Upcoming Events

Belcourt Brain Talks
August 5 from 1:00 – 2:00 pm Central (first Tuesday of the month)
Turtle Mountain Recovery Center (310 Red Road Drive)
Belcourt, North Dakota

Learn about brain injury, what it means if you have one, and some strategies to manage symptoms. No registration needed. There is no food at this event.

Contact Nickie at nicole.livedalen@und.edu or (701) 317-4172 with any questions.

Devils Lake Brain Talks – Brunch and Learn
August 7 from 10:00 – 11:00 am Central (first Thursday of the month)
Amachi Mentoring (414 4th Avenue NE)
Devils Lake, North Dakota

Have a FREE brunch and learn about brain injury, what it means if you have one, and some strategies to manage symptoms. No registration needed.

Contact Nickie at nicole.livedalen@und.edu or (701) 317-4172 with any questions.

Grand Forks Brain Talks
Every other Monday from 10:00 – 11:00 am Central
August 11, 25 | September 8, 22 (more dates coming)
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 Brain Talks
August 11 from 12:30 – 1:30 pm Central (every Monday)
Downtown Engagement Center (222 4th Street North)
Fargo, North Dakota

Learn about brain injury, what it means if you have one, and some strategies to manage symptoms. No registration needed. There is no food at this event.

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

Register for FREE Zoom Training for Direct Service Providers
August 19, Sept 16, October 21, November 18, 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. 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

• August 21 – Virtual
• November 20 – 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.

Brain Injury Book Club
Wednesdays starting September 3 from 9:30 – 11:30 am Central
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. Learn more and register by August 13 at noon.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers Class
On Thursdays from September 11 – October 16
1:00 – 2:30 pm Central
Via Zoom

This six-week virtual series is geared toward caregivers of of all disability areas/conditions.

Class is FREE for North Dakota residents.

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

Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS) Training
September 16 & 17
8:30 am – 4:30 pm Central
Via Zoom

The two-day CBIS training will be held virtually via Zoom. The examination will be set up on a case-by-case basis, typically two weeks following training.

Training registration and exam applications are due September 5 @ 4:00 pm Central.