Empowering Communities: No Limits, No Stigma!
Empowering Communities: No Limits, No Stigma!
Conference Theme
- Mental Health and Nursing Professionals
- Educators and Organizations Serving Youth and Schools
- Health, Wellness, and Community-Based Organizations
- Elderly and Alzheimer’s-Focused Service Providers
- Consumers and Members of the General Public
Mental Health and Nursing Professionals
Educators and Organizations Serving Youth and Schools
Health, Wellness, and Community-Based Organizations
Elderly and Alzheimer’s-Focused Service Providers
Consumers and Members of the General Public
Chloe Swan is currently completing her Master of Social Work at the University of Houston, and is dedicated to supporting individuals and communities through client-centered care and contributing to meaningful, lasting change.
Le'Ann Solmonson, PhD, LPC-S, CSC
Dr. Solmonson is the Program Coordinator for the Professional Counseling Program at Texas A&M Victoria and the owner of Solmonson Counseling Associates and Solmonson Growth Academy.
Stephanie Washington, EdD, is an Assistant Professor at Stephen F. Austin State University. An LCSW and board-approved supervisor, her work bridges academia and practice through innovative curricula that champion clinical excellence and lifelong learning.
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Michelle Cox Life Coaching LLC
Michelle Cox Life Coaching LLC provides interactive guidance for children, teens and adults to shape their experiences through intentional practices and deepen emotional resilience.
Hillcrest Assisted Living is proud to be a participating provider for Medicaid STAR+PLUS, helping make assisted living accessible to adults who qualify for Medicaid long-term care services.
ETCADA (East Texas Council of Alcohol and Drug Abuse)
ETCADA in Longview is a regional naloxone distribution hub! Regional hubs, which are embedded in local communities, provide free naloxone and training to build healthier communities.
Community RX Help is a non-profit organization that serves the uninsured in the following counties: Angelina, Nacogdoches, San Augustine and Shelby County.
Two sides of one beautifully branded coin: Country Place Senior Living and Memory Care & Countryside Senior Living!
Burke’s mission is to provide the highest-quality, most compassionate, and comprehensive mental health and developmental disability services to individuals in East Texas.
Alcohol & Drug Awareness Council of Deep East Texas
To provide compassionate, professional services combating the effects of substance use and misuse utilizing prevention, intervention, counseling and recovery support.
Hospice in the Pines brings together a team of professionals and specially trained volunteers to provide the most comprehensive array of services for the terminally ill.
Elite Medical Home Care services provide medical, non-medical, and companionship services to seniors, helping them retain their independence and quality of life.
At SFA, you can become a social worker at the generalist (Bachelor of Social Work), advanced generalist (Master of Social Work) or doctoral (Doctorate Degree in Social Work) level.
Alzheimer's Association - Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter
The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.
DETCOG provides several Programs and Services. DETCOG main office is located at 1405 Kurth Dr.
Oceans Behavioral Healthcare of Lufkin
Oceans Healthcare is a nationally recognized provider of behavioral healthcare services. Through our inpatient hospitals and outpatient treatment programs, Oceans is improving access to care and filling a critical need in the communities we serve.
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EARLY BIRD CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
Peer/Family Member - $30.00
Students - $30.00
General Public (No CE) - $60.00
Professional* (With CE) - $70.00
*Pre-Conference Workshops Included with all Options
Pre-Conference Ethics Workshop Only - $30.00
GENERAL REGISTRATION (AFTER FEBRUARY 28)
Peer/Family Member - $35.00
Students - $35.00
General Public (No CE) - $70.00
Professional* (With CE) - $80.00
*Pre-Conference Workshop Included with all Options
Pre-Conference Ethics Workshop Only - $40.00
Meals
Registration includes a continental breakfast, snacks, and lunch on the main conference day. Snacks are provided during the pre-conference workshop.
Parking
Parking is available in the parking lots 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.
Refund Policy
Registrants who cancel will receive a refund, less a $10 processing fee, for requests made before March 16, 2026. A substitute may attend if the participant's registration is updated at least 24 hours before the conference start time. Please email requests to kinnie.reina@myburke.org
After March 16, 50% of the registration fee can be refunded, provided the request is submitted by March 23, 2026.
Continuing Education Information
Mental Health professionals: This program will provide about 11.5 hours of continuing education credit, including a 3-hour Preconference Ethics Workshop for Social Workers, LPCs, LMFTs, LCDCs, and Certified Peer Specialists.
Nurses: This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Louisiana State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Criteria to award contact hours: commensurate with participation, up to 7.75 contact hours. Learners will report sessions attended (in their entirety) and complete the evaluation online.
Activity Professionals: This activity will qualify for Continuing Education hours with the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals. NCCAP approval does not certify an individual. If an individual requests certification, they will follow the process through the respective organization and/or agency.
Disclaimer
In exchange for assistance with program costs (e.g., speaker expenses, refreshments), 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.