The BEAM-SD conference is designed to expand pediatric behavioral health care across South Dakota. It will highlight resources, professional consultation support, and strategies for early identification, coordinated care, and treatment access. Attendees will learn about engaging with BEAM-SD and the 2026 ECHO Intensive Series for interprofessional learning. The conference will cover the core components of the BEAM-SD initiative, including its mission to increase capacity for addressing pediatric behavioral health needs for children and youth ages 0–21 statewide. Participants will explore the BEAM-SD professional-to-professional consultation line and navigate the resource hub, including evidence-based screening tools and clinical decision aids.
Mental Health Conferences
Behavioral Health, Education, Access, and Management for South Dakota (BEAM-SD)
The BEAM-SD conference focuses on expanding pediatric behavioral health care across South Dakota. It is a virtual event aimed at professionals interested in early identification, coordinated care, and treatment access.
Conference Overview
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Time and Place
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Conference Date: January 22, 2026
Event Format: virtual
Conference Organizer
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South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations
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Phone: 605.361.2281
Schedule and Agenda
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The conference will take place on January 22, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (CST). It will cover the BEAM-SD initiative's mission, program objectives, and ways to engage with the initiative.
Notable Speakers
These folks will be speaking at the conference.
Dr. Eric Kurtz
Dr. Eric Kurtz is the Executive Director of the Center for Disabilities at the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine. He leads the South Dakota Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program and has over 20 years of experience as a developmental psychologist.
Nikki Eining
Nikki Eining is a licensed social worker and the Statewide Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program Coordinator for The USD Center for Disabilities. She has over 19 years of experience in the mental health field.
CEU Details
Here's information on Continuing Education Units (or CEUs).
Certificates of attendance for NHA & SW are available.
Other Links and Information
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