The North Dakota HHS Behavioral Health & Children and Family Services Conference is an annual event that gathers professionals from across the state to engage in learning and sharing best practices in behavioral health and child welfare. The conference features over 20 speakers, offering sessions on a wide range of topics. Attendees can expect keynote addresses, breakout sessions, and opportunities for professional development. The conference will include an ethics preconference and a supervision post conference, providing a comprehensive agenda for participants.
Mental Health Conferences
North Dakota HHS Behavioral Health & Children and Family Services Conference
The North Dakota HHS Behavioral Health & Children and Family Services Conference will take place in Bismarck, ND, offering both in-person and virtual attendance options. It aims to bring together professionals from various sectors to discuss behavioral health and child welfare.
October 20–23, 2025 Bismarck, North Dakota Hybrid Event CEUs Available
Conference Overview
Some quick details about this conference.
Time and Place
Maybe the most important details of the conference.
Conference Dates
October 20–23, 2025
Location
Bismarck Event Center
City/State
Bismarck, North Dakota
Address
315 Fifth St., Bismarck, ND
Event Format
Hybrid
Conference Organizer
This organization is hosting this conference.
Cavalier County Health District
Cavalier County Health District is committed to promoting healthy lifestyles, preventing disease, and protecting the environment.
Phone: 701-256-2402
Registration Fees
How much does this conference cost?
| Cost | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| $200.00 | Full Conference | Registration for the full conference. |
| $50.00 | Student/Provider | Registration for university students, kinship providers, and foster and adoptive parents. |
See the conference's actual website for more details around these fees, as sometimes they can be more complicated.
Schedule and Agenda
It's important to know what is planned.
The conference includes an ethics preconference on October 20, regular programming from October 21-22, and a supervision post conference on October 23. It features eight keynote addresses and 15 breakout sessions.
Notable Speakers
These folks will be speaking at the conference.
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Lara Love Hardi
Speaker on Hidden Stories, Second Chances.
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David Ambroz
Author of A Place Called Home.
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Thad Shunkwiler
Ethics preconference speaker on Rediscovering Your Why and The Rise of Gambling in Teenagers.
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Jessica Lahey
Author of The Addiction Inoculation: Raising Healthy Kids in a Culture of Dependence.
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Dr. Kathryn Gordon
Speaker on Suicidal Thoughts: Reducing Stigma, Enhancing Communication and Cultivating Hope.
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Matthew Anderson
Speaker on Using the Superpower of Relationships to Foster Workplace Engagement.
CEU Details
Here's information on Continuing Education Units (or CEUs).
CEUs are available for North Dakota Board of Licensed Addiction Counselors, Social Work Examiners, Counselor Examiners, Marriage and Family Therapist Board, and HHS Certified Peer Support Specialists.
Hotel Information
You need somewhere to stay (unless you live relatively close).
All conference activities are held at the Bismarck Event Center. Specific hotel information is not provided.
Parking Information
Unless you're taking public transit.
Parking details are not provided.
Sponsorship, Exhibitor, and Advertising Opportunities
If you're an organization that wants to contribute to this event, here are some details.
Details on sponsorship, exhibitor, and advertising opportunities are not provided.
Other Links and Information
The above information is from the conference or event webpage. Please review the organization's website for official information, as that will be more up-to-date.
Reminder: This is an overview of this conference, and you should consult the official website for details on registration, fees, deadlines, and other details. Quill Therapy Solutions is maintaining this information to make it more accessible to the therapist and mental health professional community.
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