In-Person
NatCon Preconference Events
Hosted by The National Council
Apr 22–26, 2026 Colorado Convention Center, Denver, Colorado
Health & Social Care
About This Event
A series of preconference training events offered before the main NatCon conference, designed to help behavioral health and health care professionals deepen their skills and service delivery. The preconference includes multi-day leadership academies, full-day and half-day specialized sessions covering topics such as CCBHC implementation, value-based payment contracting, crisis response services, collaborative care models, and leadership development for behavioral health organizations.
Topics Covered
Leadership & Management
Practice Management / BusinessExecutive & Board GovernanceTeam LeadershipQuality ImprovementClinical SupervisionHR & Staff Development
Mental Health & Neurodiversity
Serious Mental Illness
Addiction & Substance Use
Opioid Prescribing (DEA)
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 CounselorsMental Health Peer SpecialistsAdvanced Practice Registered Nurses
Target Audience
Behavioral health and health care managers and leaders, physicians and advanced practice professionals serving as medical directors, CEOs of nonprofit behavioral health organizations, CCBHC providers and stakeholders, 988 Lifeline crisis centers, State Mental Health Agencies, SAMHSA grantees
