Teaming up to improve access to mental health services

Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota (BCBSND) is partnering with the Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation to raise awareness about mental health resources this summer. For every strikeout thrown, BCBSND’s Caring Foundation will make a donation to support their military retreats and mental health programs.

Proudly partnering with the Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation for the 2026 season.

Strikeout scoreboard

$18,250
Grand total donations

365
Grand total strikeouts

$3,400

Badlands Big Sticks
68 strikeouts

$3,350

Bismarck Larks
67 strikeouts

$1,400

Grand Forks Spitfires
28 strikeouts

$3,600

Fargo-Moorhead
RedHawks
72 strikeouts

$4,000

Minot Hot Tots
80 strikeouts

$2,500

Minot Honeybees
50 strikeouts

Mental health tips

For veterans

Stay connected in your own way
Spend time with others, even in small, everyday moments. You don’t have to open up all at once.
Lean on people who understand
Connecting with fellow veterans can help you feel less alone and more understood.
Know the signs to watch for
Changes in sleep, mood, anger, isolation or substance use are common and worth paying attention to.
Asking for help is part of taking care of yourself
Mental health support matters, and reaching out is a strong, important step.
Give yourself time to rebuild and adjust
Life after service takes patience. Progress may be slow, and that’s okay.

Back view of long hair brunette girl sitting on the pier near lake at sunset time

Three generations of family men laughing together, close up

For caregivers and loved ones

Be present without trying to fix everything
Time together and listening often matter more than having the right words.
Keep connection natural and low-pressure
Conversations tend to happen more easily during shared activities than formal talks.
Encourage support beyond yourself
Help them stay connected to other veterans or trusted networks.
Learn what to look for
Withdrawal, irritability, sleep changes or mood shifts can signal they may need extra support.
Take care of yourself, too
Supporting someone else is hard. Make sure you have space, support and resources as well.