Reduce Stigma. Build Hope. No Feeling is Final.

One in five people will experience some kind of mental illness in their lifetime. As common as silver cars. More common than being left-handed. Stigma remains.

Fargo Cass Public Health’s Health Promotion Division’s mission is to empower communities and individuals to live safe, active, and healthy lives through education, collaboration and policy.

Mental Health Work at Fargo Cass Public Health:

• Inspire community-wide change through education
• Work to increase understanding and reduce stigma
• Partner with community agencies to increase positive emotional wellbeing in our community
  

Crisis Resources

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, you are not alone and Fargo Cass Public Health encourages you to reach out to a mental health professional. If you do not feel comfortable speaking to a professional, start by reaching out to a close colleague, family member, friend, or utilize the resources below.

• National Suicide Prevention LifeLine provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24/7. Services are available for:
• English speakers: 1.800.273.8255
• Spanish speakers: 1.888.628.9454
• For deaf & hard of hearing individuals: for TTY users, use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 800-273-TALK (8255)
• Crisis Text Line
• Text HOME to 741741 to text with a trained Crisis Counselor for free, anonymous, 24/7 support.
  
• Southeast Human Service Center
• Warmline.org
• Warmlines are staffed by trained peers who have been through their own mental health struggles and know what it’s like to need someone to talk to.

Additional Help & Mental Health Resources