Alabama Society For Healthcare Social Work Annual Conference
About this Event
2026 ASHCSW Annual Conference
October 14–16, 2026
SpringHill Suites at The Wharf | Orange Beach, Alabama
The Alabama Society for Health Care Social Workers (ASHCSW) invites you to join us for the 2026 ASHCSW Annual Conference! This annual statewide event brings together social workers and other professionals from health care settings for three days of professional development, continuing education, collaboration, and networking.
In affiliation with the Alabama Hospital Association (AlaHA), ASHCSW remains committed to promoting excellence in health care social work through professional education, advocacy, credentialing standards, licensure support, and the advancement of quality, patient-centered care.
Who Should Attend?
This conference is designed for:
- Health Care Social Workers
- Hospital-Based Social Work Professionals
- Social Work Educators and Students
- Administrators and Interdisciplinary Team Members
- Professionals interested in integrated, patient-centered care
What to Expect
Attendees will have the opportunity to:
- Earn up to 15 Continuing Education (CE) hours
- Hear from engaging and knowledgeable speakers
- Attend sessions addressing timely issues in health care and social work practice
- Participate in specialized continuing education, including Ethics, Clinical, Supervision, and DSM content
- Network with colleagues from across Alabama and beyond
- Receive updates on advocacy, policy, and emerging best practices
- Connect with vendors and organizations supporting health care professionals and the individuals they serve
Whether you are a seasoned health care social worker, new to the profession, an educator, or a student preparing to enter the field, the ASHCSW Annual Conference offers opportunities to learn, connect, recharge, and strengthen your professional practice.
Lodging & Conference Venue
📍 SpringHill Suites at The Wharf
Orange Beach, Alabama 36561
Located at The Wharf in beautiful Orange Beach, SpringHill Suites provides both lodging and conference space, making it easy to stay onsite and enjoy the full conference experience.
🏨 Special Conference Lodging Rate: $156 per night + tax
The discounted conference rate is available beginning Monday, October 12, giving you the perfect excuse to arrive a little early! Explore the shops, restaurants, and entertainment at The Wharf—or spend some time soaking up the fall sunshine at the beach—before the conference begins on Wednesday.
Rooms at the conference rate are limited, so early reservations are encouraged.
Reserve Your Room
Use the special conference lodging link below to secure the $156/night + tax ASHCSW conference rate:
We look forward to welcoming you to Orange Beach for the 2026 ASHCSW Annual Conference!
👉Book you Discounted Room Here
Contact & More Information
For questions about registration or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Kim Whorton at [email protected]
Wednesday (10/29)
🕑: 07:00 AM - 03:45 PM
Wednesday
🕑: 07:00 AM - 08:00 AM
Registration & Visit with Vendors
🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Welcome & Announcements
🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:45 AM
Dementia – A DSM-5 Neurocognitive Disorder
Info: DSM 5
🕑: 09:30 AM - 09:45 AM
Break and Networking with Vendors
🕑: 09:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Who's in Control? Exploring Internal and External Locus of Control
Info: Clinical
🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
LUNCH (Provided)
🕑: 12:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Integrating Recovery Support & HC: Building a Continuum That Improve Outcomes
Info: Clinical
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:15 PM
Break & Networking with Vendors
🕑: 02:15 PM - 03:45 PM
Mindfulness and Ethical Responsibility
Info: Ethics
Thursday
🕑: 07:30 AM - 03:45 PM
Thursday
🕑: 07:00 AM - 08:00 AM
Registration & Visit with Vendors
🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Legal-Looking but Risky Bus. : Gas Station, Convenience Store, & Online Highs
🕑: 09:30 AM - 09:45 AM
Break and Networking with Vendors
🕑: 09:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Why Good Care Plans Fail: The Hidden Impact of Medicare, Medicaid, and Health
Info: Clinical
🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
LUNCH ON YOU OWN
🕑: 12:30 PM - 02:00 PM
What’s Shaping the Problem? Applying Liberation Health in Medical Social Work
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:15 PM
Break & Networking with Vendors
🕑: 02:15 PM - 03:45 PM
(Working Title) Diagnosis and Treatment of Eating Disorders
Info: DSM 5
Friday
🕑: 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Friday
🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Supervision, Scope, & Strategy: Expanding Clinical Competence in HC SW Pract.
Info: Supervision
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Break & Vendor Door Prizes
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Supervision, Scope, & Strategy: Expanding Clinical Competence in HC SW Pract.
Info: Supervision
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Evaluations & Adjournment
Where is it happening?
USD 49.87 to USD 321.96
