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Call for Presentations - Ohio’s 2026 Mental Health and Addiction Conference

The Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities (OACBHA) Foundation is proud to host Ohio’s 2026 Mental Health and Addiction Conference: Inspiring a Stronger Tomorrow, taking place June 1–2, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Columbus, Ohio.
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.
OACBHA invites presentation proposals from professionals across all disciplines, as well as individuals with lived experience and family members. We are seeking diverse and forward-thinking presentations aligned with the topic areas listed below. Presentations are limited to four presenters per session.

· Behavioral health innovation
· Community engagement and education
· Criminal justice partnerships
· Crisis Services
· Early intervention
· Emerging trends
· Evidence-based practices
· Faith-based partnerships
· Family engagement and support
· Peer-led services and supports
· Prevention
· Recovery & recovery supports
· Social media and its impact on mental health and addiction
· Specialty populations
· Stigma-reduction efforts
· Strengthening Ohio’s behavioral health workforce
· Suicide prevention
· Supporting for youth

If you have questions about the conference or this form, please contact Shelby Stutzman at sstutzman@oacbha.org
1.Workshop Title (as you would like it to appear in event materials)(Required.)
2.Provide a brief description of the workshop and what you plan to cover. This will be used for event materials.(Required.)
3.Workshop Length(Required.)
4.Date Preference(Required.)
5.Have you presented at one of our previous conferences?(Required.)
6.Please list 3-4 learning objectives for this presentation.(Required.)
*A resume is required from each presenter in order for the session to be considered. This information is necessary to meet CEU accreditation requirements.
7.Upload Resume for Presenter 1.
Resumes should highlight the presenter’s highest level of education and/or relevant professional credentials to demonstrate their expertise on the presentation topic.(Required.)
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8.Provide the following information for Presenter 1. *Please note that Presenter 1 will serve as the primary point of contact for the breakout session and will receive all communication from OACBHA. This individual is responsible for sharing any information from OACBHA with all other presenters involved in the session.(Required.)
9.Upload Resume for Presenter 2.
Resumes should highlight the presenter’s highest level of education and/or relevant professional credentials to demonstrate their expertise on the presentation topic.
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10.Provide the following information for Presenter 2.
11.Upload Resume for Presenter 3.
Resumes should highlight the presenter’s highest level of education and/or relevant professional credentials to demonstrate their expertise on the presentation topic.
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12.Provide the following information for Presenter 3.
13.Upload Resume for Presenter 4.
Resumes should highlight the presenter’s highest level of education and/or relevant professional credentials to demonstrate their expertise on the presentation topic.
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14.Provide the following information for Presenter 4.