B-HERO

BeHEARD for Educators
2026-02-16 08:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | 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

NDSU Extension - QPR Trainings
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.

ND PMHCA Program - School-based ECHO Sessions
2026-02-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
North Dakota Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program is hosting School-Based ECHO Sessions for School professionals. The ECH Series is designed to support school professionals in addressing pediatric mental health needs by connecting them with expert guidance, resources, and peer collaboration.
Hosted Online (and recorded for later viewing) from 12:00-1:00pm CT

February 25, 2026: Grief-Informed Care
March 25, 2026: Session coming soon
April 22, 2026: Prevent Child Abuse

QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training
2026-03-17 08:00 - 09:30, 2026-04-14 11:30 - 13:00 | 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.

ND Thrives: Thriving Together Learning Series
2026-03-18 12:00 - 13:00, 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.

ND PMHCA Program - School-based ECHO Sessions
2026-03-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
North Dakota Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program is hosting School-Based ECHO Sessions for School professionals. The ECH Series is designed to support school professionals in addressing pediatric mental health needs by connecting them with expert guidance, resources, and peer collaboration.
Hosted Online (and recorded for later viewing) from 12:00-1:00pm CT

March 25, 2026: Session coming soon
April 22, 2026: Prevent Child Abuse
