Mental Health KC Conference

2024 Conference Information

Register today for the Mental Health KC 2024 Conference May 23rd and 24th at Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, KS.

Early Registration $50, available March – May 22, 2024
On-Site Registration $75, available May 23 – 24, 2024

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 Lead Sponsor: Netsmart.

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 700+ 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 crisis response, resiliency and self-care, workforce and diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Engage with 30+ sponsors offering community resources and educational programs in the KC metro community.
• Earn contact hours by taking advantage of our diverse learning agenda.
• Enjoy a complimentary boxed lunch on Thursday and snacks on Thursday morning, and afternoon and Friday morning.

To keep this conference accessible to all, the cost is still only $50 if you register before May 22. 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

See highlights from last 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 9, 2024. Registrants who do not cancel prior to May 9, 2024, will be reviewed on a case by case basis. 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.

Conference Hotel Information

Embassy Suites by Hilton Kansas City Overland Park
Address: 10601 Metcalf Ave At I-435, Overland Park, KS 66212
Phone: 913-649-7060
Group rate: $139/per night

Each guest will receive a complimentary full hot breakfast buffet, wireless HSIA, and parking.
The Embassy Suites is located less than a mile from the Johnson County Community College campus. Please call the hotel directly to make your reservation and reference that you are with the MHKC group.