North Dakota Suicide Prevention Partner Training and Events Calendar
6/2/26
Youth Athletes: Ready, Set, Next Workshop 1
Grand Forks
START:
4:00 PM
Organized by:
Haugen Performance Consulting, ND HHS
6:00 PM
END:
Description:
Open to any athlete in North Dakota who will be age 18+ at the time of the workshop and finishing competitive sport OR will play/is playing at another level (e.g., college, Juniors). Workshops are led one of our sport psychologists (Dr. Erin Haugen or Dr. Kathryn Lang). Registration required.
6/2/26
Mind and Menopause: Understanding and Supporting Women’s Midlife Mental Health
Virtual
START:
12:00 AM
Organized by:
NDHHS
1:00 PM
END:
Description:
Participants will gain insight into evidence-based approaches for supporting women experiencing perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms, integrating behavioral health strategies with medical and lifestyle interventions.
6/3/26
Autism & Relationships: An Auties Guide to Neurotypical Social Skills (Resilience through Connection ECHO)
Virtual
START:
12:00 AM
Organized by:
NDCPD, Project Echo Minot State University, ND HHS
1:00 PM
END:
Description:
Virtual training to increase participant knowledge and skills in addressing loneliness and social isolation by strengthening resilience, mental well‑being, and meaningful connection using trauma‑informed, relationship‑centered practices.
6/3/26
Behavioral Health Workshop
Bismark
START:
9:00 AM
Organized by:
NDCEL
4:00 PM
END:
Description:
Each year, NDCEL brings together educators, administrators, community members, Native American school representatives, behavioral health professionals, and past attendees to engage in meaningful collaboration and problem-solving around student well-being.
6/4/26
Behavioral Health Workshop
Bismark
START:
9:00 AM
Organized by:
NDCEL
4:00 PM
END:
Description:
Each year, NDCEL brings together educators, administrators, community members, Native American school representatives, behavioral health professionals, and past attendees to engage in meaningful collaboration and problem-solving around student well-being.
6/8/26
QPR Training
Virtual
START:
12:00 AM
Organized by:
ND HHS, Eyes on the Horizon
1:00 PM
END:
Description:
ND Department of Health and Human Services- Behavioral Health Division (BHD) is offering an opportunity to participate in a free QPRtraining in collaboration with their trusted parter, Eyes on the Horizon.
6/9/26
Youth Athletes: Ready, Set, Next Workshop 2
Grand Forks
START:
4:00 PM
Organized by:
Haugen Performance Consulting, ND HHS
6:00 PM
END:
Description:
Open to any athlete in North Dakota who will be age 18+ at the time of the workshop and finishing competitive sport OR will play/is playing at another level (e.g., college, Juniors). Workshops are led one of our sport psychologists (Dr. Erin Haugen or Dr. Kathryn Lang). Registration required.
6/10/26
BeHEARD for Educators
Virtual
START:
8:30 AM
Organized by:
Sanford Health
12:30 AM
END:
Description:
Behavioral Health Education, Awareness, and Response Development (BeHEARD) for Educators explores behavioral health concerns in youth aged 10-17. This basic course is open to all school staff and equips learners with practical tools to recognize, respond to, and support students experiencing a wide range of behavioral health challenges.
6/10/26
Autism & Relationships: Identifying and Handling Abusive Relationships (Resilience through Connection ECHO)
Virtual
START:
12:00 AM
Organized by:
NDCPD, Project Echo Minot State University, ND HHS
1:00 PM
END:
Description:
Virtual training to increase participant knowledge and skills in addressing loneliness and social isolation by strengthening resilience, mental well‑being, and meaningful connection using trauma‑informed, relationship‑centered practices.
6/10/26
2026 Virtual Behavioral Health Youth Summit
Virtual
START:
11:00 AM
Organized by:
National Indian Health Board
4:00 PM
END:
Description:
The National Indian Health Board invites Tribal leaders, public health professionals, and youth advocates to attend this unique opportunity to listen, learn, and grow.
6/11/26
Mental Health First Aid for Rural Communities
Virtual
START:
8:30 AM
Organized by:
Quality Health Associates of ND
3:30 PM
END:
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.
