FirstLink is a free, confidential service available to anyone 24/7/365 for listening and support, referrals to resources/help, and crisis intervention. FirstLink answers the 211 helpline, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, and communicates via the text line 898-211. FirstLink provides these services across the entire state of North Dakota and parts of Minnesota. Dial 2-1-1 or text your zipcode to 898-211 from anywhere in our service area for confidential help and support.

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. We're committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness. Call 988 to reach a local crisis center. 

CAWS North Dakota is the statewide sexual and domestic violence coalition. We support and present a unified voice for the 20 crisis intervention centers across North Dakota.

Help is Here offers a link to a wide variety of resources, from learning some new self-care practices to finding behavioral health treatment options, to economic assistance options, and rent help.

Employment Resources for People Recovering From Substance Abuse Issues