Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 01:00 pm

Categories: Behavioral Health, Children and families

Child welfare and behavioral health professionals, educators and others who work with children and families to promote strong, stable families will benefit from attending the 2024 North Dakota Family Based Services Conference, April 9-12, at the Holiday Inn of Fargo.


Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 12:00 pm

Categories: Behavioral Health

Each year, March is recognized nationally as Brain Injury Awareness Month and is a time to acknowledge and support the millions of Americans affected by brain injury. According to the Brain Injury Association of America, every year, at least 2.8 million Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury. While many people go on to make a full recovery, there are more than five million people in the U.S. living with a permanent brain injury-related disability – that’s one in 60 Americans.  


Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 10:45 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 Thursday, March 21, 1-3 p.m. CT in Bismarck or virtually. 


Monday, March 18, 2024 at 01:00 pm

Categories: Public Health

March 17-23, is nationally recognized as Poison Prevention Week. Whether it’s a question or an emergency, Poison Help can provide life-saving information when people need it most. North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is raising awareness about the risks posed by poisonous substances and precautions people can take to keep themselves and their families safe.


Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 01:45 pm

Categories: Behavioral Health

HHS wants North Dakotans to know that every story matters during Problem Gambling Awareness Month

Gov. Doug Burgum has proclaimed March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the impact of gambling-related issues and the availability of support services. North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) Behavioral Health Division offers free services to those experiencing gambling challenges and their families.


Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 10:00 am

Categories: Public Health

Measles cases are increasing in the U.S. and abroad. Between Jan. 1 and Feb. 29, 2024, there have been 41 measles cases reported by 16 states: Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York City, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Washington.


Monday, March 4, 2024 at 07:00 am

Categories: Announcement, Closure or Delay

North Dakota Health and Human Services offices in Devils Lake and the outreach office in Rolla will delay opening until 10 a.m. CT today, March 4, due to hazardous road conditions. 


Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 12:00 pm

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is pleased to announce Donna Aukland has been appointed as chief financial officer, effective March 1.


Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 09:30 am

Categories: Announcement, Closure or Delay

UPDATE: As of 09:30 a.m. CT.  North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) offices in Fargo, Grafton, Grand Forks, Jamestown and Valley City that directly service clients will be closed today, Feb. 27 due to hazardous weather conditions. Details appear below.


Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 07:00 am

Categories: Announcement, Closure or Delay

North Dakota Health and Human Services’ (HHS) offices in Devils Lake and Jamestown and two outreach offices in Rolla and Valley City will delay opening until 10 a.m. CDT today, Feb. 27 due to hazardous road conditions. HHS offices in Fargo and Grand Forks and the outreach office in Grafton will delay opening until noon CDT today. Details appear below.