CMHACY's 46th Annual Conference
Come As you Are
Wednesday, May 6 - Friday, May 8, 2026
You Are Invited!
The California Mental Health Advocates for Children & Youth conference is the most recognized and longest-standing conference in the state of California focused upon the social, emotional and behavioral health of children, youth and their families. Our annual conference is one of the state’s most powerful events for those interested in advocating and promoting the policies, programs, and practices that enhance the well-being of vulnerable children, youth and families.
About this Year's Conference
The theme of the 46th annual CMHACY Conference is
Mental Health is Everyone’s Business: Inclusive Conversations for Changing Times
CMHACY is a unique opportunity for attendees from multiple perspectives and backgrounds to meaningfully connect with one another while participating in interactive conversations on topics relevant to the mental wellness of youth and families. We aim to hold space for youth, advocates, parents, policymakers, and providers to ensure that voice and choice remains foundational to the conversations around California’s changing healthcare system. We believe that all voices need to be heard, all stories need to be told, and that we all must work together to keep our finger on the pulse of California’s rapidly changing mental and behavioral healthcare landscape.
Sponsor the 2026 CMHACY Conference
Your sponsorship is crucial in funding the 2026 CMHACY annual conference. As our largest event - and only fundraiser - of the year, we always aim to make the table bigger with scholarships and aid for as many youth and families to travel to and attend the conference as possible.
More information and our full Sponsorship Kit are available below. We look forward to partnering with you!
2026 CMHACY CONFERENCE
Note: Online sales are closed.
"Walk up" Conference Registration Opens 8:30 am
The 2024 CMHACY room block is now FULL and Asilomar is completely sold out for the conference.
Apologies, but attendees will need to book offsite/make other arrangements.
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SCHEDULE
Wednesday, May 6th
9:00am-12:00pm - Parent & Caregiver, Provider County, and Youth Focused Deep Dive Sessions (formerly known as PreCons) - all are included in registration costs and open to all attendees.
1:30pm - Exhibit Hall Opens
2:00pm - Conference Opens
3:00-4:30pm - Session 1
4:30pm - Reception and Keynote Speaker
Thursday, May 7th
Breakfast
8:30-10:15am - The Annual Legislative and Policy Panel and Call To Action
10:30-12:00pm - Breakout 2
Lunch
1:30-3:00pm - Breakout 3
3:15-4:45 - Breakout 4
Friday, May 8th
8:30-10:15am - Breakout Session 5
10:30-12:00pm - Closing Plenary Session and Keynote; presentation of Policy/Legislative Leadership Award
Noon - Conference ends