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8/13/26
Mental Health First Aid for Rural Communities
Type of Event:
Training
Intended
Audience:
Public
Virtual
START :
8:30 AM
Organized by:
Quality Health Associates of ND
END:
3:30 PM
Description:
Training will be ongoing with multiple trainings offered each month. The class is hosted virtually via Zoom. Training requires 2 hours pre-work plus a post-test and evaluation.
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CT
This training has been approved for 8.75 CE credits for: Nurses (ND Board of Nursing), EMS Personnel (NDEMS), Nursing Home Administrators (ND Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators), Peace Officers (NDPOST), Licensed Social Workers (ND Board of Social Work Examiners), Licensed Counselors (ND Board of Counseling Examiners), Licensed Addiction Counselors (ND Board of Addiction Counseling Examiners, and Certified Peer Support Specialists (ND Behavioral Health).
8/13/26
Caring Communities: Guidance for Supporting Survivors of Suicide Loss
Type of Event:
Training
Intended
Audience:
Public
Virtual
START :
4:00 PM
Organized by:
AFSP North Dakota
END:
5:00 PM
Description:
Caring Communities: Guidance for Supporting Survivors of Suicide Loss is a one-hour presentation, available in-person or virtually, designed to provide participants with information, resources, and practical guidance on how to support someone who has experienced a recent loss to suicide.
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8/16/26
Veterans Stand Down Resource Fair: SW North Dakota
Type of Event:
Community Event
Intended
Audience:
Veterans/Service Members/Families
Dickinson
START :
3:00 PM
Organized by:
North Dakota Department of Veteran Affairs
END:
7:00 PM
Description:
Free event that will include VA Benefit information, employment assistance, housing and shelter resources, health & wellness resources, veteran support programs, community resources.
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8/17/26
Introduction to Military Culture and the Military-Connected Experience (Tier 1)
Type of Event:
Training
Intended
Audience:
Mental Health Provider
Virtual
START :
8:00 AM
Organized by:
STAR Behavioral Health Providers
END:
4:30 PM
Description:
This training prepare civilian mental health providers to serve military-connected clients through Star Behavioral Health Providers (SBHP). Designed as a full-day interactive training, it introduces participants to the distinctive elements of military culture and life, equipping providers with critical insights to deliver culturally competent care.
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This training provides 1 CE per hour of training (up to 7 total) for psychologists (APA) and social workers (ASWB). Other professions could be eligible for CEs depending on state licensing board requirements.
8/19/26
NAMI Family Support Group - NAMI Fargo
Type of Event:
Support Group
Intended
Audience:
Public
Fargo
START :
5:30 PM
Organized by:
NAMI North Dakota
END:
7:00 PM
Description:
NAMI Family Support Groups are free, confidential and safe groups of families helping other families who live with mental health challenges by utilizing their collective lived experiences and learned group wisdom.
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8/20/26
Veterans Stand Down Resource Fair: Central North Dakota
Type of Event:
Community Event
Intended
Audience:
Veterans/Service Members/Families
Bismarck
START :
9:00 AM
Organized by:
North Dakota Department of Veteran Affairs
END:
2:00 PM
Description:
Free event that will include VA Benefit information, employment assistance, housing and shelter resources, health & wellness resources, veteran support programs, community resources.
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CT
8/20/26
Mental Heatlh First Aid Training
Type of Event:
Training
Intended
Audience:
Public
Virtual
START :
8:30 AM
Organized by:
Quality Health Associates of ND
END:
3:30 PM
Description:
Mental Health First Aid is an interactive 8-hour course that teaches you how tohelp someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing amental health crisis. The training helps you identify, understand, and respond tosigns of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training presents anoverview of mental illness and substance use disorders in the U.S. andintroduces you to risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems,builds understanding of their impact, and overviews common treatments.
