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Categories: Behavioral Health
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has partnered with Providence House Minot to expand access to residential substance use disorder treatment for pregnant and parenting women across the state.
The Pregnant and Parenting Women program, launched Sept. 1, will provide a safe, family-centered residential environment where children can live with their mothers while their mothers receive comprehensive addiction treatment and recovery support. This model removes a critical barrier to care by allowing women to seek help without having to be separated from their children.
Categories: Behavioral Health
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) will celebrate National Recovery Month this September, as proclaimed by Gov. Kelly Armstrong. Read the National Recovery Month proclamation.
The month is a time to celebrate hope and affirm that recovery from addiction and substance misuse challenges is possible. Throughout September, individuals, families, businesses and communities are invited to learn about recovery resources, celebrate recovery and support loved ones.
“Recovery isn’t just about one person; it’s about all of us. When communities support people in recovery with compassion and understanding, healing becomes possible. I’ve seen how powerful it is when someone feels truly accepted and supported,” said Kenzie Larson, HHS peer support administrator and certified peer support specialist.
Categories: Behavioral Health
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is joining communities across the state this September to observe Suicide Prevention Month — a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma and strengthen support for those affected by suicide or experiencing behavioral health challenges.
Categories: Announcement, Closure or Delay, Medical Services Division
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking public comment on an amendment to the state’s Medicaid Traditional Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities/Developmental Disabilities (IID/DD) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver dated April 1, 2025. Comments will be accepted from Aug. 29 through Sept. 28.
Categories: Behavioral Health
On Aug. 31, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) joins communities across the state and around the world in recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day — a time to honor those lost to overdose, support loved ones, and celebrate the strength of individuals, families, and communities working together to prevent substance use harms and save lives.
Categories: Medical Services Division
Today, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) launched a request for information survey to gather public feedback on how the state could shape its new Rural Health Transformation Program to build a stronger, more sustainable rural health care system.
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) and partner organizations have developed the 2025-2035 Cancer Control Plan, which is a blueprint for saving lives through prevention, screening and early intervention while promoting quality of life for North Dakotans living with cancer.
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking public comment on an amendment to the state’s Medicaid 1915(c) waiver for in-home and community-based services. The waiver pays for services that help older adults and adults with physical disabilities who qualify for skilled nursing care to live in their own homes and communities. Comments will be accepted through Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, at 5 p.m. CT.
The proposed amendment includes rate increases to several in-home services and supports that were approved by North Dakota lawmakers during the 2025 legislative session. Other changes include language updates to waiver regulations and provider qualifications.
Registration is open for the 5th annual Behavioral Health & Children and Family Services Conference, scheduled for October 20-23, at the Bismarck Event Center and online via livestream.
The conference offers behavioral health and child welfare professionals across North Dakota an opportunity to connect, learn, network and share best practices — both in person and virtually.
Preconference sessions will be held Oct. 20, while the main conference begins the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 21.
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $353,983 in community suicide prevention grants to seven organizations across the state. Funding will support projects that implement evidence-based strategies focused on higher risk populations and emphasize life skills development, resilience-building, and social connectedness.