American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - North Dakota Chapter

10/30/2026

We hope you can join us for an International Survivors of Su***de Loss Day event happening across North Dakota. These events are free and open to any adult who has lost a loved one to su***de. Find one near you and register for a day of hope and healing together.
💙Tuesday, November 17th:
Carrington | Chieftain Confrence Center | 6 pm- 7:30 pm
💙Saturday, November 21st:
Fargo | West Fargo Fire Department | 9 am- 11:30 am
Bismarck | Baymont by Wyndham | 9:30 am to 12 pm
Dickinson | Holiday Inn Express & Suites | 10 am to 12 pm (MST)
Minot | Minot Public Library | 11:30 am- 2:30 pm
Williston | Eagle Crest Apartments | 1:00- 3:00 pm
💙Sunday, November 22, 2026
Virtual| 1:30 pm CST- 3:30 PM cst
💙Saturday, December 5th, 2026
Wahpeton| Hughes Shelter | 9:30 am- 11:30 am
Devils Lake | Lake Region Public Library | 12 pm- 2:00 pm

Register for an event here: https://isosld.afsp.org/ or afsp.org/NorthDakota

10/27/2026

Last week, the AFSP Volunteers who are School Counselors at West Fargo High School delivered "It's Real: Teens and Mental Health" to 9th-grade students. Reach out to the Chapter; we would love to bring this program to your school! afsp.org/Itsreal

09/30/2026

09/18/2026

We are so thankful to our sponsors who support the F/M Area Out of the Darkness Community Walk! Your dollars help us to fund mental health research, prevention education, advocacy, and resources for loss survivors.

Mazda & Kia of Fargo
Chord Energy
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota
Marcus Theatres
RDO
Marvin Composites
SammonsFinancial
Sanford Health
Fargo American Legion Post 2 Gilbert C Grafton
Diversified Contractors Inc.
LiveWire
Prairie St John's
Solace Counseling
Gate City Bank
Enough With The Stigma
Boulger Funeral Home
IndustrialBuilders
Pinnacle Communications
Craftwell Architecture and Construction
MWIHealth
Friend Kenny Steam Cleaning
Mary Killoran Agent at Re/Max Legacy
Arch Dental
Order of the Eastern Star
Soulutions Behavioral Professionals
Dakota Medical Foundation
Justin's Break The Silence

09/17/2026

Volunteer Stacy is modeling our 2026 Walk Shirts! Anyone who raises $150 by Walk Day gets one of these as a special thank-you! All funds support mental health research, prevention education, advocacy, and support for loss survivors! We have 4 walks this weekend! We hope to see you there!

afsp.org/DevilsLake
afsp.org/DickinsonND
afsp.org/Fargo
afsp.org/Minot

09/12/2026

💙 North Dakota Out of the Darkness Community Walk Season Starts Today! 💙

Today we kick off our North Dakota Out of the Darkness Community Walk season, and we couldn't be more excited to come together across our state in support of hope, healing, and su***de prevention.

Whether you're walking in memory of someone lost, supporting someone you love, sharing your own journey, or simply standing with your community, we are grateful to have you with us. Every step taken helps bring hope to those affected by su***de and mental health challenges.

If you haven't registered yet, there's still time! We encourage you to register before arriving at your walk and join us for a meaningful day of connection, remembrance, and hope.

This Weekend's Walks

📍 Watford City Out of the Darkness Community Walk
📅 September 12
📌 Kent Pelton Nature Park, Watford City
⏰ Check-In/Registration: 10:00 AM CDT 🎤 Opening Ceremony: 11:00 AM CDT 🔗 afsp.org/WatfordCity

📍 Bismarck/Mandan Out of the Darkness Community Walk
📅 September 13
📌 North Dakota State Capitol Grounds, Bismarck
⏰ Check-In/Registration: 12:00 PM CDT 🎤 Opening Ceremony/Walk Start: 2:00 PM CDT
🔗 afsp.org/Bismarck

📍 Carrington Out of the Darkness Community Walk
📅 September 13
📌 Carrington City Park
⏰ Check-In/Registration & Free-Will Donation Meal: 12:30 PM CDT 🎤 Opening Ceremony: 1:30 PM CDT
🔗 afsp.org/Carrington

📍 Williston Out of the Darkness Community Walk
📅 September 13
📌 Harmon Park, Williston
⏰ Check-In/Registration: 12:00 PM CDT 🎤 Opening Ceremony: 1:30 PM CDT
🔗 afsp.org/Williston

Coming Up Next Weekend:

📍 Dickinson Community Walk - September 19 🔗 afsp.org/DickinsonND

📍 Lake Region Community Walk - September 19 🔗 afsp.org/DevilsLake

📍 Fargo/Moorhead Area Community Walk - September 20 🔗 afsp.org/Fargo

📍 Minot Community Walk - September 20 🔗 afsp.org/Minot

Final Community Walk of the Season

📍 Valley City Community Walk - September 27 🔗 afsp.org/ValleyCity

Together, we are creating communities that understand mental health, support one another, and save lives. We can't wait to see you at a walk this season. 💙

09/07/2026

What an amazing way to change the stigma around mental health! We are so thankful for your support!

In 2025, North Dakota Health and Human Services reported 162 su***de deaths. A Century High School teacher says that’s 162 too many. And so, he’s lacing up his running shoes to make a difference.

08/31/2026

https://www.kfyrtv.com/2026/08/30/bismarck-tattoo-event-raises-money-su***de-prevention/ Check out this great article about the Alchemist Tattoo event this past weekend! Thanks to everyone who supported! And thanks to our friends at Alchemist Tattoo!

For the sixth year, Alchemist Tattoo and Body Piercing partnered with volunteers from the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention Saturday to raise money ahead of the group’s Out of the Darkness Walk.