Mental Health Conferences

Chicago Social Work Conference

The Chicago Social Work Conference offers 13 CE hours and will be held in Naperville, IL. It provides sessions on ethics, clinical supervision, and cultural competency, available both in-person and virtually.

Conference Overview

Some quick details about this conference.

The Chicago Social Work Conference is designed to provide social work professionals with comprehensive educational sessions covering ethics, clinical supervision, and cultural competency. Attendees can choose to participate in person at the NIU Naperville Conference Center or virtually from their desks. The conference includes keynote presentations and workshops led by experienced professionals in the field.

The agenda spans two days, featuring sessions on multicultural competence, suicide risk management, and mandatory reporting, among others. Participants will have opportunities to network with vendors and peers during scheduled breaks.

Time and Place

Maybe the most important details of the conference.

Conference Dates: August 14–15, 2025

Location: NIU Naperville Conference Center

City/State: Naperville, Illinois

Address: 1120 E. Diehl Rd. Naperville, IL

Event Format: hybrid

Map for Chicago Social Work Conference at 1120 E. Diehl Rd. Naperville, IL

Conference Organizer

This organization is hosting this conference.

Social Work Foundations

Social Work Foundations is a division of Continuing Education Productions, focusing on providing educational opportunities for social work professionals.

Email: lesliea@socialworkfoundations.com

Phone: 630-234-0164

Registration Fees

How much does this conference cost?

Cost Type Notes
$299.00 Standard Includes 13 CEUs with sessions on ethics, clinical supervision, and cultural competency.

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 begins each day with sign-in at 7:45 am, followed by orientation and keynote presentations. Sessions cover a range of topics, including cultural competency, suicide intervention, and clinical supervision. Breaks for vendor networking are scheduled throughout the day.

Notable Speakers

These folks will be speaking at the conference.

Lambers Fisher

LMFT, MS, presenting on multicultural competence in ethical practice.

Diane Bigler

MSW, LCSW, LSCSW, presenting on suicide risk management.

Anthony Delmedico

PhD, LMFT, presenting on treating sexual abuse.

Zach Usmani

MSW, LCSW-S, presenting on mandatory reporting.

Dayna Guido

MSW, LCSW, ACSW, presenting on clinical supervision and ethical courage.

Scott Johnson

MA, LP, presenting on child sexual abusers and offenders.

Hannah Johnson

LCSW, presenting on veterinary social work.

Jonna Phelps

LCPC, CMC, CDP, CADDCT, presenting on intimacy and sexuality in the elderly.

CEU Details

Here's information on Continuing Education Units (or CEUs).

The conference offers 13 CEUs, including credits in ethics, cultural competency, mandatory reporting, and suicide intervention.

Hotel Information

You need somewhere to stay! (Unless you live relatively close.)

Several hotels are available near the conference center, including Hampton Inn, Courtyard Marriott, Fairfield Inn & Suites, and Embassy Suites. The Hampton Inn offers a group rate of $129 per night for conference attendees, available for the nights of August 13, 14, and 15. Reservations must be made before July 18, 2025, to secure this rate.

Parking Information

Unless you're taking public transit.

Parking is available at the NIU Naperville Conference Center. Attendees are encouraged to inquire about parking arrangements when booking accommodations.

Sponsorship, Exhibitor, and Advertising Opportunities

If you're an organization that wants to contribute to this event, here are some details.

Organizations interested in sponsorship, exhibiting, or advertising opportunities can find more information on the Exhibitor Information & Sponsorships page.

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.

Reminder: This is an overview of this conference, and you should consult the official website for details on registration, fees, deadlines, and other details. Quill Therapy Solutions is maintaining this information to make it more accessible to the therapist and mental health professional community.

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