The 10th Annual Hope and Healing Conference of Western New York is set to take place on Wednesday, June 11 at the Williams Center, SUNY Fredonia.

This milestone event brings together professionals, advocates, and community members for a full day of education, networking, and inspiration focused on mental health, substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery, and overall wellness.

In honor of the 10th anniversary, attendees who register by April 8 will receive a $10 discount on their conference fee. After this date, registration will remain open until capacity is reached.

Keynote Speakers announced include:

– Sarah Gaer, M.S. – Mental health professional, author, and expert in trauma, addiction, and suicide prevention

– Dr. Amy Grosso, Ph.D. – Mental health and suicide prevention leader with extensive experience in counseling and education

– Dr. Stephen L. Dewey, Ph.D. – Neuroscientist and addiction specialist, founder of Addiction Educators, Inc.

What to expect at the conference:

Engaging Breakout Sessions led by experts in behavioral health, prevention, recovery, treatment, and harm reduction

Hope Talks – Powerful, short presentations designed to inspire and educate

Resource Fair featuring over 25 vendors offering vital community resources and support services

Networking opportunities to connect with professionals, advocates, and community leaders

Lunch Provided – Attendees can specify certain dietary restrictions during registration.