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Mental Health Conferences
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2026
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Rhode Island
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2026 Rhode Island Trans Health Conference
Mental Health Conferences
2026 Rhode Island Trans Health Conference
The 2026 Rhode Island Trans Health Conference will take place in Providence, RI, focusing on enhancing the health and well-being of the transgender and gender diverse community. It offers interactive, evidence-based learning for interdisciplinary professionals.
May 30, 2026
Providence, Rhode Island
In-person Event
CEUs Available
Conference Overview
Some quick details about this conference.
The 2026 Rhode Island Trans Health Conference aims to enhance the health and well-being of the transgender and gender diverse community. It provides interactive, evidence-based learning for interdisciplinary professionals across the care continuum. Attendees will learn from practitioners with lived experience and expertise in TGD health and wellness. The conference includes a Provider Track and a Community Track, offering resources and affirming spaces for the TGD community and their families.
The agenda includes didactic presentations and opportunities to learn about challenges and barriers unique to TGD patients. The conference will also focus on developing integrated practices that address both medical and behavioral health needs. Participants can expect workshops, keynote sessions, and networking opportunities.
Time and Place
Maybe the most important details of the conference.
Conference Date
May 30, 2026
Location
Rhode Island College
City/State
Providence, Rhode Island
Address
600 Mount Pleasant Avenue, Roberts Hall, Providence, RI 02908, United States
Conference Organizer
This organization is hosting this conference.
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University provides continuing medical education to enhance healthcare professionals' skills and knowledge.
Email: CME@Brown.edu
Phone: 401-863-5254
Registration Fees
How much does this conference cost?
| Cost |
Type |
Notes |
| $250.00 |
General Rate |
Midwives, Nurse Practitioners, Physicians, Physician Assistants |
| $225.00 |
Tier 2 |
Nurses, Mental Health Counselors, Social Workers, Psychologists, Other Behavioral Health Providers, Public Health Professionals, Fellows |
| $75.00 |
Tier 3 |
Community Health Workers, Residents, Students, School teachers |
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 8:30 AM and end at 4:00 PM on May 30, 2026. It includes a Provider Track and a Community Track, with sessions on evidence-based practice guidelines, challenges for TGD patients, and integrated care practices.
Notable Speakers
These folks will be speaking at the conference.
Jordan McWhite, CCHW, NCMA
Social Work Department, Hasbro Children's Hospital, Brown University Health, Providence, RI
Gray Babbs, MPH, PhD
Public Health Professional, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, RI
Mars Bergfield, PsyD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Behavioral Medicine & Spine Institute, Brown University Health, Providence, RI
Sarah Brandwood, LICSW
Clinical Social Worker, Adult Gender and Sexuality Behavioral Health Program, Brown University Health, Providence, RI
DL Helfer, LICSW
Clinical Social Worker, Private Practice, Providence, RI
Kira Keenan, MeD, LICSW
Clinical Social Worker, Sex Educator, Private Practice, Providence, RI
Noah V. Lupica, MD
Pediatrician, Next Generation Pediatrics, Greenwich, CT | Mt. Kisco, NY
Jason Rafferty, MD, MPH, EdM
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Pediatrics, Bradley Hospital & Hasbro Children's Hospital, Brown University Health, Providence, RI
Lisa Rodriguez-Ross, Esq.
Staff Attorney, GLAD Law, Boston, MA
Julia Schulkers, MS, APRN, FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner, Hasbro Children’s Hospital, Brown University Health, Providence, RI
CEU Details
Here's information on Continuing Education Units (or CEUs).
The conference offers 4.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for physicians, 4.5 ANCC credits for nurses, 4.5 APA credits for psychologists, and 4.5 CEUs for social workers.
Hotel Information
You need somewhere to stay (unless you live relatively close).
There is no specific hotel information provided for the conference. Attendees may need to arrange their own accommodations.
Parking Information
Unless you're taking public transit.
Free parking is available in Campus Parking Lots A, B, C, & D at Rhode Island College. Conference registration will take place in the Roberts Hall Lobby.
Sponsorship, Exhibitor, and Advertising Opportunities
If you're an organization that wants to contribute to this event, here are some details.
The conference is supported in part by an equity action grant from The Rhode Island Foundation. Sponsors include Arrow Behavioral Health, Brown Health Medical Group, and others. For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact the organizers.
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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