Mission Possible 2023: Building a Village
Mission Possible 2023: Building a Village
Join us in-person at our 26th Annual Mission Possible event in Lufkin, Texas.
March 28 - 29, 2023

Join your colleagues and peers at the 26th Annual Mission Possible Conference on Wednesday, March 28-29, at the Pitser Garrison Convention Center in Lufkin, Texas.

This multi-day conference will offer continuing education contact hours for counselors, social workers, LMFTs, nurses, certified case managers, and activity professionals. 

Mental Health professionals: This program will apply for about 9.5 hours of continuing education credit, including 3 ethics hours for Social Workers, LPCs, and LMFTs. The Ethics Workshop will be held on March 28 at the pre-conference event. 

Nurses: This nursing continuing professional development activity will apply for approximately 6.25 hours by Louisiana State Nurses Association - Approver, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Activity Professionals: This activity has been approved for Continued Education for 6.25 hours by the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals (
NCCAP5028778-24)

Conference Theme: Building a Village - Connection is the Key to Recovery

Conference Objectives:

- Participants will identify and analyze methods of fostering connections among community agencies and organizations.
- Participants will identify the needs and concerns of individuals who are navigating recovery.
- Participants will learn how to effectively collaborate on treatment modalities for positive recovery.

    Interested Audiences:

    • Mental Health and Nursing Professionals
    • Educators and Organizations Serving Youth and Schools
    • Health, Wellness, and Community-based Organizations
    • Elderly and Alzheimer’s Focused Providers
    • Consumers and the general public

    Agenda
    1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
    1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
    Three-hour ethics workshop for mental health professionals (social work and LPC), including one hour of Texas-specific ethics.
    8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
    8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
    Conference Check-in/Visit Exhibitors
    9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
    9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
    Conference introduction and morning keynote.
    10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
    10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
    10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    12:00 PM - 12:20 PM
    12:00 PM - 12:20 PM
    Break to Visit Exhibitors and get lunch before Lunch Awards and Presentation
    12:20 PM - 1:35 PM
    12:20 PM - 1:35 PM
    1:35 PM - 1:50 PM
    1:35 PM - 1:50 PM
    3:20 PM - 3:30 PM
    3:20 PM - 3:30 PM
    Speakers

    Darilynn Cardona-Beiler

    Darilynn Cardona-Beiler, is the VP of Systems Integration and Policy for the Meadows Institute. Wellness, recovery, and person-centered care are consistent themes of her leadership as she works to advance efforts to promote health integration and parity.

    Kristin Bailey-Wallace, MSW, LBSW

    Ms. Kristin Bailey-Wallace, MSW, LBSW is an assistant professor at Stephen F. Austin State University, teaching and advising students in the undergraduate social work program.

    Ann Marie McDonald, MBA, M.Ed.

    Serving the Greater Houston Metro Area and Southeast Texas, including Galveston and the Bay Area, Beaumont, Lufkin, Nacogdoches, and the Brazos Valley, the Alzheimer’s Association Houston and Southeast Texas is here to help.

    Dr. Laura Beth Cooper

    Dr. Cooper is a licensed psychologist and has worked in the mental health field for 15 years.

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    LOCATION
    Pitser Garrison Convention Center, 601 North 2nd Street, Lufkin, TX 75901
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    Location: Pitser Garrison Convention Center, 601 North 2nd Street, Lufkin, TX 75901
    Registration Fees

    EARLY BIRD CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

    Peer/Family Member - $30.00

    Students - $30.00

    General Public (No CE) - $65.00

    Professional* (With CE) - $70.00 

    *Pre-Conference Ethics Workshop Included with Professional Rate

    Pre-Conference Only: $30.00


    GENERAL REGISTRATION (AFTER FEBRUARY 28)

    Peer/Family Member - $35.00

    Students - $35.00

    General Public (No CE) - $75.00

    Professional* (With CE) - $80.00

    *Pre-Conference Ethics Workshop Included with Professional Rate

    Pre-Conference Only: $35.00

    FAQs

    Meals
    Registration includes a morning continental breakfast, snacks, and lunch.

    Parking
    Parking is available in parking lots to the North and South of the Pitser Garrison Civic Center. 

    Special Assistance
    For information on special accommodations, including dietary restrictions, please, contact  Kinnie Reina at least one week before the event.

    Disclaimer
    In exchange for assistance with program costs (i.e., speaker expenses, refreshments, etc.), displays of company products, literature, samples, services, and other items may be permitted. Such displays do not constitute an endorsement of the products or services.

    Refund Policy
    Registrants who cancel will receive a refund, less a $10 processing fee for refunds requested prior to March 22, 2023. A substitute may attend if conference registration is edited at least 24 hours before the start of the conference.

    After March 22, 50% of the registration can be refunded as long as the request is submitted by March 26, 2023.

    Continuing Education Information

    Mental Health Professionals: This program will apply for about 9.5 hours of continuing education credit, including 3 ethics hours for Social Workers, LPCs, and LMFTs. The Ethics Workshop will be held on March 28 at the pre-conference event. 

    Nurses: This nursing continuing professional development activity will apply for approximately 6.5 hours by Louisiana State Nurses Association - Approver, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

    Activity Professionals: This activity will apply for approximately 6.5 hours by the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals.