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Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Local-Level Referrals
When a disaster occurs, local governments often work together with community leaders and organizations to provide on-the-ground emergency management. You may also reference our national-level referrals list.
Please contact us with questions or corrections.
For reference, the local resources we list provide disaster recovery services in the categories noted below.
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For reference, see the full list of disaster recovery service categories covered in the below local resource list.
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Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Local-Level Referrals
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Category | Entity | Type of Assistance | Telephone Number |
Access and Functional Needs and Disability | Northern Mariana Protection and Advocacy Systems | NMPASI provides advocacy and provide direct representation for eligible individuals with disabilities in the community. Services include Information and Referrals, Technical Assistance, Direct Client Representation, training and education, and legal services. | 670-235-7273 670-235-7274 670-235-9506 Online contact form |
Aging Services | CNMI Department of Community and Cultural Affairs: Office on Aging | This service links those who need assistance with state and local area agencies on aging and community-based organization. Resources for older persons and/or their families for agencies providing services like transportation, meals, home care, and caregiver support. | 670-233-1321 670-233-1322 Online contact form |
Animals/Pets | CNMI Division of Fish and Wildlife | Conserving, protecting and enhancing the fish, game and wildlife resources of the islands. | 670-664-6000 Online contact form |
Citizenship | U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: Immigration Law in CNMI | Transition period for implementing U.S. immigration law in the CNMI began on Nov. 28, 2009, and is now scheduled to end on Dec. 31, 2019. Use InfoPass to schedule appointment, no walk in available. | 800-375-5283 Email contact available |
Crisis Counseling | COMMONWEALTH HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | Treatment services, suicide prevention, and information about systems of care | Emergency: 911 Suicide Prevention: 670-664-4673 Youth Mental Health: 670-664-4604 Substance Abuse Prevention: 670-323-6560 // 670-323-6561 |
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Disaster Unemployment | CNMI Department of Labor: Applicants | When Disaster Unemployment Assistance is activated, the agency will provide disaster information. This assistance provides weekly benefit payments to those out of work due to the disaster, including self-employed persons, farm and ranch owners, and others not covered under regular unemployment insurance programs. | Employment Services: 670-664-3190 670-322-0996 |
Environment | CNMI Division of Environmental and Coastal Quality | Information and materials of programs, and permit application requirements and regulations. Pesticides and storage tanks, waste and air quality, water quality, and erosion control. | 670-664-8500 |
Environment | CNMI Division of Coastal Resources Management | Information, tools and resources, permitting and enforcement, education and outreach. | 670-664-8300 |
Essential Needs | American Red Cross of Northern Mariana Islands | Services vary, appointments only at chapter location. Immediate Needs for medicine/first aid, shelter (Clean water, safe shelter, hot meals). Emergency supplies with toiletries (Comfort kits) crisis intervention, health and psychological assessments, and additional referrals and information. | 670-234-3459 |
Essential Needs | CNMI Department of Community and Cultural Affairs | Information on programs including Nutrition Assistance Program (NAP), Low Income Home Energy Assistance, and Child Care,. | 670-664-2587 Online location directory |
Essential Needs | COMMONWEALTH HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | Information about Public Health Services including Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program for expectant mothers or parents of infants or children under five years of age. . Nutrition evaluation and monthly vouchers to receive free supplemental, highly nutritious foods such as cereal, cheese, milk, eggs, peanut butter and dried beans. | 670-234-8950 |
Essential Needs | Pacific Region Resources | Community Resource Directory is a listing of faith-based organizations, non-profit service providers, and other government and private agencies serving the Pacific Region. | Online resource directory // 670-479-2277 |
Essential Needs | Saipan Seventh-Day Adventist Church | Community development, disaster relief, and operation of dental clinic. | Dental: 670-234-6323 |
Family & Protective Services | CNMI Department of Community and Cultural Affairs | Crisis intervention, information, literature, and referrals to thousands of emergency, social service, and support resources. Website contains a listing of Child Protective Services for all states. | Emergency: 911 670-664-2587 |
Financial Assistance | CNMI Department of Community and Cultural Affairs | Information on programs including Nutrition Assistance Program (NAP), Low Income Home Energy Assistance, and Child Care,. | 670-237-2800 |
Health Care Services | COMMONWEALTH HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | Information about Public Health Services including Immunizations, and health programs. | 670-234-8950 |
Financial Assistance | U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Customer Service Center (SBA) | Low interest mortgages, personal property, and economic injury loans are available to homeowners, renters, and business owners affected by the disaster. | 800-659-2955 TTY: 800-877-8339 |
Housing | Northern Marianas Housing Corporation | Northern Marianas Housing Corporation is the Commonwealth’s key provider for housing, mortgage and community development programs. | Central Office (Saipan): 670-234-6866 670-234-9447 670-234-7670 Tinian Field Office: 670-433-9213 Rota Field Office: 670-532-9410 |
Insurance | CNMI Department of Commerce | Information about insurance rules, regulations, and statistics. | 670-664-8018 // 670-664-8020 |
Legal Services | Micronesian Legal Services Corporation | civil legal assistance to low income people | Mariana Islands: 670-234-6243 670-234-7729 |
Vital Statistics | Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation: Health and Vital Statistics Office | Replacement documents for those on and off the island; birth certificate, death certificate, marriage certificate, adoptions, & affidavits such as the "Affidavit of Foreign Birth" | Saipan Main: 670-236-8717 670-234-8950 Ext. 2141 |
Volunteer | VOLUNTEERS SHOULD NOT SELF-DEPLOY |
Referrals Last Updated: May 2024