2025 Mental Health and Addictions Symposium
2025 Mental Health and Addictions Symposium
Fall 2025, Date to be confirmed
The North Central Local Government Association, the Lheidli T'enneh, the City of Prince George and the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George will be co-hosting the 2025 Mental Health and Addictions Symposium in Prince George, BC.
Bringing together representatives from multiple agencies and governments, the Symposium is a pivotal event aimed at addressing critical issues in mental health and addictions through comprehensive discussions and collaborative efforts.
Event Location: Prince George Conference and Civic Centre, 808 Canada Games Way, Prince George, BC V2L 5T6
About the Symposium
This landmark Symposium will unite representatives from multiple agencies and governments to engage in comprehensive discussions and collaborative efforts. Recognizing the need to address the mental health and addictions crisis impacting communities throughout Central and Northern BC, the event aims to provide a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange and the leveraging of collective resources. The primary objective is to accelerate the advancement of collaborative actions and solutions.
Attendees will benefit from opportunities for information-sharing and coordination, fostering partnerships, and advancing joint advocacy and policy development. These efforts are designed to improve services and outcomes for those affected by mental health and addictions and their related intersections.
Learn about the inaugural 2024 Mental Health and Addictions Symposium, with additional information in the Jan 2025 Member Bulletin
Who Should Attend
Government officials (Local, Regional, First Nations, Provincial and Federal), policy makers, mental health professionals, healthcare providers, social workers, case managers, researchers, academics, educators, students, community groups, law enforcement, parole officers, attorneys, not-for-profit organizations, and individuals with lived experiences.
Registration
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Speakers
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Hotel Bookings
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Sponsorship and Tradeshow Booths
This event will be co-hosted by NCLGA, and the communities of the Lheidli T'enneh, the City of Prince George, the and the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George. Approximately 250 delegates from across North Central BC are expected to attend the Symposium, making this a great opportunity to showcase your organization.
Tradeshow Booths - The Symposium will feature tradeshow booths, providing a valuable opportunity for resource and service agencies to share resources, foster networking opportunities, and connect in-person with community leaders and elected officials.
Sponsorship - There are a range of opportunities to sponsor the Symposium.
For all sponsorship opportunities and information on tradeshow booths, please contact Heidi Martel at .
Media Package and Application
All media representatives seeking access to the Mental Health and Addictions Symposium must apply for accreditation in advance (please refer to Media Package below). Accreditation forms submitted to . Approved media personnel will receive confirmation via email. Contact:
Documents
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All Other Questions
Contact Sandra Moore at .