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FREE Zoom Training for Direct Service Providers
Register for a session: December 17 | January 21, 2025 | February 18, 2025 | March 18, 2025 | April 15, 2025 | May 20, 2025 | June 17, 2025
10:00 am – 1:00 pm Central

Carly Endres with 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 at carly.endres@und.edu or (701) 777-4008.

Brain Injury Book Club
Wednesdays (this book club started on September 25)
9:30 – 11:30 am Central
Edgewood 55+ (749 South 30th Street, Grand Forks)

  • December 18

This book club is for survivors and caregivers. Meet new people, build up social skills, and Certified Brain Injury Specialists can earn CEUs. Join us!

The next book in book club starts in January – virtual option now available. Register by December 30 at noon.

Grand Forks Brain Talks – Lunch and Learn
These Fridays: December 20 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm Central
New schedule coming for 2025
Mountainbrooke Mental Health Recovery Center (112 North 3rd Street)
Grand Forks, North Dakota

Have a FREE meal and 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 – Lunch and Learn
December 23 from 12:30 – 1:30 pm Central (every Monday)
Downtown Engagement Center (222 4th Street North)
Fargo, North Dakota

Have a FREE meal and 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.

2025

Belcourt Brain Talks – Lunch and Learn
January 7, 2025 from 12:30 – 1:30 pm Central (first Tuesday of the month)
Tribal Transport
Belcourt, North Dakota

Have a FREE meal 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.

Virtual Living Life Fully Training
On Tuesdays from January 7 – February 18, 2025
6:30 – 8:00 pm Central via Zoom

This seven-session course provides survivors with tools and techniques to help them understand, cope with, and proactively manage life after brain injury. There is no cost to attend. Learn more and submit your registration.

Brain Injury Book Club
Wednesdays starting January 8, 2025 from 9:30 – 11:30 am Central
Edgewood 55+ (749 South 30th Street, Grand Forks) or attend virtually

  • January 8, 15, 22, 29
  • February 5, 12, 19, 26
  • March 5, 12, 26 (not meeting March 19)
  • April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
  • May 7, 14, 21

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 December 30 at noon.

Devils Lake Brain Talks – Brunch and Learn
January 9, 2025 from 10:00 – 11:00 am Central (usually 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.

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

  • January 22, 2025 – Daily Self-Care and Its Impact on the Nervous System
  • February 5, 2025 – Help Hope Live

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

Unmasking Brain Injury Event – Bismarck
February 10, 2025 @ 3:00 – 5:00 pm Central
Bismarck Veterans Memorial Library (Meeting Room B)
515 North 5th Street
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.

To RSVP, contact andrea.sailer@und.edu or (701) 777-3297.

North Dakota's Mask Collection on Display – Grand Forks
February 11 – 14, 2025 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Central
University of North Dakota
School of Medicine and Health Sciences
West Atrium (Near the SIM Center)
1301 North Columbia Road
Grand Forks, North Dakota

View North Dakota Brain Injury Network's impressive collection of masks created by brain injury survivors across the state.

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

  • February 20, 2025 – Virtual
  • May 15, 2025 – In person and virtual
  • August 21, 2025 – Virtual
  • November 20, 2025 – 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 Awareness Day at the State Capitol
March 19, 2025
8:00 am – 5:00 pm Central
600 East Boulevard Avenue
Bismarck, North Dakota

Join us in the Memorial Hall of the State Capitol to recognize Brain Injury Awareness month and speak with legislators about brain injury in North Dakota.

Save the Date: 2025 Mind Matters Conference

  • March 20 & 21, 2025
    Baymont by Wyndham (2611 Old Red Trail)
    Mandan, North Dakota

This annual conference features nationally renowned speakers and highlights new research, trends, practice strategies, and collaborative models of care.