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CT
This training has been approved for 8.75 CE credits for: Nurses (ND Board of Nursing), EMS Personnel (NDEMS), Nursing Home Administrators (ND Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators), Peace Officers (NDPOST), Licensed Social Workers (ND Board of Social Work Examiners), Licensed Counselors (ND Board of Counseling Examiners), Licensed Addiction Counselors (ND Board of Addiction Counseling Examiners, and Certified Peer Support Specialists (ND Behavioral Health).
8/20/26
Suicide Risk Assessment Training
Type of Event:
Training
Intended
Audience:
Public
Virtual
START :
2:00 PM
Organized by:
FirstLink, ND HHS
END:
3:00 PM
Description:
This training is designed to improve participant's knowledge about suicide risk factors and assessing for acute suicide risk using the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) screening tool.
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This training has 1 CE for: Licensed Social Workers (North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners), ND Peace Officers, MN Peace Officers, and ND Emergency Medical Services
8/24/26
NAMI Connection - NAMI Fargo
Type of Event:
Support Group
Intended
Audience:
Public
Fargo
START :
7:00 PM
Organized by:
NAMI North Dakota
END:
8:30 PM
Description:
NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for adults who have experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. This meeting follows a structured model to ensure everyone has an opportunity to share and receive support. Sessions are 90 minutes long and occur on a weekly, biweekly, or monthly basis.
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8/25/26
The Final Details Certification of Death
Type of Event:
Training
Intended
Audience:
Coroners
Virtual
START :
1:30 PM
Organized by:
North Dakota Coroner Training Portal
END:
3:30 PM
Description:
Join this virtual training to learn both the fundamentals and complexities of death certification. At the end of the presentation, attendees should be able to understand the mechanism of death, define cause of death, list categories of death, understand periprocedural deaths.
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CE’s approved from ND POST
8/27/26
Mental Health First Aid for Rural Communities
Type of Event:
Training
Intended
Audience:
Public
Virtual
START :
8:30 AM
Organized by:
Quality Health Associates of ND
END:
3:30 PM
Description:
Training will be ongoing with multiple trainings offered each month. The class is hosted virtually via Zoom. Training requires 2 hours pre-work plus a post-test and evaluation.
CT
CT
This training has been approved for 8.75 CE credits for: Nurses (ND Board of Nursing), EMS Personnel (NDEMS), Nursing Home Administrators (ND Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators), Peace Officers (NDPOST), Licensed Social Workers (ND Board of Social Work Examiners), Licensed Counselors (ND Board of Counseling Examiners), Licensed Addiction Counselors (ND Board of Addiction Counseling Examiners, and Certified Peer Support Specialists (ND Behavioral Health).
8/31/26
Introduction to Military Culture and the Military-Connected Experience (Tier 1)
Type of Event:
Training
Intended
Audience:
Mental Health Provider
Virtual
START :
8:00 AM
Organized by:
STAR Behavioral Health Providers
END:
4:30 PM
Description:
This training prepare civilian mental health providers to serve military-connected clients through Star Behavioral Health Providers (SBHP). Designed as a full-day interactive training, it introduces participants to the distinctive elements of military culture and life, equipping providers with critical insights to deliver culturally competent care.
CT
CT
This training provides 1 CE per hour of training (up to 7 total) for psychologists (APA) and social workers (ASWB). Other professions could be eligible for CEs depending on state licensing board requirements.
8/31/26
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Type of Event:
Training
Intended
Audience:
Public
Bismarck
START :
8:30 AM
Organized by:
FirstLink
END:
5:00 PM
Description:
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-day workshop designed for all community members. Shown by major studies to significantly reduce suicidality, the ASIST model teaches effective suicide intervention skills while helping to build suicide prevention networks in the community.
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CEUS available for ND Nurses, EMS, Social Work (including 12 Regular and 1 Ethics credit for ND Social Workers), and MN & ND Law Enforcement.
9/1/26
Question-Persuade-Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention Webinar
Type of Event:
Training
Intended
Audience:
Public
Virtual
START :
11:00 AM
Organized by:
NSDU Extension
END:
12:30 AM
Description:
Research indicates the suicide rate is significantly higher for those working in agriculture. The QPR training will provide participants with awareness and skills to recognize and respond to warning signs of a mental health crisis or suicidal thinking and how to respond in an appropriate and supportive way.
