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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.
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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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Solicitation Notice - Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS)
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 04:00 pm - Friday, December 12, 2025 at 02:00 pm
Categories: ProcurementSTATE OF NORTH DAKOTA
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
600 E BOULEVARD AVE, DEPT 325
BISMARCK, ND 58505
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 - Cost of Dispensing Survey
Friday, October 10, 2025 at 10:00 am - Friday, November 7, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Categories: ProcurementSTATE OF NORTH DAKOTA
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
MEDICAL SERVICES DIVISION
600 EAST BOULEVARD AVE, DEPT 325
BISMARCK, ND 58505
Solicitation Notice - Random Moment in Time Study (RMTS) Solution
Monday, October 13, 2025 at 05:21 pm - Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 02:00 pm
Categories: ProcurementSTATE OF NORTH DAKOTA
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
600 E BOULEVARD AVE, DEPT 325
BISMARCK, ND 58505
Solicitation Notice - Addiction Treatment Services for East Central District Treatment Court
Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 01:45 pm - Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 11:20 pm
Categories: ProcurementSTATE OF NORTH DAKOTA
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION
600 EAST BOULEVARD AVE, DEPT 325
BISMARCK, ND 58505
Recent News
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HHS celebrates behavioral health and child welfare professionals with inaugural awards
Monday, October 27, 2025 at 11:45 am
Categories: Behavioral Health, Children and familiesNorth Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) recognized the first-ever recipients of awards celebrating outstanding contributions to behavioral health and child welfare. The awards were presented during the fifth annual Behavioral Health and Children and Family Services Conference, held Oct. 20–23, at the Bismarck Event Center.
During National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, HHS raises awareness of risks and shares prevention and screening details
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 10:00 am
Categories: Public HealthLead is a toxic metal found in the environment and in homes. Even in small amounts, lead is harmful to young children and pregnant women.
During National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, Oct. 19-25, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) and some local public health partners are raising awareness about lead and sharing information about ways to prevent and address lead exposure and poisoning.
Oct. 17 is National Mammography Day; survivor reminds women that regular mammograms save lives
Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Categories: Public HealthOn National Mammography Day this Oct. 17, a breast cancer survivor has joined North Dakota Health and Human Services and Women’s Way in reminding women that mammograms are key to early detection, which saves lives.
North Dakota HHS Behavioral Health & Children and Family Services Conference is just around the corner
Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 02:00 pm
Categories: Behavioral Health, Children and familiesRegistration is still open for the fifth annual North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) Behavioral Health & Children and Family Services Conference, scheduled for Oct. 20-23, at the Bismarck Event Center. The conference will also be available via online livestream.
The conference brings together behavioral health and child welfare professionals from across the state to connect, learn, share best practices and engage in professional development. Behavioral health advocates, service providers, child welfare professionals, business and community leaders, faith-based organizations, first responders, law enforcement and tribal representatives are encouraged to attend.
Community Health Worker Certification now available
Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Categories: Public HealthNorth Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) announced today that the Community Health Worker (CHW) Certification application is now available online marking an important step in strengthening the state’s health workforce and improving access to care and support.