Events

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.

This summit will increase understanding of suicide, its prevalence, and the risk factors for specific populations.                                                                                                                                              

A preconference in person gathering will take place on May 13 and will feature networking, research updates, and a faith-based suicide prevention panel presentation. Half-day Zoom sessions will take place May 14-16.

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.

This notable event hosted by the Medical College of Wisconsin Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine offers 16 specialized mental health workshops, each designed to cater to a wide range of professionals—from emerging clinicians to seasoned experts. Advance your skills, deepen your expertise, and connect with peers in the breathtaking location that is Door County!