FirstLink is partnering with TellWell to put on a film festival to highlight mental health concerns and resources. Prairie Public is the event's media sponsor. We visit with FirstLink Executive Director Jennifer Illich.
JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – For more than 50 years, FirstLink has provided their free confidential service available to anyone who needs it.
The service provides listening and support, referrals to resources and help, and crisis intervention. They answer the 211 helpline, which is the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and communicates via the text line 898-211.
Jennifer Illich, Director of Helpline Operations, says they provide more than 5,000 resources for those who need them.
JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – There has been a spike in suicides in the last two weeks in Stutsman County.
As suicide rates continue to climb in North Dakota, it’s important to know and share information that is available. FirstLink is a free, confidential service available to anyone. The service provides listening and support, referrals to resources and help, and crisis intervention. They answer the 211 helpline, which is 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,” Jennifer Illich, Director of Helpline Operations states. “Dial 2-1-1 or text your zip code to 898-211 from anywhere in our service area for confidential help and support.”
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Monday, February 8, 2021 - Bruce Gjovig’s newest book is Innovative Entrepreneurs from North Dakota: 125 Years of Impact. The book profiles 46 North Dakotans who made their mark in business. ~~~ Giving Hearts Day is coming up on Thursday, and each year we like to pick out a recipient organization or two to learn about their work and to promote giving to any of the dozens of organizations that participate. This year, we visit with Cindy Miller, executive director of First Link, the hotline that connects folks with resources that can help them in times of crisis. We also hear from Jennifer Illich, director of helpline operations. They discuss the resources and how the demand for help has evolved during the pandemic.