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North Dakota Health and Human Services’ offices in Devils Lake, Jamestown, Minot, Rolla and Valley City that directly serve clients will be closed today, Dec. 9 due to hazardous weather and travel conditions. HHS offices in Grand Forks and Grafton will close at 11 a.m. CT. Affected offices include the agency’s regional behavioral health clinics and their outreach offices and vocational rehabilitation and child support offices. 

HHS offices in Williston, Devils Lake, Minot, Rolla, Jamestown and Valley City today Dec. 9, will have a two-hour delayed opening  

As North Dakotans prepare to gather with family and friends this Thanksgiving, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) encourages everyone to take simple steps to support the health and well-being of themselves and loved ones. From food safety and illness prevention to mental health, physical activity and recovery support, small actions can help make the holiday safe, meaningful and connected for all. 

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is taking immediate steps to ensure households receive their full or remaining November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit in response to the program’s continuation after the 2025 government shutdown concluded on Nov. 13.  Households that received a partial SNAP benefit on Nov. 7 will be issued the remaining amount. Households that did not receive any benefit on Nov. 7 will receive their full November issuance.

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced that in accordance with federal court orders related to the 2025 federal government shutdown, some North Dakotans can expect to receive a partial November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit on as early as Nov. 7.  

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced that the state’s regional human service centers have officially been renamed Behavioral Health Clinics as part of a statewide effort to better reflect the behavioral health services provided across North Dakota.

Gov. Kelly Armstrong today announced that North Dakota submitted its Rural Health Transformation Program application to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The application outlines how the state will invest more than $500 million over five years to strengthen rural health care by improving access, quality and outcomes for North Dakotans in rural communities.

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) recognized the first-ever recipients of awards celebrating outstanding contributions to behavioral health and child welfare. The awards were presented during the fifth annual Behavioral Health and Children and Family Services Conference, held Oct. 20–23, at the Bismarck Event Center.