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Health and Mental Health Help in North Dakota: Medicaid, 988 and Clinics

How to get health coverage and care in North Dakota: apply for Medicaid, reach 988, walk in to a Behavioral Health Clinic, and find a health center near you.

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Hi friend. You deserve care even when money is tight. You can apply for health coverage, talk to a crisis counselor any hour, or walk in to a state behavioral health clinic.

Call or text 988 Dial 211 Customer Support Center

Quick answers

How do I apply for Medicaid in North Dakota?

Apply online in the Self Service Portal, or print the Application for Assistance, SFN 405, and return it to your county's human service zone office. You can also ask for an application by mail. Questions: Customer Support Center, 866 614 6005 or 701 328 1000. The state says some Medicaid Expansion members ages 19 to 64 may face work requirements starting Jan 1, 2027.

Official page: hhs.nd.gov/applyforhelp

What if I'm in crisis or thinking about suicide?

Call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org, any time. TTY users can call 711 or 800 366 6888. 988 can also help with everyday stress like food needs, child care costs and health care coverage.

Official page: hhs.nd.gov/crisis

Can I just walk in to see someone about my mental health?

Yes. State Behavioral Health Clinics offer walk in assessments Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, no appointment needed. Fargo: 2624 9th Ave S, 701 298 4500. Grand Forks: 151 S Fourth St, Suite 401, 701 795 3000. A sliding fee based on income is available, and no one is denied services because they can't pay.

Official page: hhs.nd.gov/service-locations/behavioral-health-clinics/southeast-fargo

What happens at a walk in visit?

At the Fargo clinic you meet a triage specialist and the business office, then you are connected to services. People with acute, severe symptoms are seen right away. Others may be seen within one to several days or referred to another community provider.

Official page: hhs.nd.gov/service-locations/behavioral-health-clinics/southeast-fargo

How do I find a health center near me?

Use the HRSA Find a Health Center tool to search by address. For other help, dial 211.

Official page: findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov

Your next steps

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If you are in crisis, call or text 988 now.
Apply for Medicaid in the Self Service Portal.
Walk in to a Behavioral Health Clinic if one is near you.
Dial 211 to find other clinics.

All done. You are ready, friend.

Bunkly tip: when you apply for Medicaid, keep a record of the date you applied and any case number they give you. It makes follow up calls much easier.