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BeHEARD for Educators (July 2025)
2025-07-22 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Hybrid – Self-Paced & Synchronous
Register HERE!
Behavioral Health Education, Awareness, and Response Development (BeHEARD) for Educators explores behavioral health concerns in youth aged 10-17. This basic course will provide you with tools to support youth struggling with a wide range of behavioral health concerns.
This course includes 4-5 hours of self-learning modules and a 4-hour live virtual session. The live virtual session allows participants to practice using the tools and skills learned throughout the course. Upon course completion, 8.75 hours of continuing education are awarded.
Objectives
Participating in the BeHEARD for Adults Supporting Youth course will help you:

Recognize that behavioral health in youth aged 10-17 can vary based on many factors.
List signs of common behavioral health concerns in youth.
Use REACH tools to help youth with behavioral health concerns.
Build confidence in skills to support well-being and safety in youth.

Mental Health First Aid Training
2025-07-24 08:30 - 15:30 | Virtual
LEARN HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY AND NEIGHBORS
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a virtual training hosted via Zoom that teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults. You’ll build the skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to those who are struggling. You’ll also learn how to help connect them to appropriate support.
Upcoming Training Dates offered from 8:30am-3:30pm:

July 24th
August 7th

There is approximately 2 hours of prework required that can be completed throughout the week prior to the class.

National Suicide Prevention Month - Lunch & Learn Series
2025-09-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Talk Saves Lives – For adults who want to learn how to recognize the warning signs of suicide and take steps to save lives.
Date: Friday, September 5, 2025 12:00-1:00pm CT
To Register: visit tsl-dakotas.attendease.com

QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training
2025-09-09 15:30 - 17:00, 2025-10-14 08:00 - 09:30, 2025-12-09 11:30 - 13:00, 2026-02-10 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-03-17 08:00 - 09:30 | Virtual
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) gatekeeper training is an evidence-based suicide prevention strategy that occurs when a trusted adult intervenes with a child on the brink of crisis. This training will aid school staff in learning the warning signs of those in crisis, how to offer hope to those in crisis, and how to get help & save a life.
Objectives: Upon completion of QPR Training, participants will:

Understand suicide as a national and local public health problem, and
Identify warning signs, risk factors, and protective factors contributing to suicidal ideation.

Audience: Any educator looking to learn more about how to prevent suicide.
A minimum of 10 Participants are needed for this training to occur. If training must be cancelled due to low registration numbers, registered Participants will be notified a week prior.

Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) Training
2025-09-10 08:30 - 11:30 | Virtual
Free suicide prevention training for providers who serve Service Members, Veterans, and their families.
Reducing access to potentially dangerous methods can determine whether a person at risk for suicide lives or dies. Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) equips providers with the skills to begin life-saving conversations about suicide risk, limiting access, and safe storage.
ONE Virtual Session remaining for 2025 on September 10th from 8:30-11:30am.
Questions? Contact mgauvinpanos@nd.gov.

National Suicide Prevention Month - Lunch & Learn Series
2025-09-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Talk Save Lives: Construction – For adults in the construction industry or who want to learn how to support others in this industry.
Date: Friday, September 12, 2025 12:00-1:00pm CT
To Register: visit tsl-construction-dakotas.attendease.com

Question. Persuade. Refer. - NDSU Extension
2025-09-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
What is QPR? QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer – the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help prevent suicide. QPR is an innovative, practical, and proven suicide prevention strategy. A gatekeeper is trained to recognize warning signs of a mental health crisis and connects a person in need to help and support.
For more information, please contact Adriana Drusini at adriana.drusini@ndsu.edu.

ND Thrives - Thriving Together Learning Series
2025-09-17 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual – Zoom
Thriving Together is a FREE, LIVE VIRTUAL program offering ongoing education, hands-on skill development, and collaborative relationship-building. Designed for medical and behavioral health professions in rural and Tribal North Dakota, this initiative empowers participants to take an active role in statewide suicide prevention efforts within clinical settings.
Each session is held the third Wednesday of every other month at 12:00pm CT. Date and Session Topics:

9/17/25 Intro to ND THRIVES and Lethal Means Safety Counseling
11/19/25 Safety Planning Intervention
1/21/26 988 and FirstLink’s Care and Support Program
3/18/26 Provider Resilience
5/20/26 Suicide Postvention
7/15/26 QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer)

More information and Registration at NDTHRIVES.com.

National Suicide Prevention Month - Lunch & Learn
2025-09-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Finding Hope – For adults who would like to learn more about supporting someone who struggles.
Date: Friday, September 19, 2025 12:00-1:00pm CT
To Register, visit finding-hope-dakotas.attendease.com

Suicide Prevention Conference
2025-09-24 08:30 - 16:00 | Bismarck Career Center
The North Dakota Suicide Prevention Coalition is hosting a Suicide Prevention Conference on September 24th at the Bismarck Career Center and Virtually. Join for a day of hope, learning, and resources.
Questions? Contact ndsuicidepreventioncoalition@gmail.com or visit ndspc.org.

