Domestic Violence Program NWND

09/05/2026

Good Morning!
Borrowing, I suppose sharing this image from
American Foundation for Su***de Prevention 's website that has a nice array of sharable images https://afsp.org/social-shareables/ for anyone who would like to participate.
I like this one the most because when you're in deep it can be scary easy to forget. I've you've forgotten that it might be a good idea to talk to those you trust or to the volunteers on 741741 and 988

Abusers will often try to convince their targets that nothing matters, least of all their targets. That lingers. If you are one of our neighbors in Mountrail or Burke county and you're going through DV we're here for you at Domestic Violence Program NWND

09/03/2026

Good Morning!
In light of Su***de Prevention and Awareness Month we will be participating with SAMHSA NAMI and 988 efforts, as well as other groups in rememberance of those we have lost, in solidarity with those who are going through it, and in the hope that when the time comes our neighbors know where support can be found.
988 to talk with the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline
741741 Crisis Text Line
https://www.samhsa.gov/about/digital-toolkits/su***de-prevention-month
to see the 'toolkit' and participate in Su***de Prevention Awareness Month campaign with SAMHSA

Curious about the numbers?
https://www.hhs.nd.gov/behavioral-health/data
ND Health and Human Services has data available!

09/02/2026

Start the conversation. Talking openly about su***de reduces stigma and helps people ask for help. Here is how: samhsa.gov/find-support/helping-someone/how-to-talk-to-someone-about-help
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09/02/2026

Good Morning
For September there is an interesting event by Kickin 2 Stay happening over in East Grand Forks, MN that I wanted to share... yes I'm sharing here because I saw it on the Wish You Were Here Ride for Su***de Prevention page. Sorry for lurking... be less interesting, caring and local... I guess? 🤷‍♀️😊💜
I don't know if I've ever seen a kickball tournament fundraiser, but it looks genius!
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1H8VcT5YTY/

Early sign up is still open!

Sign up before September 2nd and get a free t-shirt for the team!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1V7gjJ-SBGkjiIoXheq7kC54fdKjIEFUOUaX6ucAtONg/edit?chromeless=1

09/01/2026

You may not always know what someone is experiencing. A check-in, a listening ear, a number shared at the right moment, can make a real difference. ***dePrevention starts with connection. samhsa.gov/about/digital-toolkits/su***de-prevention-month/toolkit ***dePrevention

07/07/2026

Good Morning!
I'm coming in a bit late for this one, but it's a good one!
I'm not even sure who to credit for this event, there are many hands involved... but the Lignite Area Riders are bringing in their 8th Annual Fun Run Day in Lignite, ND with the 109 Club and Steakhouse bringing the BBQ and a Street Dance with the music of the 49th Parallel and so much more!
If you're looking for good home-town fun or just a reminder that the community is better with you in it. Stop in for a day of ease, food, fun and neighborly bonding.

Fair warning, this announcement is late! I do NOT know how many tickets are left.

Special thanks to Grady Bakken and Traci Iverson Bakken ... I consolidated all images here from their posts to showcase the event!

07/07/2026

Good Afternoon,
Last Friday, July 3rd of 2026 an iconic member of the Stanley area passed away.
Gene "Skip" Wing covered more roles than most had served on the Board of the Domestic Violence Program of NW ND at its beginning. From 1987 during the set up and all the red tape phase and the growing pains involved in the beginning this Non-Profit and for 30 years more until his official retirement on Feb 17, 2017.
His dedication to his community if not unique, is certainly rare and we at the DVP of NW ND are grateful for his presence and guidance through the decades.
Though he has not been an active member of the Board for some years now, his presence has never been forgotten.
Thank you for everything Skip, you will be missed.
Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home has run this great community member's obituary on their Face Book page
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1LAfbQ8j4n/
and their website
https://www.fulkersonfuneralhomes.com/Obituary/6881/Gene-Skip-Wing
For all to sign his guest book and gather in memory.

For those who are able His visitation is today. July 7th from 2pm until 4 pm at Springan Stevenson Funeral Home in Stanley, North Dakota.
His religious rites will be held by Prairie Lutheran Parish
His funeral service will be held tomorrow at 11am at the American Lutheran Church in Stanley
And he will be laid to rest at the Knife River Lutheran Cemetery in Stanley

To his family, friends, and loved ones we offer our deepest condolences.

https://www.fulkersons.com/Obituary/6881/Gene-Skip-Wing