Welcome to Williston!

We are thrilled to have you join us and want you to feel right at home in Williston. In this guide, you will find resources specifically curated to meet your needs. If there's something you can't find, please give us a call at
701-483-2801 and we'll add it to our guide.

Thank you for being part of our community,

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Housing

Housing in Williston, ND is comparable to the national average. The median value of a house in Williston is $317,073 as opposed to the US median value of $338,100.

  • The median year that properties were built in Williston is 2005.

  • There are 14,891 housing units in Williston. Of the 11,216 occupied housing units in Williston, 45.63% are owner-occupied, while 54.37% have renters living in them.

Employment

Discover valuable answers to your employment questions. Explore employer expectations, personal qualities, and unique skills that set you apart. Know the significance of a well-structured job history, effective resume-building techniques, dressing appropriately for work, and more.

 

Healthcare

Why have health insurance as an immigrant? The enormous costs of health care in the U.S., coupled with the coverage insurance offers, are strong reasons in favor of getting health insurance as an immigrant.

Health Care Is Expensive
Health spending increased by 9.7% in 2020 in the U.S. according to the American Medical Association (AMA). Additionally, 9.4% was paid out-of-pocket, amounting to $388.6 billion.

  • Why Do I Need Health Insurance?

    Private Insurance for Immigrants

    Public Insurance for Immigrants

    Other Options

  • ND Navigators is a program that offers personalized help to anyone, including immigrants, in obtaining insurance.

    • CHI St. Alexius Health in Williston

      CHI St. Alexius Health Williston has been proudly serving our community since 1920. CHI St. Alexius Health Williston proudly provides primary care, family medicine, 3D mammography, orthopedics, neurology, and an array of other health services to keep you living your best life.

    Need a walk-in clinic near me? Drop by our medical center today. We provide a host of healthcare solutions for you and your family.

    • Great Plains Women’s Health Center

      From puberty to menopause, the same changes that lead to life's greatest joys can leave us feeling disconnected. GPWHC believes you deserve the best healthcare available, through every phase of life, so you can feel your best and embrace life’s blessings.

    • Trinity Health Western Dakota

      Trinity Health Western Dakota provides a convenient option for Williston-area residents in need of medical or eye care. Without ever leaving the facility, patients can see their primary care provider, complete lab work, visit a specialist, receive an x-ray or mammogram, and even have a procedure in our outpatient surgery center. Ophthalmic services are also available.

    • Upper Missouri District Health Unt

      The Upper Missouri District Health Unit (UMDHU) was founded and began offering sanitation and nursing services in Divide, McKenzie, and Williams Counties in 1947. It was the third public health unit formed in the state. Mountrail County joined the health unit in 1949. The central office is located in Williston; satellite offices are maintained in Crosby, Stanley, and Watford City

    • VA Clinic

 

Language Assistance

According to Education First, speaking more than one language comes with a whole host of benefits, one being that it challenges your brain in ways studies have shown can make you smarter.

Learning another language can even slow down the brain’s aging process and keep your mind sharper as you grow older.

Apply for Assistance

Access health and human services for North Dakotans, including public assistance programs and programs that support underserved or vulnerable populations.

  • Economic Assistance and Medicaid Self-Service Portal

    • Use the Self-Service Portal (SSP) to apply online, check your benefits, complete a review, and more.

    • Submit a request online to have an application mailed to you.

    • For free Medicaid application assistance from a North Dakota Navigator, call 1.800.233.1737 or visit their website.

    Types of Services available:

    • Health: Find help with healthcare needs for you and your family.

    • Home: Get help with heating, rent, utilities, mortgage, and more through programs like LIHEAP. Find resources for individuals experiencing homelessness through PATH.

  • What is Vocational Rehabilitation?

    Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is a program that helps people who have a disability prepare for, gain, keep, or advance in a job. We work with community partners and businesses to develop job opportunities.

    Who is Eligible?

    Any person that has a disability (physical or mental impairment) that makes it difficult to find or keep a job, needs our services to overcome barriers and wants to work.

    Should You Contact VR?

    • Do you have a physical or mental disability that limits finding or keeping a job? Examples: ADHD, dyslexia, depression, chronic pain, traumatic brain injury, hard of hearing, etc.

    • Do you want to find, keep, or advance in a job?

    • Will you benefit from our services?

