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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.
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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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Some North Dakotans to receive partial November SNAP benefit as early as Nov. 7
Thursday, November 6, 2025
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced that in accordance with federal court orders related to the 2025 federal government shutdown, some North Dakotans can expect to receive a partial November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit on as early as Nov. 7.
Human Service Centers change name to Behavioral Health Clinics expanding awareness of services and resources offered
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 04:38 pm
Categories: Behavioral HealthNorth Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced that the state’s regional human service centers have officially been renamed Behavioral Health Clinics as part of a statewide effort to better reflect the behavioral health services provided across North Dakota.
ND submits Rural Health Transformation application aimed at strengthening care in rural communities
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 09:00 am
Categories: Medical Services DivisionGov. Kelly Armstrong today announced that North Dakota submitted its Rural Health Transformation Program application to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The application outlines how the state will invest more than $500 million over five years to strengthen rural health care by improving access, quality and outcomes for North Dakotans in rural communities.
North Dakota celebrates Adoption Awareness Month: State sees record increase in adoptions after process redesign
Monday, November 3, 2025 at 11:30 am
Categories: Children and familiesHHS 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.