Events

First, we discuss trauma informed care, adolescent and family development and the national concern about adolescent suicide risk. Then we teach a family-centered care approach to risk assessment and safety planning. Finally, we teach strategies for engaging families into the treatment process and how to conduct a first family session. Lecture, discussion, experiential exercises, and therapy videos are used throughout the workshop.

Join academic leaders, community partners, and mental health professionals for an inclusive dialogue about childhood behavioral health in Wisconsin. This interactive forum will bring together diverse perspectives to explore opportunities and challenges in supporting youth mental wellness across our communities.

CEU certifications will be applied for through the Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC), Employee Assistance Certification Commission (EACC), Wisconsin Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (WAMFT), National Association of Social Work (NASW) and the International Gambling Counselor Certification Board (IGCCB).  

The objectives of the Wisconsin Peer Recovery Conference are to demonstrate aspects of effective peer support within community services mental health and substance use recovery, enhance individual skills to provide more effective personal support, and explore innovative applications of peer support in communities. 

The NAMI Wisconsin Annual Conference is an event organized by the Wisconsin chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. It is a gathering that takes place once a year and aims to bring together individuals, families, professionals, and advocates from across the state who are interested in mental health and mental illness.

The conference features two keynote speakers, 30+ workshops, exhibitors, and networking opportunities, all focused on raising awareness, providing education, and promoting support and recovery for individuals and families affected by mental illness.

The Opioids, Stimulants, and Trauma Summit is an annual event that highlights prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery strategies related to opioids, stimulants, and trauma. All people with an interest in building healthy communities are invited to attend.

Join over 500 public health “trailblazers” at the 2025 WPHA-WALHDAB conference. Organizers are excited to navigate the trail to better public health in Wisconsin together with engaging speakers, diverse educational sessions, and opportunities to fill attendees' cups personally and professionally. 

Wisconsin’s second Harm Reduction Conference will provide a time and space to learn and network. The goal of the conference is to bring together experts in the field of harm reduction along with others interested in learning about and expanding harm reduction services, resources, and policies. This opportunity will provide a chance to build relationships with partners involved in the advancement of harm reduction in the state. For two days, attendees will come together to address a myriad of complex issues facing the harm reduction movement and drug user health.