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6 days ago

In-Person safeTALK Training – Dickinson, ND (Free)🗓 Monday, June 15⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM📍 Hampton Inn & Suites110 14 St WestDickinson, ND 58601This free training is sponsored by the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services. 💙safeTALK is a 3-hour suicide alertness training that prepares anyone age 15+ to become a suicide-alert helper. Many individuals experiencing thoughts of suicide are ambivalent and communicate invitations for help through their words and behaviors. safeTALK-trained participants learn to recognize these signals and connect individuals to life-saving resources, including caregivers trained in ASIST. 🧠🤝By the end of the training, participants will be able to:• Challenge attitudes that inhibit open conversations about suicide• Recognize when someone may be experiencing thoughts of suicide• Ask directly and clearly about suicide• Listen in a way that shows concerns are taken seriously• Connect the person quickly to trained suicide intervention supportCEUs approved:• 3 regular ND Social Work CEUs (0 ethics) 🎓• CEUs available for ND Law Enforcement, Nurses, and EMSRegister here (Free Registration):myfirstlink.org/trainings/safetalk-6-15-26/Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when completing registration. … See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

Mental Health Awareness Month | Sharing from SAMHSA 💚Healing from mental health and substance use issues is more than the absence of symptoms 💚 It includes a stable home, meaningful connection, and the tools to move forward. That is the promise of whole-person care.Observed since 1949, this month is a reminder that awareness, education, and access to care matter. For over 20 years, SAMHSA has supported this effort each May by sharing resources and uplifting communities.Learn more: www.samhsa.gov/find-support#MHAM2026 #SeeThePerson #wholepersoncare … See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

Build Resilience. Foster Connection. 🤝Registration is officially OPEN for the Spring 2026 Resilience Through Connection ECHO series, hosted by the North Dakota Center for Persons with Disabilities (NDCPD) at Minot State University.This series explores the predictors of loneliness and provides actionable strategies to improve life skills and mental health for people with disabilities. Whether you’re a returning participant or joining us for the first time, these sessions feature updated content and are eligible for CEUs/contact hours.🗓 Weekly Schedule (Wednesdays | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT):May 27: How to Teach Emotional LiteracyJune 3: Autism & Relationships: An Autie’s Guide to Neurotypical Social SkillsJune 10: Autism & Relationships: Identifying and Handling Abusive RelationshipsJune 17: Building Grief Literacy: Skills for Supporting Loss with CompassionJune 24: Social Polarization and LonelinessJuly 8: Belonging from the Inside OutJuly 15: The Impacts of Ableism on LonelinessJuly 22: Panel Discussion on Building Strong Social Connections🔗 Register here: iecho.org/public/program/PRGM1730998614688Y3YPLDFZE1#Resilience #MentalHealthMatters #InclusiveCommunity #ECHOSeries #NorthDakota #DisabilitySupport … See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

What Happens When You Call 988? – Virtual Training (Free)🗓 May 26⏰ 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM💻 Virtual via ZoomThis free training is sponsored by the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services. 💙This one-hour session provides a clear overview of what happens when someone calls 988 and how FirstLink supports individuals in crisis. 📞Participants will:• Gain a basic understanding of FirstLink and the services provided• Learn the difference between 211 and 988—and when each line is appropriate• Understand what callers can expect when they reach out• Recognize common reasons individuals contact the helplines• Learn how FirstLink supports callers through listening, resource referrals, crisis intervention, and safety planning 🤝• Become familiar with follow-up options, including the Care & Support ProgramThis training is appropriate for professionals and community members who want a clearer understanding of how crisis response systems operate and how individuals are supported.Register here:myfirstlink.org/trainings/whathappenswhenyoucall988-5-26-26/After registering, participants will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link and additional details. If you do not see the email, please check your spam folder. 📧 … See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

Mind and Menopause: Understanding and Supporting Women’s Midlife Mental HealthHosted by North Dakota Health and Human Services – Behavioral Health Trainings.🗓 June 2, 2026⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CT💻 Virtual WebinarMenopause is a significant life transition that can involve emotional, cognitive, and physiological changes. This webinar explores the relationship between hormonal shifts and mental health during perimenopause and menopause, with focused discussion on mood, anxiety, sleep, cognition, and identity in midlife. 💙Participants will:• Examine how hormonal changes intersect with mental health symptoms• Review evidence-based, recovery-oriented approaches for women with Serious Mental Illness (SMI)• Explore collaboration between behavioral health and medical providers• Identify lifestyle and clinical strategies that promote stability, well-being, and quality of life 🤝This session is relevant for behavioral health professionals, healthcare providers, case managers, and anyone supporting women navigating midlife mental health changes.There is still time to register.🔗 Register here:us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/iky1Dp8sT4KN-aJ48RrHpw#/registration … See MoreSee Less

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