FAMILY CRISIS SUPPORT
A family crisis is naturally stressful as it can happen at a moment’s notice. In the event of a crisis, whether mental health, addiction or otherwise, it’s important to know where and how to access services to keep your family safe. The Crisis Roadmap showcases community resources available to support you and your family.
If you or a loved one are experiencing a medical or life-threatening emergency, dial 9-1-1.
CRISIS ROADMAP
MENTAL HEALTH
2-1-1 or 701-235-7335 (SEEK)
FirstLink is a local, free, and confidential service available to anyone 24/7/365 for listening, support, referrals, and crisis intervention.
1-800-273-8255 (TALK)
Lifeline Chat is a service of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, connecting individuals with counselors for emotional support and other services via web chat 24/7/365 across the U.S.
1-866-331-9474 | Text “LOVEIS” to 22522
Love is Respect is available 24/7/365 to answer questions about dating or provide those that are in an unhealthy or abusive relationship with the support and resources they need.
1-866-488-7386 | Text “START” to 678678
A national, toll free and confidential suicide hotline available 24/7/365 for LGBTQ youth.
Text “START” to 741741
Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7/365 support via text message for everything including anxiety, depression, suicide, and school.
Behavioral Health Division of ND
The Behavioral Health Division works with partners within the Department of Human Services and the state behavioral health system to improve access to services, address behavioral health workforce needs, develop policies, and ensure quality services are available for those with behavioral health needs.
BASIC NEEDS
2-1-1 or 701-235-7335 (SEEK)
FirstLink is a local, free, and confidential service available to anyone 24/7/365 for listening, support, referrals, and crisis intervention.
701-241-1360 or 701-799-6916* (Public Health Emergencies Only)
Offers a wide-range of services to all Cass County residents including immunizations, home visits, family planning and environmental health.
1101 4th Ave N, Fargo, ND | 701-237-9337
The Emergency Food Pantry is a food distribution program whose mission is to provide referred families and individuals facing emergency situations with one week’s supply of healthy food.
1308 Main Ave, Moorhead, MN | 218-284-8895
The Dorothy Day Food Pantry offers a choice model food pantry where guests can choose what food items to take home.
2820 Bluestem Drive, West Fargo, ND
All food at this pantry is from the Daily Bread truck. Boxes are premade so all guests receive the same items.
1720 3rd Ave N, Fargo, ND | 701-232-6219
The Great Plains Food Bank team solicits, safely handles, sorts, repacks and prepares food and grocery products for monthly distribution to 213 partner agency feeding programs across North Dakota and Clay County, MN.
Churches United for the Homeless – Micah’s Mission
1901 1st Ave N, Moorhead, MN | 218-236-0372
Emergency beds for men, women, and families. They also provide housing support beds for men and women that suffer from long-term homelessness.
325 Broadway
Fargo, ND | 701-293-6262
Provides safe, affordable homes to those with lower and moderate incomes through government housing programs and funding.
1330 18th Ave South, Fargo, ND | 701-232-8588
Provides comprehensive emergency services to runaway youth and their families. They offer services to youth experiencing significant parent/child conflicts and provide one-time drop-in and crisis line services to youth who may be contemplating running away and require or seek only a minimal level of service.
YWCA Cass Clay Women and Children Shelter
3000 S. University Drive, Fargo, ND 58103 | 701-232-3449 (24-hour line)
Emergency shelter for women and children escaping domestic violence, homelessness, and other crisis situations in North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
2-1-1 or 701-235-7335 (SEEK)
FirstLink is a local, free, and confidential service available to anyone 24/7/365 for listening, support, referrals, and crisis intervention.
1-800-662-HELP (4357) or TTY: 1-800-487-4889
Free and confidential information service available 24/7/365 for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.
Text “START” to 741741
Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7/365 support via text message for everything including anxiety, depression, suicide, and school.
Parents Lead is an evidence-based prevention program in North Dakota that provides parents and caregivers with a wide variety of tools and resources to support them in creating a safe environment for their children.
Families Strong North Dakota is a free, online peer-led support group for families impacted by substance use disorder. Adapted from an evidence-based model, the program focuses on helping family members develop self-care, build social supports, and learn effective motivational strategies for interacting with a loved one with a substance use disorder.
Behavioral Health Division of ND
The Behavioral Health Division works with partners within the Department of Human Services and the state behavioral health system to improve access to services, address behavioral health workforce needs, develop policies, and ensure quality services are available for those with behavioral health needs.