CT
CT
9/1/26
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Type of Event:
Training
Intended
Audience:
Public
Bismarck
START :
8:30 AM
Organized by:
FirstLink
END:
5:00 PM
Description:
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-day workshop designed for all community members. Shown by major studies to significantly reduce suicidality, the ASIST model teaches effective suicide intervention skills while helping to build suicide prevention networks in the community.
CT
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CEUS available for ND Nurses, EMS, Social Work (including 12 Regular and 1 Ethics credit for ND Social Workers), and MN & ND Law Enforcement.
9/2/26
ASIST Training Day 1
Type of Event:
Training
Intended
Audience:
Public
Minot
START :
8:30 AM
Organized by:
FirstLink, ND HOPES
END:
5:00 PM
Description:
ASIST is a two day in person workshop that teaches trainees to provide a skilled intervention and develop a collaborative safety plan to keep someone safe and alive. ASIST is trusted by professionals yet learnable by anyone.
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CEUS available for ND Nurses, Law Enforcement, EMS, and Social Work (including 12 Regular and 1 Ethics credit for ND Social Workers)
9/3/26
ASIST Training Day 2
Type of Event:
Training
Intended
Audience:
Public
Minot
START :
8:30 AM
Organized by:
FirstLink, ND HOPES
END:
5:00 PM
Description:
ASIST is a two day in person workshop that teaches trainees to provide a skilled intervention and develop a collaborative safety plan to keep someone safe and alive. ASIST is trusted by professionals yet learnable by anyone.
CT
CT
CEUS available for ND Nurses, Law Enforcement, EMS, and Social Work (including 12 Regular and 1 Ethics credit for ND Social Workers)
9/3/26
CALM Clinical Workshop
Type of Event:
Training
Intended
Audience:
Clinicians
Virtual
START :
8:30 AM
Organized by:
ND THRIVES, ND HOPES, Governor's Challenge ND
END:
12:00 PM
Description:
3-hour virtual workshop for clinicians. Build skills for collaborative conversations about safe storage of medications and firearms.
CT
CT
9/3/26
Mental Health First Aid Training
Type of Event:
Training
Intended
Audience:
Public
Virtual
START :
8:30 AM
Organized by:
Quality Health Associates of ND
END:
3:30 PM
Description:
Mental Health First Aid is an interactive 8-hour course that teaches you how tohelp someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing amental health crisis. The training helps you identify, understand, and respond tosigns of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training presents anoverview of mental illness and substance use disorders in the U.S. andintroduces you to risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems,builds understanding of their impact, and overviews common treatments.
CT
CT
This training has been approved for 8.75 CE credits for: Nurses (ND Board of Nursing), EMS Personnel (NDEMS), Nursing Home Administrators (ND Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators), Peace Officers (NDPOST), Licensed Social Workers (ND Board of Social Work Examiners), Licensed Counselors (ND Board of Counseling Examiners), Licensed Addiction Counselors (ND Board of Addiction Counseling Examiners, and Certified Peer Support Specialists (ND Behavioral Health).
9/12/26
Waford City Out of the Darkness Walk
Type of Event:
Community Event
Intended
Audience:
Public
Watford City
START :
10:00 AM
Organized by:
American Foundation For Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
END:
Description:
The Walks are an opportunity to find a supportive community of people who get it, to know you're not alone, and to make a difference together.
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CT
9/13/26
Williston Out of the Darkness Walk
Type of Event:
Community Event
Intended
Audience:
Public
Williston
START :
12:00 PM
Organized by:
American Foundation For Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
END:
Description:
The Walks are an opportunity to find a supportive community of people who get it, to know you're not alone, and to make a difference together.
