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We provide health and human services for North Dakotans of all ages and backgrounds, including administering public assistance programs and facilitating programs that support underserved or vulnerable populations.
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Access relevant and current health information and resources designed to help you make informed decisions. Find information about diseases, conditions, child passenger safety, immunizations, disease prevention, emergency preparedness and more.
Behavioral Health
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.
Life ND
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.
Licensing, Regulation, and Certification
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.
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Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026
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Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026
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Friday, September 11, 2026
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. CT
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Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026
10-11 a.m. CT
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Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026
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Recent News
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Categories: Public Health
Bismarck, N.D. — The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced it has been recognized by its federal partner, the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), as the state observes Emergency Preparedness Month in accordance with Gov. Kelly Armstrong’s proclamation. The recognition highlights decades of statewide public and private sector collaboration to strengthen medical readiness, improve healthcare resilience, and ensure communities have timely access to critical resources during emergencies.
Categories: Public Health
BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is alerting residents in Bismarck that since Aug. 20, 2026, two bats have tested positive for rabies within city limits and urges residents to take precautions and report unusual bat activity.
Categories: Behavioral Health
BISMARCK, N.D. – This September, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is encouraging communities across the state to strengthen connection, compassion and support as we recognize Suicide Prevention Month. Reach out, start a conversation and remind someone they are not alone. Together, we can raise awareness, reduce stigma and help create communities where every North Dakotan feels supported and connected.
Categories: Economic Assistance
In collaboration with and at the direction of the U.S. Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA), North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced that North Dakota submitted a request to postpone from Sept. 1 to Nov. 1, 2026, changes to the list of items eligible for purchase with an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card under the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) Healthy Choice Waiver.
Categories: Announcement, Closure or Delay
The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is providing notice of a security incident that involves protected health information (PHI) of certain Developmental Disabilities service recipients.