    Contact Phone: (701) 328-8950

  • Community Action Partnership provides Supportive Services to western North Dakota. Some programs may not be available during certain times of the year.

    In addition, they utilize Self Reliance Case Management. Self Reliance Case Management consists of a variety of services designed to improve the standard of living and help promote the self-sufficiency of low-income individuals.

    Contact Phone: (701) 572-8191

  • Homelessness and Basic Needs

    • Homeless Coordinator: 701-227-7500

    • Salvation Army: 701-502-1619

    • House of Mana | Clothing, Furniture, Household items. Open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM.
      701-483-5733

    • Amen Food Pantry | Open Tuesday and Thursday from 1:30 PM-4:30 PM
      701-483-4344

    • United Way | 33 Recovery, FPR-Parole/probation, Community Connect, Project Hero (children falling through cracks, food/transportation) utilities, food program.
      701-483-1233

    • WIC (Women Infant Children) | Supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age 5 who are found to be at nutritional risk.
      701-483-0171

    Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Crisis or Immediate Assistance

    • 2-1-1 Helpline - Services: Immediate support everyday needs/24 hours a day – 7 days a week. Live assistance with food, shelter, counseling, income support, employment, health care, and services for the elderly and disabled. Dial 2-1-1.

    • All of us in Recovery (AIR)- AIR Recovery and Rehabilitation LLC comes with a wide range of professionals seeking to assist individuals faced with substance abuse disorders and/or mental health disorders. Care Coordinator: 701-502-9899

    • Badlands Human Service Center - Mental health, substance abuse addiction, mental health crisis. 701-227-7500

    • Domestic Violence & Rape Crisis Center - Will offer a room for a homeless woman or if in a domestic violence situation. 701-225-4506

    Should You Contact St. Vincent de Paul?

    • Have you tried all other community resource options?

    The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is known for its commitment to helping the less fortunate and is active in many communities across the United States, but should be used as a last resource. 701-690-3401

 

Hospitality

The Food, Entertainment, and Family Fun options listed here are known to have inclusive options, have staff who speak another language, or are truly unique to the Dickinson area.

  • The dining options listed here are known to have inclusive options or have staff who speak another language.

    • 3E Restaurant & Cafe

      14 2nd St W
      Williston, ND 58801

    • Basil | Sushi Bar and Asian Bistro

      16 E Broadway Williston, ND 58801

    • La Cocina

      1303 E Broadway Williston, ND 58801

    • Rice Bomb

      302 14th St W
      Williston, ND 58801

    • Star Thai Cuisine

      413 Main St #101 Williston, ND 58801

    • Old Armory

      Location: 320 1st Ave E, Williston

      The Old Armory was built in 1915. For its historical and architectural significance, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.

    • Cut Bluff Overlook

      Location: 2 miles East of Williston on Hwy 1804

      A historic site located about two miles east of Williston. Commemorating Lewis and Clark's campsite near Cut Bluff on the south banks of the Missouri River.

    • Frontier Museum

      Location: 6330 2nd Ave W, Williston

      Walk through homes, general stores, schools, and churches. Exhibits include items from around the area from the 1800's to 1950's.

    • Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interp. Center

      Location: 15349 39th Ln NW, Williston

      A museum dedicated to telling the story of the confluence of the Yellowstone and the Missouri Rivers in the western section of North Dakota near the Montana border

    • James Memorial Art Center

      Location: 621 1st Ave W, Williston

      Established in 1909, today the James Memorial Art Center offers youth and adult art classes and workshops, monthly gallery exhibitions, and community events.

    • Safari Trampoline Park

      Location: 3206 26th St W, Williston

      Safari Trampoline Park features high-energy attractions including performance trampolines, Arcade games, Bumping Cars, a climbing wall, and much more entertainment for families, groups, and individuals.

    • Williston Area Recreation Center

      Location: 822 18th St E, Williston

      Amenities include a Waterpark, Flow Rider, Long Course Pool, 4 Indoor Tennis Courts, Indoor Mondo Turf Pool, Batting Cages, and much more!

    • Grand Theater

      Location: 211 Main St, Williston

      Vintage movie house now showing first-run Hollywood films on 6 screens across two buildings.

    • Cooks on Main Culinary Classes

      Location: 224 Main St, Williston

      Cooks on Main offers a wide range of classes for cooks of all ages. Their classes are designed to teach the fundamentals of cooking while also exploring more creative techniques.