Health FAQs
Protection against Covid-19 & Influenza
You can protect yourself and help prevent the spread of respiratory illness, including COVID-19, by following basic prevention guidelines:
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then immediately throw the tissue in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
How do I quit smoking/vaping/chewing?
For free, private counseling support, contact NDQuits: https://ndquits.health.nd.gov/
The Tobacco Free Campus policy is here https://www.mayvillestate.edu/files/4714/5746/9776/M917_Tobacco_Free_Campus.pdf
Where can I get tested for a sexually transmitted infection?
In town:
Sanford Mayville Clinic, call for an appointment– 701-788-4500
Out of town:
Ally Health (formerly known as Valley Health)
1551 28th Ave. South
Grand Forks, ND 58201
701-775-2559
https://myallyhealth.org/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIv5Wxobaw8AIVWG5vBB3v-gdeEAAYASAAEgI15vD_BwE
Women’s Care Center (formerly known as First Choice Clinic – Fargo
103 N University Drive
Fargo, ND 58102
701-237-6530
Call a counselor at 1-877-908-2341
https://www.womenscarecenter.org/fargo-north-dakota
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Help
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
Call 988 for Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Grand Forks Region
Northeast Human Service Center
- Open Access (walk-in) assessment hours Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
- 701-795-3000 or toll free at 1-888-256-6742
ShareHouse (Grand Forks ND)
- 877-294-6561
Fargo Region
Southeast Human Service Center
- Open Access (walk-in) assessment hours Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
- 701-298-4500 or toll free at 1-888-342-4900
First Step Recovery of The Village Family Service Center
- 701-451-4900
Beth’s Place (Moorhead MN)
- 701-566-9965
Health Links
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
ND Department of Health HIV/AIDS Program
ND Health & Human Services Sexual Transmitted Infections (STI)