Behavioral Health Resources

Behavioral Health is how our behavior effects our health and wellbeing. These resources below aim to help minimize harmful behaviors and promote healthier choices to improve mental and physical health. 

• Syringe Exchange: Support agencies that provide a clean syringe for each injection instance to reduce the potential for transmission of HIV, hepatitis B and C, and other blood-borne pathogens. 
• ND Cares: The purpose of the ND Cares coalition is to resolve barriers or gaps in services to ensure those serving, who have served, families and survivors receive the behavior health care and assistance they need.
• Mental Health Programs
• Addition Services
• Regional Human Service Center: The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services operates eight regional human service centers. Each serves a designated multi-county area, providing counseling and mental health services, substance abuse treatment, disability services and other human services.
• NDQuits: The leading resource for North Dakotans seeking assistance to quit smoking or using smokeless tobacco products, including vapes or electronic cigarettes. With NDQuits, you can begin a free program that can help you quit your way. 
• FirstLink: FirstLink is a free, confidential service available to anyone 24/7/365 for listening and support, referrals to resources/help, and crisis intervention.
  • Call the 2-1-1 helpline or 9-8-8 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for confidential help and support.