The Eastern Washington Community Mental Health Summit is a gathering of behavioral health professionals, researchers, and community advocates aimed at enhancing mental health systems in the region. The summit focuses on translating research into real-world solutions, addressing issues such as housing, substance use, and cultural context. Attendees can expect a day filled with collaboration, learning, and networking opportunities. The agenda includes breakout sessions on various topics such as co-occurring disorders, youth mental health, and crisis response, culminating in a panel discussion with community leaders.
Mental Health Conferences
Community Mental Health Summit in Eastern Washington
The Eastern Washington Community Mental Health Summit is a focused day of collaboration and learning for behavioral health professionals, researchers, and community advocates. It takes place in Spokane, WA, and highlights evidence-informed practices and strategies to enhance mental health systems.
May 21, 2026 Spokane, Washington In-person Event CEUs Available
Conference Overview
Some quick details about this conference.
Time and Place
Maybe the most important details of the conference.
Conference Date
May 21, 2026
Location
WSU Spokane Campus
City/State
Spokane, Washington
Address
512 E Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane, WA 99202
Event Format
In-person
Conference Organizer
This organization is hosting this conference.
Washington State University
Washington State University is a public research university committed to providing educational opportunities and advancing knowledge through research and community engagement.
Email: elias.sandovaljr@wsu.edu
Registration Fees
How much does this conference cost?
| Cost | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| $0.00 | General | Registration for the Summit is free. Limited to 150 attendees. |
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 summit begins with registration and a welcome session, followed by morning and afternoon breakout sessions on topics such as social networks, substance use disorders, and youth mental health. The day concludes with a panel discussion and closing remarks.
Notable Speakers
These folks will be speaking at the conference.
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Kitara Johnson
Representative from Gabriel’s Challenge.
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Dr. Bob Lutz
Affiliated with Chas Health.
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Detective Butler
Member of the Spokane Police Department.
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Andrew Chanse
Associated with Spokane Public Libraries.
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Dr. Sarah Fincham
Faculty at WSU College of Nursing.
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Dr. Liat Kregel
Faculty at WSU College of Medicine.
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Dr. Katherine Hirchak
Faculty at WSU College of Medicine.
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Dr. Sara Parent
Faculty at WSU College of Medicine.
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Dr. Anna Hing
Faculty at WSU College of Medicine.
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Dr. Michael McDonell
Faculty at WSU College of Medicine.
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Dr. Marcus Poppen
Faculty at WSU College of Education Sport and Human Services.
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Dr. Nicole Rodin
Faculty at WSU College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
CEU Details
Here's information on Continuing Education Units (or CEUs).
Continuing Education credits are being pursued for approval by the National Board for Certified Counselors and the ACCME for medical physicians.
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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