Upcoming Events

Brain Injury Book Club
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
• April 9, 16, 23, 30

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.

Unmasking Brain Injury Event – Fargo
April 16 from 3:00 – 4:30 pm Central
Sanford Health
1720 University Drive South, Room 1A-1
Fargo, North Dakota

Join Survivors of Stroke Support Group in an Unmasking event. Individuals with a brain injury are invited to create personalized masks to represent their experiences and journeys. This event is FREE to attend. No previous experience or artistic skills required. Supplies and materials will be provided.

RSVP to Jess Barnick at strokefargo@sanfordhealth.org.

GYST – Get Your Stuff Together Planner Group
April 17 from 10:30 – 11:30 am Central (every Friday)
Hope in Recovery Center at the Lighthouse (21 9th Street South)
Fargo, North Dakota

This group is a place for survivors to have dedicated time and support to work on managing the details of life. Bring your mail, planner (virtual or paper), applications, wedding invitations, or anything you want assistance with.

If you have questions, contact Shannan Stanke at shannan.stanke@und.edu.

Grand Forks Brain Talks
April 20, May 4, May 18 (more dates coming)
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.

Register for FREE Zoom Training for Direct Service Providers
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. If you have questions, contact Carly Endres at carly.endres@und.edu or (701) 777-4008.

Mending Minds – Bismarck
April 21 from Noon – 1:00 pm Central (every Tuesday)
Bismarck Veterans Memorial Library, Study Room 2
515 North 5th Street
Bismarck, North Dakota
Virtual Option Available – Zoom registration

A statewide location for survivors of brain injury to come together for support, shared wisdom, and encouragement in a safe, caring community.

For questions, contact Beth at beth.beckers@und.edu or (701) 777-4649.

Fargo Concussion Discussion
April 22 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.

Unmasking Brain Injury Event – Bismarck
April 23 from 3:30 – 5:00 pm Central
Dakota Center for Independent Living
3111 East Broadway Avenue
Bismarck, North Dakota

Individuals with a brain injury are invited to create personalized masks to represent their experiences and journeys. This event is FREE to attend. No previous experience or artistic skills required. Supplies and materials will be provided.

For questions, contact Beth at beth.beckers@und.edu or (701) 777-4649.

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

• April 29 – Disability and SSI
• May 13 – NATIVE, Inc.
• May 27 – Safe Shelter is Brain Injury Care for Peer Support Specialists
• June 10 – Brainwave Benefit Group
• June 24 – Buddy the Brain
• August 5 – Domestic and Sexual Violence 101

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