 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.

Need help choosing a path? Contact Fight the Blight