Here is where we will post live and on-demand provider trainings as well as information sessions and office hours.
Submit questions or topics you'd like to see covered to nd1915i@nd.gov at any time!
Provider Information Sessions & Office Hours
Office Hours
Weekly office hours are 9-10 a.m. CT. These will be opportunities to hear from providers and answer general 1915(i) program questions. We will identify opportunities to provide focused information regarding specific topics as they come up.
Download the meeting invite here (open the .ics file after downloading to save to your calendar). *NEW LINK* starting 2/19/2025.
Information Sessions
Upcoming Sessions
None at this time
Past Sessions
Housing Supports Discussion - January 21, 2025
- Reviewed results of Housing support survey
- Learned about housing support challenges and what housing support looks like
- Program staff will evaluate further and follow-up on this session.
Provider Information Sessions - December 23 and 30, 2024
Provider Information Session - October 21, 2024 - (Some 1915(i) Processes have been updated since October. Refer to 1915(i) Provider Guidance and Polices webpage for current policies and procedures).
Live Training Opportunities
Peer Support Trainings
- Here is the webpage that lists all upcoming Peer Support Specialist trainings.
Care Coordination State-Sponsored Training
All new care coordinators must have this training
- DATES/TIME: June 23-26, 2025 (Monday, 11:30am-5pm; Tuesday-Wednesday, 8am-5pm; Thursday, 8am-12pm)
TRAINING LOCATION: Radisson, 605 E. Broadway Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58501
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS (if applicable): Radisson, 605 E. Broadway Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58501
Community Connect & Free Through Recovery: Once the registration is reviewed and approved, the Care Coordinator will be invited to attend an onboarding meeting with a BHD Administrator. If the application is not approved, you will be notified of the reason.
1915(i) Only Providers: If the application is not approved, you will be notified of the reason.
The North Dakota Department of Health & Human Services, Behavioral Health Division will reimburse mileage and meal expenses for individuals traveling over 60 miles. If applicable for those traveling over 60 miles, Behavioral Health Division will secure hotel accommodations for the Care Coordinator. The providing agency may be responsible for reimbursing BHD if the Care Coordinator does not attend and no advance notice was given.
**If you need any of the documents mentioned in this application, please reach out to Alyson Olthoff at aolthoff@nd.gov.
- Link to the Application for the training
On-Demand Training Opportunities
Care Coordination
- Care Coordination Onboarding Training
- This training is required for all new care coordinators before rendering services
- Care coordinators must watch this entire training, take the quiz at the end, and get a passing score to get a certification of completion. You must print or save this certificate for your records as proof of training completion.
- SMART Goal writing presentation slides
- (SAMHSA) Core Competencies for Integrated Behavioral Health and Primary Care or The Case Management Society of America Standards of Practice
- Person-Centered Plan Development and Implementation
Home and Community-Based Settings (HCBS) Rule Training
Therap Trainings
- See the Therap section of the 1915(i) Provider Guidance and Policies webpage.
Plans of Care, Case Notes, and Documentation
- See the 1915(i) Provider Guidance and Policies webpage for Plan of Care information
- Documentation Best Practices
WHODAS Training
- See the WHODAS Guidance & Resources section on the 1915(i) Provider Guidance and Policies webpage.
Mental Health First Aid
- Mental Health First Aid - Find a Course
- Mental Health First Aid - National Center for Mental Wellbeing - Schedule a Training