# Wellness Check Help - North Dakota ## National Wellness Check Resources - **National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Now 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)** - **Phone:** 988 - **Website:** [https://988lifeline.org](https://988lifeline.org/) - **Description:** Offers 24/7 crisis support and wellness checks by connecting individuals with trained counselors. - **National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) HelpLine** - **Phone:** 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) - **Text:** "NAMI" to 741741 - **Website:** [https://nami.org](https://nami.org/) - **Description:** Provides information, resources, and emotional support for mental health crises. - **Crisis Text Line** - **Text:** HOME to 741741 - **Website:** [https://www.crisistextline.org](https://www.crisistextline.org/) - **Description:** Free, confidential 24/7 text support for emotional and mental health crises. ## Statewide Wellness Check Services - **North Dakota Suicide Prevention and Crisis Services Hotline** - **Phone:** 1-800-273-TALK (8255) - **Website:** [https://www.ndsuicideprevention.org](https://www.ndsuicideprevention.org/) - **Description:** Provides wellness checks, crisis intervention, and mental health support across the state. - **North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services** - **Phone:** 1-701-328-2290 - **Website:** [https://www.nd.gov/dhs](https://www.nd.gov/dhs) - **Description:** Offers wellness checks, mental health resources, and public health services. ## Local Wellness Check Resources by Region/City ### Fargo - **Fargo Police Department (Non-Emergency Line for Wellness Checks)** - **Phone:** 701-235-4493 - **Website:** [https://www.fargopolice.com](https://www.fargopolice.com/) - **Description:** Non-emergency line for requesting wellness checks or assistance with individuals in distress. ### Bismarck - **Burleigh County Social Services** - **Phone:** 701-323-2200 - **Website:** [https://www.burleighco.com](https://www.burleighco.com/) - **Description:** Offers wellness checks, crisis response, and support services for individuals in Bismarck and surrounding areas. ### Grand Forks - **Grand Forks County Social Services** - **Phone:** 701-787-8500 - **Website:** [https://www.gfcounty.org](https://www.gfcounty.org/) - **Description:** Provides wellness checks, crisis intervention, and mental health services. ## Online and Remote Wellness Check Options - **Telehealth Mental Wellness Services:** - **Website:** [https://www.ndhealth.gov](https://www.ndhealth.gov/) - **Description:** Access remote wellness checks and counseling via video or phone for mental health support. - **Virtual Mental Health Support Groups:** - **Website:** [https://www.nami.org](https://www.nami.org/) - **Description:** Online communities offering support and wellness discussions for individuals in need of mental health assistance. ## How to Request a Wellness Check 1. **Call your local non-emergency police department line:** - **Phone:** [Insert local non-emergency number] - **Description:** Request a wellness check for a loved one or individual in need. 2. **Contact local social services or health organizations:** - **Phone:** [Insert relevant numbers] - **Description:** Many offer wellness checks as part of their crisis response services. 3. **Reach out to trusted community or religious organizations:** - Many churches, temples, and community groups can help connect you with resources. --- _Updated as of December 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact the relevant local department or organization._