Mental Health Impact Summit

The Mental Health Impact Summit empowers mental health providers to lead boldly through impactful policy and practice. The Mental Health Impact Summit comes at a time when the field is facing new, pressing challenges.​

 

This summit will equip leaders and providers to leverage policy, enhance advocacy efforts, and data-informed best practices to bring lasting transformation to our communities.

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Date: Thursday, November 13 - 14, 2025

Time: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Day 1 (In-person) Erikson Institute, Day 2 (Virtual)

​12 CEUs provided for Illinois Social Workers and Counselors

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Tickets:

$75 Students - includes general admission to all conference sessions. 

$125 General Admission- includes general admission to all conference sessions in-person and virtually with CEU credits.

 $175 - VIP: includes admission to all conference sessions, networking lunch reception with top Illinois policy makers and leaders on Day 1, virtual sessions on Day 2 with CEU credits.

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Keynote Speaker: Illinois State Representative, Lindsey LaPointe, LSW, Chair of the Mental Health & Addictions Committee

 

Session Topics

• Navigating the Changing Landscape in Medicaid & Insurance in 2026 and Beyond

• From Grassroots to Policy: Community Organizing and Advocacy in Illinois

• Implementing Wrap-Around Mental Health Care for Youth

• Illinois Mental Health Legislative Updates for 2025-2026

• Preparing the next generation for a thriving career in mental health care.

• Collaboration is Key: The power of coalition-building and partnership in uncertain times.

• Funding Shifts: Exploring diversity in funding and earned revenue for sustainability.

• Community Mental Health: Bridging gaps in care and access

• Providing Care during Critical Times: Hospitals and Healthcare Centers

• Mutual Aid & Safety Net Care for Communities of Color.

• From Crisis to Stabilization: Mental Health Crisis Response & Care