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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.
Meeting Notice-North Central Behavioral Health Clinic Community Listening Session (October 6, 2025)
Monday, October 6, 2025 at 04:00 pm - 06:00 pm
Categories: Public NoticesMonday, October 6, 2025
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. CST
In-Person Meeting
Meeting Notice: Public Health Systems Modernization Steering Committee Meeting (October 6, 2025)
Monday, October 6, 2025 at 04:00 pm - 04:45 pm
Categories: Public NoticesMonday, October 6, 2025
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Virtual Meeting
Special Meeting Notice - ND Department of Justice Settlement Agreement Stakeholder Meeting - October 7, 2025
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Categories: Public NoticesWednesday, Oct. 7, 2025
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. CT
In-person and virtual meeting
Recent News
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HHS assures North Dakotans mandatory entitlement programs will continue during federal government shutdown
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 05:02 pm
Categories: Children and families, Economic Assistance, Medical Services DivisionIn response to the federal government shutdown, North Dakota Health and Human Services issued a statement today in regards to the status of mandatory entitlement programs it administers.
North Dakota marks Foster Youth Voice Month with fewer older children in foster care
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 11:30 am
Child car seats are often misused; local resources can help caregivers keep kids safe
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 02:30 pm
Categories: Public HealthDuring National Child Passenger Safety Week, Sept. 21–27, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS), in partnership with Vision Zero, reminds caregivers with young children to safely buckle children in vehicles.
HHS invites North Dakotans to participate in USDOJ Settlement Agreement Stakeholder meeting on Oct. 7
Monday, September 22, 2025 at 11:00 am
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) invites residents to a quarterly update about the state’s efforts to make it easier for North Dakotans with physical disabilities to live at home with in-home help and other community support services on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 10 a.m.-noon CT in Bismarck or virtually.
Suicide Prevention Month: Parents Lead launches toolkit giving schools practical strategies to save lives
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 11:00 am
Gov. Kelly Armstrong recently proclaimed September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in North Dakota. Parents Lead has released a new Suicide Prevention and Response Toolkit for Schools, developed in collaboration with North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) suicide prevention and school behavioral health experts. The toolkit provides educators, staff and administrators with practical guidance, resources and strategies to identify students in need, respond safely and strengthen support for families.