State and health systems report progress on three behavioral health builds in Bismarck, Williston and Grand Forks Representatives from CHI Saint Alexius, Altru and project partners updated lawmakers on three behavioral health projects: a 30‑bed retrofit in Bismarck (target June 2027), a 10‑bed unit in Williston (target December 2026), and a Grand Forks build (target March 2027), all funded in part with state grants.

Exciting progress is underway on three major behavioral health projects in North Dakota, with renovations and new facilities set to transform care by 2027!

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Pam Segnus highlights outcomes and cost efficiency in North Dakota's Behavioral Health programs Segnus reports 69% success rate in Free Through Recovery program for behavioral health outcomes.

North Dakota's innovative "Free Through Recovery" program is achieving a remarkable 69% success rate in supporting individuals' behavioral health, all while costing a fraction of incarceration.

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Saint Alexis Hospital seeks $60M to expand behavioral health beds to 48 Hospital plans to raise capacity by adding 30 adolescent inpatient care beds by 2026.

A groundbreaking bill in North Dakota aims to transform mental health care by expanding St. Alexis Hospital's capacity to support adolescents, addressing a critical need in the community.

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West Central advocates for behavioral health support and community safety improvements West Central highlights 80% success in preventing homelessness and urgent community health needs.

A powerful call for funding behavioral health services in North Dakota reveals that 80% of those served avoid returning to homelessness, highlighting the urgent need for community support.

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North Dakota Assembly proposes tobacco tax fund for behavioral health services Legislative proposal establishes tobacco tax fund to support mental health programs statewide.

North Dakota is taking a bold step toward better mental health services by introducing a new tobacco tax to fund critical behavioral health programs.

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Senate committee approves regional care initiative with budget concerns Senate committee votes 4-1 to support regional care despite budget challenges.

North Dakota's Senate just took a bold step towards revolutionizing behavioral health care, but will budget concerns derail their ambitious plans?

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North Dakota Behavioral Health Division outlines new partnerships and policy initiatives for improved services Behavioral health leaders emphasize partnerships to enhance services and address system gaps statewide.

North Dakota's behavioral health leaders are forging vital partnerships to transform care and fill service gaps—what's on the horizon for mental health in the state?

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