Domestic Violence Resources in North Dakota

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence in North Dakota, help is available right now. The National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233) is free, confidential, and answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — including by text (text START to 88788) and online chat at thehotline.org. Advocates can help you safety-plan, locate local shelter, and connect you with North Dakota-specific resources no matter where you are in the state.

North Dakota has a network of regional domestic violence crisis centers that provide emergency shelter, advocacy, legal support, and counseling. Because shelter availability and contact details change, the fastest way to find your nearest program is to call 2-1-1 North Dakota (dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-450-1553), available around the clock. Trained specialists can match you with local shelters, transitional housing, legal assistance, and public benefits programs based on your county and situation.

Leaving an abusive situation often involves urgent needs beyond physical safety — including housing, income, childcare, and healthcare. North Dakota's Department of Health and Human Services (NDHHS) administers a range of programs that survivors may qualify for, including Medicaid, SNAP food assistance, and cash assistance. A social worker or victim advocate can help you apply for multiple programs at once so you are not navigating the system alone.