Human Service Centers & the Power of Outreach
"Hope in Action" is a new video series from Health & Human Services that takes you inside the vital work happening every day to support North Dakotans in need.
At Southeast Human Service Center, behavioral health clinic, in Fargo, ND, lives are changed through compassionate care and critical services—from 24/7 crisis response to addiction recovery. While many are familiar with the mental health and substance use disorder treatment provided within the center, fewer may realize the powerful outreach efforts happening beyond its walls.
Meeting People Where They Are
Outreach teams at Southeast travel directly into the community, meeting individuals where they are—often at their most vulnerable. These teams partner with organizations like:
- Downtown Engagement Center
- Emergency Food Pantry
- Cooper House
- Cass County Jail
- Hope in Recovery
- ACS (Accessing Community Services)
Together, these collaborations bridge the gap between people in need and the resources available to support them.
VIDEO DETAILS:
Premise
HHS Communications Specialist Madison Wanner sets out to shadow Southeast Human Service Center team members to experience what they do firsthand. Follow along with this series as she documents what she sees, learns and experiences.
Preview
To truly understand the impact of this work, our Communications Team spent several days shadowing the outreach teams at Southeast. We witnessed firsthand the dedication, compassion, and real-world challenges they face in bringing hope and help to North Dakotans.
About Southeast
In this episode, we take you inside Southeast Human Service Center to show how individuals can access care and begin their journey toward healing. This video sets the foundation for the series, where we’ll follow dedicated caregivers into the community to see their impact firsthand.
Downtown Engagement Center
In this episode, we explore the Downtown Engagement Center (DEC) and its vital partnership with Southeast. The DEC is more than just a place for individuals to take a shower or do laundry, it's also a crucial connection point, where Southeast addiction counselors like Cassie meet people where they are and help them take the next steps toward recovery. Watch now and see how Southeast and the DEC are working together to bring hope and support to those who need it most.
