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Mental Health Awareness Month | Sharing from SAMHSA 💚Mental health conditions are medical conditions, and people living with them are more than a diagnosis. This #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, lead with understanding, reduce stigma, and see the whole person.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.Sometimes the most important step is listening 💬 Taking time to listen to the concerns of a young person in your life can help them feel safe sharing what they’re experiencing.Learn more: www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/children-and-families#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MHAM2026 … See MoreSee Less

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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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Relationship Retreat for Service Member & Veteran CouplesJoin Assessment and Therapy Associates of Grand Forks (ATAGF) for a FREE Hold Me Tight® relationship retreat for North Dakota couples in which one partner is a service member or Veteran 🇺🇸💙This retreat is offered in partnership with North Dakota’s State Suicide Prevention Program and is funded by the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Behavioral Health Division (BHD). It is a state-supported event and is not part of ATAGF’s regular programming.The retreat is designed for couples experiencing no, mild, or moderate relationship distress. It is not mental health treatment or couples therapy.📍 Grand Forks, ND (ATAGF) — June 12–14, 2026Participation is limited to 12 couples. Registration is required. A waitlist will be available once capacity is reached 📅Register here:form.jotform.com/ATAGF/hmt-smvQuestions or therapy referrals: (701) 780-6821 … See MoreSee Less

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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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Whole-Person Health Across the Lifespan: Supporting Adults and Children with Mental Health NeedsHosted by North Dakota Health and Human Services – Behavioral Health Trainings.🗓 May 12, 2026⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CT💻 Virtual WebinarThere’s still time to register. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to strengthen integrated care skills and improve outcomes across the lifespan. 💙This webinar explores the critical connection between physical and behavioral health and offers practical strategies to improve care coordination and outcomes for adults with serious mental illness (SMI) and children with severe emotional disturbance (SED).Participants will:• Examine the two-way relationship between chronic physical conditions and mental health• Learn integrated care models that support effective case management• Identify common barriers to cross-disciplinary collaboration• Explore actionable strategies to strengthen coordination between primary care and behavioral health providers 🤝Ideal for healthcare providers, case managers, behavioral health professionals, and anyone involved in coordinated care across systems.🔗 Register here:us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/HerGKwWiRIe9C08ebfVqug#/registration … See MoreSee Less

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