Event Registration - OACBHA

Ohio's 2026 Mental Health & Addiction Conference: Inspiring a Stronger Tomorrow


Location: The Hyatt Regency Columbus, 350 North High Street, Delaware Foyer , Columbus, OH 43215





Event Description
Ohio’s 2026 Mental Health & Addiction Conference: Inspiring a Stronger Tomorrow will be hosted by the Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities (OACBHA), in partnership  with  the  Ohio Department of Behavioral Health, the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, and the Ohio Department of Health. Building on the success of our previous conferences, this 16th annual event continues to broaden its scope by addressing the full continuum of mental health and addiction issues. This two-day conference will highlight innovative strategies and best practices in prevention, education, intervention, treatment, recovery, family support, and community engagement.

This event will bring approximately 1,000 attendees together for two full days of education related to mental health and addiction. This event will take place June 1-2, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency in Downtown Columbus, Ohio. 

Continuing education credits are in the application process for the following license holders:
  • Nurses 
  • Social Workers 
  • Chemical Dependency Counselors 
  • Prevention Professionals 
  • Counselors 
  • Psychologists 
  • Peer Supporters 
  • Attorneys
  • Physicians 
  • Probation Officers 

June 1, 2026
Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.
Program begins at 9:30 a.m.

June 2, 2026
Registration begins 7:30 a.m.
Program begins at 9:00 a.m.

Terms & Conditions:
Payment, or arrangements for payment, must be made prior to the event. You will receive an email confirmation upon completion of the electronic registration process, but you will not be officially registered to attend the conference until payment has been received and you have gotten a receipt of payment.

We will not accept payment or walk-in registrations at the event.

You will receive a final confirmation of your registration once your payment has been processed. Thank you again for registering to attend Ohio's 2026 Mental Health and Addiction Conference!

Cancellations must be made in writing/email to Todd Hollett at thollett@oacbha.org. A cancellation fee of $10 will be charged for all cancellations received prior to May 15, 2026. Cancellations received after May 15th  will not be refunded.  

Hotel Accommodations: 
Hyatt Regency: 614-463-1234
General Rate Room Block: https://www.hyatt.com/events/en-US/group-booking/CMHRC/G-OACB 
Government Rate Room Block: https://www.hyatt.com/events/en-US/group-booking/CMHRC/G-OACG