SRC Conference 2026: Don’t Let Good Chaos Go to Waste

The 2026 SRC Conference is centered around the theme “Don’t Let Good Chaos Go to Waste.”

In times of change and challenge, collaboration and innovation become even more important. This conference will bring together professionals, advocates, and community partners to explore how we can turn energy, ideas, and challenges into meaningful action that strengthens support systems for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.

Through engaging discussions, networking, and shared learning, attendees will have the opportunity to connect with others who are committed to improving community care and services across Southeast Michigan.

Whether you are a service provider, policymaker, advocate, or community member, this conference is an opportunity to be part of the conversation shaping the future of aging and caregiving in our region.

Info: Happy For No Reason

Building Resilience from the Inside Out
In today's VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous) world, waiting for external circumstances to improve before we feel good is a losing strategy. This interactive workshop reveals the science behind creating sustainable happiness and resilience—regardless of what's happening around you.
By the time we finish our journey together, you'll feel inspired to live a happier life with tools that last beyond the workshop. You'll have practical techniques you can use this afternoon. You'll understand how to create happiness from the inside out—the secret sauce to sustainable well-being. And we're going to have some fun doing it!

This isn't a lecture—it's an experience. We'll be interactive, we'll move around, and you'll leave feeling energized.

Info: The Chaos & The Solutions

Phyllis Edwards Consultant - Moderator

Tracey Doss - Simmons, LMSW, University of Michigan

Mathew Tommelein - Community &  Home Support, Inc

Ross Sanders - Lawrence Tech University 

This workshop is about having difficult conversations in chaos. Difficult conversations in health care can have an evidenced based approach to achieve respectful, effective communication. These approaches emphasize the importance of shared decision-making, high-quality communication, and common scenarios.

Info: This workshop is designed to support transformative personal and professional growth. Participants will learn tools that create emotional wellness, resilience, and self-compassion. We will explore essential topics like stress management, self-care, racial trauma and navigating implicit bias.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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Host or Publisher Detroit Caregivers Support Collaborative