R--Award to FirstLink Volunteer Center

FirstLink Volunteer Center was awarded a contract in the amount of $8,400.00 for providing 2-1-1 service for one year. FirstLink is a non-profit organization and the ND National Guard as well as other organizations contribute funds to FirstLink depending on what services the company provides to each organization. The ND National Guard receives services that include crisis intervention, youth services and support groups. The 2-1-1 support staff provide crisis phone services as determined through questioning and conversations with the caller.