Upcoming Events

Brain Injury Book Club
Wednesdays from 9:30 – 11:30 am Central (starting September 3)
Edgewood 55+ (749 South 30th Street, Grand Forks) or attend virtually

• September 3, 10, 17, 24
• October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
• November 5, 12, 19, 26
• December 3, 10, 17

This book club is for survivors and caregivers. Meet new people, build up social skills, and Certified Brain Injury Specialists can earn CEUs. Registration has closed.

Fargo Concussion Discussion
December 3 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm Central (every Wednesday)
Hope & Coffee
1801 38th Street South (West door of Soul Solutions)
Fargo, North Dakota

Learn about brain injury, what it means if you have one, and some strategies to manage symptoms. No registration needed.

Contact Shannan at shannan.stanke@und.edu or (701) 777-3190 with questions.

Grand Forks Brain Talks
December 8, December 22
10:00 – 11:00 am Central
Mountainbrooke Mental Health Recovery Center (112 North 3rd Street)
Grand Forks, North Dakota

Learn about brain injury, what it means if you have one, and some strategies to manage symptoms. No registration needed.

If you have questions, contact Carly at carly.endres@und.edu or (701) 777-4008.

Webinar Wednesdays!
1:30 – 3:00 pm Central

• December 10 – Executive Functioning Deconstructed, Part 5: Flexibility

These FREE webinars are designed to meet your needs whether you are a brain injury/stroke survivor, caregiver, or provider.

Register for FREE Zoom Training for Direct Service Providers
December 16
10:00 am – 1:00 pm Central

The North Dakota Brain Injury Network will be covering the states required training for Direct Service Providers – Introduction to Brain Injury and Cognitive and Behavioral Consequences of Brain Injury. Training will include breaks. Plan to be able to turn on your camera and be able to unmute. Please also have a device you can scan a QR code with as well. You will get a certificate of completion after submitting your final test. Use a device that will allow you to complete pre and posttests. Print this optional presentation guide to help you follow along with the training. If you have questions, contact Carly Endres at carly.endres@und.edu or (701) 777-4008.

North Dakota Brain Injury Advisory Council Meeting
Noon – 3:00 pm Central

Register for each Zoom meeting:

• February 19, 2026 – Virtual
• May 21, 2026 – Virtual and in person in Bismarck
  (time and location to be determined)
• August 20, 2026 – Virtual
• November 19, 2026 – Virtual

The North Dakota Brain Injury Advisory Council meets quarterly to discuss and plan brain injury policies and services. The meetings are open to the public.