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We work to improve access to services, address behavioral health workforce needs, develop policies, and ensure quality services are available for those with behavioral health needs.
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Find information and links to financial assistance and other human services, parenting information, maternal and childbirth life services, planning guidance, care centers and agencies, and other available public and private resources for expectant families and new parents.
Medicaid, Medicaid Expansion, and CHIP
Learn about Medicaid coverage and Medicaid Expansion, Primary Care Case Management, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Find Medicaid providers and explore covered and non-covered services.
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Find information about how to become a certified, authorized, or licensed provider, and obtain forms and documents required to provide services in ND.
Our local offices have professionals on site who can help people with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), heating assistance, Medicaid (including children's health services), basic care assistance, child care assistance, child welfare, and referrals to other programs.
Upcoming Events
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Public Notice - Medicaid State Plan Changes for October 1, 2025
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 - Thursday, January 1, 2026
Categories: Public NoticesEffective for dates of service on or after October 1, 2025, North Dakota Medicaid will be submitting a State Plan amendment for coverage of services provided by community health workers and community paramedics. Medicaid expenditures for these services are estimated to increase approximately $20,000 for the 12-month period.
Solicitation Notice: Recovery Center – Mental Health
Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 12:00 pm - Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Categories: ProcurementSTATE OF NORTH DAKOTA
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
SOUTH CENTRAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINIC
520 3RD ST NW
JAMESTOWN, ND 58401
Solicitation Notice - Crisis Drop-In and Stabilization Unit
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 04:44 pm - Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Categories: Behavioral Health, ProcurementSTATE OF NORTH DAKOTA
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
SOUTH CENTRAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINIC
520 3rd St NW
JAMESTOWN, ND 58402
Solicitation Notice - Transitional Living Residential
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 04:51 pm - Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Categories: Behavioral Health, ProcurementSTATE OF NORTH DAKOTA
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
WEST CENTRAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINIC
1237 WEST DIVIDE AVENUE, STE. 5
BISMARCK, ND 58501-1208
Solicitation Notice - Transitional Living Residential
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 05:03 pm - Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Categories: Behavioral Health, ProcurementSTATE OF NORTH DAKOTA
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
WEST CENTRAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINIC
1237 WEST DIVIDE AVENUE, STE. 5
BISMARCK, ND 58501-1208
Recent News
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USDA Secretary Rollins approves ND’s SNAP food waiver, another step toward becoming healthiest state
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 12:15 pm
Categories: Economic AssistanceNorth Dakota has received federal approval for a SNAP food-choice waiver—an important step toward improving health outcomes statewide. USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins approved the waiver as part of the Make America Healthy Again initiative, enabling states to align SNAP purchases more closely with nutritious food options starting in 2026. Gov. Kelly Armstrong and HHS leaders say the change will support healthier families, reduce chronic disease, and advance North Dakota’s goal of becoming the healthiest state in the nation.
HHS offices in Fargo will close today, Dec. 9 at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 01:00 pm
Categories: Announcement, Closure or Delay, Behavioral HealthNorth Dakota Health and Human Services’ (HHS) offices in Fargo will close today, Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. CT, due to hazardous weather and travel conditions. Affected offices include the Southeast Behavioral Health Clinic and vocational rehabilitation and child support offices.
HHS office closures for today, Dec. 9
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:00 am
Categories: Announcement, Closure or Delay, Behavioral HealthNorth Dakota Health and Human Services’ offices in Devils Lake, Jamestown, Minot, Rolla and Valley City that directly serve clients will be closed today, Dec. 9 due to hazardous weather and travel conditions. HHS offices in Grand Forks and Grafton will close at 11 a.m. CT. Affected offices include the agency’s regional behavioral health clinics and their outreach offices and vocational rehabilitation and child support offices.
Weather Delay: Two-hour delayed opening at multiple HHS locations
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 06:52 am
Categories: Announcement, Closure or Delay, Behavioral HealthHHS offices in Williston, Devils Lake, Minot, Rolla, Jamestown and Valley City today Dec. 9, will have a two-hour delayed opening
WEATHER-RELATED DELAYED OPENING: 10 a.m. -- HHS South Central Behavioral Health Clinic Valley City Outreach Office, Vocational Rehabilitation Office and Jamestown Child Support office
Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 07:46 am
Categories: Announcement, Closure or Delay, Behavioral HealthNorth Dakota Health and Human Services offices in Jamestown and Valley City will have a delayed opening of 10 a.m. today due to no travel advised because of current road conditions.