Mental Health KC Conference

2025 Conference Information

Register today for the Mental Health KC 2025 Conference May 29th and 30th at Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, KS.

Early Registration $50, available through May 15th, 2025
Starting May 16th: Late and On-Site Registration $75
New this year: CEUs will cost an extra $20. (Certificates of Attendance are still free.)

In recognition of May as National Mental Health Awareness Month, the Metropolitan Council of Community Behavioral Health Centers (“Metro Council”) organizes the annual Mental Health KC Conference with support from many sponsors, including our Platinum Sponsors: Netsmart, Children’s Mercy Hospital, and Community Mental Health Fund of Jackson County, Missouri. 

This conference focuses on bringing mental health awareness and education to anyone in the Kansas City area interested in breaking the stigma of mental health and working toward real change. In addition to community health, mental health, and social service workers, the conference provides vital information to business and human resources leaders and the general public.

Your Mental Health KC conference registration allows you to:

• Network with over 900+ peers from across the KC area, share experiences, and leave with proven strategies for increasing your community impact.
• Hear from 100+ speakers representing all facets of behavioral health – from social workers to community members, researchers, CEOs and clinicians.
• Well-known keynote speakers open each morning with fresh ideas on the topic of mental health and wellness.
• Choose from 70 breakout sessions on topics like depression and anxiety, lived experience/peer support, substance use, neurodiversity, trauma informed care, resiliency, and unique mental health challenges faced by women, men and youth.
• Engage with 30+ sponsors offering community resources and educational programs in the KC metro community.
• Earn a certificate of attendance or pay $20 extra for CEUs.
• Enjoy a complimentary boxed lunch on Thursday; snacks also provided Thursday morning/afternoon and Friday morning.

To keep this conference accessible to all, the cost is still only $50 if you register before May 15th. Late and on-site registration will be available for $75. The Mental Health KC Conference will provide 8.25 contact hours for the 1.5 day conference. This certificate of attendance is free of charge. If you require formal CEUs there is a $20 charge, and you must request this when you register for the conference.

See highlights from past year’s conference:

Cancellation Policy

All requests for registration refunds due to cancellation must be received in writing. Cancellations must be emailed to Info@mentalhealthkc.org. Cancellations can be made any time before Thursday, May 8, 2025. Registrants who do not cancel prior to May 8, 2025, will be reviewed on a case by case basis. Substitutions can be made by May 22nd and must be in writing to Info@mentalhealthkc.org Any registrants not attending the conference will be responsible for the full registration fee. Unclaimed registration fees cannot be transferred to future Mental Health KC Conferences.

For questions about the conference, please contact info@mentalhealthkc.org

Conference Hotel Information

Mental Health KC attendees have access to a reduced rate hotel booking – but you must book your room by April 28th, 2025 11:59pm ct. Use this Link https://group.embassysuites.com/vc2j4f Hotel:
Embassy Suites Hotel Kansas City-Overland Park
10601 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS 66212 Room Block Arrival Date:
28 – MAY – 2025 Rates:
$155 per night + tax Special:
Complimentary Breakfast, Complimentary evening reception for adults, $4 parking, VIP Drink Vouchers You can also go to the Edit Stay section on the website to adjust the number of nights you want. Reservations must be cancelled no later than 48 hours prior to the day of arrival in order to avoid Cancellation or No Show charges.