Call for Presentations

Want to take the NatCon stage? Share your expertise, innovative ideas and proven solutions with thousands of health care professionals dedicated to advancing mental health and substance use care nationwide. 

Who Should Submit 

We welcome proposals from professionals, advocates, researchers, people with lived experience and innovators working across mental health, substance use care, public health, policy, workforce development, integrated care, technology and community services. 

What We’re Looking For 

Strong proposals will: 

• Address timely challenges and emerging opportunities 
• Share practical, replicable solutions backed by measurable results 
• Highlight innovative ideas, best practices and lessons learned 
• Engage attendees through dynamic, interactive learning 
• Inspire action and meaningful change 

Presentation Opportunities 

Available formats include: 

• Breakout presentations 
• Interactive forums 
• Mental Health First Aid-focused sessions 
• Digital poster presentations 

Topics span leadership, policy, crisis response, workforce development, integrated care, communications, public health, suicide prevention, recovery and more. 

Why Present 

Presenting gives you the opportunity to: 

• Advance mental wellbeing nationwide 
• Share your expertise with a national audience 
• Showcase innovative programs and successful initiatives 
• Connect with peers and thought leaders from across the country 
• Help shape the future of mental health and substance use care 

Submit Your Proposal 

Have an idea, strategy or success story? Join us at NatCon and help equip attendees with the knowledge, tools and inspiration to create lasting impact: 

• Submit a proposal for the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Summit on April 11. 
• Submit a proposal for NatCon from April 12-14. 

Take the stage in New Orleans and share your expertise with thousands of behavioral health professionals from across the country!