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ND Health & Human Services (HHS) team members work to help North Dakotans of all ages enhance their well-being and quality of life by supporting equitable access to the social determinants of health, which include economic stability, housing, education, food, community and health care. HHS promotes the state’s emergency readiness and response preparedness, achieves strategic outcomes using all ava

ilable resources, strengthens stakeholder engagement and collaboration and manages emerging public health challenges. NDHHS Social Media Comment/Reply Policy:
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Registration is now open - secure your spot today!Join hundreds of professionals from across North Dakota for the Behavi...
06/18/2026

Registration is now open - secure your spot today!

Join hundreds of professionals from across North Dakota for the Behavioral Health & Children and Family Services Conference. Connect with colleagues, gain valuable insights and discover innovative strategies to strengthen the services and supports we provide to children, families and communities.

Visit www.hhs.nd.gov/behavioral-health/conference to learn more about this year's speakers and register.

North Dakota agencies and providers can now apply for funding to become trained in and implement evidence-based services...
06/18/2026

North Dakota agencies and providers can now apply for funding to become trained in and implement evidence-based services that help keep children safely with their families.

The FamilyFirst Services Training Grant supports training and implementation costs for approved prevention programs focused on behavioral health and in-home parent support services that strengthen and stabilize families helping children remain safely at home.

Grant awards are available for:
• Up to $17,000 for one staff member
• Up to $34,000 for two staff members
• Up to $50,000 for three or more staff members

Applications will be accepted until funds are fully allocated or March 1, 2027.

Learn more: https://www.hhs.nd.gov/news/400000-grant-funding-available-expand-evidence-based-services-strengthen-nd-families

Apply: https://www.hhs.nd.gov/familyfirst

06/17/2026

Sadness vs. depression - do you know the difference? The ag community is no stranger to hard work. We expect a lot from ourselves......but could we be wearing down our bootstraps?

If you are feeling overwhelmed, sad, frustrated......it's time to talk to someone. Your health is the most important asset on your farm/ranch.

Depression in Farming – Let’s Talk About It https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/publications/depression-farming-lets-talk-about-it

Ready to talk to someone? We've got several resources listed on our website. https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/ag-topics/farm-safety-health/managing-stress

This week, for the movement challenge, try adding just 5 minutes of movement to your day. Already moving? Great! If you ...
06/15/2026

This week, for the movement challenge, try adding just 5 minutes of movement to your day.

Already moving? Great! If you want to challenge yourself to level up, add just 5 minutes more every day.

Every moment of movement matters.

06/12/2026

Change the moment.
Distractions aren’t avoidance—they’re your power move. Chew gum, snack on carrots or celery, or learn something new.
Quit tip – distract and move past the moment.
Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW, visit hhs.nd.gov/ndquits, or text ‘start’ to 300500.

Prostate cancer is the No. 1 most diagnosed cancer in ND men and colorectal cancer is No. 3. Lung cancer and skin cancer...
06/11/2026

Prostate cancer is the No. 1 most diagnosed cancer in ND men and colorectal cancer is No. 3. Lung cancer and skin cancer also impact too many men.

Early detection of cancer is key. Talk to your healthcare provider about what screening tests may be right for you, including:
Colorectal cancer
Lung cancer (for eligible adults)
Skin cancer

Taking care of your health is one of the strongest things you can do. Learn more: Comprehensive Cancer Control Program | Health and Human Services North Dakota

06/10/2026

Bring potentially lifesaving breast cancer screenings closer to home for women in western North Dakota. North Dakota Health and Human Services is seeking applicants for a new $1.5 million funding opportunity to support a mobile mammography unit serving rural and underserved communities. Breast cancer affects 1 in 8 women during their lifetime, and early detection can increase five-year survival rates to greater than 99%.

Applications are due June 30, 2026, at 5 p.m. CT.
Apply now: hhs.nd.gov/rural-health-transformation/funding

https://www.hhs.nd.gov/rural-health-transformation/stevens-amendment

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants who lost food due to recent power outages caused by the Ju...
06/10/2026

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants who lost food due to recent power outages caused by the June storms may be eligible for replacement benefits. Report the loss within 10 days to the HHS Customer Support Center email at [email protected], phone at 866-614-6005 or 701-328-1000, 711 (TTY), mail to Customer Support Center, P.O. Box 5562, Bismarck, ND 58506, or at their local human service zone office during regular business hours. Learn more at https://hhsnd.site/snap-replacement-626

06/10/2026

Quitting is easier when you’re connected to support.
A quit coach can help you navigate cravings, stay motivated, and build a plan that works for you.
Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW, visit hhs.nd.gov/ndquits, or text ‘start’ to 300500.

We're back at it today with the movement challenge!Sitting all day? Stand up. Stretch. Take a lap. Do 10 jumping jacks.E...
06/09/2026

We're back at it today with the movement challenge!

Sitting all day?

Stand up. Stretch. Take a lap. Do 10 jumping jacks.
Every moment of movement matters!

Before starting a new exercise or movement routine, check with your healthcare provider if needed.

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