NATSAP Celebrates 25th Anniversary in 2024! 
2026 Annual Conference
2/9/2026 - 2/12/2026
Description
2026 NATSAP Annual Conference: Many Voices, One Mission
February 9-12
San Diego, CA
We have come a long way. The successful outcomes of those who have completed treatment and care in therapeutic programs and schools are overwhelmingly positive. Do challenges remain? Absolutely. But the NATSAP community endures, evolves, and ensues. Join the conversation about the larger mental and behavioral health environment and share the successes that make this space special.
NATSAP 2026 NATSAP ANNUAL CONFERENCE “Many Voices, One Mission” | Agenda Time |
Sunday, February 8 |
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School Connections Reception Exclusively for School Connections Participants | 5:30/6:00 pm |
Monday, February 9 |
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Sky’s the Limit Fund Golf Tournament | 8:00 am – 12:00 pm |
School Connections Workshop There are no fees for educational consultants to attend, and School Connections will cover your hotel room for the night of February 9th. For participating programs, NATSAP will offer a special, discounted exhibitor rate for the Annual Conference if you participate in School Connections and purchase an Annual Conference Exhibit Space. Registration for School Connections is open now. | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm |
NATSAP Board Meeting | 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
Welcome Reception for NATSAP Board and Early Arrivals | 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm |
Tuesday, February 10 | |
Registration Open | 7:00 am – 5:30 pm |
Exhibits Open | 7:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Exhibit Hall Breakfast ft. NATSAP Coffee Chat | 7:00 am – 8:00 am |
Exhibit Hall Exploration Breakfast Buffet available until 8:30 am | 8:00 am – 9:00 am |
Breakouts A | 9:00 am – 10:00 am |
Morning Refreshment Break Sponsored by BlueStep Exhibit Hall | 10:00 am – 10:30 am |
NATSAP Welcome | 10:30 am |
Opening Keynote Address | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm |
Lunch Exhibit Hall | 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm |
Breakouts B | 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm |
Break/Transition to Breakout Sessions C | 2:30 pm – 2:45 pm |
Breakouts C | 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm |
Break/Transition to Afternoon Workshops | 3:45 pm – 4:00 pm |
Afternoon Workshops | 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm |
Opening Reception/Carnival | 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm |
Wednesday, February 11 | |
Registration Open | 7:00 am – 6 pm |
Morning Hosted Events | 6:00 am – 7:00 am |
Breakfast Exhibit Hall | 7:00 am – 8:00 am |
Morning Keynote Breakfast Buffet open until 8:30 am | 8:00 am – 9:00 am |
Exhibit Hall Hour | 9:00 am – 10:00 am |
Breakouts D | 10:00 am – 11:00 am |
General Session | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm |
Award Lunch Michael Gass Award Leadership Award | 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm |
Transition to Afternoon Workshops | 1:30 pm – 1:45 pm |
Afternoon Workshops | 1:45 pm – 3:15 pm |
Transition to Afternoon General Session Coffee Break | 3:15 pm – 3:45 pm |
Afternoon General Session | 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm |
Exhibit Hall Cocktail Hour | 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm |
Hosted Receptions | 6:00 pm and on |
Thursday, February 12 | |
Morning Therapeutic Walk | 6:00 am – 7:00 am |
Exhibits Open | 7:30 am – 9 am |
Networking Breakfast | 7:30 am – 9:00 am |
Intensive Workshops | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm |
End of Conference/Boxed Lunch Pick-up | 12:00 pm |
Annual Conference Sponsor & Exhibitor Prospectus
Click here to see the sponsor and exhibitor opportunities available at the 2026 NATSAP Annual Conference! Contact events@natsap.org to secure your spot!
Early-Bird (Until January 9): $675 (Member) / $945 (Non-Member)
Regular (January 10 - February 6): $700 (Member) / $970 (Non-Member)
On-Site (After February 6): $725 (Member) / $995 (Non-Member)
Presenter: $550 (Member/Non-Member)
Please do not send registrations after February 6th. If you want to register after this date, you must do so ON-SITE at the conference.
Substitution Policy: If a registrant is unable to attend this event for any reason, they may substitute someone else from the same organization for no change fee. On-site substitutions will be allowed for no fee.
Cancellation Policy: If an individual wishes to cancel his or her registration for the 2026 Annual Conference, please inform the conference organizers in writing, by January 9th. NO REFUNDS will be issued after January 9th. Attendee substitutions are allowed at any time.
San Diego, CA United States