ACMH 26th Annual Conference: We Are the Eyes of the World

Youth, families, caregivers, professionals, and community partners from across Michigan are coming together for a day of connection, learning, and collaboration to strengthen support for youth mental health.

Held during Suicide Prevention Month, this gathering highlights the importance of community, awareness, and ensuring no one feels alone.

👉 View full conference details, applications, and updates:
🔗 Conference Webpage

• Engaging breakout sessions led by youth, families, and professionals
• Real stories and lived experience that inform and inspire
• Practical tools and strategies you can take back to your community
• Opportunities to connect with others across the state
• A resource and vendor area featuring organizations from across Michigan

This event is designed for:

• Youth and young adults
• Families and caregivers
• Mental health professionals
• Educators and school staff
• Advocates and community partners
• Anyone passionate about supporting youth mental health

Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Location: The MTG Space
4039 Legacy Parkway
Lansing, MI 48911

Professional Tickets
For professionals, providers, advocates, educators, and policymakers.

Student Tickets
Students attend free using code STUDENTFREE.

Parent/Caregiver Tickets
$10 (refundable at the event or can be donated).

Virtual/Online – By Donation
Support the conference by contributing any amount.

There are several ways to be part of the conference:

• Present
• Host a vendor or resource table
• Volunteer
• Sponsor an aspect of the event

👉 Visit our conference webpage to apply and learn more:
🔗 Conference Webpage

• Applications Open: April 21, 2026
• Presenter Proposals Due: June 5, 2026
• Vendor Applications Due: August 14, 2026
• Volunteer Sign-Up: Rolling (priority by early September)
• Conference Date: September 29, 2026

For over three decades, the Association for Children’s Mental Health (ACMH) has supported children, youth, and families across Michigan through education, advocacy, and connection.

Contact Dianna Robinson
📧 [email protected]

All donations help make this event accessible and impactful for youth and families across Michigan.

Your support helps create a space where individuals feel seen, heard, and empowered—strengthening communities and expanding access to meaningful resources.

💜 Interested in sponsoring the conference?
Learn more about sponsorship opportunities here:
🔗 Sponsorship Webpage

ACMH is supported in part by funding from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS).

We are grateful to our valued partners and supporters, including the Ethel and James Flinn Foundation, Michigan Alliance for Families, Meijer, and many others.

Conference sponsors will be recognized as they are confirmed.

Info: Start the day by checking in and enjoying a light breakfast while connecting with fellow participants. This is a great opportunity to meet new people, catch up with colleagues, and begin adding your voice to the mosaic of perspectives that will shape the day.

Info: The day begins with a warm welcome from the ACMH and DWIHN teams, followed by remarks from a legislative or government representative. This opening will set the tone for meaningful conversations and action, highlighting the importance of youth voice, community collaboration, and shared responsibility in shaping youth mental health. Participants will leave energized and ready to engage in the day’s activities.

Info: Yarden Blumstein will invite participants to move beyond surface-level conversation and toward collaboration that creates real change. Through storytelling, Yarden will share how unexpected people and moments can have lasting impact, and why staying open—especially during conflict or discomfort—is essential to progress. This keynote sets the stage for the day’s mosaic, showing that contrast and tension are not obstacles but essential pieces that make the whole picture stronger.

Info: Take some time before lunch to explore the Resource Fair, connect with fellow participants, and engage with our interactive breakout activities. This is a great opportunity to network, discover helpful resources, and dive into hands-on experiences designed to inform and inspire.

Info: Take a well-deserved break and enjoy a delicious lunch while connecting with fellow attendees! This is a great time to relax, refuel, and network with youth, adult supporters, advocates, and mental health professionals. While you dine, enjoy live entertainment designed to inspire, energize, and bring a little fun to your day.

Info: Hear directly from youth and young adults as they share their experiences navigating mental health systems, reflect on what has supported them, and explore opportunities for meaningful change. This panel centers lived experience and provides space for authentic conversation, audience Q&A, and actionable insights for attendees.

Info: Wrap up the day with inspiring closing remarks that celebrate the contributions of all attendees. Those who completed their Resource Fair mosaic will be entered into a special giveaway, honoring everyone who engaged with the many resources supporting youth mental health. Leave feeling empowered, connected, and ready to take action in your community.

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