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(Press Release) â CNMI residents are invited to express their interest in serving as a board member for the Northern Marianas Humanities Council.
 The council is a non-profit, private corporation affiliated with the National Endowment for the Humanities whose mission is to navigate and explore the human experiences of the indigenous and diverse peoples of the Commonwealth by enriching their lives through research, dialogue, programs, and publications.
The councilâs board is comprised of 13 volunteer members who serve three-year terms. The council strives to maintain a board that reflects a broad cross section of our CNMI community. The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to promote the councilâs mission, programs, and activities and to actively participate in fundraising activities. Board responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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Individuals calling the national suicide prevention lifeline from a 671-area code will now be connected to the nearest available crisis center, Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center, and not a center in Hawaii, according to a news release.
The network, or 1-800-273-TALK (8255), is a free and confidential service for those in emotional distress or suicidal crisis.
“Guam s crisis hotline has seen an increase of calls by over 2000% during this public health emergency, said Theresa Arriola, director of Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center. Unfortunately, those who called the 1-800 number before today were unable to be connected to someone on Guam. Thankfully, now they will be.