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North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced that funding assistance is now available to help with the legal costs of gaining guardianship as a kinship caregiver.
Categories: Announcement, Closure or Delay, Behavioral Health
BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) offices in Fargo and Jamestown and its outreach office in Valley City will close early at 3 p.m. CDT today, Dec. 19 due weather-related road conditions.
Categories: Announcement, Closure or Delay, Behavioral Health
WEATHER-RELATED ANNOUNCEMENT: 6:50 a.m. CT Update
North Dakota Health and Human Services’ (HHS) offices in Devils Lake, Grand Forks, Jamestown, Minot and Williston and three outreach offices in Grafton, Rolla and Valley City will delay opening until 10 a.m. CT today, Dec. 19 due to hazardous weather and travel conditions. HHS offices in Bismarck, Dickinson and Fargo will operate normal business hours. Details appear below.
IMPORTANT: People experiencing a behavioral health crisis should call the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for immediate help.
Categories: Behavioral Health
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.
Categories: Behavioral Health
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.
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.
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.
Categories: Behavioral Health
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.
Categories: Behavioral Health, Immunization, Public Health
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.