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The North Dakota Health and Human Services Life Skills and Transition Center in Grafton recently received a three-year accreditation from The Council on Quality and Leadership that focused on quality and leadership best practices. The accreditation confirms that the center and The Council on Quality and Leadership philosophies, tools and practices align positively to impact people's lives.

Child welfare and behavioral health professionals, educators and others who work with children and families to promote strong, stable families will benefit from attending the 2024 North Dakota Family Based Services Conference, April 9-12, at the Holiday Inn of Fargo.

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, March 21, 1-3 p.m. CT in Bismarck or virtually. 

March 17-23, is nationally recognized as Poison Prevention Week. Whether it’s a question or an emergency, Poison Help can provide life-saving information when people need it most. North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is raising awareness about the risks posed by poisonous substances and precautions people can take to keep themselves and their families safe.

HHS wants North Dakotans to know that every story matters during Problem Gambling Awareness Month

Gov. Doug Burgum has proclaimed March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the impact of gambling-related issues and the availability of support services. North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) Behavioral Health Division offers free services to those experiencing gambling challenges and their families.

Measles cases are increasing in the U.S. and abroad. Between Jan. 1 and Feb. 29, 2024, there have been 41 measles cases reported by 16 states: Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York City, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Washington.

North Dakota Health and Human Services offices in Devils Lake and the outreach office in Rolla will delay opening until 10 a.m. CT today, March 4, due to hazardous road conditions. 

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is pleased to announce Donna Aukland has been appointed as chief financial officer, effective March 1.

UPDATE: As of 09:30 a.m. CT.  North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) offices in Fargo, Grafton, Grand Forks, Jamestown and Valley City that directly service clients will be closed today, Feb. 27 due to hazardous weather conditions. Details appear below.