Hope Rising Conference

Organizations Host a Conference on the Mental Health and Addiction Crisis

Non-profits, mental health companies and coalitions are collaborating to encourage important dialogue on mental health, addiction and how to make a difference in Montgomery County.

The 7th Annual Hope Rising community mental health conference will take place Friday, February 28, 2025 from 8:00 - 3:00 and hosted by The Woodlands First Baptist Church. This event is a collaboration between the Spiritual Care Network, National Alliance on Mental Illness Greater Houston (NAMI) and the Behavioral Health and Suicide Prevention Taskforce of Montgomery County (BHSP). The annual event is open to the community, family members, mental health professionals and faith leaders.

The featured Keynote Speaker will be Philip Rutherford, Lead Strategist at the National Council on Mental Well-Being in Washington D.C. Other topics by industry experts will include the overdose prevention, adolescent mental health, support for families and Suicidal Ideation.

The Hope Rising Conference is an invaluable platform for connecting families, professionals, clergy and lay leaders in the community with services, information and support while also forming meaningful connections, said Dr. Brenda LaVar, president of NAMI of Greater Houston.

In addition, lunch and refreshments will be served. Attendees will benefit from continuing education credit provided for counselors and social workers as well as have the chance to visit resource tables from various local organizations and treatment programs.

Host or Publisher Spiritual Care Network