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Bismarck leaders propose 24/7 triage center as homelessness and safety concerns rise

Human Services Interim Committee · November 19, 2025
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Bismarck public‑health and police officials described increases in unsheltered homelessness, rising safety incidents and a plan for a 24/7 community triage center combining low‑barrier shelter, crisis stabilization, peer supports and housing navigation.

Bismarck‑area officials outlined a regional model to triage people in crisis and reduce reliance on emergency rooms and law enforcement.

Renee Mok of Bismarck‑Burleigh Public Health said recent point‑in‑time counts and on‑the‑ground outreach show rising numbers of unsheltered people and acute needs linked to behavioral health and…

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