2024 Mental Health and Addictions Symposium

November 13 and 14, 2024

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 2024 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.

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 Register here

To take advantage of Early Bird rates, register by October 15th!

Keynote Speakers

To be posted

Hotel Bookings

Start Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2024, End Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024

Marriott Courtyard Prince George book online here
Group rate: $169 per night| Last Day to Book: Sunday, October 13, 2024 | Cancellation within 96hrs prior to arrival one night +tax will be charged to the guaranteed credit card | $5 Underground Parking Per Night

Coast Prince George Hotel by APA
Group rate: starting at $125 special rate for Coast King or Coast Two Queens | Individual call-in reservations can be made directly through the Hotel 1-800-663-1144, The group code 63497-1 or meeting name must be quoted | Last day to book: October 11, 2024
Cancellations: Individual Guest Rooms may be cancelled up to 4:00 pm two days prior to the initial arrival date of the Guest Room reservation, without payment (subject to Hotel’s Attrition Policy) | Parking: Complimentary
Notification from Coast Hotel Prince George: "Power interruption will occur on November 13, 2024 from 9am – 3pm for a crucial infrastructure upgrade. We apologize for the inconvenience as we do understand how this may affect our guests but please know we have chosen hours to reflect the most minimal disruption to your day during the symposium. We look forward to welcoming you all and are available for any special requests during this outage."

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: