2017 News

Public Information Office Contacts:

Heather Steffl, 701-328-4933, for issues relating to Aging, Autism services, Behavioral Health Services (including the Behavioral Health Division, Regional Human Service Centers, and the State Hospital), Developmental Disabilities (including the Developmental Disabilities Division and the Life Skills and Transition Center), and Vocational Rehabilitation services.

LuWanna Lawrence, 701-328-1892, for issues relating to Children and Family Services (including adoption, child care, child protection services), Economic Assistance, Child Support, Medical Services (including Children's Health Insurance Program, and Medicaid, waivers, and Expanded Medicaid), and Administration and Support areas.

2017 News Releases Dec. 29, 2017 Human Services Seeking Comments on Medicaid Expansion Quality Strategy Plan Dec. 28, 2017 Reminder: Applications being accepted for program that helps qualifying low-income households with heating costs Dec. 21, 2017 Agency offers tips on personal health and well-being during the holidays Dec. 20, 2017 Developmental disabilities council to meet Dec. 21 to discuss progress toward goals Dec. 18, 2017 Behavioral Health Planning Council to meet Dec. 20 in Bismarck Dec. 13, 2017 Campaign launched to shift social attitude toward addiction; North Dakotans encouraged to address stigma, shame associated with disease Dec. 11, 2017 New law prevents growth of past-due child support owed by incarcerated parents Dec. 8, 2017 North Dakota State Hospital Governing Body to meet Dec. 11 Dec. 8, 2017 North Dakota's prevention efforts are working; fewer youth are using substances Dec. 6, 2017 Committee on Aging to meet Dec. 8, in Bismarck Dec. 4, 2017 STORM-RELATED CLOSURE - Northeast Human Service Center and regional child support office in Grand Forks close at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 4 Dec. 1, 2017 North Dakota State Hospital hosts holiday Celebration of Lights event on Dec. 4; Community invited to celebrate hope Dec. 1, 2017 Governor's Prevention Advisory Council on Drugs and Alcohol to meet Dec. 7 Nov. 30, 2017 Human Services seeks input on Children’s Health Insurance Program Quality Strategy Plan Nov. 15, 2017 Autism Spectrum Disorder Task Force to meet Nov. 20 Nov. 14, 2017 Brain Injury Advisory Council to meet on Nov. 17 in Bismarck Nov. 13, 2017 Money Follows the Person grant stakeholders meeting to be held Nov. 14 in Bismarck Nov. 9, 2017 Department of Human Services recognizes employees for public service Nov. 8, 2017 Olmstead Commission to meet Nov. 9 in Bismarck Nov. 7, 2017 Businesses honored for supporting employment of people with disabilities Nov. 2, 2017 Vocational rehabilitation employees recognized for helping North Dakotans with disabilities reach their employment goals Nov. 1, 2017 ND Medicaid advisory committee to meet Nov. 9 in Bismarck Oct. 31, 2017 Statewide Independent Living Council to meet Nov. 1-2 in Minot; seeks input on services Oct. 24, 2017 Department of Human Services encourages communities to support local substance abuse prevention activities in honor of Red Ribbon Week Oct. 24, 2017 Department of Human Services encourages communities to support local substance abuse prevention activities in honor of Red Ribbon Week Oct. 23, 2017 Business engagement expert to lead training at vocational rehabilitation conference Oct. 18, 2017 Governor and First Lady join human services agency in announcing tribal community grants for opioid treatment and recovery Oct. 12, 2017 State Rehabilitation Council to meet in Bismarck Oct. 24-25 Oct. 12, 2017 Area residents invited to learn about health services and resources supporting independent living Oct. 11, 2017 Agency awards substance abuse prevention grants to 10 public health units and hosts training for other grantees Oct. 10, 2017 Agency reminds employers of a valuable workforce resource: people with disabilities Sept. 21, 2017 Grant funding available to help communities prevent substance abuse Sept. 19, 2017 Bodybuilder wants to build up health of others with disabilities at Sept. 22 conference in Bismarck Sept. 13, 2017 North Dakota receives grant to support respite and training for family caregivers Sept. 11, 2017 Governor recognizes Southeast Human Service Center addiction unit supervisor Jeff McKinnon for customer service Sept. 8, 2017 Department hosts training on new payment system; organizations serving people with developmental disabilities invited to attend Sept. 8, 2017 ND Child Support Program recognized for collaboration with tribal child support programs Sept. 6, 2017 Committee on Aging to meet Sept. 8 in Bismarck Sept. 6, 2017 Council focused on coordinating services for children with disabilities holds orientation and planning meeting this week Sept. 5, 2017 State initiative offers jails training on withdrawal management