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The North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) Money Follows the Person program stakeholders are meeting Tuesday, Nov. 7, 1-4 p.m. CDT, to review and discuss ongoing efforts to serve North Dakotans with disabilities closer to home and outside of institutional settings.

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) Vocational Rehabilitation division has recognized two businesses for supporting an inclusive workforce by hiring, training and inspiring people with disabilities to excel in the workplace.

North Dakota Health and Human Services offices in Dickinson will delay opening until 10 a.m. MT today, Oct. 27, due to hazardous road conditions. Details appear below. 

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) encourages North Dakotans to commemorate the more than 1,450 youth involved in the state’s foster care system, and nearly 300 young adults who are currently engaged in North Dakota independent living services during Foster Youth Voice Month. 

North 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. 

Registration 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.

North 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. 

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.

North 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.

North 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.