NAMI Indiana Mental Health &
Criminal Justice Summit
NAMI Indiana Mental Health &
Criminal Justice Summit
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Criminal Justice Summit
Friday, March 6, 2026 | 9 am - 4 pm
Friday, March 6, 2026 | 9 am - 4 pm
ABOUT
ABOUT
Each year, NAMI Indiana pulls together a diverse group of leaders from the criminal justice field to provide in-depth education, novel tools, and networking opportunities for professionals. Our annual Mental Health and Criminal Justice Summit becomes a powerful tool for building bridges between systems and entering into beneficial collaborations and partnership, sparking a call to action for substantial changes.
Each year, NAMI Indiana pulls together a diverse group of leaders from the criminal justice field to provide in-depth education, novel tools, and networking opportunities for professionals. Our annual Mental Health and Criminal Justice Summit becomes a powerful tool for building bridges between systems and entering into beneficial collaborations and partnership, sparking a call to action for substantial changes.
"NAMI Indiana has proven itself to be a great convener on these issues and a leader in fostering collaboration"
- Summit attendee
"Looking forward to what I consider to be the most educational conference in the area because of the quality of the presenters and their credentials. Keep up the good work."
- Summit exhibitor
Embassy Suites Event Center Plainfield Indianapolis Airport
Embassy Suites Event Center Plainfield Indianapolis Airport
2353 Perry Rd., Plainfield, Indiana, United States, 46168
Rooms are available at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Plainfield Indianapolis Airport for the evening of March 5 at a group rate. This discount is available through February 3. If you would like to book a room, please contact the hotel directly at 317-839-1106 and let the hotel staff know that you are attending the NAMI Indiana Mental Health & Criminal Justice Summit.
Workshop Presentations
Workshop Presentations
2026 workshop topics include:
2026 workshop topics include:
SAMHSA's How Being Trauma-Informed Improves Criminal Justice Responses
Tools to Address Indiana's Competency Crisis
From Seeds to Strength: Building Mental Health Supports for Rural Youth
Investing in Community Crisis Response: How MCAP Builds and Supports Community-Based Mobile Crisis Teams
OCD and Neurodivergence in Justice and Crisis Settings
Criminal Justice Liaison: Reimagining the Role of the Peer Recovery Support Specialist in a Rural County Jail
Marion County's Problem-Solving Court Teams and Specialized Diversion Programs
The Unpredictability of Suicidal Behaviors in Prison
Breaking the Cycle: Reentry, Recovery, and Resilience
Just Go: Therapeutic Support for the IDD Population in Times of Distress
Continuing Education
Continuing Education
Continuing education credits are available with registration:
● Category I CEUs for social workers & counselors
● ILEA credits for law enforcement
● CLE/NLS for attorneys & judges
● CEUs for certified recovery specialists/community health workers
All continuing education credits are included with registration and are offered at no additional cost. It is up to the individual to properly record CEUs by visiting the registration table and requesting certificate of attendance at the end of the event.
Scholarships
Scholarships
Thanks to the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA), a limited number of scholarships are available to individuals impacted by mental illness or their family members who wish to attend NAMI Indiana's 23rd annual Mental Health and Criminal Justice Summit. The deadline to apply is February 13, 2026. 2
NAMI Indiana Advocates for Mental Health Justice Awards
NAMI Indiana Advocates for Mental Health Justice Awards
The NAMI Indiana Advocates for Mental Health Justice Awards honor exceptional leadership, collaboration, and dedication to advancing mental health justice. If you know an all-star who deserves recognition, we invite you to nominate them for one of the following awards:
Executive Advocate for Mental Health Justice
Cross-System Team Impact Award
CIT Excellence Award
Legal Advocate for Mental Health Justice
First Responder Advocate for Mental Health Justice
Behavioral Health Advocate for Mental Health Justice
Change Agent in Mental Health Justice
Thank You to Our 2026 Sponsors!
Thank You to Our 2026 Sponsors!
If you are interested in sponsoring the 2026 NAMI Indiana Mental Health & Criminal Justice Summit,
contact Caroline Chastain at cchastain@namiindiana.org.
Past Conference Programs
Past Conference Programs
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