HHS Grafton Office Delayed Opening Due to Weather

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Published March 13th, 2026

Detected March 17th, 2026

Summary

The North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) Grafton outreach office announced a two-hour delayed opening on March 13, 2026, due to hazardous weather conditions. This notice informs clients and the public about the temporary operational change and provides crisis support information.

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What changed

The North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a notice regarding a temporary delay in the opening of its Grafton outreach office on March 13, 2026. The office experienced a two-hour delay, opening at 10 a.m., due to hazardous weather and road conditions impacting the Grand Forks region. This operational adjustment was made to ensure the safety of clients and staff.

This notice serves as an informational update for affected clients and the public. While no specific compliance actions are required from regulated entities, it highlights the importance of monitoring official channels for weather-related operational changes. The notice also reiterates the availability of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for immediate behavioral health crisis support.

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HHS announces delayed opening for Grafton outreach office today

Friday, March 13, 2026 - 06:25 am

Categories: Announcement, Closure or Delay North Dakota Health and Human Services offices in Grafton will delay opening by two hours on Friday, March 13, due to hazardous weather and road conditions.

AFFECTED OFFICE:

Grand Forks region: Northeast Behavioral Health Clinic’s Grafton outreach office will have a two hour late start, opening at 10 a.m.

Clients with previously scheduled appointments are being contacted.

IMPORTANT: People experiencing a behavioral health crisis should call the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for immediate help. The crisis line is available 24-hours a day, seven days a week.

Office closure decisions are made for the safety of clients and team members and align with closures of other community clinics and government organizations.

Weather-related office closure information can be found on the HHS Facebook and X

pages and website at hhs.nd.gov. Child support customers can conduct normal business 24 hours a day on the program’s secure website at childsupport.dhs.nd.gov.