FirstLink

06/03/2026

FirstLink is so proud to celebrate Evie's first Applied Su***de Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) that her and Cindy presented in Grand Forks last week!

We are so thankful for Evie and Cindy's hard work presenting this training and to all of the people who attended!💙

06/02/2026

We are so excited to introduce our new Care & Support Partner Spotlight series! Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing the incredible organizations thatwork with us to support our community. 💙

We are kicking things off by shining a bright light on one of our newest partner, and the very first school to partner, Grand Forks Public Schools ! 🏫✨

Thank you to the educators, administrators, and staff at GFPS for your unwavering dedication to youth wellbeing and for being such a vital piece of our support puzzle. We are so proud to partner with you! 🌟

06/01/2026

Happy Pride Month!

Everyone deserves a safe, supportive, and judgment-free space to turn to. Your identity is valid, your story matters, and you belong here.

If you or someone you know needs a listening ear, resources, or support, please know you never have to navigate life's challenges alone.

We are here for you 24/7/365.

For information on local community resources, dial 2-1-1 or text your zip code to 898-211. For help with thoughts of su***de or another mental health crisis, please call or text 9-8-8.

05/29/2026

We are grateful for the ongoing partnership and support of O'Keeffe O'Brien Lyson Attorneys!

05/27/2026

We are so excited for this event on Sunday! Thank you to The Inked Huntress Tattoo Studio for supporting FirstLink's mission and helping us ensure that anybody needing support is able to access it. 💙

05/26/2026

Join FirstLink in Minot for a FREE safeTALK Su***de Alertness Training on Friday, June 5 from 1:00–4:00 PM. Register here https://myfirstlink.org/trainings/safetalk-6-5/

Recognizing the signs that someone may be struggling can save a life.

FirstLink is offering a FREE safeTALK Su***de Alertness Training in Minot on Friday, June 5th from 1:00-4:00 PM at the Minot Public Library.

This 3-hour training helps participants learn how to:
• Recognize when someone may be having thoughts of su***de
• Start a supportive conversation
• Connect individuals to life-saving resources and support

The training is open to anyone age 15+ and CEUs are available for several professions.

Mental health awareness and su***de prevention are community efforts, and opportunities like this help equip more people to respond with confidence and care.

Register here: https://myfirstlink.org/trainings/safetalk-6-5/

Thank you to FirstLink and the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services for making this training available to our community.

05/20/2026

Please join us in congratulating Aaliyah, FirstLink’s Helpline Manager, on becoming an official safeTALK Certified Trainer! 🎉

safeTALK is an evidence-informed su***de alertness training that helps participants recognize when someone may be having thoughts of su***de and connect them to lifesaving support.

Aaliyah’s dedication to su***de prevention, training, and community education strengthens FirstLink’s mission and expands our ability to offer this important training across North Dakota and the region.

Congratulations, Aaliyah! We are so proud of you and grateful for the heart, skill, and leadership you bring to this work. 💙

Check out upcoming training opportunities here: https://myfirstlink.org/trainings/

05/19/2026

Jeremy and Skyler had the opportunity to teach a large group of ShareHouse, Inc. employees this morning about assessing for risk of su***de using the Columbia Su***de Severity Rating Scale! It is so important for professionals to know how to ask about su***de, and what to do when someone says that they are thinking of su***de. Thank you for having this conversation with us today!

05/18/2026

We are so excited! See you all May 31st! 💙

Hi friends! 

Just wanted to pop in to let the people know that we collaborated with for Mental Health Month May 🙌 We will be posted up at on Sunday, May 31st for a Flash special where proceeds go towards su***de prevention. 

A few things to know right now:

⭐ WHERE: Sunday, MAY 31st 10am-5pm 

⭐ BODY LOCATIONS: Arms and legs only.

⭐ CAN I DO DESIGN ADJUSTMENTS? Flash presented as is.

⭐ CAN I JUST BOOK? First come first serve.

⭐ Flash sheets to be announced closer to!

and PLEASE if you are struggling with mental health or thoughts of su***de please reach out. You are deserving of life 🫂

***depreventionawareness