Patrick Traynor, Health and Human Services Interim Commissioner | North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services
Patrick Traynor, Health and Human Services Interim Commissioner | North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has entered into a partnership with Providence House Minot to expand residential addiction treatment services for pregnant and parenting women statewide. The collaboration introduces the Pregnant and Parenting Women program, which began operations on September 1. This initiative offers a residential setting where mothers can undergo substance use disorder treatment without being separated from their children.
The program aims to remove barriers that often prevent women from seeking help by allowing children to reside with their mothers during treatment. Morgan Layne, executive director of Providence House Minot, said, “We are thrilled to announce the expansion of our women’s program to include both mothers and their children. This project will give us the much-needed space to create a safe, supportive environment where mothers can receive essential care while keeping their children close. By addressing this critical gap in North Dakota, we ensure that mothers will not have to choose between receiving the treatment they need and their children.”
Layne also noted that the new service will deliver comprehensive recovery support in an environment focused on family unity. She added gratitude for HHS's role in establishing the expanded offering: “This is a major step forward in providing specialized support to pregnant and parenting women across our state.”
Sarah Lavelle, Behavioral Health Administrator at HHS, highlighted how this partnership aligns with the agency’s goal of strengthening families through broader access to high-quality behavioral health services. “Residential treatment that keeps mothers and children together can be a turning point for a family,” Lavelle said. “By combining recovery services with parenting support, we give families the best chance for long-term stability and well-being.”
Providence House Minot is hosting an open house event on Monday, September 15 at 10 a.m., featuring tours of its updated facility at 423 Main Street S in Minot.
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