Existing research and data suggest that there are number of common or shared risk and protective factors throughout life that impact both substance abuse and mental health outcomes. Recognizing these linkages can help us identify opportunities to address health in a more comprehensive way.

Mental health promotion strategies are designed to create environments and conditions that support behavioral health and the ability of individuals to withstand challenges.

 
 

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Parents Lead

Parents Lead

Parents Lead is a program grounded in research, offering parents and caregivers practical tools and resources to create a safe and healthy space for their children.

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Behavioral Health

Behavioral Health and Education Integration

Behavioral Health supports for all educators. We've teamed up with the ND Department of Public Instruction to collect and distribute great information, resources and tools.

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suicide prevention lifeline

Suicide Prevention

Suicide prevention resources for parents, schools, and communities, including safety tools, lethal means guidance, and postvention support.

If you or someone in your life may be thinking about suicide, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and connect with a trained counselor.

Suicide Prevention Tools