Behavioral Health

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded funding that will support projects that implement evidence-based strategies focused on higher risk populations and emphasize life skills development, resilience-building, and social connectedness.

“These efforts help individuals build the tools they need to cope with life’s challenges — from economic stress to aging to mental health struggles — before a crisis occurs,” said Melissa Markegard, HHS suicide prevention administrator. “By promoting upstream approaches to suicide prevention like stress management and building strong community connection, we can reduce suicide risk and help people feel supported and connected.”