Upcoming Events

Fargo Concussion Discussion
July 15 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.

GYST – Get Your Stuff Together Planner Group
July 16 from 5:00 – 6:00 pm Central (every Thursday)
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.

Register for FREE Zoom Training for Direct Service Providers
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 (In-Person and Virtual)
July 21 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm Central (every Tuesday)
Bismarck Veterans Memorial Library, Study Room 2
515 North 5th Street
Bismarck, North Dakota

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

Contact Beth at beth.beckers@und.edu or (701) 777-4649 with questions.

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

• July 22 – Migration Mental Wellness
• August 5 – Domestic and Sexual Violence 101
• August 19 – Smarty and Friends: Teaching Children About Safety and Injury Prevention
• October 14 – Green Dot Greater Grand Forks Bystander Intervention

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

North Dakota Statewide Brain Injury Survivor Picnic
July 25 from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Central
11:00 am social hour | Noon free lunch | 1:00 pm activities
Lindenwood Park (1905 Roger Maris Drive)
Fargo

Brain injury survivors and families are welcome to join this fun event with lunch, activities, and visiting with other survivors and their families. You are not alone. View printable flyer.

RSVP by July 15 to info@ndbin.org or fill out this registration form.

Grand Forks Brain Talks
July 27 (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.

Brain Injury Peer Support Training
August 13 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Central
Online Zoom Training

Andrea Watkins with the North Dakota Brain Injury Network will be covering best practices on how to support people living with a brain injury. All are welcome and CEUs are available for Peer Support Specialists.

If you have questions, contact Andrea at andrea.watkins@und.edu or (701) 777-3297.

Fargo Lunch and Learn: Social Security Disability Insurance
August 19 from 12:30 – 1:30 pm Central
Hope & Coffee
1801 38th St South (Use door on west side of Soul Solutions)
Fargo, North Dakota

Attend this lunch and learn with Ethan Johnson, Reitan Law Office, as he shares information and answers questions about Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Lunch will be provided. Registration is requested.

If you have questions, contact Shannan at shannan.stanke@und.edu or (701) 777-3190.

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

Register for each Zoom meeting:

• 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.