Children's Behavioral Health Conference
Join us at the Children's Conference, an event dedicated to advancing our understanding of behavioral health and wellness in infants, children, youth, and young adults. Our mission is to broaden the horizons of hope, recovery, and resilience, fostering a deeper understanding of children's mental health.
Conference Highlights:
- Promote public awareness, addressing misconceptions and dispelling stigmas surrounding children's mental health issues.
- Encourage early identification of mental health needs within various systems, from preschool to juvenile justice.
- Advocate for accessible, culturally competent, and scientifically proven services, tailored to the unique strengths and needs of youth and families.
This transformative experience will ensure we nurture hope, recovery, and resilience for our community's youngest members. Embark on a journey toward a brighter and healthier future for our children, making a lasting impact on their mental well-being!
Nominations are now open for the C. V. Ramana Award and the Tallent Advocacy Award which will be presented during the 2025 Children's Behavioral Health Conference on May 13-15, 2025.
These awards recognize outstanding individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and leadership in advancing children's behavioral health and advocacy. We invite you to nominate deserving colleagues who have made a lasting impact in this field.
Submit Your Nominations by March 31st
Normal Rate
On Site Rate
May 13th - 15th, if seats available
Hotel Accommodations
Embassy Suites Convention Center Hotel in Norman, OK will be the venue for this year’s Children's Behavioral Health Conference. A special group rate of $136 per night is available for attendees. To book your room at this rate, use Group Code: B33 when making your reservation.
For bookings of 10 or more rooms, please contact Embassy Suites in Norman directly to arrange a separate room block. Multiple hotels surround the convention center and may have additional room availability.
Attendance Policy
Participants must attend and participate in a minimum of 90% of any live (in-person or virtual) sessions to be eligible to receive CEU credit. An absence of over 10% will result in a forfeiture of CEU credits of the training in question. Participants who are unable to attend a training for the required time, should select an alternate training session or course.
Conference FAQs
Additional information concerning CEUS, Certificates and the ODMHSAS Refund/Cancellation Policy
Exhibitors
This year the Children's Behavioral Health Conference is anticipating over 800 attendees and will offer more than 40 available sessions, providing over 16 CEUs per attendee. See below for information on being an exhibitor!
Booth Fees
- $400 Exhibitor Fee
- $100 per additional table
- $100 for electricity
Booth Fee Includes:
- 8' x 8' area
- 2 chairs
- 6' draped table
New Exhibitor Location
This year, all exhibitors will be showcased in a dedicated exhibit space to provide a better experience for attendees and exhibitors alike.
Agenda
- Tuesday, May 13
- Wednesday, May 14
- Thursday, May 15
| 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM | Conference Check In |
| 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM | Welcome |
| 9:15 AM - 10:30 AM | Plenary Nourishing Young Children's Well-Being - Jeanette Betancourt |
| 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM | Break |
| 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM | Session One Family Engagement: What Is It and How to Keep It? - Erin Parks Pain Turned to Purpose - Generation Why Engaging Youth and Family Voice in Early Psychosis and Clinical High Risk Programs - Megan Sage, Karma Clarke |
| 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM | Lunch On Your Own |
| 1:45 PM - 3:15 PM | Session 2 Wraparound: A Mantle of Strength - Nancy Falcon, Gerri Mullendore, Brandi Shearer, Euwanda Sayles, Tina Sexton, Mary Hicks Navigating Trauma-Informed Conversations with Children in Crisis - Carolyn Thomas Bad Kids Don't Exist: How Accelerated Childhood and Adult Expectations Have Created a Misunderstood Generation - Stuart Perry How to Be An Effective Advocate - Joe Dorman |
| 3:15 PM - 3:30 PM | Break |
| 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM | Session 3 When Two Worlds Collide: Ethical Management of Parent(s) and Youth with Differing Treatment Goals - Laurie Conaty |
