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2 days ago

Suicide Risk Assessment – Virtual Training (Free)🗓 May 11⏰ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM💻 Virtual via ZoomThis free training is sponsored by the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services. 💙This one-hour session is designed to strengthen participants’ knowledge of suicide risk factors and improve skills in assessing acute suicide risk using the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS). 🧠📊Participants will:• Review local suicide statistics• Examine key risk and protective factors• Learn how to effectively administer the C-SSRS screening tool• Explore options for addressing identified risk through collaborative safety planning 🤝This training is appropriate for professionals and community members seeking practical, structured guidance on suicide risk assessment.Register here:myfirstlink.org/trainings/suicideriskassessment-5-11-26/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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3 days ago

💚 Thriving Together Learning Series 💚Join ND THRIVES for a free, live virtual program designed to equip medical and behavioral health professionals in rural and Tribal North Dakota with the tools to lead change. Together, we’ll build capacity, foster collaboration, and advance suicide prevention efforts across our communities.✨ Upcoming Topics:📅 May 20, 2026 – Suicide Postvention📅 July 15, 2026 – QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer)✅ Sessions via Zoom | Pre-registration required🎓 Free CEUs available for ND Social Workers, Nurses, Counselors, LACs, and OTsRegister Now: und.zoom.us/meeting/register/1GKHKtogT-S9Gjo5u5xMwg#/Let’s grow, learn, and build a thriving community of care. 🌿#NDThrives #SuicidePrevention #RuralHealth #MentalHealthProfessionals #ThrivingTogether … See MoreSee Less

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6 days ago

NDSU Extension: Question. Persuade. Refer (QPR) Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention (Free)Hosted by North Dakota State University Extension. 🌾💙This QPR Gatekeeper Training focuses on addressing the mental health and wellness needs of individuals working in agriculture and related fields, where high stress levels can impact emotional well-being. While agriculture is the focus, anyone interested is welcome to attend.QPR equips participants with practical skills to recognize warning signs of suicide, respond supportively, and connect individuals to appropriate help. 🤝🗓 Session 2: April 21, 2026⏰ 1:00 – 2:30 PM CST💻 OnlineInstructors:Katie Henry, Madeleine Smith, and Jill SoknessParticipants will learn how to:• Recognize signs of mental health crisis or suicidal thinking• Use the Question–Persuade–Refer (QPR) model• Respond in a supportive and effective way• Connect individuals to helpful resourcesThis training is offered at no cost and supported by a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.🔗 Register here:ndstate.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3Kpu5pnUBOLj8l8📧 For more information, contact:Adriana Drusiniadriana.drusini@ndsu.edu701-231-1856Requests for disability-related accommodations should be made at least two weeks prior to the event. … See MoreSee Less

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6 days ago

Soul Shop for Leaders is a one-day, faith-based suicide prevention workshop designed to equip pastors, clergy, ministry leaders, first responders, and others to effectively support individuals impacted by suicide.Hosted by the North Dakota Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, this training addresses critical barriers like stigma, fear, and shame while providing practical tools to foster supportive, responsive faith environments.🗓 Tuesday, May 5⏰ 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM📍 Dakota Medical Foundation, Fargo, ND💲 25 (includes materials, CEUs, breakfast, lunch, and snacks)Since 2014, Soul Shop has trained thousands across the U.S. and internationally, helping communities build meaningful suicide prevention efforts.If you feel called to respond to this need or want to better support those in your congregation or community, this workshop is a valuable resource.👉 Register: afsp.org/SoulShopFMFor more information, contact:Barb Hanson701-238-7739Barbarahanson2309@gmail.com … See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

💙 The Cost of Caring ConferenceHosted by the North Dakota Occupational Therapy Association.Healthcare professionals across disciplines are experiencing increased levels of burnout and compassion fatigue as clinical, ethical, and productivity demands continue to grow.The Cost of Caring Conference is a one-day, interdisciplinary professional learning event open to all healthcare professionals. Sessions examine compassion fatigue, burnout, trauma exposure, and ethical strain in healthcare practice, with attention to individual experience, organizational culture, and system-level factors.This conference emphasizes clear definitions, ethical considerations, and evidence-informed strategies relevant to clinical practice, supervision, education, and leadership roles. 💙Last chance to register. There is still time to secure your spot.📅 Friday, April 17, 2026📍 University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND(Room details will be shared with registrants prior to the event.)⏰ 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM👥 Open to healthcare professionals and studentsRegistration & PricingHealthcare Professionals• Early Bird (February): $125• Regular (March and after): $150Students• Early Bird (February): $50• Regular (March and after): $75Continuing EducationCertificates of attendance will be provided. Participants are responsible for determining CE eligibility for their profession. 🎓🔗 More details and registration:www.ndota.info/events#!event/2026/4/17/the-cost-of-caring-conference📧 Questions:admin@ndota.info … See MoreSee Less

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