Community-Based Behavioral Health Project offers trainings in-person and online this fall

The Community-Based Behavioral Health Project (CBBHP) is offering training opportunities for providers working with adults with behavioral health needs. The new project, housed within UND’s Center for Rural Health, has developed a webinar series, in-person training opportunities, and an online toolkit.

Webinar Series

Three live CBBHP webinars will provide an opportunity to learn about supporting adults with varying needs, explore practical strategies that can be applied to in-home care settings, and access valuable resources. Each training is conducted online via Zoom, allowing participants to join from any location.

All webinars will be recorded and made available for later viewing. Each webinar focuses on a different aging adult health topic, so participants are welcome to register for one, two, or all three sessions based on their interests and learning goals. Participants must register ahead of time.

• Aug. 19, 10 a.m. (Central) – Aging Adults Webinar: This webinar is geared for mental health providers working with older adults. The webinar will be presented by Dee Decimus Holmes, 2025 SBA North Dakota Small Business Person of the Year. Dee owns and operates multiple businesses across the service sector, including a home care company. Register now.
• Sept. 9, 12 p.m. (Central) – Seeing Beyond the Symptoms: Practical Tools for Supporting Adults with Disabilities and Behavioral Health Needs: This webinar will provide evidence‑informed strategies, best practices, and practical tips to help staff recognize when behaviors may be related to underlying mental health or addiction diagnoses, and respond in ways that are supportive, trauma‑informed, and within their scope of practice. This webinar is presented by Monica Kramer McConkey, who has over 30 years of experience in the behavioral health field as a counselor, program supervisor, and administrator. Register now.
• Sept. 16, 1 p.m. (Central) – Mental Health Providers Working with Adults with Developmental Disabilities: This educational training is designed for mental health providers and other professionals who support adults with developmental disabilities. Participants will have the opportunity to learn more about the mental health needs and considerations of adults with developmental disabilities. The training is also relevant for professionals working with adult and aging populations in healthcare, behavioral health, social services, and community-based settings. This webinar is presented by Julie Erickson. Register now.

In-Person Training Opportunities

In-person training opportunities are scheduled in September for providers to learn about behavioral health topics and how to apply these principles in an in-home care setting. Participants only need to attend one session and must register ahead of time. All live trainings will be recorded and available to view later.

• Fargo: Sept. 3 and 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. @Dakota Medical Foundation (4321 20^th Ave S.)
• Bismarck: Sept. 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Sept. 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. @Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library (515 N 5th St.)

Behavioral Health Toolkit

The behavioral health toolkit provides best-practice guidance, practical tools, and training resources to support professionals working in caregiving and human services roles. Whether building foundational knowledge or expanding skills, these resources are designed to promote person-centered, compassionate, and effective care while supporting the well-being of both the client and caregiver.

Topics include:

• Person-Centered Care
• Behavior
• Mental Health
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Co-Occurring Conditions
• Addiction
• Compassion Fatigue and Burnout
• Additional Resources

Funding

This effort is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Mental Health Block Grant, administered through North Dakota Health and Human Services, Behavioral Health Division.