

Vison West ND Consortium Meeting
Please join us for our September Consortium Meeting in Williston.
More information to come

Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic
Join a community listening session
Share your voice to improve mental health and substance use services in Southwest North Dakota
Who we are:
Badlands Behavioral Health Clinic is
conducting a needs assessment to improve access to coordinated mental health and substance use services.
When:
September 17, 2025
5:30PM – 7:00PM
When:
September 29, 2025
12:00PM – 1:00PM
Light meal and refreshments will be provided
Families are welcome to attend!
What we want to learn:
Experiences with service availability and quality
Strengths and gaps in needed services and supports
If everyone has equal access
Recommendations to improve services and supports
Registration is not required to attend but allows for better food and space planning.
Can’t attend this event?
There are other in person and virtual options available on the registration link below!
Where:
Prairie Winds Church
2510 21st Street W.
Dickinson, ND 58601
Where:
SW District Health
528 21st St. W., Door 4
Dickinson, ND 58601

Rural on the Rise
Featuring keynote speaker Ben Winchester rural sociologist from University of Minnesota.

Heartview Monster Mile 5K and Family Fun Day
Get ready for frightful fun! The Monster Mile Halloween 5K is back Oct. 11 and bigger than ever. Grab your costume and join us for a spooktacular morning filled with laughter, movement, and treats for the whole family. Whether you run like a ghost, stroll like a mummy, or dash like a superhero, this family-friendly event has something for everyone. Kids can join the .1 mile dash or enjoy free trick or treating at our fun-filled community booths. Let’s make this Halloween one to remember!
Sponsorship- Contact Jennifer, 701-751-6135, pr@heartview.org
10:30 a.m.- Opening Ceremony and Blue Cross Blue Shield 5K Walk/Run
11:30 a.m.- Trick or Treating, Bobcat Spooky Sprint- .1 mile, Face Painting, Activities
Early-Bird Pricing (before Oct. 1)
5K Walk/Run- $35 (includes swag and medal) After Oct. 1, cost will be $40
Trick or Treating and Spooky Sprint- Free
FAQ
Should I wear a costume?
YES, everything is more fun in costume. Prizes will be awarded to the most creative, best group, best overall, best dog costume, and best kids’ costume.
Where do I go and what is the race course?
Here is a map of the 5K course. All other activities will take place outside of the Sertoma Community Center (next to the Superslide Amusement Park).
What about running-related race prizes?
Prizes will be given to the top 3 overall male and female runners.
Are dogs/strollers allowed?
YES
What’s the 5K swag?
Runners will receive a medal and race swag.
What do the kids/little goblins get?
The Family Fun Day will include trick or treating, activities and the .1 mile race.
NDACO Annual Conference & Expo
Step right up to the County Fair!
We invite you to join us for the North Dakota Association of Counties Annual Conference and Expo on October 26-28 at the Bismarck Event Center!
Registration will open soon, so mark your calendars now!
This golden anniversary brings the heart of North Dakota’s counties to life like never before! Join us in celebrating 50 years of community for a nostalgic, hometown celebration packed with laughter, comfort food, and county pride.
Exhibit Hall will be open all day Monday, October 27, with three dedicated exhibit hall breaks in the schedule.
You can view all conference information in one place on our Annual Conference webpage. A tentative agenda will be posted on our website and updated as it develops.
Have questions about exhibiting or sponsoring? Please contact Jeff Eslinger at jeff.eslinger@ndaco.org for more information.
Energy & Natural Resources Collaboration Public meeting
Will be held in Beulah, more information to come
Vision West ND Consortium Meeting
Please join us in Hazen for our November Consortium meeting
More information to come

Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic
Join a community listening session
Share your voice to improve mental health and substance use services in Southwest North Dakota
Who we are:
Badlands Behavioral Health Clinic is
conducting a needs assessment to improve access to coordinated mental health and substance use services.
When:
September 17, 2025
5:30PM – 7:00PM
When:
September 29, 2025
12:00PM – 1:00PM
•Light meal and refreshments will be provided
•Families are welcome to attend!
What we want to learn:
Experiences with service availability and quality
Strengths and gaps in needed services and supports
If everyone has equal access
Recommendations to improve services and supports
Registration is not required to attend but allows for better food and space planning.
Can’t attend this event?
There are other in person and virtual options available on the registration link below!
Where:
Prairie Winds Church
2510 21st Street W.
Dickinson, ND 58601
Where:
SW District Health
528 21st St. W., Door 4
Dickinson, ND 58601

North Dakota Petroleum Council Annual Meeting
For more information go to website: https://www.ndoil.org/annual-meeting/

Bakken O& G Mental Health Awareness & Suicide Prevention Workshop
Join us to raise mental health awareness, spotlight best practices, programs, and resources in the Bakken O&M industry, Create a network of EAP experts and leaders in the basin, and explore collaboration opportunities for basin level partnerships.


