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FirstLink

4342 15th Ave S Suite 201A Fargo, ND 58103 US

701.293.6462

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Member Since: 2003

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Organization Overview

FirstLink is a free, confidential service offering listening and support, referrals to resources/help, and crisis intervention 24 hours a day. FirstLink answers the 211 Information & Referral Helpline, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, and several contract lines providing support to other human service agencies. FirstLink provides these services across the entire state of North Dakota and parts of Minnesota. To reach support, connect with FirstLink via phone, text, or chat:

211 Information & Referral Helpline
Dial 2-1-1 or (701) 235-7335
Text zip code to 898-211

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Dial or text 9-8-8
Visit 988lifeline.org/chat

FirstLink offers the Care and Support Program, a program that receives referrals from hospitals and clinics across North Dakota as well as the 211 Helpline and the 988 Lifeline. The program offers resources and coping strategies, encourages mental health treatment, and provides non-judgmental listening and support. Calls are offered weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly and work around your schedule. The Care and Support Program is confidential, free, and voluntary.

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FirstLink

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2009, 2015, 2020
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Formerly the Alliance of Information & Referral Systems (AIRS)

In 2023, after fifty years of serving the sector as the Alliance of Information & Referral Systems (AIRS), we have rebranded the organization as Inform USA to better reflect our commitment to our mission and members. 

4800 Hampden Lane STE 200
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
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240.744.4742

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