Welcome to Dickinson!

We are thrilled to have you join us and want you to feel right at home in Dickinson. 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 Dickinson, ND is relatively affordable compared to the national average. The median value of a house in Dickinson is $254,900 as opposed to the US median value of $338,100.

  • The median age of Dickinson real estate is 34 years old

  • Renters make up 30.5% of the Dickinson population

  • 5.1% of houses and apartments in Dickinson are available to rent

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

    • Connect Clinic

      Connect Medical Clinic is a medical clinic operating under the direction of a licensed board-certified physician.

      Services Offered:

      • STI TESTING AND TREATMENT

      • CYCLE CARE SERVICES

      • PREGNANCY TESTING AND LIMITED ULTRASOUND

      • EARLY PREGNANCY EVALUATIONS

      • NURSE PRACTITIONER SERVICES

    • Southwestern District Health Unit

      Various services and programs to improve the health of the community and its environment through Community Health Nursing, Environmental Health/Sanitation, and Nutritional Services.

    • Sanford Health Walk-In Clinic

    • VA Clinic

  • Ambassadors: Facebook Page

    • Jana | 1-630-649-4695 | jananrwanda@gmail.com

    • Iulia | 1-701-225-5115 | office@dickinsonchamber.com

    • Alondra | 1-701-300-3066 | alopex2002@outlook.com

    • Nicole | 1-701-483-0171 | srosconsoto@nd.gov

    • Monica | 1-701-690-4249 | monya.soto@hotmail.com

    Dickinson Area Resource for:

    1. Health Education

    2. Appointment Scheduling

    3. Translation

    4. Annual Exam Reminders

      Language Availability:

      • English

      • Spanish

      • Swahili

      • Kinyarwanda

      • Ukrainian

      • Russian

 

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: 701-227-0131

  • 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.

    • Los Cabos Family Mexican Restaurant
      583 12 ST W
      Dickinson, ND 58601

    • El Paricutin Mexican Food
      455 15th St W Dickinson, ND 58601

    • El Sombrero Mexican Restaurant
      505 15th St W.
      Dickinson, ND 58601

    • Lemongrass: Vietnamese
      18 1st Ave W.
      Dickinson, ND 58601

    • King Buffet Chinese Restaurant
      1173 3rd Ave W #23
      Dickinson, ND 58601

    • Upin Thai: Spicy, No Spicy
      27 S Main Ave
      Dickinson, ND 58601

    • Island Cuisine Caribbean Restaurant
      30 7th St W.
      Dickinson ND, 58601

    • Sakura Japanese Steakhouse
      203 14th ST W
      Dickinson, ND 58601

    • Ukrainian Cultural Institute

      Location: 1221 W. Villard St., Dickinson

      The Ukrainian Cultural Institute features folk art cultural exhibits, religious displays, and houses a research library.

    • Dickinson Research Extension Center

      Location: 1041 State Ave., Dickinson

      The floral gardens are beautiful in the summer. A walk through the different floral beds of annuals, perennials, and tree varieties is relaxing and educational.

    • Badlands Dinosaur Museum

      Location:188 Museum Dr. E., Dickinson

      Home to thousands of rock, mineral, and fossil specimens from around the world, including a complete Triceratops skull discovered just west of Dickinson.

    • Enchanted Highway

      Location: I-94, Exit 72 Regent

      The Enchanted Highway, a 32-mile stretch of highway, features some of the world’s largest scrap metal sculptures.

    • Theodore Roosevelt National Park

      Location: 315 2 Ave., Medora

      Theodore Roosevelt National Park is home to a variety of plants and animals, including bison, wild horses, prairie dogs, and elk.

    • Dickinson Museum Center

      Location: 188 Museum Dr E, Dickinson, ND 58601

      The Dickinson Museum Center is an organization that preserves and presents history.

    • Pizza Ranch FunZone Arcade

      Location: 2184 2nd AVE W, Dickinson, ND 58601

      Play the most exciting games and win prizes.

    • Legacy Square

      Location: 122 1st Ave W, Dickinson, ND 58601

      Home to full concert stage, TV screen, splash pad, and dinosaur kids' play area.

    • West River Community Center

      Location: 2004 Fairway St, Dickinson, ND 58601

      Indoor pools, rock climbing walls, tennis courts, indoor track, fitness areas, gymnasiums, outdoor pools, and much more.