Voices of Impact

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EVERY PERSON HAS A STORY

Every story has a purpose.

We wake up every day, with a shared goal:
To make North Dakota the healthiest state, a place where individuals and families
have the opportunity to succeed and build meaningful lives in thriving communities.

Explore with us how our work shapes the economic, physical, and behavioral health of North Dakotans.

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Featured Content

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family consisting of biological and adopted children

Adoption Awareness Month

For Alexa and Kyle Lajimodiere, love isn’t measured by bloodlines — it’s measured by how many times you say “yes.”

Alissa Patterson posing in her wheelchair

National Disability Employment Awareness Month

From VR client to counselor. Learn how Alissa Patterson is helping people with disabilities build skills, explore careers and reach goals.

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Peer Support Impact in ND

Explore how peer support is transforming lives by helping others in recovery.

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Recovery Journey

Katie Stroklund makes a difference every day using lived experience and her personal recovery story to inspire and help others.

Recovery Journey

Chad's recovery journey takes him from isolation and psychosis to making an impact daily as a peer support specialist.

Recovery Journey

Explore Theresa's recovery journey from a life of pain and addiction to recovery and meaningful work as a peer support specialist.

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