ND HOPES is a suicide prevention initiative in western North Dakota.
A partnership between the University of North Dakota and NORC at the University of Chicago, ND HOPES provides programs, resources, and supports for all residents and tailored programming for rural communities, veterans, and LGBTQIA2S+ youth. Taking a strengths-based approach grounded in positivity, hope, and resilience, ND HOPES aims to reduce suicide morbidity and mortality across the region.
Spreading hope throughout North Dakota, one day at a time.
What We Do
We work with over 25 partner organizations to provide suicide prevention education, training, programs, services, resources, and supports.
55K+
Veterans who live in the state of North Dakota
50%
North Dakota population lives in rural areas
20K+
Individuals living in North Dakota identifying as LGBTQ+
Opportunity
North Dakota Zero Suicide Community of Practice
ND HOPES and the ND THRIVES invite you to join the 2024-2025 North Dakota Zero Suicide Community of Practice (CoP)! The CoP will consist of monthly virtual sessions – a mix of group and individual meetings – with our experienced staff to help you successfully implement the Zero Suicide model in your health or behavioral health care clinic or system. Click below for more information!
Featured Resource
Health Equity and LGBTQ+
This presentation, delivered by Dr. Samantha Oliver at the 2024 LGBTQIA2S+ Summit, covers a variety of topics within the focus of LGBTQ+ Health Equity. First, Dr. Oliver provides a summary of the Minority Stress Model and Intersectionality and the impact on health. Second, Dr. Oliver reviews barriers to adequate and affirming care for LGBTQ+ Veterans and offers suggestions on how to increase protective factors. Third, Dr. Oliver provides a summary of VHA policy related to LGBTQ+ care and definitions of terms such as health equity, health disparities, affirming care and equity in care in the VA. Fourth, Dr. Oliver discusses how one can increase affirming care in their practice. The presentation ends with a list of available LGBTQ+ resources.
How to keep yourself and your loved ones safe
You can save a life by learning how to recognize and help someone who is thinking about suicide.
Visit our Lethal Means Safety page to learn how to recognize warning signs, find help, and keep yourself and your loved ones safe. You can also download our Community Care Card, which is a quick reference guide with resources, tips, information, and talking points about lethal means safety.