NAMI Indiana seeks workshop proposals for our State Conference that encourage mental health education and innovation and are informed by theory, research, and practice. Proposals should address the variety of perspectives and voices in our mental health community. The 2026 State Conference will take place in Indianapolis on Friday, October 2, 2026.
Each year, hundreds of Hoosiers gather for the NAMI Indiana State Conference for the latest in research, training, recovery models, mental health experts, and information on new policies that affect the lives of children and adults living with mental health conditions.
Read the submission guidelines and submit your proposal for our 2026 Conference. The deadline to submit a proposal is Sunday, July 19, 2026.
We seek proposals for the following tracks:
The Science That's Changing Mental Health Care
Access to Mental Health Care
Connections That Heal
Crisis Response and Intervention
Youth and Young Adults Mental Health
Relating to and Caring for an Individual with a Mental Health Condition
Read more about each of these tracks on the Call for Proposal guidelines.
You may also learn more about the State Conference tracks by viewing the 2025 State Conference program here.