In-Person
NatCon 2026
Hosted by The National Council for Mental Wellbeing
Apr 27–29, 2026 Colorado Convention Center, Denver, Colorado
Health & Social Care
About This Event
NatCon is the largest annual conference dedicated to behavioral health care, offering three days of expert-led learning, educational sessions, and networking opportunities. The event features general sessions, multiple education tracks, an exhibit hall, preconference events, and specialized programming focused on mental health and substance use treatment models, including Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs), crisis response services, collaborative care, and value-based payment strategies.
Topics Covered
Mental Health & Neurodiversity
ADHD & NeurodiversitySerious Mental IllnessAnxiety & Mood Disorders
Addiction & Substance Use
Alcohol Use DisorderSubstance Use DisordersCo-Occurring Disorders
Trauma, Crisis & Emergency
Crisis InterventionSuicide Prevention
Venue
Registration & Fees
Who This Event Is For
Industries
Health & Social Care
Professional Fields
Medical & Direct CareMental Health & CounselingSocial WorkNursing & Advanced Practice
Professions
PhysiciansPsychologistsPsychiatric NursesLicensed Professional CounselorsMarriage & Family TherapistsSocial WorkersSubstance Abuse CounselorsAddiction CounselorMental Health CounselorsAdvanced Practice Registered NursesNurse PractitionersRegistered Nurses
Target Audience
Behavioral health care providers, community mental health center leaders, medical directors, physicians, advanced practice professionals, CEOs of nonprofit behavioral health organizations, crisis services professionals, state mental health agencies, CCBHC stakeholders