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Data Briefs
We feel that it is important for key data findings to be shared widely with our partners. As a part of ND HOPES, we routinely create data briefs with key findings that draw from various data sources. These briefs present information such as data on suicide in western North Dakota compared to the entire state and nation and trends among disproportionately affected populations including veterans, rural residents, and youth.​ Download briefs below to learn more.
Substance Use and Suicide in ND Data Brief – January 2026
With support from North Dakota Health and Human Services (ND HHS), ND HOPES created the following data brief about substance use and its relationship to suicide in North Dakota (ND).The suicide data presented in this brief were derived from the ND Violent Death Reporting System (NDVDRS).
This information illustrates the impact of substance use as a risk factor for suicide, the increasing rate of substance use conditions, and the rising need for high-quality behavioral health treatment for those most at risk.
Protective Factors Data Brief – September 2025
Apply life-saving data about protective factors to your work! With support from North Dakota Health and Human Services (ND HHS), ND HOPES created a data brief on protective factors. Protective factors are characteristics or attributes that help to reduce the likelihood of suicidal thoughts and behaviors at personal, community, and societal levels. This data brief focuses on social connection and access to high quality care as protective factors for suicide, highlighting local third places in North Dakota that can present opportunities for future suicide prevention initiatives.
ESSENCE Data Brief – May 2025
With support from North Dakota Health and Human Services (ND HHS), ND HOPES has created a data brief on ESSENCE (Electronic Surveillance System for Early Notification of Community-Based Epidemics). This system helps track public health trends, including suicide-related incidents. The purpose of this data brief is to increase awareness and provide key information to suicide prevention partners to tailor programming, policies, and suicide prevention efforts.
Veterans Data Brief – January 2025
Produced in partnership with ND HHS, this Data Brief presents data on Veteran suicide in North Dakota.
If you or someone you know needs help, there are resources available for Veterans. Call or text 988, or chat online at 988lifeline.org to connect with a trained crisis counselor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Veterans may press ‘1’ for the Veterans Crisis Line where they will be connected with someone qualified and knowledgeable about supporting Veterans. This resource is available for all Veterans; it is not necessary to be enrolled in VA services to connect.
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