Dealing with tragedy.
Coping with trauma.
The grieving process
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What is worry?
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What is anxiety?
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What is depression?
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What are Panic Attacks?
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Sleep Hygiene
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Distraction Activities
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Grounding Techniques
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Community Resources
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Practice Mindfulness
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PTSD Resources
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Deep Breathing Exercises
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West River Health Services Resources
HOW LONG DOES ALCOHOL STAY IN YOUR SYSTEM
Headspace
Please note that our school has an account available for students & staff who are interested in mindfulness & meditation. Contact Mr. Janikowski for further questions.
6 Wellness Questions
Child in Need of Services
Parent Acknowledgement Form
At Risk Form
My Safety Plan
FIRST LINK
FirstLink answers the 211 helpline, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and communicates via the text line 898-211. FirstLink provides these services across the entire state of North Dakota and parts of Minnesota. Dial 2-1-1 or text your zip code to 898-211 from anywhere in our service area for confidential help and support
Additional Resources
FirstLink has a directory of 5,500 services that your community members can be linked to for financial and behavioral health support. FirstLink can connect them to the service they need, whether that is to k connec find help to pay rent, electricity bills, food, and/ or telehealth. If you received this letter, your agency is listed in FirstLink's directory. If you find that your community has a wonderful resource that is not listed, let us know. Simply dial 211 to reach FirstLink.
Text ND4me to 898211
Search our directory on-line through our website myfirstlink.org
Listening and Support
More than ever life is keeping us all stressed and stretched to our limits. FirstLink is available 24/7/365 to provide free and confidential listening and support.
Simply dial 211 to reach FirstLink or 701.235.7335
Text ND4me to 898211
Crisis Intervention
FirstLink answers the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for those with a 701 and some 218 area codes. If you are thinking of suicide, worried about a student, family, or friend, you can dial 800-273-8255 to reach a call specialist to help gain hope, link to services, and develop a safety plan.
How you can help
Let your families, friends, youth know they can connect with FirstLink. If you know someone that is struggling, help make the connection to FirstLink by dialing 211 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 to check and explore what happens when you call. We invite you to follow FirstLink on social media, like and share posts that have meaning to you.
Resources to print
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
800-273-8255