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West Central Human Service Center and adjacent HHS offices will be closed May 15 due to water main repair work
Friday, May 12, 2023 at 09:30 am
Categories: Announcement, Closure or DelayNorth Dakota Health and Human Services announced that its West Central Human Service Center (WCHSC) and several other offices at its Prairie Hills Plaza location at 1237 W. Divide Ave., in Bismarck, will be closed on Monday, May 15, due to water main repair work.
Health and Human Services focuses on prevention, health and well-being as state moves past pandemic
Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 11:00 am
Categories: Public HealthWith the end of the federal COVID-19 public health emergency today, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) reminds North Dakotans about health priorities, early intervention and prevention, and the programs and services that are available to support health and well-being.
Health and Human Services highlights prevention resources during National Prevention Week
Monday, May 8, 2023 at 11:45 am
Categories: Behavioral HealthNational Prevention Week is May 7-13. North Dakota Health and Human Services’ Behavioral Health Division, along with community partners, is raising awareness about the importance of substance use prevention and positive mental health and resources that are available to all North Dakotans.
HHS announces increase in qualifying income levels for children and youth with special health care needs
Friday, May 5, 2023 at 09:16 am
Categories: Public HealthIncome eligibility guidelines for diagnostic and treatment services available through North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) Special Health Services Unit (SHS) have increased based on changes in the federal poverty levels. The change increases the amount of income a family can earn and still qualify for services. Effective May 1, 2023, a family of four can earn up to $55,500 annually (or $4,625 monthly per household) and still meet income eligibility requirements.
Stakeholders meet to review Money Follows the Person program’s work to support community living for people with disabilities
Thursday, May 4, 2023 at 12:00 pm
North Dakota Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Money Follows the Person program is holding a public meeting on Tuesday, May 9 from 1 to 4 p.m. CDT, to share information and updates on efforts to serve individuals with disabilities at home in their communities.
Health and Human Services recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month, shares resources to support well-being
Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 02:00 pm
Categories: Behavioral HealthMay is Mental Health Awareness Month. North Dakota Health and Human Services is raising awareness about the importance of mental health and sharing resources that can help North Dakotans improve their overall health and well-being.
Pandemic-era ND Rent Help program reaches goal early, providing housing stability to over 17,500 households; HHS announces program changes
Friday, April 28, 2023 at 01:40 pm
Categories: Economic AssistanceNorth Dakota’s temporary, pandemic emergency rent and utility assistance program, ND Rent Help, has reached a utilization milestone one year earlier than projected, having provided housing stability to over 17,500 lower-income households.
Health and Human Services to host webinars highlighting advancements in person-centered practice initiative
Friday, April 28, 2023 at 12:00 pm
Categories: Behavioral HealthNorth Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) will be hosting a weekly lunch and learn webinar each Wednesday starting May 10 to highlight work being done to transform the health and human services delivery system by adopting person-centered practices.
HHS announces delayed office openings for today, April 21
Friday, April 21, 2023 at 07:10 am
Categories: Announcement, Closure or DelayWEATHER-RELATED ANNOUNCEMENT: 7:10 a.m. CT Update
North Dakota Health and Human Services’ (HHS) offices in Devils Lake and Grand Forks and two outreach offices in Grafton and Rolla will delay opening until 10 a.m. CT today, April 21 due to hazardous weather conditions. Details appear below.
HHS seeks public comment on amendment to waiver serving people with developmental disabilities
Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 01:30 pm
North Dakota Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Developmental Disabilities (DD) Section is seeking public comments on an amendment of the Medicaid 1915(c) Traditional Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Developmental Disabilities (IID/DD) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waiver dated Jan. 1, 2021.