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
Mental Health Promotion and Suicide Prevention for LGBTQIA2S+ Youth: Resource Guides for Professionals, Families, and Communities
These guides can help professionals, families, and communities support the mental well-being of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, and Two-Spirit (LGBTQIA2S+) youth. The series includes a resource guide and four companion focus guides designed for specific populations. The guides center the input of LGBTQIA2S+ individuals and those who have experienced suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
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.