From October 6-7, 2026, The Area Wide Tribal Behavioral Health Conference will take place! Full details will be continually added as they are finalized.
Thriving Nations Behavioral Health Conference
Thriving Nations is a two-day gathering designed to bring together community leaders, providers, and advocates to explore healing, recovery, and resilience in Indigenous and Tribal communities. Through inspiring keynotes, interactive breakout sessions, cultural activities, and opportunities for connection, the conference will focus on addressing intergenerational trauma, wellness, harm reduction, and culturally grounded approaches to recovery.
Conference Details
Conference registration will be available June 8, with an early-bird fee of $300 that includes daily breakfast and lunch. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be provided with the total number of credits currently being finalized. Beginning September 1, the registration fee will increase to $350.
Register for the conference here: https://bit.ly/4xhydyM.
Hotel Registration
Attendees will have access to a discounted hotel room block rate of $155 per night for October 5–8. Rooms are limited, so early booking will be encouraged.
Reserve your room at https://bit.ly/49MIf0Y.
Comedy Night
Laughter is Medicine Comedy Night will take place on the evening of October 6. This optional event requires a separate registration and is open to attendees 18 years of age and older. Tickets are $75, with a discounted rate of $50 available to conference attendees. Tickets can be purchased through https://bit.ly/4xl31is.
Conference Agenda
Sponsorship Information
Please check back often for updates as we continue to build this exciting event.
Vendor Applications
At this time, vendor applications are closed as we have reached capacity for vendors at the 2026 Area Wide Tribal Behavioral Health Conference.
Thank you for your interest in participating as a vendor. Please check back for future vendor opportunities and updates.