2026 Convention - Charting the Course: Envisioning the Future of Mental Health Services
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Join us April 10-12, 2026, in Albany, for one of New York's largest mental health professional development events of the year. With thought-provoking presentations, engaging discussions, and ample opportunities to connect with peers and colleagues.

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When: Friday, April 10 to Sunday, April 12, 2026
Where: Albany Marriott Hotel
189 Wolf Road
Albany, New York  12205
United States
Contact: The NYMHCA Institute Convention Committee
convention@nymhcainstitute.org
800-469-6422
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Friday, April 10 to Sunday, April 12, 2026

Marriott Albany Hotel

189 Wolf Rd, Albany, NY 12205

Join us April 10-12, 2026, in Albany, for one of New York's largest mental health professional development events of the year. With thought-provoking presentations, engaging discussions, and ample opportunities to connect with peers and colleagues.
Earn up to 16 hours of continuing education credit.
Approved for CE credit for NYS LMHCs, LMFTs, LMSWs, LCSWs, Psychologists and OASAS credentialed professionals.
Approved for NBCC credit. Approval pending for NYS LCATs.

Featuring Keynote Speaker

Kelly Swanson
Kelly is an award-winning storyteller, Hall of Fame Motivational Speaker, and official Southern Fried Gossip Spreader. She has spent over 20 years telling stories that make you laugh and help you change the way  you see your life and work. People say she’s a cross between Carol Burnette, Jeanne Robertson, Melissa McCarthy – and your favorite aunt after two glasses of sweet tea. She'll make you laugh ’til you snort, cry when you least expect it, and leave you carrying a little more hope in your back pocket.
 

Registration Opens December 8th

Full Convention

  • Includes Friday Opening Reception w/entertainment, food, & open bar
  • All Saturday events, including buffet lunch & hilarious keynote speaker, evening social w/trivia, snacks, and cash bar
  • All Sunday events
    (Does not include buffet breakfasts on Saturday & Sunday and pre-convention workshops)

NYMHCA Members

Professional, New Professional, & Retired Members
$300
Discount will apply at checkout

Student Members
$175
Discount will apply at checkout

Non-Members

General Registration
$350
Discount will apply at checkout
Students
$200
Discount will apply at checkout
 
 
 

Saturday Only

All Saturday events, lunch & keynote speaker, evening social w/trivia, snacks, and cash bar
(excludes buffet breakfast)

All Registrants

$225
No Early Bird discount available

Sunday Only

Includes all Sunday, April 12th events
(excludes buffet breakfast)

All Registrants

$100
No Early Bird discount available
 
 
 

Pre-Convention Intensive Workshops

3-Hour Workshops

$75
Additional Registration Fee

6-Hour Workshops

$150
Additional Registration Fee

 

 

 

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