Parent/Student Support Resources
Information available as of March 2025
This list is made available for informational purposes, and may not be all inclusive of services available in the Wahpeton Community and surrounding area.
DENTAL- organizations who honor ND financial assistance options or a discounted overall price
-Family Healthcare Center
301 NP Ave Fargo, ND
701-271-3344
-NDSCS Dental Clinic
Mayme Green Allied Health Center (on NDSCS campus)
800 6th St. N. Wahpeton, ND 58075
EDUCATION/ EARLY INTERVENTION
-SE Human Service Center
They can explain choices of providers for children 0- 3 who might need interventions.
2624 9th Ave. S. Fargo, ND 58103
701-298-4500
-Head Start
State and federally funded preschool program for children ages 3 and 4.
Families must meet income guidelines, have special needs
1202 Westmore Ave.
Wahpeton, ND 58075
701-642-9825
-Wahpeton School District Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
Provides services to children 3-5 who are residents of Wahpeton School District that are identified as having special needs. If you have any concerns, a screening can be done.
Zimmerman Elementary School
508 9th St. North Wahpeton 701-642-3050
-Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)
To enhance the ability of all parents to provide the best possible environment for their child’s learning and growth. Open to all families in Breckenridge, Wahpeton and surrounding areas with young children 0-5 of not yet enrolled in kindergarten.
Parent Education Program: 810 Beede Ave Breckenridge, MN
218-643-6822
-Wahpeton Public Schools:
Zimmerman Elementary (Early childhood special education and kindergarten)
508 9th St. N. Wahpeton: 642-3050
Wahpeton Elementary (grades 1-5) 1235 12th St. N. Wahpeton: 642-8328
Wahpeton Middle School (grades 6-8) 1265 12th St. N. Wahpeton:642-6687
Wahpeton High School (grades 9- 12) 1021 11th St. N. Wahpeton: 642-2604
FOOD
-Richland-Wilkin Backpack program
Provides food to families with students in elementary grades, on the weekends when school is in session.
Contact the school for more information
Zimmerman Elementary (K center): 701-642-3050
Wahpeton Elementary: 701- 642-8328
-Richland -Wilkin Food Pantry
Emergency Food program. All are welcome who are in need.
Monday: 4- 6 p.m.
Tue- Thurs: 1- 3 p.m.
Thursday Evening: 5:30- 7:30 p.m.
699 8th Ave. S. Wahpeton, ND 58075
701-642-1921
-Women, Infants and Child food program (WIC)
Richland County Health Department
413 3rd Ave. N. Wahpeton, ND 58075
701-642-7735
-Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Helps people who meet income guidelines, to buy food for good health
RSR Human Service Zone
413 3rd Ave. N. Wahpeton
701-642-7751
HEALTH (local)
-Essentia Health Clinic
275 11th St. S. Wahpeton, ND
701-642-2000
-Sanford Health
332 2nd Ave. N. Wahpeton, ND 58075
701-642-7000
-St. Francis Hospital
2400 St. Francis Drive
218-643-3000 Breckenridge, MN
-Richland County Public Health Department
Provides many resources such as babysitting classes, car seat program, flu shots, health screenings, immunizations, newborn home visits, tobacco prevention
413 3rd Ave. N. Wahpeton ND
701-642-7000
MENTAL HEALTH
There are many mental health providers in the Wahpeton-Breckenridge community. You could reach out to your health provider for recommendations or contact one of the school counselors at the Wahpeton Public School.
-Jenn Beyer (Zimmerman and grades 1-2): 642-3050 or 642-8328
-Julie Carson (Wahpeton elementary school grades 3- 6): 642-8328
-Hailey McCall (Wahpeton Middle school):642-6687
-Jess Gilsrud (Wahpeton High School):642-2604
-Daisy Canfield (Wahpeton High School): 642-2604
-Birchwood
Ashley Thomspon
115 5th St. N. Breckenridge, MN
218-643-9330
Essentia Health
275 S 11th St. Wahpeton
701-642-2000
Sanford Health (Dr. Getz- Child and adolescent psychology)
123 3rd St. N. Wahpeton
701-642-7947 or 701-642-7000
Prairie St. John’s
Free needs assessment or referral (24 hours)
501 4th St. S. Fargo, ND
701-476-4200 or 1-701-696-4200 or 1-833-785-7400
Heart and Soul Counseling
508 Dakota Ave Suite 6 Wahpeton, ND
701-642-1487
St. Francis Hope Unit
2400 St. Francis Drive Breckenridge, MN
218-643-0499
-Three Rivers Crisis Center
Provides intervention for domestic abuse and sexual abuse
Services are free and confidential; offered to anyone
509 Dakota Ave. Suite B Wahpeton
701-642-2115; 24-hour crisis line: 1-800-627-3659
-First Link
24-hour help line: 2-1-1 or 701-235-SEEK (7335)
24-hour Suicide line: 9-8-8 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
https://www.hhs.nd.gov/behavioral-health/directory/search/default.aspx
SAFETY
-Richland County Sheriff’s Office
413 3rd Ave. N. Wahpeton
701-642-7711
-Wahpeton Police Department
920 3rd Ave. N.
Wahpeton, ND
701- 642-7722
SUPPORT
Addiction
-Al-Anon= helping those affected by someone’s drinking
Zion Chapel/ Evergreen Methodist Annex 1120 Evergreen Ct Wahpeton
Tuesdays at 8 p.m. For more information: Karen, 701-640-4102 or Judy, 640-0861
-Share House Walk-In Assessment Clinic
505 40th St. S. Suite E Fargo, ND
701-532-4350
sharehouse.org
-Share House Wellness Center (Fargo)
4227 9th Ave. S. Fargo, ND
701-282-6561
-First Step Recovery (part of The Village Family Service Center)
2701 12th Ave. S. Fargo
701-451-4900
Other support
-Kids Konnection
Safe visitation and exchange center. On site supervised visits. Neutral third-party assistance in scheduling. Must contact the agency to complete an intake process
509 Dakota Ave Suite A Wahpeton
701-672-2222
-Kinship
Mentoring program to help children achieve his/ her potential, for youth age 5-16.
Richland Wilkin Kinship
509 ½ Dakota Ave Suite 104 Wahpeton
701-672-0303
-ND Medicaid (MA)
Helps pay for health care services. It may also help even if you have health insurance
It’s open to anyone who is pregnant; family with children under the age of 21; individuals under the age of 21 living on their own. Must apply and meet qualifications.
RSR Human Service Zone
413 3rd Ave. N. Wahpeton, ND
701-642-7751
or
ND Department of Human Services
Bismarck, ND 701-328-2321 or 1-800-755-2604
-Southeastern North Dakota Community Action (SENDCA)
Provides services and activities designed to alleviate poverty. Most of the programs are offered to all families based on a sliding scale fee.
3233 South University Drive Fargo, ND
701-232-2452 or 1-800-726-7960
TRANSPORTATION
-A&B Taxi Service
Located in the Wahpeton area
701-403-6964
-Alpha Gear Taxi Service
Located in the Wahpeton area
701-671-0880
-R&S Taxi Service
Located in the Wahpeton area
218-955-0410
-Valley Senior Citizen bus
Provides rides for medical, employment or grocery shopping (could be other needs) to senior citizens, generally $1.00 one way within Wahpeton, into Breckenridge may be additional. They prefer you call ahead of time.
701-642-5746