Thank you for your interest in our program, LSND will not be accepting online applications from December 16 through January 1. We will continue to accept phone applications until December 19th.  We will be closing December 23, 2024, and we will reopen on January 2, 2025.

Suicide Resources for Veterans

Suicide Resources for Veterans

September is indeed a crucial time for raising awareness about suicide prevention, and it’s important to address how specific groups, like Veterans, are particularly affected. The statistics are sobering, and it’s vital to highlight resources available to...
Social Security Benefits Increase in 2024

Social Security Benefits Increase in 2024

More than 71 million Americans will see a 3.2% increase in their Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments in 2024.  On average, Social Security retirement benefits will increase by more than $50 per month starting in January. Federal...
Protecting Survivors of Stalking

Protecting Survivors of Stalking

North Dakota has taken a significant stride in safeguarding survivors of stalking by introducing a much-needed update to its Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO) statute. This change, in effect as of August 1, 2023, addresses the issue of stalking within abusive...