North Dakota Mental Health Resources
Mental Health in North Dakota
Data from the North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) shows that 30.9% of middle school students report feeling sad or hopeless for at least two consecutive weeks each month. In addition, 35% of high school students share this experience and nearly 60% of college students have attended counseling for a mental health condition in the past year.
Unfortunately, Kids Count North Dakota shares that nearly half (46%) of children and youth with a mental health disorder are not currently receiveing the treatment they need and 10,000 do not have health insurance.
Agencies across the state have pooled their resources to improve resident access to treatment providers in all regions. In addition to crisis lifelines, they’re also staffing mobile crisis teams and specialized CARES Crisis Response Teams for people with developmental disabilities. The HHS has also set up short-term services in key counties including Fargo and Bismarck, which include short-term residential services and walk-in outpatient support.
10,000
Children with mental health issues do not have health insurance
30.9%
Middle schoolers who report feeling sad or hopeless
Nearly 60%
College students who have attended counseling for mental health
Free Mental Health Resources in North Dakota
Dakota Family Services provides mental health resources for families in an outpatient setting. They have therapy and psychiatric services for adults, adolescents, and children. Additionally, they offer online therapy and psychological testing. Their staff specializes in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which may help reduce mental health issues like depression and aggression.
Provide Services for
Depression
Anxiety
ADHD
Autism
The Native American Development Center provides services in North Dakota to help Native Americans have opportunities to prosper, including housing counseling, financial coaching, and maximizing credit scores. They have home-buying workshops, tribal seminars for economics and land owning, budgeting, and emergency savings assistance. The center also offers affordable loan programs for adult Tribe members 18 and older.
Provide Services for
BIPOC
Substance Abuse
PTSD
Anxiety
Depression
The North Dakota Brain Injury Network provides services and free online resources to raise awareness and education across the state. The center includes brain injury screenings, support groups, and socializing opportunities. They also offer outreach events with information booths, training, and speaking engagements. Their network works with schools, collaborating on special education and brain injuries.
Provide Services for
Seniors
Veterans
Depression
Anxiety
PTSD
Disability
The Immigration Advocates Network, partnering with Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service and Episcopal Migration Ministries, provides legal and non-legal services at low or no cost. They help with status adjustments, employment authorization, and language services. They also have free online resources for job seeking, manuals for legal advocacy, and webinar training.
Provide Services for
BIPOC
PTSD
Anxiety
Depression
Red River Rainbow Seniors provides advocacy, support, educational resources, and fun events for seniors in the LGBTQIA+ community. They include various activities and groups to assist these seniors with living a life of connection and enjoyment. The goal is to offer a friendly, safe center where these allied members can socialize.
Provide Services for
Seniors
LGBTQ
Depression
Anxiety
Isolation
North Dakota Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health is a parent-run center focusing on the emotional, mental, and behavioral needs of youth and children. They provide support groups for caregivers and parents raising children with mental health conditions, advocacy and education for families regarding rights and responsibilities, and training for service providers.
Provide Services for
Teens & Students
Disability
ADHD
Autism
Anxiety
Depression
Prairie St. John’s in North Dakota, provides substance use and mental health services for children, adolescents, and adults. Their services include a continuum of care for people across the state and other areas. They offer free assessments 24/7 and promote education and fair treatment that is person-centered. Their programs include medication-assisted treatment, counseling, therapy, psychiatry, and discharge planning.
Provide Services for
Teens & Students
Substance Abuse
Depression
Anxiety
Eating Disorders
The Abused Adult Resource Center provides free and confidential help for survivors of stalking, dating and domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, and human trafficking. They raise awareness in the communities and create programs to end the cycle of abuse for men, women, children, and elders. Their staff can connect clients to safe housing and referrals for medical care, legal assistance, and employment.
Provide Services for
Seniors
Women
Men
Domestic Violence
PTSD
Grief
The North Dakota Autism Center serves as a place of support for families affected by autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities. The goal is to help people reach their full potential with therapeutic support and advocacy. They offer in-home family services, community programs, and behavior modification support.
Provide Services for
Teens & Students
Autism
ADHD
Anxiety
Disability
The North Dakota Domestic and Sexual Violence Coalition provides education and training to increase public awareness and promote legislative change. They also offer the resources and tools communities need to support victims and survivors of violence. Their team assists men and women with safety planning, finding shelter, and obtaining legal protection orders.
Provide Services for
Women
Men
Teens & Students
LGBTQ
Domestic Violence
PTSD
Anxiety
Depression
Recovery Reinvented is a North Dakota movement to inspire people and remove the shame and stigma of substance abuse. They provide events for anyone and everyone who wants addiction treated as a disease and not a moral failing. Recovery Reinvented happens once a year and blends communities to implement hope and resources for overcoming addiction.
Provide Services for
Substance Abuse
ND Cares provides accessible support to Veterans, Service Members, Families, and Survivors. They offer resources that help guide guests to specific assistance, including housing, food, employment, and benefits. Their coalition includes a network of over 40 providers and partners to help minimize treatment barriers and improve services through community programs and business initiatives.
Provide Services for
Veterans
PTSD
Anxiety
Depression
North Dakota Health and Human Services provides substance abuse and mental health care for children and adults. They offer access to resources and support for recovery assistance. The state-sponsored programs promote safe and healthy communities through outreach while focusing on positive changes that address addiction and mental health awareness.
Provide Services for
Substance Abuse
Depression
Anxiety
PTSD
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) North Dakota is committed to advocating for families, friends, and individuals affected by mental health conditions. They offer support groups, educational resources, and community events to help increase awareness and understanding for anyone wanting to learn more about mental illness.
FirstLink provides free, confidential assistance and crisis intervention. The service has resources, training, and community events. They offer referrals to local programs and education, providing fast, non-judgmental listening and support. Whether you need the 211 Information and Referral helpline or the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, someone is always available to help.
Provide Services for
Depression
Anxiety
PTSD
Substance Abuse