Free & Low-Cost Rehab in North Dakota

56 of the 77 North Dakota programs in our directory don't charge, are government-run, offer reduced fees or accept Medicaid. Call a program to confirm what it charges and whether you qualify.

How North Dakota Programs Handle Cost

Each count comes from the payment details programs report in our directory. The counts overlap: a program with a sliding scale that also takes Medicaid appears in both. When one organization lists a site more than once, it counts once.

No payment accepted
4Programs that report they do not charge patients.
Government-run
20Run by a state, county, tribal or federal agency. Some still bill insurance or use a sliding scale. 1 is a VA, military or Indian Health Service program that serves only eligible patients.
Sliding fee scale
18The fee is based on your income and other factors.
Payment assistance
16The program offers some help paying. Ask what it covers.
Accepts Medicaid
44Takes North Dakota Medicaid. What's covered depends on your plan and the service.
State-financed insurance
47Accepts a state-funded health plan other than Medicaid.

North Dakota Programs with Free, Reduced-Fee or Medicaid Options

Programs that don't charge, are government-run or offer reduced fees are listed first, followed by programs whose low-cost option is Medicaid. Showing 41 to 56 of 56.

  • De Coteau Trauma Informed Care and Practice

    Bismarck, ND

    • Outpatient

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

    Why it's listed:

    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • Faa Adiction Services facility photo

    Faa Adiction Services

    Minot, ND

    • IOP

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

    Why it's listed:

    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • Fred and Clara Eckert Foundation For Children facility photo

    Fred and Clara Eckert Foundation For Children

    Williston, ND

    • Detox
    • Residential

    Substance use treatment · Does not use medication for opioid addiction · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

    Why it's listed:

    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • Heart River Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services facility photo

    Heart River Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services

    Dickinson, ND

    • Outpatient

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

    Why it's listed:

    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • Heartview Foundation facility photo

    Heartview Foundation

    Bismarck, ND

    • Detox
    • Residential
    • PHP
    • IOP

    Substance use treatment · SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Program · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

    Why it's listed:

    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • Heartview Foundation Cando facility photo

    Heartview Foundation Cando

    Cando, ND

    • Detox
    • Residential
    • PHP
    • IOP

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

    Why it's listed:

    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • Heartview Foundation- 23rd Street facility photo

    Heartview Foundation- 23rd Street

    Bismarck, ND

    • Detox
    • Residential
    • PHP
    • IOP

    Substance use treatment · Cognitive behavioral therapy · Substance abuse counseling

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

    Why it's listed:

    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • Heartview Fountation OTP facility photo

    Heartview Fountation OTP

    Bismarck, ND

    • Detox
    • Residential
    • PHP
    • IOP

    Substance use treatment · SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Program · Substance abuse counseling

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare

    Why it's listed:

    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • New Freedom Center facility photo

    New Freedom Center

    Bismarck, ND

    • Detox
    • Residential
    • PHP
    • IOP

    Substance use treatment · Does not use medication for opioid addiction · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

    Why it's listed:

    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • Prairie Saint Johns LLC facility photo

    Prairie Saint Johns LLC

    Fargo, ND

    • Detox
    • Residential
    • PHP
    • IOP

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare

    Why it's listed:

    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • Resolve Behavioral Health LLC

    Fargo, ND

    • Outpatient

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

    Why it's listed:

    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • ShareHouse Inc facility photo

    ShareHouse Inc

    Fargo, ND

    • Residential
    • PHP
    • IOP
    • Sober Living

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

    Why it's listed:

    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • Summit Counseling Services Bismarck

    Bismarck, ND

    • IOP

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare

    Why it's listed:

    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • Summit Counseling Services Dickinson

    Dickinson, ND

    • IOP

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare

    Why it's listed:

    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • Summit Counseling Services Williston

    Williston, ND

    • IOP
    • MAT

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare

    Why it's listed:

    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • Trinity Addiction Services facility photo

    Trinity Addiction Services

    Minot, ND

    • Detox
    • PHP
    • IOP
    • MAT

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare

    Why it's listed:

    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)

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Who Qualifies for Free Treatment

There's no single national rule. Each state runs its own publicly funded treatment system and sets its own eligibility rules. In North Dakota, North Dakota Health and Human Services, Behavioral Health Division oversees publicly funded substance use services.

Federal rules do set some priorities. Programs that get SAMHSA substance use block grant funds and serve women have to give pregnant women preference for admission. Funded programs that serve people who inject drugs give treatment preference in this order:

  1. Pregnant women who inject drugs
  2. Other pregnant women with a substance use disorder
  3. People who inject drugs
  4. Everyone else

A program that reports "no payment accepted" doesn't charge patients. Government-run programs may still bill insurance or use a sliding scale, and eligibility can depend on where you live, your income and whether you're insured. Ask before you go.

