Community Mental Health Summit in Eastern Washington
May 21 @ 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
The Community Mental Health Summit in Eastern Washington will be held on May 21, 2026 (8:30 AM–5:00 PM) at Washington State University Spokane. This dynamic, full-day, in-person event convenes community organizations, service providers, healthcare professionals, researchers, and students for a focused exchange of ideas and actionable solutions to strengthen mental and behavioral health outcomes across the region.
Through engaging, symposium-style sessions, participants will explore timely and impactful topics including housing and homelessness, co-occurring substance use disorders, culturally responsive care, youth mental health, crisis response, and innovative clinical and community-based interventions. The program will conclude with a forward-looking panel discussion featuring Senator Marcus Riccelli and other regional leaders, offering insight into current challenges and emerging opportunities in behavioral health across Eastern Washington.
Continuing education (CE) credits will be available for a wide range of professionals, including nurses.
Registration is closing soon and capacity is limited—early registration is strongly encouraged.
Learn more: https://wsuwp.hub.wsu.edu/approaches/community-mental-health-summit-in-eastern-washington/
