September 2024 has officially been declared Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month by the State of ND. See the Governor's Proclamation here.

Anyone in the state of ND can access the 988 Helpline for suicide or crisis prevention at any time via call, text, or web. Click on the image above to visit the 988 website.

Any school can access free downloadable or deliverable 988 resources via the NDHHS: Behavioral Health Division or the 988 website. Click links to see what resources are available.

Out of the Darkness Community Walks are initiatives through the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention that raise awareness of prevention in various communities.

To access registration for walks in Williston, Dickinson, Watford City, Minot, Bismarck, Carrington, Devils Lake, Wahpeton, Fargo, and Valley City-- click on the graphic below. .

B-HERO created the resource below as a support for those looking to introduce 988 to students in a classroom or individualized setting.

If your building is looking for additional resources for Suicide Prevention, please consider these additional resources:

• The Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration's Resources
• North Dakota HOPES Project Resources
• 988 Lifeline Communication Toolkit
• FirstLink Trainings

See the flyer left for B-HERO's upcoming Question, Persuade, Refer Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper trainings for the 2024-2025 School Year.

Does this message find you in a

new building this year?

Let us know through this link so we can ensure the right Behavioral Health Resource Coordinator is listed for your current and previous buildings.

Mission

To engage K-12 Behavioral Health Resource Coordinators in training, technical assistance, and opportunities to facilitate connections.  

Vision

All school personnel will develop the knowledge and skills to support the health and wellbeing of every student and family. 

Central Regional Education Association