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Today, nearly 650 North Dakotans provide kinship care to more than 1,170 children who cannot remain in their homes safely.  

Whether it’s a grandparent, aunt, uncle, godparent, older sibling, extended family member or someone who shares a close relationship with a child (fictive kin), September is a month designated to recognize and celebrate those who provide full-time care, nurturing support, protection, and care for children.

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) invites North Dakota caregivers to the 2024 Caring for the Caregiver – Caregiver Summit on Wednesday, Oct. 2 at the Bismarck Public Schools Career Academy located at 1221 College Drive, Bismarck.

The free in-person summit is designed to provide support and education for North Dakotans who dedicate their time to caring for people of all ages. The day will be filled with valuable insights and resources for caregivers. By attending, caregivers will learn from experts in the field, connect with other caregivers and discover new ways to prioritize self-care.  

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS), Fargo-Cass Public Health and other health partners held a community kickoff event today in Fargo to encourage North Dakotans to prepare for the upcoming respiratory illness season.

North Dakota Health & Human Services (HHS) and State Health Officer Nizar Wehbi, MD, are joining with health care leaders from Fargo Cass Public Health, Essentia Health and Sanford Health, and other community health partners in Fargo to announce the kickoff of fall respiratory illness prevention efforts.

Child Passenger Safety Week is Sept. 15-21, 2024 

North Dakotans are used to traveling for various gatherings such as holidays, vacations, family reunions, and other occasions. During National Child Passenger Safety Week, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS), in partnership with Vision Zero, reminds parents, caregivers, and all drivers to make sure everyone is buckled up, every trip, every time.  A North Dakota family from Cass County is sharing their story of how they survived a vehicle crash. 

In a compelling display of leadership and compassion, a North Dakota construction supervisor's call to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has sparked an important conversation about mental health in the workplace. North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) partners with FirstLink to answer both 988 and 211, the numbers for resources. 

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, Sept. 19, 1-3 p.m. CT in Bismarck or virtually.  

In recognition of National Recovery Month this September, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is launching Recovery Rocks ND, a statewide community engagement initiative aimed at celebrating recovery and reducing the stigma around seeking help for substance use and mental health needs. HHS is encouraging individuals across the state to paint rocks with messages of hope, resilience and recovery that reflect their personal journey or connection to recovery.

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced $350,000 of Title IV-E Prevention Services Grant funds are available for agencies and professionals to become trained in and implement approved, evidence-based Title IV-E prevention services.  

In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month this September, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is encouraging awareness of resources and key actions to take to save lives. North Dakota, Gov. Doug Burgum’s proclamation of September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in North Dakota states, “suicide prevention is important year-round, promoting compassion, learning, and sharing resources during this month can help raise awareness about suicide prevention, reduce stigma and promote positive mental health as essential components to saving lives. Effective suicide prevention requires collaboration among multiple state and non-state agencies, organizations as well as individual volunteers and suicide survivors.