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Income eligibility guidelines for diagnostic and treatment services available through North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) have increased due to changes in federal poverty levels. A family can earn more now and still qualify for services. Effective May 1, a family of four can earn up to $57,720 annually (or $4,810 monthly per household) and meet qualifying income requirements.

With the first ticks of the year already being spotted in the state, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is asking North Dakotans to be aware of ticks and the diseases they carry including Lyme disease, anaplasmosis and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) announced 21 recipients of the Children’s Behavioral Health Service Grants through the Behavioral Health Division’s System of Care initiative. The funding will support the implementation of community-based, youth and family driven and culturally responsive services and supports for children, adolescents and young adults with behavioral health conditions and their families. HHS will award approximately $3.4 million through September 2025.

North Dakotans are putting away their winter boots and opening their cabins, sheds and other outdoor spaces that were not used during the winter season. Cleaning these spaces is essential, but North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) wants to remind North Dakotans that hantavirus exposure is more likely to occur in one of these places, and it is important to take precautions and properly clean the areas to avoid infection.

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced $3 million in matching grant funding is available for the Statewide Health Strategies Grant program. The grant program activates the ND State Health Improvement Plan to address North Dakota's health priorities cohesively and strategically.

Recovery Talk, a North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) program, has unveiled new features aimed at bolstering its support for individuals facing addiction. Recovery Talk is a vital resource, providing free and confidential assistance to North Dakotans on their recovery journey.

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced that six entities will receive funding to implement evidence-based strategies and best practices to support suicide prevention efforts in the state.

During April, we recognize National Child Abuse Prevention Month and the importance of communities working together to support and strengthen families and prevent child maltreatment. April has also been designated nationally as Baby Safe Haven Awareness Month, a time to recognize safe alternatives to infant abandonment by promoting Safe Haven laws.

In observance of Alcohol Awareness Month, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) wants to highlight the positive changes in the state related to alcohol use.

North Dakota communities are coming together and investing in substance use prevention with a common goal to create safe and healthy individuals, families, businesses and communities. According to the 2021 North Dakota Youth Risk Behavior Survey, alcohol use among high school students went from 59.2% in 2001 to 23.7% in 2021.

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced the release of the 2024-2029 State Health Improvement Plan, which was designed through extensive data evaluation and collaboration with a wide range of partners throughout the state.