CLAY CO., Minn. (KVRR) — This is just one more example of overland flooding that is impacting the region. This video from Clay County Sheriff’s Office is from Country Classic Cabinets, west of Barnesville and south of I-94. In a social media post, they say they switched from saws & sanders on Wednesday to shovels and sand bags. But the…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Last July, North Dakota’s suicide prevention hotline transitioned from a 1-800 number to 988, and FirstLink officials say that brought a “dramatic” increase in calls. FirstLink is 988’s in-state service provider and serves all of North Dakota and parts of western Minnesota. They had nearly 20,000 contacts directly related to suicide, a 52% increase from 2020….
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo nonprofit pushes for a North Dakota Senate bill that would charge an access fee to citizens every time someone dials 988 during a behavioral health emergency. It’s similar to North Dakotans paying 50 cents every time you hear a tornado siren except people would only pay 30 cents. FirstLink handled more than 15,000 calls…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — FirstLink wants to bring the topics of mental health and suicide to the forefront for young people. A film festival will be held on April 28th at Fargo Theatre. College and high school students are encouraged to submit their own films. Cash prizes up to one thousand dollars are being offered. FirstLink answers the National Suicide…
FARGO, N.D. – A crisis-trained Fargo police officer was able to talk an armed, suicidal man into surrendering without any harm Monday night. Police were sent to the 3400 block of 32nd Street South for the man who was barricaded inside a residence with a gun. The officer was able to build a rapport with the man who came out…
FARGO, N.D. – FirstLink is teaching community members to get involved in suicide prevention efforts. FirstLink Training and Education coordinators say it’s important everyone know the signs because it is an issue affecting the entire community. Signs of depression include someone who drastically changes their behavior such as withdrawing from activities with friends and family or even in the workplace. They…
FARGO, N.D. — Santa Village at Rheault Farm offers various opportunities to give back to the community. You can give back by donating canned food items to Great Plains Food Bank, new or gently used toys to the YMCA of Cass-Clay, and money to FirstLink and Sanford Children’s Hospital. The newest way to donate at Santa Village is through its…
FARGO, N.D. — Many young adults are told to be the best they can possibly be and to stop at nothing to be successful. “When that doesn’t map onto your own experiences, it could violate your expectations and that could be a letdown,” said Dr. Kathryn Gordon, an Associate Professor of Psychology at NDSU. The growing culture of perfectionism, as well…
FirstLink provides a variety of services in North Dakota and Clay County, including a suicide hotline, financial services and helping people find counseling. The non-profit is hosting the Glitter Gala on Tuesday to raise money to help prevent suicide in the region. You can find more information in the interview above, and find tickets by clicking here. …
