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How to find a safe place tonight in North Dakota: Gladys Ray Shelter in Fargo, Northlands Rescue Mission in Grand Forks, Bismarck access points, regional contacts, and 211.
Hi friend. If you need somewhere to go tonight, you are not alone. Hours and rules change, so call first when you can. Dial 211 and they can point you to the closest option.
The Gladys Ray Shelter at 1519 1st Avenue South is open 7 days a week, 5 pm to 8 am. It is a low barrier space for people without a home or a place to stay. Call 701 476 4145. The city lists it as part of Fargo Cass Public Health.
Official page: fargond.gov/city-government/departments/fargo-cass-public-health/harm-reduction-division/gladys-ray-shelter
The Resource and Recovery Center at 2001 1st Avenue North offers restrooms, showers, laundry, food and housing navigation. It is open Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. Call 701 476 6723 to ask who it serves.
Official page: fargond.gov/city-government/departments/fargo-cass-public-health/harm-reduction-division/resource-recovery-center
Northlands Rescue Mission at 420 Division Avenue helps adults 18 and older who are homeless, and people facing hunger. Check in is 1 pm to 4 pm, Monday to Friday, at the front office. Arrive by 3:45 pm. They do not admit sex offenders or people with outstanding warrants. Call 701 772 6600.
Official page: northlandsrescuemission.org/help
A 2023 Burleigh County sheet says people who are homeless must start at an access point for intake. It listed the United Way Emergency Shelter, with intake daily at 8 pm, and said people under the influence can't stay overnight. That sheet is old, so dial 211 to confirm what is open now. For abuse, the Abused Adult Resource Center has a 24 hour crisis line at 866 341 7009.
Official page: burleigh.gov/media/bbmpdh1w/2023-homeless-access-points-in-bismarck-mandan.pdf
The North Dakota Continuum of Care lists a contact for each region. In the Minot area, YWCA at 701 838 1812. In the Devils Lake area, Dakota Prairie Community Action Agency at 701 662 6500. The Dunseith Emergency Homeless Shelter, 701 244 2419, is listed as call ahead. Or dial 211.
Official page: ndcontinuumofcare.org/index.php/need-assistance
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Here are official places to start. Other places may also help. Each place decides who it can serve, and hours change, so call ahead when you can.
Safe, low barrier space at 1519 1st Avenue South. Open 7 days a week, 5 pm to 8 am.
Official page: fargond.gov/city-government/departments/fargo-cass-public-health/harm-reduction-division/gladys-ray-shelter
Showers, laundry, restrooms, food and housing navigation at 2001 1st Avenue North. Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.
Official page: fargond.gov/city-government/departments/fargo-cass-public-health/harm-reduction-division/resource-recovery-center
Emergency shelter, community meals and food boxes at 420 Division Avenue. Check in 1 pm to 4 pm, Monday to Friday.
Official page: northlandsrescuemission.org/help
24 hour access for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking. Crisis line 866 341 7009.
Official page: burleigh.gov/media/bbmpdh1w/2023-homeless-access-points-in-bismarck-mandan.pdf
Regional contact for homeless help in Bottineau, Burke, McHenry, Mountrail, Pierce, Renville and Ward counties.
Official page: ndcontinuumofcare.org/index.php/need-assistance
Regional contact for homeless help in Benson, Cavalier, Eddy, Ramsey, Rolette and Towner counties.
Official page: ndcontinuumofcare.org/index.php/need-assistance
Dial 211 or text your zip code to 898211 to be pointed to local help. Open 24 hours.
Official page: myfirstlink.org
Sources last checked Oct 28, 2026. If something has changed, please tell us so we can fix it.
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