North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs

Veterans · North Dakota · Free

State agency connecting North Dakota veterans with federal VA benefits, burial honors, education benefits, and state-specific programs. The Fargo office on 38th Street S is open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. Call (701) 328-2864 to speak with an accredited claims officer. Services are free to veterans and dependents. Bring DD-214, photo ID, marriage or divorce decrees, and the children's birth certificates when filing a dependent claim.

Contact & Details

Address: 4201 38th St S Suite 104, Fargo, ND 58104

Phone: (701) 328-2864

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

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About Veterans for Fathers

Veteran fathers have access to a parallel system of benefits and services through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Healthcare is provided through VA medical centers and community-based outpatient clinics; mental health services including PTSD, depression, and family therapy are covered. The VA Crisis Line (dial 988, press 1) is staffed 24/7 by veterans for veterans. Disability compensation, GI Bill education benefits, VA home loans, and vocational rehabilitation are administered through regional VA offices. State-level Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs) — the American Legion, VFW, DAV, and state VSO offices — help veterans file benefit claims for free. For family law matters, the VA doesn't provide attorneys, but many state bar associations have veteran legal clinics. This directory includes the VA Crisis Line, regional VA centers, state VSOs, and veteran-specific legal and housing services.

Veterans in North Dakota

North Dakota district courts handle family matters across seven judicial districts. The Child Support Division operates under DHHS. Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks, and Minot are the largest cities. Legal Services of North Dakota is the statewide LSC-funded civil legal aid program.

More Veterans in North Dakota

  • Fargo VA Health Care System — Full-service VA medical center serving North Dakota veterans with primary care, specialty care, mental health, and emergency services plus c
  • North Dakota Veterans Home — State-operated long-term residential care facility for eligible North Dakota veterans and their spouses located in Lisbon, offering skilled
  • North Dakota American Legion — Veteran service organization across North Dakota providing claims advocacy, community programs, youth support, and scholarships for veterans
  • Disabled American Veterans — ND — Advocacy, claims assistance, and benefits counseling for disabled North Dakota veterans through accredited service officers co-located at th
  • VFW North Dakota — Veterans of Foreign Wars posts across North Dakota offering camaraderie, claims help through accredited service officers, and support for ve
  • Grand Forks Vet Center — Readjustment counseling, PTSD therapy, and family support for combat veterans and their families in the Grand Forks region delivered in a re

Veterans — Common Questions

What do I do in a crisis?
Dial 988 and press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line. Text 838255. Chat at veteranscrisisline.net. Staffed 24/7 by veterans. Also visit any VA emergency department — you'll be seen regardless of enrollment status.
I'm not enrolled with the VA — can I still get help?
Yes. Visit any VA medical center to enroll. Most veterans with an honorable or general discharge qualify for free or low-cost care. Combat veterans within 10 years of separation get enhanced eligibility. Bring your DD-214.
Can the VA help with custody cases?
The VA doesn't provide attorneys for family law, but many state bar associations run free Veteran Legal Clinics. The VA Caregiver Support Program and Vet Centers provide counseling, and Veteran Treatment Courts exist in many jurisdictions for justice-involved vets.
What does a VSO do?
A Veterans Service Organization (American Legion, VFW, DAV, state VSO) helps veterans file disability compensation claims, pension claims, and appeals for free. They're accredited by the VA and often get better outcomes than self-filed claims. Always use a VSO before paying for a claims agent.