Bring Your Own Lunch & Learn 2026: Trauma & Eating Disorders
2026-04-21 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual
BOYLL is a lunch and learn zoom meeting held monthly. The Traumatic Stress Education Series features national and regional speakers presenting on topics related to trauma-informed care and treatment for mental health clinicians and child-serving professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge across a wide range of trauma-related topics.
This series is free with CEU’s available. No registration required. For more information, visit the following website: TCTY Website

ND PMHCA Program - School-based ECHO Sessions
2026-05-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
North Dakota Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program is hosting School-Based ECHO Sessions for School professionals. The ECHO Series is designed to support school professionals in addressing pediatric mental health needs by connecting them with expert guidance, resources, and peer collaboration. This session will be ‘Suicide Prevention in Schools: From Early Intervention to Response.’
Hosted Online (and recorded for later viewing) from 12:00-1:00pm CT

Mental Health First Aid Training
2026-05-14 08:30 - 15:30, 2026-05-21 08:30 - 15:30, 2026-06-11 08:30 - 15:30 | Virtual – Zoom
Learn how to support your Friends, Family, and Neighbors!
Mental Health First Aid (MFHA) 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.
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training is in the final year of funding for this grant cycle, and we want to make the most of it! Since launching in February 2023, we’ve conducted 92 classes and trained 1,571 individuals across our communities. Thanks to your support in spreading the word, these trainings have already made a big impact.

Preventing Suicide Among American Indian & Native Service Members
2026-05-14 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual – Zoom
Preventing Suicide Among American Indian and Alaska Native Service Members, Veterans, and their Families: Webinar Learning Series
American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) people have a proud and exemplary tradition of military service, consistently serving at one of the highest per-capita rates of any ethnic group in the United States. This dedication and sacrifice, however, have come at a significant cost. According to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) data, AIAN Veterans are among the groups most heavily impacted by suicide.
To address this urgent issue, the VA has partnered with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to host a webinar learning series, bringing together champions for the health and well-being of AIAN Service Members, Veterans, and their Families (SMVF) for a dedicated time of learning, sharing, and collaboration.

March 12th – Session 1: The Healing Power of Stories – Digital Storytelling with Veterans
April 9th – Session 2: Understanding the Need: Insights from Rural and Urban Data
May 14th – Session 3: Someone to call – A Lifeline for Indigenous People
June 11th – Session 4: From the Field – Approaches to Preventing Veteran Suicide in Tribal Communities

Bring Your Own Lunch & Learn 2026: Trauma & Substance Abuse
2026-05-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual

ND Thrives: Thriving Together Learning Series
2026-05-20 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-15 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.

NDMTSS Conference
2026-06-15 - 2026-06-17 | Fargo – Holiday Inn
2026 NDMTSS Conference:
Discover how aligned systems and connected practices create meaningful change for every learner. This year’s NDMTSS Conference brings together inspiring national keynote speakers, ND-focused breakout sessions, and hands-on opportunities designed to strengthen teaching, leadership, and teamwork across the state.
Join educators, leaders, and teams from across North Dakota for three dynamic days of learning, collaboration, and practical application – each crafted to support the real needs of North Dakota schools and students. With daily end-of-day workshop sessions, you’ll not only learn new strategies but also apply them immediately, ensuring every participant leaves with ready-to-use tools.
Questions? Contact Kate Balstad, SEEC Events & Marketing Specialist

Safety Planning Workshop
2026-06-15 09:30 - 11:00, 2026-09-17 14:00 - 15:30 | 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.

Bring Your Own Lunch & Learn 2026: Trauma & Sleep Disruption
2026-06-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual

Summit on Behavioral Health
2026-06-17 - 2026-06-18 | Astoria Hotel & Event Center – Dickinson
The 6th Annual Summit on Behavioral Health in Energy Country is gearing up to tackle the pressing mental health and addiction challenges faced by communities in western North Dakota. This summit aims to raise awareness, share solutions, and address the limited resources available in the region.
The event will be held at the Astoria Hotel and Event Center in Dickinson, ND on June 17-18, 2026.

Trauma Sensitive Schools: Learning Series + Trainer Cohort
2026-06-22 08:30 - 12:30 | Virtual – Zoom
By understanding how trauma impacts students and families, along with adopting a trauma-informed approach, educators can play a crucial role in mitigating both the short and long-term effects of trauma.
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SERIES: This interactive workshop will leave educators with a renewed commitment to reach some of the most vulnerable students and their families. The Trauma Sensitive Schools Learning Series curriculum is a composition of five modules related to trauma.
TRAINER COHORT: Participation in the Trainer Cohort is an opportunity to earn a lifetime credential to deliver the Trauma Sensitive Schools professional learning curriculum with fidelity in local context, and to become part of a statewide network of trainers that includes ongoing technical assistance and support.
For more information, please reach out to bhero.crea@k12.nd.us.

Bring Your Own Lunch & Learn 2026: Trauma, Grief, & Loss
2026-07-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual

Bring Your Own Lunch & Learn: Trauma & Behavior Dysregulation
2026-08-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
