2026 VitAL Annual Conference

• Full Two-Day Conference – $175, includes breakfast/lunch both days
• One Day Conference – $100, includes breakfast/lunch for that day
• Student Fee (full conference only) – $75, includes breakfast/lunch both days
• Group discount – 5 or more registering together, $165 per person (full conference)

$500- Break sponsor: includes 1 booth, and 1 booth attendee, and recognition at conference for sponsoring break (4 available)

$1,000- Breakfast Sponsor: includes 1 booth, 1 booth attendee, and recognition at conference for sponsoring breakfast (2 available)

$2,500- Lunch Sponsor: includes 1 booth, 1 booth attendee, and recognition at conference for sponsoring lunch (2 available)

All conference tracks address mental health and substance use across the continuum of care, including prevention, early intervention, treatment, and recovery. Sessions are designed to reflect integrated, person-centered approaches that recognize the connection between these areas and emphasize collaboration, innovation, and improved outcomes across diverse populations and settings.

School-Based & Youth

Exploring prevention, early intervention, and collaborative approaches to support adolescents and emerging adults. This track highlights innovative strategies for engaging youth in prevention, treatment, recovery support, and student wellness across school and community settings, with an emphasis on early identification and coordinated care.

First Responder Resilience

Addressing the unique challenges experienced by first responders and public safety professionals. This track explores trauma exposure, stress management, peer support, and wellness strategies that promote resilience, early intervention, and access to care and recovery resources.

Ethics, Leadership & Professional Practice

Strengthening ethical decision-making, leadership, and professional practice. This track highlights best practices in clinical care, supervision, organizational leadership, and workforce development to support high-quality, ethical, and sustainable service delivery.

Trauma & Adversity

Exploring the impact of trauma and adverse experiences across the lifespan. This track highlights evidence-based and community-informed approaches to prevention, treatment, and recovery, while addressing barriers such as stigma, access to care, and social and environmental influences on long-term wellness.

Justice-Involved, Treatment & Recovery

Addressing the needs of justice-involved individuals across the continuum of care. This track highlights diversion, treatment, recovery, and reentry strategies, emphasizing cross-sector collaboration among courts, providers, and community partners to improve outcomes and reduce recidivism.

Innovation, Integration & Emerging Practices

A collaborative track highlighting innovative and integrated approaches. Sessions will showcase emerging practices, cross-sector partnerships, prevention strategies, treatment advancements, and recovery supports, reflecting evolving trends and creative solutions to complex challenges.

BLOCK DATES: August 19^th, 2026 – August 21^st, 2026

LAST DAY TO BOOK IN BLOCK: July 20^th, 2026

RATE: $139

*Only select dates (August 19th –  August 21st)  and room types contracted are available at the contracted rate — rooms requested outside of your block dates or different room types are based on availability and at the prevailing rate.

Prefer to book by phone:

• Rooms in the block can be booked by calling 205-752-3200.
  *Please be prepared with your payment method as it will be required to make a reservation over the phone.

A cancellation charge of 100% of the registration fee will be assessed on cancellations occurring within seven (7) days of the start of this session. Any changes to the session registration type (example: in-person to virtual, or virtual to in-person) within seven (7) calendar days of program will be assessed a $25.00 administrative fee.  Refunds will not be granted after the program has begun. The University of Alabama reserves the right to cancel, postpone or combine class sections, to limit registration or to change instructors. To cancel your registration, contact the Registration Services department at 205-348-3000 or registration_services@ua.edu. A copy of the OTIDE Cancellation Policy can be found online through UA Compliance Bridge.

ASBSWE: The University of Alabama is an approved provider of continuing education by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners (Provider #0290).

ABN:  The University of Alabama is an approved provider of continuing education by the Alabama Board of Nursing (Provider #ABNPO222).

NBCC: The University of Alabama has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No. 7285. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. The University of Alabama is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

NCHEC: This training is sponsored by VitAL, a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. Provider ID# 1154505.

Law Enforcement & Pardons and Parole: If approved by your agency head, this training will provide APOST (Alabama Peace Officers Standards & Training Commission) credits.

CRSS: Certified Recovery Support Specialists training hours pending approval.

Educators: PowerSchool credits pending approval.