Hopemark Health's Mental Health & Wellness Summit

Schedule

Thu Jun 18 2026 at 08:30 am to 02:00 pm

UTC-05:00
Location

BluSky Restoration Contractors | Rolling Meadows, IL

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This health summit will incorporate clinical insight, holistic healing, lived experience, novel treatments, and experiential integration.
About this Event

Summit Overview


This event presented by Hopemark Health is designed for therapy practices, practitioners, and business owners who want to deepen their understanding of today’s evolving mental healthcare landscape, both for their clients and themselves.


You’ll learn about innovative treatments like Ketamine and TMS, see how practices blend holistic and clinical approaches to improve outcomes, and hear real stories of hope, healing, and transformation.



Keynote Speaker

Jason Prinzo – Mental Health Advocate & Speaker
Keynote Topic:
Mental Health Without Masks: Honesty, Healing, and the Nervous System



Core Summit Topics

Nervous system regulation and trauma-informed care

Healing beyond talk therapy (somatic and holistic modalities)

Novel mental health treatments: TMS, Ketamine, and Spravato

Integrating clinical, holistic, and embodied practices

Community resources that support long-term mental wellness



Community Vendor & Resource Booths

We will include curated vendor and community partner booths to provide attendees with direct access to trusted mental health, wellness, and healing resources. Vendor participation is intentionally aligned with the summit’s trauma-informed and inclusive values.

· Vendor categories include:

Novel treatment provider (TMS, Ketamine, Spravato)

Wellness and holistic practitioners

Nonprofit and advocacy organizations

Mindfulness, fitness, and integrative health brands

Local wellness-focused small businesses



Agenda

8:30 AM – 9:30 AM

Registration, Networking & Vendor Showcase

Check in, enjoy refreshments, connect with fellow attendees, and explore resources from community partners dedicated to supporting mental health and wellness.

9:30 AM – 9:45 AM

Welcome & Community Engagement

Opening remarks, event overview, and a message about the importance of collaboration, connection, and access to mental health resources within our communities.

9:45 AM – 10:30 AM

Keynote Presentation: Resilience Through Adversity

Presented by Jason Prinzo. A powerful personal journey of perseverance, recovery, and resilience.

10:30 AM – 11:15 AM

Novel Approaches to Mental Health Treatment

Presented by Dr. Abid Nazeer, Founder and Chief Medical Officer, Hopemark Health. Explore innovative and evidence-based treatment options transforming mental health care.

11:15 AM – 11:45 AM

Lunch & Vendor Engagement

Enjoy lunch while networking with colleagues and visiting vendor and community resource booths.

11:45 AM – 12:30 PM

Understanding Anxiety and Intensive Outpatient & Partial Hospitalization Programs
Presented by Colleen Nolan, MA, LCPC, CADC (she/her), Clinical Director for Adult Services at Alexian Brothers Behavioral Hospital

12:30 PM – 1:15 PM

The Gut-Brain Connection: Nutrition, Inflammation & Mental Health
Presented by Roanne Dunaway, PA-C, Forum Health & Arbonne International.

1:15 PM – 1:45 PM

Integrative Approaches to Emotional Wellness: Sound Bath & Nervous System Regulation
Presented by Kailyn Bobb, PsyD, MSCP, Michele Sitorus, PsyD and Victoria Kowalska, Sound Practitioner, Inner Peace Psychological Care.

1:45 PM – 2:00 PM

Closing Remarks

Summit wrap-up, key takeaways, appreciation of sponsors and community partners




Community Guidelines and Target Audience

Therapists and Physician practices looking to expand their network and knowledge of mental health resources

Business Owners who are interested in obtaining more mental health resources for their employees and themselves.

· Participation is always welcome

· Confidentiality is respected

· Consent-first, trauma-informed space

· Vendor interactions should be informational, respectful, and non-salesy



This dynamic event is powered by Always Be Connecting

Want to be a sponsor or get a vendor table, please reach out to Raghu Sundara at [email protected]


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Where is it happening?

BluSky Restoration Contractors, 3200 Squibb Avenue, Rolling Meadows, United States

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Tickets

USD 39.17 to USD 49.84

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