National Suicide Prevention Month - Lunch & Learn
2025-09-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Talk Save Lives: Latinx (in English) – For adults in Hispanic or Latinx communities or those who want to learn how to support these communities.
Date: Friday, September 26, 2025 12:00-1:00pm CT
To Register, visit tsl-latinx-dakotas.attendease.com

BeHEARD for Educators
2025-11-11 08:30 - 12:30, 2026-02-16 08:30 - 12:30 | Virtual
Behavioral Health Education Awareness and Response Development (BeHEARD) is an interactive virtual course designed to help increase your knowledge, skills, and confidence in supporting youth aged 10-17 with behavioral health concerns.
To register go to https://www.sanfordhealth.org/classes-and-events/beheard and create an account. Register for BeHEARD for Educators (pi-4521).
Questions? Contact BeHEARD@sanfordhealth.org

ND Thrives - Thriving Together Learning Series
2025-11-19 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual – Zoom
Thriving Together is a FREE, LIVE VIRTUAL program offering ongoing education, hands-on skill development, and collaborative relationship-building. Designed for medical and behavioral health professions in rural and Tribal North Dakota, this initiative empowers participants to take an active role in statewide suicide prevention efforts within clinical settings.
Each session is held the third Wednesday of every other month at 12:00pm CT. Date and Session Topics:

11/19/25 Safety Planning Intervention
1/21/26 988 and FirstLink’s Care and Support Program
3/18/26 Provider Resilience
5/20/26 Suicide Postvention
7/15/26 QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer)

More information and Registration at NDTHRIVES.com.

NDSU Extension - QPR Trainings
2025-11-20 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-01-21 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-02-23 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
The QPR training program focuses on suicide prevention and provides helpful mental health resources.
Addressing the wellness needs of those working in agriculture or related areas will be the focus of the upcoming Question, Persuade, Refer suicide prevention webinars sponsored by North Dakota State University Extension. Three sessions are scheduled: November 20th from 1:00-2:30 p.m., January 21st from 11:00 am-12:30 pm and February 23rd from 1:00-2:30 p.m.
The 90-minute webinars will address concerns of high stress levels in agriculture-related jobs and the effect on well-being.
Registration is limited to the first 30 participants per webinar. To learn more or to register for the November training, visit ndsu.ag/QPRnovember.
For additional information, contact Adriana Drusini at adriana.drusini@ndsu.edu or Brotherson at sean.brotherson@ndsu.edu.

Mental Health First Aid
2025-12-04 08:30 - 15:30, 2025-12-18 08:30 - 15:30 | Virtual – Zoom
Join the more than 2.6 million First Aiders who have chosen to be the difference in their community.
LEARN HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY AND NEIGHBORS
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a virtual training hosted via Zoom that teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults. You’ll build the skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to those who are struggling. You’ll also learn how to help connect them to appropriate support.
NEXT TRAINING DATES:

December 4 | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
December 18 | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Safety Planning Workshop
2025-12-16 09:30 - 11:00 | Virtual – Zoom
For mental health clinicians – primary care providers – substance abuse counselors – hotline responders – crisis intervention services – peer supports.
The Safety Planning Intervention is a brief clinical intervention that may be used with people who have made a suicide attempt or engaged in other types of suicidal behavior, reported suicidal ideation, have psychiatric disorders that increase suicide risk, or who are otherwise determined to be at risk for suicide. Safety planning is an evidence-based practice and can be utilized in many different settings.
CHOOSE ONE VIRTUAL TRAINING:

12/16/25 9:30AM
3/18/26 1:30PM
6/15/26 9:30A
9/17/26 2:00PM

ND Thrives: Thriving Together Learning Series
2026-01-21 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-18 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual – Zoom
Thriving Together is a FREE, LIVE VIRTUAL program offering ongoing education, hands-on skill development, and collaborative relationship-building. Designed for medical and behavioral health professions in rural and Tribal North Dakota, this initiative empowers participants to take an active role in statewide suicide prevention efforts within clinical settings.
GOALS AND BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATING IN THRIVING TOGETHER

Build provider knowledge in key behavioral health topics
Learn from and support peers across rural and Tribal communities
Gain practical skills through interactive, hands-on sessions
Strengthen professional networks across North Dakota
Engage in meaningful suicide prevention advocacy
Earn FREE CEUs for ND Social Workers, Nurses, Counselors, LACs, and OTs
Be part of a united, growing, and thriving community of care

M O R E I N F O & R E G I S T R A T I O N A T. NDTHRIVES.COM.

Cass & Clay Counties Suicide Prevention Coalition Event
2026-02-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Fargo Public Library
Cass & Clay Counties Suicide Prevention Coalition is hosting a workshop on Healthy: Self-Care.
Thursday, February 12th from 12p – 1p
Downtown Fargo Library (102 3 rd St. N)
Presented by Ashley Ladbury Hrichena
Upon completion, participants will be able to:

Define the stress response cycle
Differentiate between self-care and self-soothing
Develop a professional self-care plan for before, during, and after work interactions

Contact sarah.kemp.tabbut@und.edu for questions.

Safety Planning Workshop
2026-03-18 13:30 - 15:00 | Virtual
The Safety Planning Intervention is a brief clinical intervention that may be used with people who have made a suicide attempt or engaged in other types of suicidal behavior, reported suicidal ideation, have psychiatric disorders that increase suicide risk, or who are otherwise determined to be at risk for suicide. Safety planning is an evidence-based practice and can be utilized in many different settings.
For more information, reach out to Sarah.kemp.tabbut@und.edu.

QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training
2026-04-14 11:30 - 13:00 | Virtual
Link to Flyer
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) gatekeeper training is an evidence-based suicide prevention strategy that occurs when a trusted adult intervenes with a child on the brink of crisis. This training will aid school staff in learning the warning signs of those in crisis, how to offer hope to those in crisis, and how to get help & save a life.
Objectives: Upon completion of QPR Training, participants will:

Understand suicide as a national and local public health problem, and
Identify warning signs, risk factors, and protective factors contributing to suicidal ideation.

Audience: Any educator looking to learn more about how to prevent suicide.
A minimum of 10 Participants are needed for this training to occur. If training must be cancelled due to low registration numbers, registered Participants will be notified a week prior.
