The Counseling and Treating People of Colour Conference aims to connect professionals of color in fields such as education, health, and mental health. Established in 1986, it provides a platform for exchanging effective treatment and prevention philosophies. The conference promotes understanding and service delivery to people of color across various cultures. Attendees can expect keynote sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities. The agenda includes cultural immersion experiences and discussions focused on diverse cultural groups.
Mental Health Conferences
Counseling and Treating People of Colour Conference
The Counseling and Treating People of Colour Conference is an annual event held in Montgomery, Alabama, focusing on international perspectives in counseling and treating people of color.
Conference Overview
Some quick details about this conference.
Time and Place
Maybe the most important details of the conference.
Conference Dates: November 4–7, 2025
Location: Elevation Convening Center & Hotel
City/State: Montgomery, Alabama
Address: 600 Montgomery Street, Montgomery, Alabama 36104, United States
Event Format: in-person
Conference Organizer
This organization is hosting this conference.
IPraxis 501c3 and the Community
The conference was established as a forum to connect professionals of color working in various fields such as education, health, and mental health, aiming to enhance understanding and service delivery to people of color.
Email: ipoc3400@gmail.com
Registration Fees
How much does this conference cost?
| Cost | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| $250.00 | Early Bird Registration | Includes Cultural Immersion to Montgomery historical sites & closing dinner. |
| $450.00 | Regular Registration | Includes Cultural Immersion to Montgomery historical sites & closing dinner. |
| $150.00 | Full-Time College Student Registration | Includes Cultural Immersion to Montgomery historical sites & closing dinner. To qualify, you must be a full-time college student. |
| $200.00 | Alabama Residents Registration | Includes Cultural Immersion to Montgomery historical sites & closing dinner. |
| $150.00 | Approved Speaker Registration | Includes Cultural Immersion to Montgomery historical sites & closing dinner. |
See the conference's actual website for more details around these fees, as sometimes they can be more complicated.
Schedule and Agenda
It's important to know what is planned.
The conference runs from November 4 to November 7, 2025, featuring keynote sessions, workshops, and cultural immersion experiences.
Notable Speakers
These folks will be speaking at the conference.
David Satcher, MD
Former United States Surgeon General.
Jocelyn Elders, MD
Former United States Surgeon General.
Marilyn Gaston, MD
Assistant Attorney General.
Na’im Akbar, PhD
Author and Psychologist.
Master Nan Lu
Expert in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Honorable Robert T. Russell Jr.
Founder of Veterans Treatment Courts.
Hotel Information
You need somewhere to stay! (Unless you live relatively close.)
The conference is hosted at the Elevation Convening Center & Hotel, located at 600 Montgomery Street, Montgomery, Alabama.
Other Links and Information
The above information is from the conference or event webpage. Please review the organization's website for official information, as that will be more up-to-date.
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