Grand Forks Public Health is a recipient of the State Opioid Response Grant through the North Dakota Department of Human Services (NDDHS) Behavioral Health Division and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

These grant funds support a variety of activities with the goal of reducing the impact of opioid and stimulant use in the Grand Forks community. This is accomplished through grants to community organizations offering substance use disorder treatment and recovery support, operation of a syringe service program, and increased access to naloxone.

Our efforts focus on:

 Prevention  Treatment
Empowering the Individual Building infrastructure 
Protecting the community  Eliminating barriers
Enabling recovery Promoting wellness 

 

Naloxone 

 3 easy ways to get naloxone:

Grand Forks Public Health provides training on overdose recognition and naloxone administration to organizations at no cost. Priority for naloxone training is given to organizations that serve populations that are at high risk for opioid overdose.

Individuals can obtain naloxone training online for free

Naloxone is also available at no cost through the APC Project Syringe Service Program

Recovery Resources

Grand Forks Public Health has been collaborating with a variety of local providers to provide robust local treatment options.

Medications for Addiction Treatment

Medications for addiction treatment for opioid use disorder are now available in Grand Forks from:

  • Spectra Health, 212 S 4th St Suite 301, Grand Forks, ND 58201, (701) 757-2100
    • Medications for Addiction Treatment
      • Buprenorphine/Suboxone
      • Naltrexone/Vivitrol
    • Addiction Counseling
    • Behavioral Health
      • Peer Support
  • Ideal Option, 3301 30th Ave Suite 102, Grand Forks, ND 58201, 1 (877) 522-1275
    • Medications for Addiction Treatment
      • Buprenorphine/Suboxone
      • Naltrexone/Vivitrol
    • Open Monday – Thursday, same and next day appointments often available

  • Community Medical Services, Turning Point Building, 2424 32nd Ave S Suite 103, Grand Forks, ND 58201, 855-203-6352
    • Medications for Addition Treatment
      • Methadone
      • Buprenorphine/Suboxone
      • Naltrexone/Vivitrol
    • Addiction Counseling for MAT clients
    • Walk-in treatment available: 6am - 1pm, Monday-Friday

Counseling

Counseling is available from many Grand Forks providers.

The North Dakota Substance Use Disorder Voucher Program may be able to help you access treatment if you are unable due to insurance status or cost.

Accepts the SUD voucher and most insurance providers.

  • Northeast Human Service Center, 151 S 4th St, Suite 401, Grand Forks, ND 58201, (701) 795-3000
    • 24 hour Crisis Line: 1-(800)-845-3731

  • Alluma, 1422 Central Ave NW, East Grand Forks, MN, (218) 281-3940
    • Addiction Counseling
    • Behavioral Health
    • Medications for Addiction Treatment
    • Crisis Line: 1-800-282-5005

Serves Clients from Minnesota and North Dakota, sliding fee scale available

Accepts most insurance providers

Residential Treatment

Accepts SUD voucher, ND Medicaid, and most insurance providers

  • Douglas Place, 1111 Gateway Drive NE East Grand Forks, MN, 218-399-4002

Peer Support

Peer support options include:

  • F5 Project - provides peer support and housing for individuals involved with the criminal justice system.

Faith-Based Recovery Groups:

Online Recovery Groups:

State Resources 

The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services has low barrier programs to help people access services to treat addiction.

The North Dakota Substance Use Disorder Voucher program ensures most North Dakota residents can access addiction treatment without payment barriers at participating providers.

Community Connect helps pregnant women, families, caregivers and individuals by providing a one-stop entry point for needed services such as housing, employment, financial, parenting, physical health and community connections.  

Free Through Recovery is a community based behavioral health program designed to increase recovery support services to individuals involved with the criminal justice system who have behavioral health concerns.

  • Free Through Recovery is only available to people involved in the criminal justice system