CT
CT
9/13/26
Bismarck Out of the Darkness Walk
Type of Event:
Community Event
Intended
Audience:
Public
Bismarck
START :
12:00 PM
Organized by:
American Foundation For Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
END:
Description:
The Walks are an opportunity to find a supportive community of people who get it, to know you're not alone, and to make a difference together.
CT
CT
9/13/26
Carrington Out of the Darkness Walk
Type of Event:
Community Event
Intended
Audience:
Public
Carrington
START :
12:30 PM
Organized by:
American Foundation For Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
END:
Description:
The Walks are an opportunity to find a supportive community of people who get it, to know you're not alone, and to make a difference together.
CT
CT
9/14/26
Introduction to Military Culture and the Military-Connected Experience (Tier 1)
Type of Event:
Training
Intended
Audience:
Mental Health Provider
Virtual
START :
10:00 AM
Organized by:
STAR Behavioral Health Providers
END:
6:30 PM
Description:
This training prepare civilian mental health providers to serve military-connected clients through Star Behavioral Health Providers (SBHP). Designed as a full-day interactive training, it introduces participants to the distinctive elements of military culture and life, equipping providers with critical insights to deliver culturally competent care.
CT
CT
This training provides 1 CE per hour of training (up to 7 total) for psychologists (APA) and social workers (ASWB). Other professions could be eligible for CEs depending on state licensing board requirements.
9/14/26
6th Annual Behavioral Health & Children and Family Services Conference
Type of Event:
Conference
Intended
Audience:
Public
Bismarck
START :
1:00 PM
Organized by:
ND HHS
END:
4:30 PM
Description:
Registration is now open for the 6th Annual Behavioral Health & Children and Family Services Conference, taking place Sept.14-17, 2026, at the Bismarck Event Center and online via livestream. Behavioral health and child welfare professionals, service providers, foster and adoptive parents, kinship caregivers, educators, law enforcement, health care providers, tribal and faith leaders and others invested in community well-being should all attend.
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CT
9/14/26
6th Annual Behavioral Health & Children and Family Services Conference
Type of Event:
Conference
Intended
Audience:
Public
Virtual
START :
1:00 PM
Organized by:
ND HHS
END:
4:30 PM
Description:
Registration is now open for the 6th Annual Behavioral Health & Children and Family Services Conference, taking place Sept.14-17, 2026, at the Bismarck Event Center and online via livestream. Behavioral health and child welfare professionals, service providers, foster and adoptive parents, kinship caregivers, educators, law enforcement, health care providers, tribal and faith leaders and others invested in community well-being should all attend.
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CT
9/15/26
6th Annual Behavioral Health & Children and Family Services Conference
Type of Event:
Conference
Intended
Audience:
Public
Bismarck
START :
8:30 AM
Organized by:
ND HHS
END:
12:00 PM
Description:
Registration is now open for the 6th Annual Behavioral Health & Children and Family Services Conference, taking place Sept.14-17, 2026, at the Bismarck Event Center and online via livestream. Behavioral health and child welfare professionals, service providers, foster and adoptive parents, kinship caregivers, educators, law enforcement, health care providers, tribal and faith leaders and others invested in community well-being should all attend.
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CT
9/15/26
6th Annual Behavioral Health & Children and Family Services Conference
Type of Event:
Conference
Intended
Audience:
Public
Virtual
START :
8:30 AM
Organized by:
ND HHS
END:
12:00 PM
Description:
Registration is now open for the 6th Annual Behavioral Health & Children and Family Services Conference, taking place Sept.14-17, 2026, at the Bismarck Event Center and online via livestream. Behavioral health and child welfare professionals, service providers, foster and adoptive parents, kinship caregivers, educators, law enforcement, health care providers, tribal and faith leaders and others invested in community well-being should all attend.
CT
CT
9/16/26
NAMI Family Support Group - NAMI Fargo
Type of Event:
Support Group
Intended
Audience:
Public
Fargo
START :
5:30 PM
Organized by:
NAMI North Dakota
END:
7:00 PM
Description:
NAMI Family Support Groups are free, confidential and safe groups of families helping other families who live with mental health challenges by utilizing their collective lived experiences and learned group wisdom.