How to Apply in North Dakota

North Dakota Health and Human Services, Behavioral Health Division is the North Dakota agency for publicly funded substance use treatment. Visit the North Dakota Health and Human Services, Behavioral Health Division website for help finding treatment.

  1. Call a program from the list above. Ask whether it has openings, what it charges and whether you qualify for a reduced or no-cost fee.
  2. Have your ID, proof of income and any insurance or Medicaid card ready. Programs may ask for them at intake.
  3. If you don't have insurance, contact SAMHSA's National Helpline. It's free, confidential and open 24/7, and it can refer you to North Dakota Health and Human Services, Behavioral Health Division, which handles state-funded treatment.
  4. If you might qualify for Medicaid, apply now rather than waiting. Apply for North Dakota Medicaid.

North Dakota Medicaid and Addiction Treatment

44 of the 77 North Dakota programs in our directory say they accept Medicaid, and 47 accept a state-financed health plan other than Medicaid.

State Medicaid programs cover addiction treatment to different degrees. Whether detox, residential care, outpatient programs or medication for opioid use disorder are covered depends on North Dakota's rules and your plan, so check with both the program and your plan. Check eligibility and apply.

In North Dakota, substance use treatment programs are licensed or certified by North Dakota Health and Human Services, Behavioral Health Division (licenses all SUD treatment programs, including OTPs, under NDCC 50-31). Check the state's provider list.

Other Free and Low-Cost Options

Frequently Asked Questions

Is rehab free in North Dakota?

Some programs are. Of the 77 North Dakota programs in our directory, 4 report that they accept no payment, and 20 are run by a state, county, tribal or federal agency. Of the government-run programs, 1 is run by the VA, the Department of Defense or the Indian Health Service. That program serves only eligible veterans, military health system patients or American Indian and Alaska Native patients. Government-run programs can still bill insurance or charge on a sliding scale, so ask about cost when you call. If you have no insurance, SAMHSA's National Helpline (see samhsa.gov) can refer you to North Dakota Health and Human Services, Behavioral Health Division, which handles state-funded treatment.

Does North Dakota Medicaid cover rehab?

44 of the 77 North Dakota programs in our directory say they accept Medicaid. State Medicaid programs cover addiction treatment to different degrees, so ask the program and your Medicaid plan which services are covered before you start.

How much does rehab cost without insurance?

It depends on the type of care, how long it lasts and the program itself. Outpatient care usually costs less than a residential stay. In North Dakota, 18 programs in our directory use a sliding fee scale based on income, and 16 offer payment assistance. Ask for the self-pay rate and whether you qualify for a reduced fee before you're admitted.

Who gets priority for state-funded treatment?

Under federal block grant rules, programs that get block grant funds and serve women must give pregnant women preference for admission. Funded programs that serve people who inject drugs give treatment preference in this order: pregnant women who inject drugs, other pregnant women with a substance use disorder, people who inject drugs, and then everyone else (45 CFR 96.131). Other eligibility rules vary by state, so ask the program or North Dakota Health and Human Services, Behavioral Health Division.

What is the difference between a sliding fee scale and payment assistance?

A sliding fee scale sets what you pay based on your income and other factors. Payment assistance varies more: each program decides what help it offers, so ask what's available and what paperwork you'll need.

Are there options for veterans and tribal members?

Yes. Veterans can ask the VA about substance use treatment through VA health care. American Indian and Alaska Native people can contact the Indian Health Service or a tribal health program about alcohol and substance use services.

Sources

  1. 1.SAMHSA National Helpline: referrals for uninsured callers to state-funded programs: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/national-helpline
  2. 2.45 CFR 96.131, treatment services for pregnant women (admission priorities): https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/45/96.131
  3. 3.SAMHSA Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services Block Grant: https://www.samhsa.gov/grants/block-grants/subg
  4. 4.MACPAC: Access to substance use disorder treatment in Medicaid: https://www.macpac.gov/publication/access-to-substance-use-disorder-treatment-in-medicaid/
  5. 5.VA: substance use treatment for veterans: https://www.va.gov/health-care/health-needs-conditions/substance-use-problems/
  6. 6.Indian Health Service: Alcohol and Substance Abuse Branch: https://www.ihs.gov/asab/
  7. 7.State source: https://www.hhs.nd.gov/behavioral-health/find-services
  8. 8.State source: https://www.hhs.nd.gov/behavioral-health/licensing
  9. 9.State source: https://www.hhs.nd.gov/behavioral-health/substance-abuse-treatment-programs
  10. 10.State source: https://www.hhs.nd.gov/sites/default/files/documents/BH/sud-treatment-provider-book-april-2026.pdf
  11. 11.State source: https://www.hhs.nd.gov/about-us/behavioral-health-division
  12. 12.State source: https://www.hhs.nd.gov/healthcare/medicaid
  13. 13.Program counts: payment and operator details each program reports in the Sober Nation directory (SAMHSA service categories): https://sobernation.com/rehabs/

Program counts: data updated September 2026.

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