Upcoming Events

Grand Forks Brain Talks
2026: January 5, January 20 (note different date)
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.

Fargo Concussion Discussion
January 7 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.

Brain Injury Book Club – Registration NOW Open
2026: Thursdays from 9:30 – 11:30 am Central
Edgewood 55+ (749 South 30th Street, Grand Forks) or attend virtually

• January 15, 22, 29
• February 5, 12, 19, 26
• March 5, 19, 26 (no class on March 12)
• April 9, 16, 23, 30 (no class on April 2)

This book club is for survivors and caregivers. Meet new people, build up social skills, and Certified Brain Injury Specialists can earn CEUs. Register by January 9 at noon.

Register for FREE Zoom Training for Direct Service Providers
For 2026: January 20, February 17, March 17, April 21, May 19, June 16, July 21, August 18, September 15, October 20, November 17, December 15
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.