CT
CT
9/16/26
6th Annual Behavioral Health & Children and Family Services Conference
Type of Event:
Conference
Intended
Audience:
Public
Bismarck
START :
8:30 AM
Organized by:
ND HHS
END:
12:00 PM
Description:
Registration is now open for the 6th Annual Behavioral Health & Children and Family Services Conference, taking place Sept.14-17, 2026, at the Bismarck Event Center and online via livestream. Behavioral health and child welfare professionals, service providers, foster and adoptive parents, kinship caregivers, educators, law enforcement, health care providers, tribal and faith leaders and others invested in community well-being should all attend.
CT
CT
9/16/26
6th Annual Behavioral Health & Children and Family Services Conference
Type of Event:
Conference
Intended
Audience:
Public
Virtual
START :
8:30 AM
Organized by:
ND HHS
END:
12:00 PM
Description:
Registration is now open for the 6th Annual Behavioral Health & Children and Family Services Conference, taking place Sept.14-17, 2026, at the Bismarck Event Center and online via livestream. Behavioral health and child welfare professionals, service providers, foster and adoptive parents, kinship caregivers, educators, law enforcement, health care providers, tribal and faith leaders and others invested in community well-being should all attend.
CT
CT
9/17/26
6th Annual Behavioral Health & Children and Family Services Conference
Type of Event:
Conference
Intended
Audience:
Public
Virtual
START :
8:30 AM
Organized by:
ND HHS
END:
12:00 PM
Description:
Registration is now open for the 6th Annual Behavioral Health & Children and Family Services Conference, taking place Sept.14-17, 2026, at the Bismarck Event Center and online via livestream. Behavioral health and child welfare professionals, service providers, foster and adoptive parents, kinship caregivers, educators, law enforcement, health care providers, tribal and faith leaders and others invested in community well-being should all attend.
CT
CT
9/17/26
6th Annual Behavioral Health & Children and Family Services Conference
Type of Event:
Conference
Intended
Audience:
Public
Bismarck
START :
8:30 AM
Organized by:
ND HHS
END:
12:00 PM
Description:
Registration is now open for the 6th Annual Behavioral Health & Children and Family Services Conference, taking place Sept.14-17, 2026, at the Bismarck Event Center and online via livestream. Behavioral health and child welfare professionals, service providers, foster and adoptive parents, kinship caregivers, educators, law enforcement, health care providers, tribal and faith leaders and others invested in community well-being should all attend.
CT
CT
9/19/26
Lake Region Out of the Darkness Walk
Type of Event:
Community Event
Intended
Audience:
Public
Devils Lake
START :
9:15 AM
Organized by:
American Foundation For Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
END:
Description:
The Walks are an opportunity to find a supportive community of people who get it, to know you're not alone, and to make a difference together.
CT
CT
9/19/26
Dickinson Out of the Darkness Walk
Type of Event:
Community Event
Intended
Audience:
Public
Dickinson
START :
9:00 AM
Organized by:
American Foundation For Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
END:
Description:
The Walks are an opportunity to find a supportive community of people who get it, to know you're not alone, and to make a difference together.
CT
CT
9/20/26
Minot Out of the Darkness Walk
Type of Event:
Community Event
Intended
Audience:
Public
Minot
START :
12:00 PM
Organized by:
American Foundation For Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
END:
Description:
The Walks are an opportunity to find a supportive community of people who get it, to know you're not alone, and to make a difference together.
CT
CT
9/20/26
Fargo Out of the Darkness Walk
Type of Event:
Community Event
Intended
Audience:
Public
Fargo
START :
12:00 PM
Organized by:
American Foundation For Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
END:
Description:
The Walks are an opportunity to find a supportive community of people who get it, to know you're not alone, and to make a difference together.
CT
CT
9/23/26
What Happens When You Call 988
Type of Event:
Training
Intended
Audience:
Public
Virtual
START :
10:00 AM
Organized by:
FirstLink, ND HHS
END:
11:00 AM
Description:
Learn how FirstLink supports callers through listening, resource referrals, crisis intervention, and safety planning. Become familiar with follow-up options like the Care & Support Program.