and medication-assisted treatment for addiction Sept. 1, 2017 Gee named director of Economic Assistance Division Aug. 24, 2017 ND foster care program in substantial compliance after federal review Aug. 24, 2017 2017 North Dakota Behavioral Health Conference to highlight effective programs, accomplishments, and new initiatives; Register Now: Sept. 27-29 is a Time for Action in Bismarck Aug. 18, 2017 Governor’s Prevention Advisory Council on Drugs and Alcohol will meet Aug. 21 Bismarck Aug. 18, 2017 Nurturing Parenting Program gears up for fall sessions in 10 North Dakota communities Aug. 11, 2017 Five communities awarded grants to strengthen opioid addiction treatment and recovery and to prevent overdose deaths Aug. 10, 2017 Justice Reinvestment Initiative community information meeting is Aug. 15 in Devils Lake Aug. 3, 2017 Stakeholder group that provides guidance on helping people transition from institutional care to community living to meet Aug. 15 in Bismarck Aug. 2, 2017 ND Medicaid advisory committee to meet Aug. 10 in Bismarck July 28, 2017 Robinson Recovery Program addiction treatment options grow as agency shifts from contract to vouchers July 27, 2017 Business executive Eide joins Human Services' leadership team July 26, 2017 N.D.'s First Lady encourages individuals at risk for opioid overdose, families and friends, and businesses to get a naloxone prescription to prevent opioid overdose deaths July 24, 2017 ND Cares joins agency at State Fair to announce new resource connecting service members, veterans and families to services July 21, 2017 N.D. Medicaid receives federal approval to cover ABA services for individuals with autism age 21 and younger July 21, 2017 Agencies offer opioid treatment information to public at State Fair; Governor and First Lady to visit booth July 18, 2017 Williston regional child support office reopens July 17, 2017 Speakers to share information on effects of adverse childhood experiences and other child welfare topics at conference July 25-27 in Bismarck July 14, 2017 Minot and Jamestown human service center advisory groups to meet July 14, 2017 Licensed and self-declared child care providers invited to apply for grant funding to support children with disabilities July 13, 2017 Help available for Traill County Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (food stamp) clients who lost food due to power outages from Tuesday’s storm July 13, 2017 Williston Child Support office closed today due to smoke damage July 13, 2017 Agency seeks public comment on changes to Medicaid waiver serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities July 10, 2017 Human Services hosts underage drinking prevention grant training July 10, 2017 Human services center advisory groups to meet this week in Bismarck and Dickinson June 30, 2017 Wahpeton's Twin Town Gardeners Market is the latest farmers market to accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits June 28, 2017 Reminder: Cooling assistance is now available for low-income seniors and individuals with medical needs June 27, 2017 Agency invites professionals to comment as it reviews the state's Medicaid waiver programs supporting community living June 21, 2017 North Dakota communities invited to apply for funding to reduce opioid abuse and overdose deaths June 21, 2017 State Council on Developmental Disabilities to meet June 22 in Bismarck June 16, 2017 Northeast Human Service Center regional advisory group to meet June 19; agenda highlights include new measures to increase access to services and membership changes June 16, 2017 Agency considers new system verifying in-home caregiver visits; seeks client and caregiver input on system June 16, 2017 Help available for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (food stamp) clients who lost food due to power outages from Tuesday’s (June 13) storm June 15, 2017 Coalition to share information about services at June 20 Elder Abuse Awareness Day event that is being held in conjunction with summer concert night in Mandan June 13, 2017 Behavioral Health Planning Council to discuss legislation and block grant on June 16 June 8, 2017 Agency invites clients and guardians to technical assistance meeting as state reviews its Medicaid waiver programs that support community living June 7, 2017 Committee on Aging to meet June 9 in Bismarck June 2, 2017 Agency notifies clients of privacy breach June 2, 2017 Autism Spectrum Disorder Task Force to meet June 5 via statewide video conference system May 25, 2017 Department encourages North Dakotans with disabilities, their families, advocates, and others to complete survey about Medicaid waiver services. Survey is part of a comprehensive review. May 24, 2017 Human Services switches to new debit cards for some programs May 24, 2017 Families can apply for Autism Spectrum Disorder Voucher Program