The Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities Foundation, in partnership with the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, will host Ohio’s 2026 Mental Health and Addiction Conference: Inspiring a Stronger Tomorrow on June 1-2, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Columbus, OH.

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 take place June 1-2, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency in Downtown Columbus, Ohio. 

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

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

Terms & Conditions:
I agree that payment or arrangements for payment must be made prior to the event and I understand that I will receive confirmation upon completion of the registration processes but I am not officially registered until payment has been received and I have received a receipt of payment.

Cancellations:
Cancellations must be submitted to Shawna Florio at sflorio@oacbha.org no later than May 1, 2026. Cancellations received after May 1 and no-shows are non-refundable.