Community Support Resource Portal
Find local statewide and national help in one place.
Welcome to the Community Resource Portal. This page gathers support in one place so you can find help fast. Start with your county for services you can reach today. Explore statewide programs available to every North Dakota resident. When you need broader support, connect with trusted national partners such as SAMHSA and CDC, along with immigration and refugee services, housing and financial stability tools, and multilingual guides. Scan the summaries under each pillar, then open a post for contacts, hours, and clear next steps.
Community-Based Resources
Start here for help you can reach today. Choose your county to find housing support, childcare options, behavioral health and wellness, jobs and training, and legal and community integration resources with real contacts and clear next steps.
How to use this section…
Start with the tables to scan services quickly
Open any card to learn more about the resources and support offered
Click on the following link to provide feedback, requests, or updates to this portal. Feedback Form
Statewide Resources
These programs serve all of North Dakota. Find behavioral health services from the health department, crisis and warm lines, healthcare and insurance help, education and workforce programs, and legal and immigration support available to every resident.
How to use this section…
Start with the tables to scan services quickly
Open any card to learn more about the resources and support offered
Click on the following link to provide feedback, requests, or updates to this portal. Feedback Form
National
When you need broader support, this pillar connects you to trusted national services. Explore SAMHSA and CDC guidance, immigration and refugee assistance, housing and financial stability tools, and multilingual guides that travel with you wherever you live.
How to use this section…
Start with the tables to scan services quickly
Open any card to learn more about the resources and support offered
Click on the following link to provide feedback, requests, or updates to this portal. Feedback Form
Workforce, Community, and Connectivity in Western North Dakota
There is a workforce shortage in North Dakota, particularly in the western region.
Businesses are welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, whether they are legal immigrants or people from other states seeking employment. Diversifying the workforce is crucial to sustaining productivity, but creating an inclusive environment is equally important for individuals to feel valued. When employees feel appreciated, they are more likely to stay, contributing to a more vibrant community in western North Dakota. Research indicates that embracing cultural diversity also brings tangible economic benefits. Diverse companies frequently outperform less diverse ones by leveraging diverse perspectives and skills to drive greater success.
Vision West ND aims to assist both newcomers and established residents in creating a culturally diverse and inclusive community that supports the growth, well-being, and sustainability of western North Dakota.
Comprehensive Welcome Guides
Click the link of your current or closest location to view the corresponding online guide. These guides contain local resources to help newcomers feel more at home in western North Dakota.
Employers can also find a wealth of information and resources, including our cultural facts sheets.
Dickinson | Watford City | Williston
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Line up a concierge tour, use the local app, and connect through the professionals network.