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Peer support work is meaningful, rewarding, and deeply impactful — but it can also be emotionally demanding. Supporting others through recovery, mental health challenges, and difficult life experiences requires compassion, empathy, and energy. That is why avoiding burnout as a Peer Support Specialist is so important. At Peer Support Alliance of North Dakota (PSAND), we recognize the importance of caring for the people who care for others. Peer supporters need support too. Sum

June is Pride Month — a time to celebrate identity, community, resilience, and belonging. It is also an important opportunity to talk about mental health support, inclusive recovery spaces, and the power of peer support for LGBTQ+ individuals across North Dakota. At Peer Support Alliance of North Dakota, we believe everyone deserves access to safe, welcoming, and judgment-free support systems. Mental health recovery and substance use recovery are deeply connected to feeling s

Interested in joining our Board of Directors? You're in the right place. Here you'll find the announcement, job description, and links to apply.

As winter finally loosens its grip across North Dakota, many people notice a shift—not just in the weather, but in how they feel. Longer days, more sunlight, and warmer temperatures can have a real impact on mood, energy levels, and overall mental well-being. But these seasonal changes affect everyone differently, and understanding that is key to supporting one another. The Connection Between Weather and Mood In places like North Dakota, where winters are long and harsh, seas