2025 Annual Conference

Ohio Council's 2025 Annual Conference
Believe, Lead, Repeat: Behavioral Health Leadership in a Complex World

October 29–30, 2025
Hilton Columbus at Easton | Columbus, OH

Join us for two dynamic days designed to inspire, connect, and empower Ohio’s behavioral health leaders. This annual gathering brings together professionals from across the state for engaging breakout sessions, transformative keynotes, and meaningful peer-to-peer exchange.

Our 2025 theme, Believe, Lead, Repeat: Behavioral Health Leadership in a Complex World, celebrates the courage, creativity, and commitment driving our field forward. In a changing landscape, we lead with purpose, believing in our mission, stepping up as changemakers, and showing up for our communities.

Registration Information

Secure your spot for two days of learning, leadership, and connection!

Registration Fees:

Two Days:

Member Registration for Two Days = $385.00
1st Staff Member = $385.00
Additional Staff Member(s) = $350.00
Non-Member Registration for Two Days = $460.00

One Day:

Member Registration for One Day = $330.00
Non-Member Registration for One Day = $360.00

Click here to register for the Ohio Council's 2025 Annual Conference!

Agenda

The Ohio Council Annual Conference is a 2-day, in-person event designed for behavioral health professionals, offering timely education, expert insights, and meaningful peer connection. Attendees will gain valuable insights through engaging sessions and panels covering a wide range of relevant topics. This year’s sessions include updates on key state and federal policies, the integration of AI in care delivery, the influence of social media and technology on mental health and burnout, effective strategies for managing payer audits, impactful marketing for patient and workforce recruitment, and the latest research on the use of psychedelics in treatment. Participants will gain practical knowledge to improve treatment delivery and outcomes, enhance operations, and lead innovation in behavioral health services.

Click here to view our 2025 Agenda.

To view a detailed version of the agenda with session descriptions and speaker information, click here!

CEUs Available During the 2025 Annual Conference:

Day One = 4.5 Total Possible CEUs
Day Two = 4.5 Total Possible CEUs

The Ohio Council of Behavioral Health & Family Services Providers is an approved provider for Ohio Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage & Family Therapists (Provider #RSC058802), Chemical Dependency Professionals (Provider #50-18966), and Psychologists (Provider #310951018). This 2-day program has been approved for a maximum of 9 CEUs for Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage & Family Therapists; a maximum of 9 CEUs for Chemical Dependency Professionals; and a maximum of 9 MCE credit hours for Psychologists.

New This Year: Experience Activation

Indoor Mobile Rage Room (On-Site)

Step into a controlled, staff-supervised space designed to release stress in a safe, novel way. Our attendees can let loose, de-stress, and create lasting memories with Yo! Crash.

Safety Requirements: Participants must wear/bring closed-toed shoes to take part in the Rage Room experience
Waiver: There will be a required waiver to complete on site before participating in the Rage Room.

Hotel Information

If you would like to stay at our host hotel, please click here to make your reservation. There is no additional charge for parking. If you prefer to contact the hotel directly, please call (614) 414-5000 and provide the group code, 948.

Hilton Columbus at Easton: 3900 Chagrin Drive, Columbus, OH 43219

Sponsorship Opportunities Now Available

Connect with 300+ behavioral health CEOs, clinical directors, finance leads, HR professionals, and decision-makers from across the state. Sponsoring the Ohio Council’s Annual Conference positions your organization as a trusted partner in strengthening Ohio’s behavioral health system.
Opportunities range from Premier to Bronze levels, with customizable benefits including: