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2026 Behavioral Health Conference

Join behavioral health professionals, educators, community partners, and advocates from across South Dakota for the 2026 Behavioral Health Conference: Your Journey Matters. This free statewide conference features keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and educational opportunities focused on suicide prevention, substance misuse prevention and treatment, recovery supports, reducing stigma, and other important behavioral health topics. Continuing education credits (CEUs) are available for eligible attendees.

Be sure to visit the South Dakota Parent Connection booth! Our staff will be available to answer questions, share free resources, and provide information about special education, family support, disability services, social-emotional development, behavior, transition planning, and our free learning opportunities. Whether you’re a parent, educator, or professional, we’d love to connect with you and share how South Dakota Parent Connection can support the children, youth, and families you serve.

Registration is free but required and is open through July 27 or until the conference reaches capacity. For conference details, the agenda, and registration information, visit the Behavioral Health Conference website.

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DETAILS

Date & Time:

August 12 @ 8:00am - 5:00pm CDT
ORGANIZER

SD Behavioral Health

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Email:

1201 N West Avenue
Sioux Falls, 57104 United States

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