The 2024 Behavioral Health Care Symposium aims to address key issues in behavioral health policies and statewide transformation efforts. Attendees will explore innovative strategies to connect patients to community-based care and tackle stigma. The event will feature discussions on California's involuntary treatment and emergency services laws. The agenda includes keynote sessions, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, focusing on topics such as maternal health equity, homelessness, and substance use disorders.
Mental Health Conferences
2024 Behavioral Health Care Symposium
The 2024 Behavioral Health Care Symposium will focus on behavioral health policies and statewide transformation efforts. It will be held in Long Beach, CA, bringing together California's hospital leaders to discuss innovative ways to connect patients to community-based care.
Conference Overview
Some quick details about this conference.
Time and Place
Maybe the most important details of the conference.
Conference Dates: December 4–5, 2024
Location: Hyatt Regency Long Beach
City/State: Long Beach, California
Address: 200 S Pine Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802
Event Format: in-person
Conference Organizer
This organization is hosting this conference.
California Hospital Association
The California Hospital Association provides leadership, advocacy, training, and tools that empower California’s hospitals and health systems.
Email: info@calhospital.org
Phone: (916) 443-7401
Registration Fees
How much does this conference cost?
| Cost | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| $360.00 | Early Bird Members | Early bird pricing for CHA member hospitals. |
| $399.00 | Members | Standard pricing for CHA member hospitals. |
| $1100.00 | Nonmembers | Standard pricing for non-hospital health care providers. |
See the conference's actual website for more details around these fees, as sometimes they can be more complicated.
Schedule and Agenda
It's important to know what is planned.
The symposium spans two days, starting with registration and breakfast, followed by opening comments and keynote sessions. Day one includes sessions on maternal health equity, homelessness, and substance use disorders. Day two focuses on collaboration for complex needs, connecting patients to new services, and updates on California's involuntary treatment laws.
Notable Speakers
These folks will be speaking at the conference.
Dr. Diana E. Ramos
California Surgeon General, presenting on maternal health and behavioral health.
Brett J. Feldman
Clinical Association Professor of Family Medicine and Director of Street Medicine at USC.
Stephanie Welch
Deputy Secretary of Behavioral Health, California Health and Human Services Agency.
CEU Details
Here's information on Continuing Education Units (or CEUs).
The symposium offers up to 9.0 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs and LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Hotel Information
You need somewhere to stay! (Unless you live relatively close.)
The Hyatt Regency Long Beach offers rooms at a discounted rate of $239 for conference attendees. Reservations can be made using the group code G-CHA1, with a deadline for discounted rooms on November 15.
Sponsorship, Exhibitor, and Advertising Opportunities
If you're an organization that wants to contribute to this event, here are some details.
For sponsorship opportunities, contact Lisa Hartzell at lhartzell@calhospital.org. The symposium features various sponsorship levels, including Platinum, Gold, and Silver sponsors, with benefits such as brand visibility and networking opportunities.
Other Links and Information
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