Governor's Conference on Behavioral Health

April 21, 2026 to April 23, 2026

Registration


Cost

  • April 21: $0
  • April 22-23: $25
  • One day: $15

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Target Audience

  • Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors
  • Mental Health and Medical Professionals
  • Prevention Professionals
  • Public Health Professionals
  • Recovery Coaches and
  • Peer Support Specialists
  • Social Workers

Purpose

The purpose of the event is to enhance the behavioral health workforce's knowledge and to develop strength within other system disciplines that connect with behavioral health. The aim is to educate the individual and to create connection and collaboration among system partners to enhance a coordinated response to behavioral health.

Agenda

All times listed are in Central Time. The agenda is subject to change.

Coming soon.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • 1.00 AOA Category 2­A
  • 1.00 CE Contact Hour(s)
Course opens: 
04/21/2026
Course expires: 
04/23/2026
Event starts: 
04/21/2026 - 8:00am CDT
Event ends: 
04/23/2026 - 5:00pm CDT
Cost:
$15.00
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Accreditation Statements

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Educational Grants

No ineligible company provided financial support for this continuing education activity. 

Disclosures

The speaker(s) will disclose if any pharmaceuticals, medical procedures, or devices discussed are investigational or unapproved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The activity directors are responsible for determining educational content and selecting speakers.

Relevant to the content of this educational activity, the following individual(s) have no conflict(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

  • Aaron Todd, MHCDS, MPP - Speaker
  • Abbey Ferenzi, LMHC - Speaker
  • Amber Sheppard - Speaker
  • Amy Croll, LMSW, CPA - Speaker
  • Andrea Weber, MD, MME, FASAM, FACP - Speaker
  • Angie Asa-Lovstad, MS, CPS, CTF - Speaker
  • Buffy Peters - Speaker
  • Chandni Muralidharan, MPH - Speaker
  • Chuck Klevgaard, CSPS - Speaker
  • Courtney Hammond, PCI - Speaker
  • Diana Kelly, MSW, LCSW - Speaker
  • Ellen Schardt, CPRS - Speaker
  • Emma Hall, MA, MBA - Speaker
  • Eric Preuss, IAADC, CCS - Speaker
  • Heather Gray, PhD - Speaker
  • Jacqueline Seitz, JD - Speaker
  • Jane Larkin, CPS - Activity Director and Planning Committee Member
  • Jason Kilmer, PhD - Speaker
  • Jason LaRoche - Speaker
  • Jennifer Robertson-Hill, LMHC - Activity Coordinator and Planning Committee Member
  • Jill Wright, MPH - Speaker
  • Jo Freudenheim, PhD, RD - Speaker
  • Josh Trebach, MD, FAACT - Speaker
  • Justin Grodnitzky, PhD, F-ABFT - Speaker
  • Katey Rascon, PRS, RCP - Panel Member
  • Kayla Powell - Speaker
  • Kellee McCrory, LMSW, MPH - Speaker
  • Kelly Kruse, MD, MPH - Speaker
  • Laura Larkin, MS, LMSW - Panel Member
  • Laura Semprini, PRS, MSc - Panel Member
  • Leslie McDonald-Gonzalez, LISW - Panel Member
  • Marissa Eyanson - Speaker
  • Mark Vander Weg, PhD - Speaker
  • Marla Smith, LMHP, LMHC - Speaker
  • Michaela Jens, LISW - Panel Member
  • Patti Treibel-Leeds, MS - Speaker
  • Rebecca Rong - Planning Committee Member
  • Ryan Hampton - Speaker
  • Sabrina DeDore, LISW - Panel Member
  • Sarah Desmarais, PhD - Speaker
  • Sarah Mergenthaler - Speaker
  • Shawn Dorius, PhD - Speaker
  • Sri Chaitanya Krishna Akondy, BDS, MPH - Speaker
  • Tracy Gryp, RCP, RCPF - Speaker

Disclaimer

The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only. It is not a substitute for a healthcare provider's independent medical judgment regarding diagnostic and treatment options for a specific patient's medical condition. 

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • 1.00 AOA Category 2­A
  • 1.00 CE Contact Hour(s)

Price

Cost:
$15.00
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Cost

  • April 21: $0
  • April 22-23: $25
  • One day: $15

Register.

For questions regarding registration: