The 2026 ACCESS California Annual Conference will bring together peers, advocates, and system leaders to discuss the future of peer services in California. The event will focus on the Public Behavioral Health Transformation and its implications for peer workforce and consumer-operated agencies. Attendees will engage in learning, discussion, and policy workshops. The morning session will present findings from peer workforce surveys, followed by a peer-led panel discussion. In the afternoon, leaders from consumer-operated agencies will share strategies to strengthen peer-run approaches. The day will conclude with a policy workshop to identify urgent priorities for the upcoming California Gubernatorial Forum.
Mental Health Conferences
2026 ACCESS California Annual Conference
The 2026 ACCESS California Annual Conference, titled 'Peer-ing Forward: The Future of Peer Services in California,' will focus on California’s Public Behavioral Health Transformation and its impact on the peer workforce. It will be held in Sacramento, CA.
Conference Overview
Some quick details about this conference.
Time and Place
Maybe the most important details of the conference.
Conference Date: January 23, 2026
Location: The Center at 2300
City/State: Sacramento, California
Address: 2300 Sierra Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95825
Event Format: in-person
Conference Organizer
This organization is hosting this conference.
Cal Voices
Cal Voices is an organization focused on advocacy, recovery, and peer support in the mental health field.
Email: ACCESS@calvoices.org
Phone: (916) 573-0522
Registration Fees
How much does this conference cost?
| Cost | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| $75.00 | General registration | Standard registration fee for attendees. |
| $50.00 | Discounted rate for Peer Support Specialists and Community Health Workers | Reduced fee for PSSs and CHWs. |
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 will start at 9:00 AM and end at 4:30 PM, with a complimentary breakfast at 8:15 AM. The morning session includes survey findings and a panel discussion, while the afternoon focuses on agency strategies and a policy workshop.
CEU Details
Here's information on Continuing Education Units (or CEUs).
The conference offers 5.5 Continuing Education Training Hours for Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists.
Hotel Information
You need somewhere to stay! (Unless you live relatively close.)
The conference does not provide specific hotel information. Attendees may need to arrange their own accommodations.
Parking Information
Unless you're taking public transit.
Free parking is available for attendees at the conference venue.
Sponsorship, Exhibitor, and Advertising Opportunities
If you're an organization that wants to contribute to this event, here are some details.
Details about sponsorship, exhibitor, and advertising opportunities are not provided. Interested parties may contact the organizer for more information.
Other Links and Information
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