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Meeting Notice - Statewide Independent Living Council (May 1-2, 2025)
Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 01:00 pm - Friday, May 2, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Categories: Public NoticesMay 1-2, 2025
In-person and virtual meeting
Meeting Notice - Public Health Systems Modernization Steering Committee
Monday, May 5, 2025 at 04:00 pm - 04:45 pm
Categories: Public NoticesMonday, May 5, 2025
4:00-4:45 p.m., Central Time
Virtual Meeting
Meeting Notice - Lake Region Human Service Center Advisory Group (May 13, 2025)
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Categories: Public NoticesTuesday, May 13, 2025
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CT
In-person and virtual meeting
Meeting Notice - Behavioral Health Planning Council (May 14, 2025)
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:00 am
Categories: Public NoticesWednesday, May 14, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. CT
Virtual & In-Person
Special Meeting Notice - North Dakota Environmental Health Practitioner License Board Meeting (May 14, 2025)
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Categories: Public NoticesWednesday, May 14, 2025
11:00 a.m. CT
Virtual meeting
Recent News
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HHS encourages North Dakotans to ‘Nurture Your Network’ during Mental Health Awareness Month
Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 03:00 pm
Gov. Kelly Armstrong has issued a proclamation, recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month, and North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is raising awareness about the importance of mental health while sharing resources to help North Dakotans improve their overall well-being. This year, HHS is encouraging North Dakotans to "Nurture Your Network" by strengthening relationships, checking in on loved ones, and reaching out for support when you need it.
Qualifying income levels change for HHS health programs that serve children and families
Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 09:30 am
North Dakota Health and Human Services announced that public health programs that serve children and families have increased their qualifying income levels based on changes in federal poverty level guidelines, which are updated annually to reflect cost-of-living changes.
North Dakotans are encouraged to recognize the importance of supporting families during Child Abuse Prevention Month
Monday, April 14, 2025 at 01:00 am
In recognition of national Child Abuse Prevention Month in April, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) and Families Flourish ND (formerly known as Prevent Child Abuse North Dakota) are joining parent and family resource centers, local child welfare service providers and other partner agencies in highlighting the importance of working together in communities to serve and support children and families so that child abuse and neglect can be prevented.
HHS partners with CHI St. Alexius Health to expand community-based intensive outpatient behavioral health treatment for youth
Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 09:15 am
Categories: Behavioral HealthOn April 7, with the support of grant funding from North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS), CHI St. Alexius Health launched their Child and Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program. This program will increase access to intensive home and community-based services for children and adolescents with behavioral health conditions, such as mental health or substance use disorder, and their families.
HHS Deputy Commissioner Sara Stolt resigns effective April 30
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 08:45 am
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) Interim Commissioner Dirk Wilke today announced the resignation of Deputy Commissioner Sara Stolt, thanking her for six years of service to the citizens of North Dakota. Stolt’s last day will be April 30.