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Want to get even more out of NatCon this year? Our preconference events give you dedicated time to sharpen your skills, explore new approaches and collect real-world strategies before the conference kicks off on Monday, April 27.

With a little planning, you can experience the biggest event in behavioral health care without breaking the bank. Here are five ways to save money in the Mile High City.

We’ve curated a list of the most impactful conferences across the country — gatherings focused on clinical excellence, policy reform, recovery, leadership, community wellbeing and more.

Attending a national conference as an associate clinical social worker was an incredible experience. In a challenging field like behavioral health, the opportunity to meet peers and share experiences can be deeply rejuvenating and, for me, necessary. As I zipped up my suitcase, I smiled. I was about to fly…

Don’t miss your chance to present at the biggest event in behavioral health care from April 27-29 — submit your presentation proposal by Sept. 15!…

We are proud to present a Peer Specialist of the Year Award to Miracle Akortha, PSS, MHPS, CFP, a peer specialist supervisor for The Center for Health Care Services in San Antonio, Texas.

Each year at NatCon, we recognize and celebrate individuals whose passion and purpose are creating a lasting impact in their community. This year, we are proud to present a Lifetime Achievement Award to Virna Little, PsyD, LCSW-R, SAP, CCM, cofounder of…

Editor’s Note: We were heartbroken to learn of Anthony Kohl’s passing, which came shortly after he was honored as the Peer Specialist of the Year at NatCon. More than a peer coordinator, Anthony was a beacon of hope, resilience and compassion. His recovery journey and dedication to helping others inspired…

At NatCon, we recognize and celebrate individuals whose work creates meaningful impact in their communities. This year, we are proud to present a Lifetime Achievement Award to Topher Hansen, JD, president and CEO of CenterPointe. We sat down…

As the biggest event in behavioral health care, NatCon offers a unique mix of learning opportunities — from smaller workshops on treatment trends to larger sessions on health care innovations. Did you know NatCon also offers the most continuing education (CE) and continuing medical education (CME) credits in our field?…

Meet Master Sergeant Juan Gonzalez, a first-time NatCon25 attendee and veteran navigator for Integrated Services of Kalamazoo (ISK), a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Gonzalez retired from the U.S. Air Force after 27 years of honorable service. Today, he dedicates his career…

Time flies when you’re preparing for the biggest event in behavioral health care! In exactly two months, thousands of health care professionals from across the country will gather in Philadelphia to learn, network and recharge. With only eight weeks left, here are eight compelling reasons to…