The Mental Health Impact Summit is designed to empower mental health providers by equipping them with the tools to leverage policy, enhance advocacy efforts, and apply data-informed best practices. The summit addresses the pressing challenges in the mental health field, offering a platform for leaders and providers to bring lasting transformation to communities. Attendees can expect a mix of in-person and virtual sessions, with opportunities for networking and learning from top policy makers and leaders. The agenda includes topics such as Medicaid and insurance changes, community organizing, mental health legislative updates, and more, aimed at preparing the next generation for a thriving career in mental health care.
Mental Health Conferences
Mental Health Impact Summit
The Mental Health Impact Summit empowers mental health providers to lead through impactful policy and practice. It takes place in Chicago, IL, with a hybrid format including both in-person and virtual sessions.
Conference Overview
Some quick details about this conference.
Time and Place
Maybe the most important details of the conference.
Conference Dates: November 13–14, 2025
Location: Erikson Institute
City/State: Chicago, Illinois
Address: 451 N LaSalle St, Chicago, IL 60654
Event Format: hybrid
Conference Organizer
This organization is hosting this conference.
Sista Afya Community Care
Sista Afya Community Care is a 501(c)3 organization focused on empowering mental health providers through impactful policy and practice.
Email: donor.relations@sistaafya.com
Phone: +1708-292-8730
Registration Fees
How much does this conference cost?
| Cost | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| $75.00 | Student | Includes general admission to all conference sessions. |
| $125.00 | General Admission | Includes general admission to all conference sessions in-person and virtually with CEU credits. |
| $175.00 | VIP | Includes admission to all conference sessions, networking lunch reception with top Illinois policy makers and leaders on Day 1, virtual sessions on Day 2 with CEU credits. |
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 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM over two days. Day 1 is in-person at the Erikson Institute, and Day 2 is virtual. Sessions cover a range of topics including Medicaid changes, community organizing, and mental health legislative updates.
Notable Speakers
These folks will be speaking at the conference.
Lindsey LaPointe
Illinois State Representative, LSW, Chair of the Mental Health & Addictions Committee.
CEU Details
Here's information on Continuing Education Units (or CEUs).
12 CEUs are provided for Illinois Social Workers and Counselors.
Sponsorship, Exhibitor, and Advertising Opportunities
If you're an organization that wants to contribute to this event, here are some details.
For more information or to become a sponsor, please contact Charles James, Development Coordinator, at donor.relations@sistaafya.com.
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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