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
September 10 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.

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.

Register for FREE Zoom Training for Direct Service Providers
September 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.

Grand Forks Brain Talks
Every other Monday from 10:00 – 11:00 am Central
September 22 | October 6, 20 (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.

Brain Injury Peer Support Training
September 23 from 12:30 – 3:30 pm Central
Soul Solutions (1801 38th Street South)
Fargo, North Dakota

This FREE, three-hour course for peer support specialists will cover strategies for working with survivors of brain injury. Upon completion of this in-person training, peer supports will receive their brain injury endorsement. Register by September 15 at noon.

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

Belcourt Brain Talks
1:00 – 2:00 pm Central
Turtle Mountain Recovery Center (310 Red Road Drive)
Belcourt, North Dakota

• September 30
• October 21
• December 2

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.

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

• October 1 – Altru Inpatient Behavioral Health

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