Annual Texas Council Conference

The Annual Texas Council Conference brings together local, state, and national experts to share perspectives on best practices for integrated health, person directed and recovery-based services, Mental Health First Aid, public policy, peer support, and other promising practices affecting people with serious mental illness, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders.

Thank you to all who attended the 2024 Texas Council Conference! We will see you in 2025 in Dallas – more to come.

For CEU Reference: Review the 2024 onsite brochure here.

June 25-27, 2025

Sheraton Dallas Hotel - Dallas, TX

400 Olive St
Dallas, TX 75201

Sponsors

Sponsors

Sponsors

Sponsors

Sponsors

Exhibitors – 2024

Booth fee includes one registration.  Other company representatives will need to pay full conference fee.  Upon receipt of your exhibitor registration, booths will be assigned on a first-come/first-serve basis.  Exhibitor service kits will be emailed after registration and payment are received.  The exhibit hall will be open during the following hours:  7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18.  Exhibitors receive the following benefits for their participation at the Conference:  Posting on website, recognition in printed materials, signage at conference and sponsor ribbon on name badge at event.

For more information, please contact:

Pat Holder, Conference Coordinator
patholder (at) austin.rr.com
(512) 349-7470

Exhibitor Registration Fees – 2024

Sponsors – 2024

If your organization is interested in a sponsorship opportunity, please check the appropriate box online.  When completing the registration, be sure that the company name is printed exactly as it is to appear in the promotional materials.  Sponsors receive the following benefits for their participation at the Conference:  Posting on website, recognition in printed materials, signage at conference and sponsor ribbon on name badge at event.

For more information, please contact:

Pat Holder, Conference Coordinator
patholder (at) austin.rr.com

Sponsor Registration Fees – 2024

Agenda Overview

Attendance Guidelines

• Dress code is business casual for all meetings and sessions.
• Badges are required for entry to all meeting rooms, meal functions and exhibit hall.
• All sessions are open to conference attendees on a first-come/first-serve basis. As soon as all chairs are occupied, the room monitor will close the session. Fire codes prohibit attendees from standing in aisles or against walls. We appreciate your cooperation.

How To Earn Continuing Education Credits (CEUs)

Continuing education credit processes will be managed through the Texas Council Conference app. Using the app, participants must:

1. Check in at the beginning of the session. A unique check-in code will be provided.
2. Participate in the full session.
3. Complete the evaluation survey that becomes available after checking out.
4. For CME/CNE/Psych PD Only: Complete the required credit claim form. The form can be obtained and returned to the CEU Desk in the Registration area.

No partial CE credits will be given. Successful completion of the ENTIRE session (90 minutes unless otherwise noted) is required to receive CE credit.

Credits Offered – 2024

• Social Work/LPC/LMFT
• Certified Peer Specialists, Certified Family Partners, and Certified Supervisors (MHPS/RSPS/PSS/CFP)
•  Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselors (LCDC)
• Continuing Professional Education (CPE) for Accounting
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) / Medical Ethics
• Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)
• Professional Development (PD) for Psychologists / Psychology Ethics
• Continuing Legal Education (CLE)

An overall conference evaluation form will also be provided. Your input will be invaluable in helping us plan for the 2024 Conference.

Accreditation and Designation Statements

Continuing Medical Education:

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Texas Medical Association (TMA) through the joint providership of The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service and Texas Council of Community Centers. The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service is accredited by TMA to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This course has been designated by The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service for 1.00 credits of education in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility.

Nursing Continuing Professional Development:

The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service is accredited as a provider of Nursing Continuing Professional Development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service has awarded 7.00 contact hours of Nursing Continuing Professional Development.

Licensed Psychologists:

The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service is approved as a provider of professional development hours for licensed psychologists, per the Texas Administrative Code Rule §463.35 (f)(1). The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service has awarded 7.00 professional development hours. This course has been designated by The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service for 1.00 hours in professional ethics.

Certificate of Attendance:

The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service has designated 7.00 hours for attendance.