Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 10:00 am

The holiday season offers families a unique chance to create memories that last a lifetime, and North Dakota’s Parents Lead program is here to help parents make the most of this meaningful time. By focusing on connection, gratitude, and resilience, families can enjoy the season together and carry its spirit into the new year.


Monday, December 2, 2024

Categories: Behavioral Health

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is proud to announce the re-accreditation of its eight regional Human Service Center (HSC) behavioral health clinics by the Council on Accreditation (COA).  This recognition highlights the center’s commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate, community-based outpatient behavioral health services, including mental health and substance use disorder care, to individuals in the community.  


Friday, November 29, 2024 at 12:00 pm

Categories: Medical Services Division

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking public comment from members, providers, tribal partners, stakeholders and other interested individuals on a draft of the 2025-2027 North Dakota Medicaid Quality Strategy.


Monday, November 25, 2024 at 09:30 am

North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will host two events to address the opioid crisis and substance use prevention on Dec. 9 and 10, at the Bismarck Event Center. Both events are open to in-person and virtual attendees, providing an opportunity for stakeholders to collaborate, learn from experts, and develop actionable plans to address substance use challenges in North Dakota.


Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 11:30 am

To help North Dakotans enjoy good health and well-being as they gather this Thanksgiving, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is sharing these tips on food safety, supporting friends and family in recovery, practicing gratitude and staying up to date on vaccinations.


Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 07:30 am

Categories: Announcement, Closure or Delay

Human Service Center offices in Minot and Devils Lake, as well as its outreach office Rolla will be closed today, Tuesday, Nov. 20. The Human Service Center office in Williston and its outreach office in Watford City will have a delayed opening Tuesday, Nov. 20 until 10 a.m. These delays and closures are due to reduced travel visibility from wind and falling snow. Affected offices include three of the agency’s regional human service centers and their satellite and outreach offices, child support offices and vocational rehabilitation offices. Details appear below.   


Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 07:00 am

Categories: Announcement, Closure or Delay

Human Service Center offices in Williston, Watford City, Devils Lake, Rolla and Minot will have a delayed opening Tuesday, Nov. 20 until 10 a.m. due to reduced travel visibility from wind and falling snow. Affected offices include two of the agency’s regional human service centers and their satellite and outreach offices, child support offices and vocational rehabilitation offices. Details appear below.  


Friday, November 15, 2024 at 10:00 am

North Dakota Health and Human Services is seeking public comment on a Medicaid Traditional Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities/Developmental Disabilities (IID/DD) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) amendment application to the current Traditional IID/DD waiver dated April 1, 2024. The current waiver includes an array of home and community-based services in the least restrictive environment for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  


Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 11:00 am

Categories: Behavioral Health

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has been awarded the Partnership for Success grant, providing $1.25 million annually for up to five years from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The grant is grounded in the Strategic Prevention Framework designed to engage communities in public health principles through data-driven, evidence-based programs. The grant aims to strengthen the capacity of local substance use prevention providers to implement underage drinking prevention efforts targeting underserved populations across North Dakota.


Monday, November 4, 2024 at 09:30 am

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is excited to announce that court staff, child welfare professionals and families are coming together in three North Dakota communities to finalize the adoptions of over 30 children in celebration of National Adoption Day on Nov. 23.