services beginning June 1 for upcoming year May 18, 2017 Southeast Human Service Center advisory group to meet Wednesday, May 24 May 17, 2017 Department of Human Services highlights available resources and assistance during National Prevention Week May 17, 2017 Foster parenting offers flexibility for families interested in helping children and youth in need May 16, 2017 Stakeholder group that provides guidance on helping people transition from institutional care to community living to meet May 23 in Bismarck May 15, 2017 Lake Region Human Service Center advisory committee to meet May 16 May 5, 2017 North Dakota Medicaid Program advisory committee to meet May 11 in Bismarck May 5, 2017 Commission that supports community living options for people with disabilities to meet May 11 in Bismarck May 5, 2017 Advocates Leading Their Lives network holds training May 2, 2017 Problem gambling conference on May 3 in Bismarck to feature expert May 2, 2017 North Dakota Independent Living Council to meet May 3-4 in Bismarck April 28, 2017 Parent Education Network offers resources to help strengthen parenting skills and families April 26, 2017 State Rehabilitation Council to meet in Bismarck April 27-28 April 20, 2017 North Dakota awarded federal grant to fight opioid abuse April 20, 2017 Several factors determine if children can stay home alone; Publication offers tips for parents and caregivers April 18, 2017 South Central Human Service Center advisory group to meet Wednesday in Jamestown to hear about new clinical developments April 17, 2017 West Central Human Service Center in Bismarck now offers behavioral health assessments without appointments April 13, 2017 North Central Human Service Center advisory group will meet Monday in Minot April 10, 2017 Agency helps train behavioral health providers to meet the needs of service members, veterans, and their families April 10, 2017 Vision rehabilitation therapists help people live independently; North Dakota celebrates Vision Rehabilitation Therapist Week April 9-15 April 7, 2017 Bismarck and Dickinson regional human service centers to hold advisory group meetings next week April 7, 2017 Communities hold events to support Child Abuse Prevention Month March 31, 2017 Wear blue on April 7 to support Child Abuse Prevention Month March 28, 2017 Interagency Coordinating Council that works to coordinate services for children with disabilities to meet March 30 March 27, 2017 North Dakota Family-Based Services annual conference to be held in Fargo April 5-7 March 21, 2017 Agency launches new behavioral health Web portal and Facebook page to help professionals March 21, 2017 Rehabilitation counselors recognized for connecting people to jobs March 21, 2017 Brain Injury Advisory Council to meet on March 23 March 16, 2017 Committee on Aging to meet about public policy developments on March 24 in Bismarck March 15, 2017 Northeast Human Service Center regional advisory group to meet March 20 in Grand Forks March 10, 2017 North Dakota State Hospital Governing Body to meet March 13 in Bismarck March 6, 2017 North Central Human Service Center and Child Support Office in Minot close early due to storm March 3, 2017 Autism Spectrum Disorder Task Force to meet March 6 Feb. 27, 2017 Stakeholder group that provides guidance on helping people transition from institutional care to community living to meet March 7 in Bismarck Feb. 17, 2017 North Dakota Medicaid and public health officials selected to partner in State Oral Health Leadership Institute Feb. 17, 2017 South Central Human Service Center Advisory Group to meet Feb. 22 in Jamestown Feb. 16, 2017 Results released from North Dakota Child and Family Services Review Feb. 14, 2017 Youth with disabilities encouraged to plan ahead for summer work experience Feb. 9, 2017 Indian Child Welfare and Wellness Conference to be held in Mandan Feb. 22-24 Feb. 7, 2017 Lake Region Human Service Center's advisory group to meet Feb. 14 Feb. 7, 2017 State Council on Developmental Disabilities hosts training on the legislative process Jan. 30, 2017 Heating Assistance is Available for Qualifying Low-Income North Dakotans Jan. 27, 2017 Independent Living Council to meet Feb. 1-2 in Grand Forks Jan. 27, 2017 Northwest Human Service Center advisory group to meet Feb. 1 in Williston Jan. 20, 2017 Council on coordination of services for children with disabilities to meet Monday Jan. 13, 2017 Southeast Human Service Center advisory group to meet Wednesday in Fargo Jan. 10, 2017 North Dakota Mental Health and Substance Abuse Planning Council to meet Thursday in Bismarck Jan. 9, 2017 Advisory groups for regional human service centers in Bismarck and Dickinson to meet this week Jan. 3, 2017 Storm-related Announcement: Northeast Human Service Center and other DHS Grand Forks offices closed; 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