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
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.
Jose Carbajal, PhD, LCSW, is an Associate Professor of Social Work at Stephen F. Austin State University, where he teaches graduate-level courses across the MSW and DSW curricula with emphases on research and advanced generalist practice.
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.
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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.
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.
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 activity has been submitted to the Louisiana State Nurses Association for approval to award contact hours. The Louisiana State Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
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.