News
Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 07:00 am
Categories: Announcement, Closure or DelayNorth Dakota Health and Human Services’ offices in Devils Lake, Dickinson, Minot, Rolla and Williston that directly serve clients will be closed today, Oct. 26 due to hazardous weather and travel conditions. Details appear below.
Monday, October 23, 2023 at 08:30 am
Categories: Behavioral Health, Children and familiesRegistration still available
Over 900 health and child welfare professionals are registered to participate in the North Dakota Behavioral Health and Children and Family Services conference, Oct. 23-26 at the Bismarck Event Center or virtually via an online livestream platform.
The North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) third annual conference has surpassed previous years with a record number of registrants and over 40 sponsors.
Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 11:00 am
Categories: Behavioral HealthNorth Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) announces key presentations for the third annual North Dakota Behavioral Health and Children and Family Services Conference. The event provides an opportunity for behavioral health and child welfare professionals to learn, network and engage in best practices Oct. 24-26 at the Bismarck Event Center and virtually.
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 01:00 pm
Kansas City Chiefs’ mascot, Dan Meers, to deliver opening keynote presentation
The North Dakota Department of Human Services (HHS) Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), which provides employment services to people with disabilities and businesses, will host a training conference Oct. 18-20, at the Radisson Inn, 605 E. Broadway Ave., Bismarck. Registration deadline is Oct. 6 at 5 p.m. CT.
Monday, October 2, 2023 at 11:30 am
Categories: Economic AssistanceNorth Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced that the application window for heating assistance through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is open today, Oct. 2, through May 31, 2024.
LIHEAP is a federally funded program offered through the state that provides financial help with heating costs for qualifying households. The assistance amount varies based on the number of people living in the household, total household income, heat source, and other factors.
Monday, September 25, 2023 at 11:45 am
Categories: Public HealthNorth Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is encouraging all North Dakotans to choose to be immunized against respiratory infections to prevent serious illness.
These infections, which include influenza, respiratory syncytial (sin-SISH-uhl) virus (RSV), and COVID-19, can follow a seasonal pattern with more cases in late fall and winter. During the 2022-2023 season, these viruses placed a heavy burden on families and health care systems.
Monday, September 18, 2023 at 05:40 pm
The North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) Developmental Disabilities (DD) Section is seeking public comment on the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Traditional Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities/Developmental Disability (IID/DD) waiver renewal application.
Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 09:40 am
Car crashes are one of the leading causes of death to children in North Dakota and nationwide. In the last five years, 30 North Dakota children were killed due to motor vehicle crashes. Of those children, 30% were unrestrained. Children who are unrestrained or restrained incorrectly are at much higher risk.
Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 04:00 pm
North Dakota Health and Human Services is inviting 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 Sept. 14, 1-3 p.m. CDT in Bismarck or virtually. https://www.hhs.nd.gov/news/publicnotice
Monday, September 11, 2023 at 12:00 pm