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North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is emphasizing the critical importance of suicide prevention and mental health awareness during the holiday season. While the holidays can bring joy and togetherness, they can also heighten stress, loneliness, or despair for many individuals. Recognizing the warning signs of suicide and taking action to help yourself or others can save a life.

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 Thursday, Dec. 12, 1-3 p.m. CT in Bismarck or virtually.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.  

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.