The NYMHCA Institute is a non-profit professional development and community education organization affiliated with the New York Mental Health Counselors Association. Together, the NYMHCA Institute and NYMHCA provide opportunities for mental and behavioral health professionals to increase their knowledge and expertise in various areas of mental health treatment, services, and education. As a growing organization, the NYMHCA Institute provides continuing education to over 120,000 mental healthcare professionals in New York and nationwide.
The NYMHCA Institute invites you to join us and over 350 mental healthcare professionals who will engage in three days of learning, networking, and charting the course of mental healthcare services at our convention Charting the Course: Envisioning the Future of Mental Health Services.
We welcome you to share your products or services by sponsoring a Convention event, exhibiting, or advertising during the 2026 Convention. SPONSORSHIPS
Consider sponsoring an event at the 2026 NYMHCA Institute Convention! It’s a great way for your business, university, or organization to demonstrate your support for the continued education and advancement of mental health treatment services professionals. DIAMOND1 Available
$2500 SOLD Exhibitor Table Included Social media mentions with logo Logo on convention website & event app Logo included in convention program Advertisement included in convention program Mentioned during convention event ✓ 2 ✓ Schedule Page Quarter Page Saturday General Session ✓ 4 ✓ Schedule Page Half Page Opening Reception ✓ 8 ✓ Front Cover Full Page Saturday Keynote Additional Sponsorship OpportunitiesEvent App $5000 (Only 1 Available) - Full sponsorship of the 2026 Convention App
- Logo on App main splash screen and “Sponsored by” organization name in app logo header area
- Logo and organization name included on QR code signs throughout Convention and in program book and email communications prior to convention
Attendees Tote Bags $3000 (Only 1 Available) - Full sponsorship of all attendees' 2026 Convention tote carry bags
- Company logo and/or name printed on all attendee tote bags provided at check-in
Attendees Lanyards & Badges $2000 (Only 1 Available) - Full sponsorship of all attendees' name badges and lanyards
- Company name and/or logo printed on lanyards and name badge holder for all participants
President's Opening Reception $1000 (Only 1 Available) - Event includes open bar, hors d'oeuvres platters, and musical entertainment
- Logo included in event description in program and on convention website and app
- Logo included on room sign
- Mention as event sponsor during introduction of event
Saturday Keynote Presentation & Lunch $1000 (Only 1 Available) - Event includes buffet lunch, soft drinks & iced tea, coffee, and desserts
- Featuring Keynote Speaker Kelly Swanson
- Logo included in event description in program and on convention website and app
- Logo included on room sign
- Mention as event sponsor during introduction of event
Trivia Night Social Event $1000 (Only 1 Available) - Event includes live hosted trivia, hors d'oeuvres platters, and cash bar
- Logo included in event description in program and on convention website and app
- Logo included on room sign
- Mention as event sponsor during introduction of event
6-Hour Pre-Convention Workshops $900 (2 Available) - Intensive workshops that focus on a specific area of learning and full attendee participation
- Logo included in event description in program and on convention website and app
- Logo included on room sign
- Mention as workshop sponsor during workshop introduction
Saturday Opening General Session $500 (Only 1 Available) - All Convention attendees will be in attendance for this event
- Logo included in evet description in program and on convention website and app
- Logo included on room sign
- Mention as event sponsor during introduction of event
Poster Presentations $500 (Only 1 Available) - Presenters include masters and doctoral level students presenting on their research
- Logo included in event description and on convention website and app
- Logo included on signs throughout poster presentation area
3-Hour Pre-Convention Workshops $500 (4 Available) - Intensive workshops that focus on a specific area of learning and full attendee participation
- Logo included in event description in program and on convention website and app
- Logo included on room sign
- Mention as workshop sponsor during workshop introduction
Buffet Breakfasts $400 (1 Available) - Includes hot entrees, baked goods, coffee, juices, and other breakfast items
- Logo included in event description in program and on convention website and app
- Logo included on buffet sign
- Includes 2 breakfast passes
Coffee Breaks $300 (6 Available) - Offered between professional development sessions on Saturday & Sunday
- Includes coffee, teas, and soft drinks
- Logo included in event description in program and on convention website and app
- Logo included on buffet sign
Student Forum $300 (Only 1 Available) - Event is specifically for graduate counseling students
- Includes light snacks, coffee, teas, and soft drinks
- Logo included in event description in program and on convention website and app
- Logo included on room sign
- Mention & thank you during introduction
Counselor Educators Meeting $300 (Only 1 Available) - Event is specifically for graduate level counseling faculty
- Includes light snacks, coffee, teas, and soft drinks
- Logo included in event description in program and on convention website and app
- Logo included on room sign
- Mention & thank you during introduction
Sunday Closing General Session $300 (Only 1 Available) - All Convention attendees expected to be in attendance for this event
- Logo included in event description in program and on convention website and app
- Logo included on room sign
- Mention & thank you during introduction
Breakout Workshops $100 (Many Available) - 1-hour professional development workshops on various mental health related topics
- Company/Organization name included in event description in program and on convention website and app
- Company/Organization name included on room sign
- Mention as event sponsor during introduction of event
EXHIBITING
Exhibitors are encouraged to join us on Friday evening, Saturday, and Sunday morning
Exhibiting spaces include a 6 foot table and 2 chairs.
Access to electricity is limited; please indicate if you
need access to an outlet $500 Purchase6' Table, 2 chairs, PLUS TWO Convention passes to
access all breakout sessions, Saturday Lunch &
Keynote, and all General Sessions. $750 PurchaseColleges & universities receive a 20% discount when exhibiting. Please contact Christie Harris at charris@nymhca.org.
ADVERTISING
Promote your business, organization, or institution in the 2026 Convention Program Book and event app.
Back Cover: 7” x 10” (1 available) $750 PurchaseInside Back Cover: 7” x 10” (1 available)
$550 PurchaseInside Half Page: 7” x 4.75”
$325 PurchaseInside Quarter Page: 3.375” x 4.75”
$200 PurchaseInside Eighth Page: 3.375” x 2.25”
$125 PurchaseAll advertisements are printed in full color.
Copy must be provided at time of payment and be provided as a print ready PDF.
We cannot create graphics for you, please provide completed advertisements.
ADVERTISEMENT FILES DUE BY MARCH 27th.
Event App AdvertisingRotating advertisements available for $200 each in our event app. Advertisements will appear on all pages in app and be seen by all app users multiple times during the Convention.
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