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BISMARCK - Registration is open for the sixth annual North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) Behavioral Health & Children and Family Services Conference, scheduled for Monday through Thursday, Sept. 14-17, at the Bismarck Event Center. The conference also will be available virtually.
This four-day conference brings together behavioral health and children and family services professionals from across North Dakota to connect, learn, share best practices and strengthen their work with individuals, children and families. Behavioral health advocates, service providers, child welfare professionals, business and community leaders, faith-based organizations, first responders, law enforcement and tribal representatives are encouraged to attend.
This year's theme is Renew, reflecting an opportunity to renew knowledge, connections and commitment to the people and communities served. More than 16 speakers will offer sessions covering a wide range of behavioral health and children and family services topics. The conference will kick off on Tuesday with remarks from Lt. Gov. Michelle Strinden Additional speakers include experts in child welfare, prevention, recovery, mentorship, early psychosis, perinatal mental health, social work and other areas of behavioral health and children and family services.
Pre- and post-conference sessions will provide additional learning opportunities for registered conference participants at no additional cost.
The conference will also feature more than 60 exhibitor booths sponsored by organizations serving North Dakotans.
Additionally, the second annual Behavioral Health & Children and Family Services Awards will be presented, recognizing individuals and teams making a meaningful difference across North Dakota.
Additional information about continuing education, speakers and sessions is available on the conference website.