CT
CT
This training has 1 CE for: Licensed Social Workers (North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners), ND Peace Officers, MN Peace Officers, and ND Emergency Medical Services
9/24/26
Suicide Risk Assessment Training
Type of Event:
Training
Intended
Audience:
Public
Virtual
START :
2:00 PM
Organized by:
FirstLink, ND HHS
END:
3:00 PM
Description:
This training is designed to improve participant's knowledge about suicide risk factors and assessing for acute suicide risk using the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) screening tool.
CT
CT
This training has 1 CE for: Licensed Social Workers (North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners), ND Peace Officers, MN Peace Officers, and ND Emergency Medical Services
9/27/26
Valley City Out of the Darkness Walk
Type of Event:
Community Event
Intended
Audience:
Public
Valley City
START :
2:00 PM
Organized by:
American Foundation For Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
END:
Description:
The Walks are an opportunity to find a supportive community of people who get it, to know you're not alone, and to make a difference together.
CT
CT
9/28/26
NAMI Connection - NAMI Fargo
Type of Event:
Support Group
Intended
Audience:
Public
Fargo
START :
7:00 PM
Organized by:
NAMI North Dakota
END:
8:30 PM
Description:
NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for adults who have experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. This meeting follows a structured model to ensure everyone has an opportunity to share and receive support. Sessions are 90 minutes long and occur on a weekly, biweekly, or monthly basis.
CT
CT
9/30/26
9th Annual ND Suicide Prevention Coalition Conference
Type of Event:
Conference
Intended
Audience:
Public
Bismarck
START :
8:00 AM
Organized by:
NDSPC
END:
5:00 PM
Description:
Free CEUs, lunch, and refreshments provided. Evidence-based training sessions and survivor speakers. Focus on suicide prevention, intervention, and education for all life stages—from early childhood to end-of-life mental health.
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10/6/26
Question-Persuade-Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention Webinar
Type of Event:
Intended
Audience:
Public
Virtual
START :
1:00 PM
Organized by:
NSDU Extension
END:
2:30 PM
Description:
Research indicates the suicide rate is significantly higher for those working in agriculture. The QPR training will provide participants with awareness and skills to recognize and respond to warning signs of a mental health crisis or suicidal thinking and how to respond in an appropriate and supportive way.
CT
CT
10/22/26
Suicide Risk Assessment Training
Type of Event:
Training
Intended
Audience:
Public
Virtual
START :
1:00 PM
Organized by:
FirstLink, ND HHS
END:
2:00 PM
Description:
This training is designed to improve participant's knowledge about suicide risk factors and assessing for acute suicide risk using the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) screening tool.
CT
CT
This training has 1 CE for: Licensed Social Workers (North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners), ND Peace Officers, MN Peace Officers, and ND Emergency Medical Services
11/17/26
What Happens When You Call 988
Type of Event:
Training
Intended
Audience:
Public
Virtual
START :
12:00 PM
Organized by:
FirstLink, ND HHS
END:
1:00 PM
Description:
Learn how FirstLink supports callers through listening, resource referrals, crisis intervention, and safety planning. Become familiar with follow-up options like the Care & Support Program.
CT
CT
This training has 1 CE for: Licensed Social Workers (North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners), ND Peace Officers, MN Peace Officers, and ND Emergency Medical Services
12/8/26
Suicide Risk Assessment Training
Type of Event:
Training
Intended
Audience:
Public
Virtual
START :
10:00 AM
Organized by:
FirstLink, ND HHS
END:
11:00 AM
Description:
This training is designed to improve participant's knowledge about suicide risk factors and assessing for acute suicide risk using the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) screening tool.
CT
CT
This training has 1 CE for: Licensed Social Workers (North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners), ND Peace Officers, MN Peace Officers, and ND Emergency Medical Services
