The Ohio Behavioral Health Conference is back for its third year with an expanded focus to continue serving and uniting the diverse communities across Ohio and strengthening our behavioral health workforce. Join us for an event filled with impactful speakers, workshops, community resources, and the opportunity to connect with others in the behavioral health field.
The Kirwan Institute at the Ohio State University, in collaboration with the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, Multiethnic Advocates for Cultural Competence (MACC), and the Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board of Franklin County (ADAMH) will welcome attendees on July 25, 2025, at the Fawcett Center in Columbus, Ohio. Registration will open in June!
The conference will be held on Friday, July 25, 2025, from 8:00am-3:30pm at the Fawcett Center, 2400 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43210.
Conference Focus Areas:
- Ethics Focus: Ethical Code for Administrative Roles and/or Employees
- Mental Health and Healing Focus: MRSS - Mobile Response Services and Support (Crisis support/Crisis Response Team, Adult Mobile Care), Self Care for Caregivers, Illnesses/Disorders (Anxiety, Alzheimer’s, Bipolar, Depression, OCD, PTSD, TBI, etc.) Holistic Therapy/Mind-Body-Spirit Connection, Art/Movement Therapy.
- Policy and Populations Focus: Improving Access and Opportunities, Rural (Telehealth/Broadband Access, Suicide Prevention, Appalachian communities), Resilience, Veterans, Intergenerational (Elder/Youth), Refugee, Immigrant, Racial/Ethnic Identities, Religion/Spirituality.
- Workforce Development Focus: Burnout, Counselor Training, Role of a Mentor and Peer/Peer Support, Trauma Informed Care.