6/11/26
2026 Virtual Behavioral Health Youth Summit
Virtual
START:
11:00 AM
Organized by:
National Indian Health Board
4:00 PM
END:
Description:
The National Indian Health Board invites Tribal leaders, public health professionals, and youth advocates to attend this unique opportunity to listen, learn, and grow.
6/11/26
From the Field - Approaches to Preventing Veteran Suicide in Tribal Communities
Virtual
START:
1:00 PM
Organized by:
SMVF TA, SAMHSA
2:00 PM
END:
Description:
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.
6/12/26
Service Members & Veterans Relationship Retreat
Grand Forks
START:
6:00 PM
Organized by:
ND State Suicide Prevention Program
9:15 PM
END:
Description:
The Grand Forks Therapy relationship retreats uses the Hold Me Tight® program and are powerful experiences that give you and your partner effective tools to reconnect with your partner in meaningful ways.
6/13/26
Service Members & Veterans Relationship Retreat
Grand Forks
START:
8:30 AM
Organized by:
ND State Suicide Prevention Program
5:00 PM
END:
Description:
The Grand Forks Therapy relationship retreats uses the Hold Me Tight® program and are powerful experiences that give you and your partner effective tools to reconnect with your partner in meaningful ways.
6/14/26
Service Members & Veterans Relationship Retreat
Grand Forks
START:
8:30 AM
Organized by:
ND State Suicide Prevention Program
12:00 AM
END:
Description:
The Grand Forks Therapy relationship retreats uses the Hold Me Tight® program and are powerful experiences that give you and your partner effective tools to reconnect with your partner in meaningful ways.
6/15/26
BeHEARD for Educators
Virtual
START:
8:30 AM
Organized by:
Sanford Health
12:30 AM
END:
Description:
Behavioral Health Education, Awareness, and Response Development (BeHEARD) for Educators explores behavioral health concerns in youth aged 10-17. This basic course is open to all school staff and equips learners with practical tools to recognize, respond to, and support students experiencing a wide range of behavioral health challenges.
6/16/26
QPR Training
Virtual
START:
8:30 AM
Organized by:
ND HHS, Eyes on the Horizon
9:30 AM
END:
Description:
ND Department of Health and Human Services- Behavioral Health Division (BHD) is offering an opportunity to participate in a free QPRtraining in collaboration with their trusted parter, Eyes on the Horizon.
6/16/26
Youth Athletes: Ready, Set, Next Workshop 3
Grand Forks
START:
4:00 PM
Organized by:
Haugen Performance Consulting, ND HHS
6:00 PM
END:
Description:
Open to any athlete in North Dakota who will be age 18+ at the time of the workshop and finishing competitive sport OR will play/is playing at another level (e.g., college, Juniors). Workshops are led one of our sport psychologists (Dr. Erin Haugen or Dr. Kathryn Lang). Registration required.
6/17/26
6th Annual Summit on Behavioral Health in Energy Country
Dickinson
START:
8:00 AM
Organized by:
Vision West
5:00 PM
END:
Description:
The 2026 Summit on Behavioral Health in Energy Country convenes leaders, providers, educators, and community members committed to strengthening mental health across western North Dakota. Over two days, attendees will engage in practical learning, courageous conversation, and solution focused dialogue designed to move our region from awareness to action.
6/17/26
Building Grief Literacy: Skills for Supporting Loss with Compassion (Resilience through Connection ECHO)
Virtual
START:
12:00 AM
Organized by:
NDCPD, Project Echo Minot State University, ND HHS
1:00 PM
END:
Description:
Virtual training to increase participant knowledge and skills in addressing loneliness and social isolation by strengthening resilience, mental well‑being, and meaningful connection using trauma‑informed, relationship‑centered practices.
6/18/26
6th Annual Summit on Behavioral Health in Energy Country
Dickinson
START:
8:00 AM
Organized by:
Vision West
5:00 PM
END:
Description:
The 2026 Summit on Behavioral Health in Energy Country convenes leaders, providers, educators, and community members committed to strengthening mental health across western North Dakota. Over two days, attendees will engage in practical learning, courageous conversation, and solution focused dialogue designed to move our region from awareness to action.
6/18/26
Mental Health First Aid for Rural Communities
Virtual
START:
8:30 AM
Organized by:
Quality Health Associates of ND
3:30 PM
END:
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.