Human Trafficking Training
CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson
2500 Fairway Street, Dickinson ND
RSVP: www.humantraffickingtrainingcenter.com

Gateway To Health
Bring your friends and family for a day of discovery, gun, and health-focused learning!
Registration is recommended, but not required!
Expect a day full of:
FREE admission to exciting exhibitors
Games and Prizes
Food trucks (not free, but delicious!)
Learn about services and resources
Location
Gateway to Science
1600 Canary Ave
Bismarck, ND 58510

Nonprofit Summit
WHEN: Tuesday, August 5, 2025 from 8:00am – 2:00pm
WHERE: TrainND Northwest, 415 22nd Ave. NE, Williston, ND 58801
WHAT TO EXPECT: Hear from the experts how to successfully start and manage a nonprofit; learn some tricks of the trade to maximize your fundraising impact; and network with like-minded individuals to share best practices, trials, and triumphs to bring the nonprofit community of northwest ND together. Coffee and lunch will also be provided to help fuel your learning and connecting!
WHO SHOULD COME: Nonprofit founders, EDs/staff, and board members; potential founders; anyone who engages in fundraising
TOPICS
Plenary Sessions
OPENING: State of Nonprofit Fundraising: Where Are We Now?
Trends in nonprofit fundraising
Common challenges and opportunities
Legislative Update
PANEL: Demystifying Funders & Foundations: Ask the Experts Panel
Community foundation representatives and funders
What funders look for in nonprofits
Open Q&A
KEYNOTE: Fear-Free Fundraising
How to simplify fundraising and stop overcomplicating donor engagement
Q&A: Open Floor, Open Minds
Open dialogue between audience and speakers, panelists, and experts from the day
Breakout Session Options (choose two)
Nonprofit 101
What – and who – you need to get started!
Board & Leadership Development
How to engage your board in fundraising
The Grant Readiness Checklist
Essentials every nonprofit needs before applying for grants.
Telling Your Story for Impact
Using storytelling to boost fundraising
Other Details
Networking opportunities with peers and experts
Coffee and pastries provided
Lunch provided
Additional programming available to explore

Bakken Rock Cookfest
For more information https://ndpetroleumfoundation.org/engage/events/cookfest/

Housing and Planning & Zoning workshop
Join us for a Housing and Planning & Zoning workshop at Mountrail County South Complex Event Hall in Stanley, ND.
Times are central
Stay tuned for more information


4th Annual Birds & Birdies
Get Ready for the 4th Annual Birds & Birdies Tournament!
Register for the 4th Annual Birds & Birdies Tournament, a unique shooting and golf event supporting the North Dakota Petroleum Foundation!
Event Details:
🏌️♂️ Golf Scramble & Shooting Competition (Trap, Rimfire & Archery)
📍 Shooting Venue: McKenzie County Sportsman’s Club, Watford City, ND
📍 Golf Venue: Fox Hills Golf Course, Watford City, ND
💰 Team Entry Fee: $1,200 (Teams Only)
🔢 Max Teams: 36
📅 Payment Deadline: May 1st
All team members must compete in every event. Secure your spot before it fills up! For more details and registration, visit https://ndpetroleumfoundation.org/engage/events/birds-birdies/

12th Annual Kids Health & Safety Fair
3-6PM at West River Ice Center, Dickinson ND.
Free for Kids and Families. Door prizes, educational activities and much more!
Help promote Medicaid member listening session/survey with toolkit
Virtual listening session
HHS is hosting a virtual listening session on Tuesday, May 6, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. CT moderated by our partner, The Justice Well program. Attendees will be asked questions on select topic.
To show appreciation for their participation, attendees will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win one of 15 - $50 gift cards from the Center for Health Care Strategies.
Who should attend?
Current or former Medicaid members and their family members, and
Caregivers of Medicaid members.
Details
Tuesday, May 6
3 to 4:30 p.m. CT
Virtual by Microsoft Teams
Survey
Starting May 1, HHS will make available a short survey about how Medicaid can better serve its members. Participants don’t have to share who they are to take the survey. The survey will take 5-10 minutes to complete. Look for this survey on the Medicaid member feedback webpage.
Spread the word - Toolkit
HHS has created a partner toolkit that you can use to promote the listening session and survey. Click the + sign next to the “listening session” and “survey” accordions on the webpage.
Flyers: Print and hang up where Medicaid members will see the flyers.
Social media: Share the graphics and copy on your social channels.
If you have any questions about the upcoming opportunities, contact Jen Sheppard, Medicaid member liaison at 701-328-8666, 711 (TTY) or medicaidmembers@nd.gov.

Understanding Veterans and the Military for Community Providers
Fee Professional development.
Agenda covers:
Military Culture
Lethal Means Safety
VA and Community Resources
Justice Involved Veterans
VA Benefits 101


Counseling on access to lethal means
Virtual Session
Free suicide prevention training for providers who service Service Members, Veterans, and their families.
Reducing access to potentially dangerous methods can determine whether a person at risk for suicide lives or dies.
Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) equips providers with the skills to begin life-saving conversations about suicide risk, limiting access, and safe storage
Choose one virtual session:
March 25,2025 8:30a-11:30a
June 9, 2025 12:30p - 3:30p
September 10, 2025 8:30a-11:30a
Registration: https://forms.office.com/r/UAqxkvyXCw
CEUS: Approved for 2.5 CEUs through NDBCE, NDBACE, and NDBSWE