Background Established in 2015 Governor’s Executive Order Executive Committee as governing body Coalition of more than 45 individuals Mission is to strengthen an accessible, seamless network of support for Service Members, Veterans, Families, and Survivors (SMVFS) Priority of effort is related to Behavioral health services that focus on emotional health, and prevention/treatment/recovery of mental health disorders and substance use disorders
Progress Expanded support network 36 communities 5 businesses Conducting 2nd Regional Community Training event here in Medora. (Jamestown 1st) 39 mental health providers from 15 communities received the three phase ND Cares Behavioral Health Training, which included military culture https://behavioralhealth.dhs.nd.gov/ndcaresprovider https://ndcares.org/resources
Future Single Resource Hub Engage Local, State, Tribal, and Federal entities on priority issues Regional training Expanded Integration to Support Network Faith based entities Hospitals, clinics, LTC facilities Primary Care and Behavioral Health providers School Districts
Support Network
Contact Information Joe Faller and/or Darcie Handt Mail: ND Cares PO Box 5511 Bismarck, ND 58506-5511 Email: ndcares@nd.gov Phone (701) 333-2015/2012 Website: https://ndcares.org/