6/24/26
Social Polarization and Loneliness (Resilience through Connection ECHO)
Virtual
START:
12:00 AM
Organized by:
NDCPD, Project Echo Minot State University, ND HHS
1:00 PM
END:
Description:
Virtual training to increase participant knowledge and skills in addressing loneliness and social isolation by strengthening resilience, mental well‑being, and meaningful connection using trauma‑informed, relationship‑centered practices.
6/25/26
Suicide Risk Assessment
Virtual
START:
1:00 PM
Organized by:
FirstLink, ND HHS
2:00 PM
END:
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.
6/25/26
Faith Leaders Listening Sessions
Virtual
START:
6:00 PM
Organized by:
NAMI-ND
7:00 PM
END:
Description:
NAMI-ND is gathering input directly from faith community leaders to better understand how they can better serve and support faith communities across North Dakota. For more information, feel free to contact Sarah Dixon-Hackey at sarah@naminorthdakota.org
6/25/26
QPR Training
Virtual
START:
2:00 PM
Organized by:
ND HHS, Eyes on the Horizon
3:00 PM
END:
Description:
ND Department of Health and Human Services- Behavioral Health Division (BHD) is offering an opportunity to participate in a free QPRtraining in collaboration with their trusted parter, Eyes on the Horizon.
7/8/26
The Impacts of Ableism on Loneliness (Resilience through Connection ECHO)
Virtual
START:
12:00 AM
Organized by:
NDCPD, Project Echo Minot State University, ND HHS
1:00 PM
END:
Description:
Virtual training to increase participant knowledge and skills in addressing loneliness and social isolation by strengthening resilience, mental well‑being, and meaningful connection using trauma‑informed, relationship‑centered practices.
7/15/26
Belonging from the Inside Out (Resilience through Connection ECHO)
Virtual
START:
12:00 AM
Organized by:
NDCPD, Project Echo Minot State University, ND HHS
1:00 PM
END:
Description:
Virtual training to increase participant knowledge and skills in addressing loneliness and social isolation by strengthening resilience, mental well‑being, and meaningful connection using trauma‑informed, relationship‑centered practices.
7/16/26
Mental Health First Aid for Rural Communities
Virtual
START:
8:30 AM
Organized by:
Quality Health Associates of ND
3:30 PM
END:
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.
7/21/26
What Happens When You Call 988
Virtual
START:
10:00am
Organized by:
FirstLink, ND HHS
11:00 AM
END:
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.
7/22/26
Panel Discussion on Building Strong Social Connections (Resilience through Connection ECHO)
Virtual
START:
12:00 AM
Organized by:
NDCPD, Project Echo Minot State University, ND HHS
1:00 PM
END:
Description:
Virtual training to increase participant knowledge and skills in addressing loneliness and social isolation by strengthening resilience, mental well‑being, and meaningful connection using trauma‑informed, relationship‑centered practices.
7/23/26
Mental Health First Aid for Rural Communities
Virtual
START:
8:30 AM
Organized by:
Quality Health Associates of ND
3:30 PM
END:
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.
7/28/26
12th Annual North Dakota Indian Education Summit
Bismark
START:
8:00 AM
Organized by:
NDDPI, Office of Indian/Multicultural Education, ND Indian Affairs Commission
5:00 PM
END:
Description:
Registration is now open for the 12th annual North Dakota Indian Education Summit taking place July 28 & 29, 2026 at the State Capitol building in Bismarck ND.
7/29/26
12th Annual North Dakota Indian Education Summit
Bismark
START:
8:00 AM
Organized by:
NDDPI, Office of Indian/Multicultural Education, ND Indian Affairs Commission
5:00 PM
END:
Description:
Registration is now open for the 12th annual North Dakota Indian Education Summit taking place July 28 & 29, 2026 at the State Capitol building in Bismarck ND.
8/13/26
Mental Health First Aid for Rural Communities
Virtual
START:
8:30 AM
Organized by:
Quality Health Associates of ND
3:30 PM
END:
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.
8/20/26
Suicide Risk Assessment Training
Virtual
START:
2:00 PM
Organized by:
FirstLink, ND HHS
3:00 PM
END:
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.
8/27/26
Mental Health First Aid for Rural Communities
Virtual
START:
8:30 AM
Organized by:
Quality Health Associates of ND
3:30 PM
END:
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.