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Community-Based Behavioral Health Webinars

These live Community-Based Behavioral Health Project webinars provide an opportunity to learn about supporting adults with varying needs, explore practical strategies that can be applied in in-home care settings, and access valuable resources. Each training is conducted online via Zoom, allowing participants to join from any location.

All webinars have been recorded.

Past Webinars

  • Mental Health Providers Working with Adults with Developmental Disabilities
    Recorded September 16, 2026
    This educational training is designed for mental health providers and other professionals who support adults with developmental disabilities. Participants will have the opportunity to learn more about the mental health needs and considerations of adults with developmental disabilities. The training is also relevant for professionals working with adult and aging populations in healthcare, behavioral health, social services, and community-based settings.
    Presenter: Julie Erickson
  • Seeing Beyond the Symptoms: Practical Tools for Supporting Adults with Disabilities and Behavioral Health Needs
    Recorded September 9, 2026
    Direct support professionals working in the homes of adults with disabilities increasingly encounter co‑occurring behavioral, mental health, and substance use challenges that can impact safety, engagement, and quality of care. This webinar provides evidence‑informed strategies, best practices, and practical tips to help staff recognize when behaviors may be related to underlying mental health or addiction diagnoses, and respond in ways that are supportive, trauma‑informed, and within their scope of practice. Participants explored how to "see through a different lens" by considering the interaction of disability, trauma, and behavioral health needs, while also addressing common fears and safety concerns associated with entering clients' homes. Attendees will be better equipped to de‑escalate challenging situations, maintain professional boundaries, and connect individuals and families with appropriate behavioral health resources.
    Monica Kramer McConkey Presenter Monica Kramer McConkey has over 30 years of experience in the behavioral health field as a counselor, program supervisor and administrator. She has a master's degree in Counseling and is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Minnesota. The focus throughout her career has been to increase access to, and remove the stigma often attached to mental health services in rural underserved areas. Monica travels throughout the country educating and speaking through her business, Eyes on the Horizon Consulting, helping individuals and organizations improve resilience and mental wellness.
  • Supporting Older Adults
    Recorded August 19, 2026
    Webinar session for mental health providers working with older adults.
    Dee Decimus Holmes Presenter Dee Decimus Holmes is a serial entrepreneur, 2025 SBA North Dakota Small Business Person of the Year and community leader based in Grand Forks, North Dakota. She owns and operates multiple businesses across the service sector, including a home care company, a childcare center, a cleaning company, and a nonprofit organization. Through each venture, Dee has remained committed to building organizations that not only generate revenue but also strengthen families, create jobs, and meet critical community needs.