A Run Across South Dakota For Suicide Prevention
On September 22, twelve community leaders from across South Dakota will take off from Bell Fourche on a 437-mile run to raise awareness and funds for suicide prevention.
Human Services Announces Launch Of 988 Emergency Number That Supplements North Dakota’s Behavioral Health Crisis Support
The North Dakota Department of Human Services’ Behavioral Health Division announced that North Dakota has joined other states in using 988, a new three-digit number that connects people who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis to trained crisis counselors. Firstlink is the centralized call center that will answer 988 calls in North Dakota.
New Three-Digit Suicide Prevention Line, 988, Goes Live July 16
After two years of planning and preparation, the new three-digit suicide prevention line, 988, will go live on Saturday, July 16.
Suicide Prevention Initiative Yields Encouraging Results
One year after implementing a suicide prevention initiative, Avera Health says is reporting significantly reductions in suicidal behavior among current and past behavioral health inpatients.