Join us at the Bismarck Event Center for the 4th annual Behavioral Health & Children and Family Services Conference!
This conference provides an opportunity to connect behavioral health and child welfare professionals in North Dakota,
either in-person or virtually, to learn, network, and engage in best practices.
Bismarck Event Center
315 S 5th St, Bismarck, ND 58504
Why Attend the Conference
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frequently asked questions
Q. What are the registration costs?
A. General Attendee - $200; Foster Care Provider/Adoptive Parent/Kinship Provider $50; University Students $50; Peer Support Scholarship $200 (or reduced to $75 only with approved application and discount code-link at the top of the attendee registration page); HHS Team Members (see email from your supervisor/division leader).
Q. Can I attend some of the sessions in person and some virtually?
A. Yes, all attendees will receive the link to join virtually as we know schedules change. The virtual link will also be used to access session recordings for up to 60 days after the event. For the most accurate event center planning, please register as in-person if you are planning to join us in Bismarck for some of the sessions.
Q. Is the pre-conference(s) included in the registration fee?
A. Yes, the pre-conference sessions are included in your registration fee. There is no additional cost for the pre-conference sessions.
Q. I registered to attend in person, how do I change to virtual?
A. Send an email to jwalkinshawisaak@nd.gov if you have any questions about your registration, or would like to modify or cancel.
Q. Can I transfer my registration if I am unable to attend?
A. Send an email to jwalkinshawisaak@nd.gov if you have any questions about your registration, or would like to modify or cancel.
Q. How do I cancel my registration?
A. Send an email to jwalkinshawisaak@nd.gov if you have any questions about your registration, or would like to modify or cancel.
Q. Will CEU’s be available at the conference?
- Supervision 3 CEUs (not approved for peer support specialists).
- Ethics 3 CEUs (not approved for peer support specialists).
- 3 CEUs related to mental health and children’s mental health.
The official conference starts on the afternoon of September 17th through September 19th. Attendees can earn up to an additional 15.25 CEUs.
- CEUs are approved by the North Dakota Board of Addiction Counselors, Social Work Examiners, Board of Marriage and Family Therapists, Psychologist Examiners, Counselor Examiners and for Certified Peer Support Specialists.
- The North Dakota Board of Nursing indicates that contact hours approved by another board of nursing or health care regulatory body (such as the Board of Social Work Examiners) within the state will be accepted to meet the NDBON requires as recognized CE providers. With the approval of the ND Board of Social Work Examiners, the conference will meet the NDBON CE licensure renewal requirements.
Q. Will the conference sessions be recorded to watch at a later date?
A. All sessions will be recorded during the live stream and will be available to watch on the platform for only 60 days post-event. These recordings will be accessible to registered attendees by logging into the platform.