Social Services
Central Prairie Human Service Zone
Physical Address:
22 South 9th St
New Rockford, 58356
701.947.5314 (P) 701.947.2960 (F)
Central Prairie Human Service Zone
(Eddy, Foster, Wells Counties)
Central Prairie Human Service Zone can provide assistance in determining eligibility to assist people and families for the following programs:
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), Medicaid, Child Care Assistance,
TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), LIHEAP (Heating Assistance), Long Term Care/Basic Care
Social Workers provide Child Protection Services and work with children and families to preserve and encourage a strong, safe, and healthy family life. To report child abuse/neglect, please call the North Dakota Child Protection Services Intake Unit at 833.958.3500.
HCBS (Home and Community Based Services) can provide assistance to elderly and disabled people to remain in their homes. HCBS is coordinated through a Centralized Intake Unit, which can be reached by calling 855.462.5465.
For information on Long Term Care/Basic Care, please call the State Intake Unit at 701.328.1180 or 833.755.0235 (Toll Free).
Counseling services are provided by Lake Region Human Service Center. Therapists meet clients at the East Central Center for Exceptional Children and also make home visits. To make an appointment, call Lake Region Human Service Center at 701.665.2200 or 888.607.8610.
The Department of Human Services has a portal where people can apply online for Medicaid, Medicaid Expansion, SNAP, LIHEAP (energy assistance), Child Care Assistance Program, TANF, and all other economic assistance programs. People can also complete their reviews online. People who choose to apply for the Medicaid expansion online will be referred to the federal Health Insurance Marketplace. To access the application portal, go to www.applyforhelp.nd.gov
Contacts
Madison Crisman, Zone Director
701.947.5314
Paula Duren, Eligibility Worker
701.947.5314
Karla Berglund, Eligibility Worker
701.947.5314
Alison Nybo, Administrative Assistant
701.947.5314