Events

The Alverno College Mental Health Summit is an event that brings together mental health practitioners, community leaders and students to explore a relevant topic in the field of mental health. The Summit will be offered in person at Alverno College. A limited virtual track will also be offered.

The Help & Hope Conference will assist professionals and para-professionals who work with families and individuals for whom substance use disorders are a concern. This affordable conference brings together experts in the field of alcohol and other drug addiction to provide fresh perspectives on how to serve those who suffer the effects of substance use disorders.

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.

Cultivating Connections: Wisconsin Maternal and Child Health Conference is a two-day, statewide gathering dedicated to advancing maternal and child health. This free conference brings together health care providers, community partners, families, patients, and all who are passionate about creating healthier futures for Wisconsin families.

This event is geared toward Certified Peer Specialists (CPS) and Certified Parent Peer Specialists (CPPS) who are looking to deepen their skills, expand their knowledge, and strengthen their network within the field of peer support. Whether you are an experienced professional or new to the role, this conference offers valuable insights tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities faced by CPS and CPPS.

In addition to training and events, this year's conference will honor Dane County for starting the first treatment court in Wisconsin. Organizers have expanded the graduate panels to highlight the many voices of recovery as a result of treatment courts in Wisconsin. A pre-conference workshop is open to all CJS Personnel who want to learn more about the Sequential Intercept Model (SIM) and how collaboration among CJS at the local level can lead to designing a strategic framework that will help communities divert people with mental health or substance use disorders away from the criminal justice system and into treatment. 

The CommUnity Conference’s purpose is to provide an opportunity for community members, students, nonprofit professionals, and researchers to learn, exchange, and build capacity for civic health and civil society efforts in Wisconsin and beyond. 

• Understand key disparities affecting Wisconsin Communities and return to work with strategies to disrupt barriers.                                           

• Formulate implementation ready strategies to improve social determinants of health.

• Identify opportunities to improve access to care to improve health disparities

Circles of Life is Wisconsin’s annual conference for families who have children with disabilities and the professionals who support them.               

Join over 500 public health leaders, advocates, and changemakers at the 2026 WPHA Annual Conference. This year's conference will focus on collective action that will shape the future of public health in Wisconsin. Attendees will dive into timely policy discussions, sharpen their advocacy skills, and explore concrete ways to mobilize the public health workforce during a pivotal year.

The 2026 summit theme is "Working together for a Shared Future" and the goal is to bring together professionals in the field of injury and violence prevention (IVP) along with others interested in learning about and expanding IVP services, resources, programs, and policies. This opportunity will provide a chance to build relationships with partners involved in the advancement of IVP in the state.